The changes of lakeshores affect the whole lake’s ecosystem and the material-cycle, thus they are worth getting special attention during the spatial planning, nature conservation and restoration activities. The purpose of this study is to provide a scientifically based background for lakeshore restoration. First, a critical literature review was carried out, resulted in the classification of lakeshore determining factors, functions and in the classification of earlier lakeshore restoration efforts. It is clear, that in many cases, rehabilitation is applied as a tool to reduce external nutrient loadings to the lake, whereas providing better conditions for recreation is also in the focus of several studies, planning processes. In the second step, an assessment was performed to characterize the ecological and landuse conditions of Lake Velence (Hungary). The most suitable shore sections for lakeshore restoration were selected, based on the results of the assessment. The following factors have been considered: wave exposure, land use, existing shore fortification, property conditions, local regulations. In the third step, personal interviews were conducted with the representatives of the local governments and authorities, so that the results can be evaluatedalso having in mind the standpoint of those concerned. It is found that 4% of the lakeshore are excellently suitable to change shore fortification. The results made clear, that lakeshore restoration just can be implemented in the future with the cooperation of the different stakeholders, based on detailed information of the lakeshore’s condition, having both the ecological and economical aspects in view. The method and the results can be applied in several parts of spatial planning and ecological restoration practice, in compliance with WFD directives.
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- Project start : 2013
- Project end : 2013
- Contact Person : Zsombor Boromisza
- Funding Agency : Corvinus University of Budapest, Faculty of Landscape Architecture, Department of Landscape Protection and Reclamation
- Project Partners : Éva Pádárné Török, Tamás Ács
- Location : Hungary, , lat : 47.213692300000000000 - lng : 18.613270100000022000 address : Lake Velence, Hungary