 The use of old demarcations to recover vanished landscapes: a case study in Doñana (SW Spain)José Carlos Muñoz-Reinoso Landscape Research, 2024, vol. 49, issue 3, 359-372 Abstract: This study emphasises the value of surveys, demarcations, and boundary delimitations in uncovering vanished landscapes and understanding the origins of present ecosystems, with a particular focus on Doñana, Spain. A 1661 delimitation was examined providing detailed information on the state of vegetation and ecosystems at the time it was conducted, as well as the processes and disappearance of elements now buried under the mobile dunes. This information was combined with historical maps and documents to gain a better understanding of the area’s ecological history. The demarcation revealed previously unknown aspects, such as the penetration point of the mobile dunes, some vanished ponds, and the drainage of the Santa Olalla pond towards the sea. It also revealed lost and relocated place names, shedding light on their significance through additional historical research and fieldwork. The findings highlight the importance of demarcations in reconstructing vanished landscapes and understanding the genesis of current ecosystems. Date: 2024 Downloads: (external link) Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:taf:clarxx:v:49:y:2024:i:3:p:359-372 Ordering information: This journal article can be ordered from DOI: 10.1080/01426397.2023.2291457 Access Statistics for this article Landscape Research is currently edited by Dr Anna Jorgensen More articles in Landscape Research from Taylor & Francis Journals |
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