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Terms for subject Environment (6310 entries)
ainavas pārveidošana landscape alteration (Landscapes might change through time as a result of human activities or natural processes such as fires or natural disasters. Changes in landscape structure can be documented by using data from aerial photographs or satellite images, and new technologies, such as remote sensing and geographic information systems)
ainavas sabojāšana skyline destruction
ainavas saglabāšana landscape conservation (The safeguarding, for public enjoyment, of landscape and of opportunities for outdoor recreation, tourism and similar activities; the concept includes the preservation and enhancement not only of what has been inherited but the provision of new amenities and facilities)
ainavas saglabāšanas politika landscape conservation policy
ainavas sastāvdaļa landscape component (In visual assessment work, landscapes can be divided into four major elements. 1. Form is the perceived mass or shape of an object that appears unified, and which provides a consciousness of its distinction and relation of a whole to the component parts. 2. Line is the real or imagined path, border, boundary, or intersection of two planes, such as a silhouette, that the eye follows when perceiving abrupt differences in form, colour or texture. 3. Colour is a visual perception that enables the eye to differenciate otherwise identical objects based on the wavelengths of reflected light. 4. Texture is the visual feel of a landscape)
ainavu aizsardzība landscape protection (Elaboration and implementation of strategies and measures for the conservation, preservation, suitable use, and renewal of natural resources and nature or man-made components of landscape, in particular wildlife and natural systems of various standing)
ainavu aizsardzības zona landscape protection area (Area where landscape is protected for its particular features in order to maintain its role in contributing to the wider enjoyment of the countryside)
ainavu arhitektūra landscape architecture (The creation, development, and decorative planting of gardens, grounds, parks, and other outdoor spaces. Landscape gardening is used to enhance nature helping to create a natural setting for individual residences and buildings, and even towns, particularly where special approaches and central settings are required)
ainavu ekoloģija landscape ecology (The study of landscapes taking account of the ecology of their biological populations. The subjects thus embraces geomorphology and ecology and is applied to the design and architecture of landscapes)
ainavu pārvaldība landscape management (Measures aiming at preserving landscape or controlling its transformations caused by anthropic activities or natural events)
ainavu plānošana landscape planning (The aspect of the land use planning process that deals with physical, biological, aesthetic, cultural, and historical values and with the relationships and planning between these values, land uses, and the environment)
aisbergs iceberg (A large mass of detached land ice floating in the sea or stranded in shallow water)
aitu- ovine (Horned ruminant mammals raised in many breeds for wool, edible flesh, or skin)
aizdedzināšana firing (The process of applying fire or heat, as in the hardening or glazing of ceramics)
aizliegums prohibition (An interdiction or forbidding of an activity or action by authority or law)
aizmetnis germ (1. A pathogenic micro-organism. 2. Living substance capable of developing into an organ, part, or organism as a whole; a primordium)
aizsardzība deterrence (Punishment aiming at deterring the criminal from repeating his offences or deterring others from committing similar acts)
aizsardzība defence (The act or process of protecting citizens or any geographical area by preparing for or by using military means to resist the attack of an enemy)
aizsardzība no kaimiņiem protection from neighbours
aizsardzība pret bojājumiem damage prevention (The aggregate of approaches and measures to ensure that human action or natural phenomena do not cause damage. It implies the formulation and implementation of long-range policies and programmes to eliminate or prevent the damages caused by disasters)