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Preservation of Landscapes as Territorial Identities- Povlja (Island of Brač)

In the context of global and modern influences on the economic and cultural level in Croatia, as well as interests and wishes of various actors that influence the environment with their actions- different changes are made in the social structure of the village and its landscape.The landscape is observed as a medium through which the existing and emerging identity features of places and regions are generated, recorded, assumed and claimed, which is related to and conditioned by the socioeconomical, cultural and social circumstances and changes of the place itself. Symbolic and geographical aspects of the island also contribute to the characteristics of the landscape. This paper wants to show the meaning and the role of the landscape in the tiny village of Povlja on the island of Brač and to which extent this landscape has changed in time. Originally, the landscape of Povlja was a product of unskilled constructors ; today it is an example of greatly admired rural architecture. The negative consequences of modern construction work (which is ruining the structure of the village) will also be shown. A significant part of the landscape of Povlja has remained unchanged until today, so we can say that this place hasn't experienced considerable changes of landscape, thus presenting positive example of the preservation of territorial identity. In the context of landscape changes, the actors of development will be identified, that is, all parties who are interested in the development of Povlja and who 'directly or indirectly, contribute to the improvement of the quality of living at some particular territory.' (Roca, de Nazare Olivier Roca, 2005). Although the emphasis of the paper will be put on the village of Povlja, the village itself will be shown in relation to other places on the island of Brač, such as Bol, and some nearby islands, so as to compare their development and landscape. The paper will be based on the qualitative type method, that is, a 'case study' method. Selected documentation, literature and statistics will be analysed, as well as interviews with various actors about their ideas for further development of the village. The paper will also try to show how the local population construct, present and experience the local geography in comparison with tourists and other outsiders.

Povlja; landscape; territorial identity; case study; actors of development; development guidelines

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