Published in Scientific Papers. Series B, Horticulture, Vol. LXVII, Issue 1
Written by Endre KENTELKY, Gergely Loránd SZABÓ, Ildikó LIHĂT, Noémi HEGEDÜS, Anna Imola HENNING, Endre VÁNYOLÓS, Zsolt SZEKELY-VARGA
With the expansion and overcrowding of cities, there is an ever-increasing demand and need for “close to nature” areas, which provide recreation and relaxation. The aim of the study is to present a method for the creation of an ecological educational trail, which can link the natural places with the local historical heritage of settlements in Transylvania. Educational paths highlight the values of the past and transfer it in such an actuality and modern way that can be approached from several sides. This symbolic linkage created by the educational trail is between the present represented by the natural areas, and the church and the central areas next to it representing the historical heritage, as the past. The planned educational trail is located in the Pănet settlement, in the Transylvanian plain, 11 km from Târgu Mureș. The goal is to re-think and recall the very close connection between humans and nature, as in the old days. For this purpose, the educational trail proves to be a promising solution given this rich vegetation and natural features in the area.
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