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This work follows up the interconnectedness of the theme of the water and other inseparable phenomena, including their symbolism and not only in the biblical and non-biblical texts but also in an interdisciplinary context (respectively with an overlap into the sphere of contemporary ecology using personal and professional experiences). The work can be framework divided into three blocks (general, biblical and ecological), including a brief exegesis of selected biblical texts.

This diploma thesis is focused on stream restoration. In the literature review is described why the need of this discipline arose, its evolution, objectives and effects. Then particular measures within restoration are characterized, also documents needed for the restoration project and possible sources of funding are described. The practical part of this thesis deals with the restoration design of a small watercourse - Měkynecký stream. First, information about the watershed of this stream are compiled. Local hydrological, climate, pedological, geological and geomorphological conditions are analyzed, as well as land use and the system of ecological stability. The soil erosion risk and the riparian vegetation are also assessed. Next, the watercourse is divided into homogeneous parts, which are described in detail. Then comes the design part of the thesis, which contains the restoration design itself. It includes the design of a new stream bed route and its cross sections, also the design of new pools and the riparian vegetation. A solution to the high rate of soil erosion is also comprised.

The bachelor thesis deals with the issue of brownfields, their definition, classification and comparison with competing greenfields. The first objective of this thesis is locating brownfields in Prague and their subsequent statistical analysis. The second goal of the thesis is to analyse the processes of change that have taken place on the site of the former Walter aircraft engine factory in Jinonice, where a brownfield has been revitalised into completely new residential- commercial district, which has a great impact not only on its residents but also on the wider area of Jinonice. In the context of the revitalisation, the thesis also deals with the sociogeographical analysis of Waltrovka and an interesting part is the chapter about genius loci that is a very prominent part of this modern neighbourhood. Key words: brownfield, revitalization, Prague, Waltrovka, genius loci, ecological burden

The thesis is focused on the monitoring of the Hučina stream (Černý Kříž, Šumava) eight years after hydric restoration. The monitoring occurred in 14 permanent quadrats delineated in the open meadow part of the floodplain along three transects. In the studied quadrats, the groundwater level was measured, phytocenological relevés were recorded, and individual species' frequency and total coverage were determined. The results were compared with works by Lazárková (2012), Stachová (2014), Pechačová (2019), and Kratochvílová (2021) from previous years.

The main objective of this thesis is to evaluate the impact of the revitalization of the Stropnice River on the amount of water retained in the landscape. The theoretical part of the thesis focuses on the description of the revitalizations and the water reten-tion in the landscape. The practical part focuses on the description of the selected area, the description of the revitalisation of the given section and the comparison of the amount of water in this section before and after the revitalisation. The revitali-sation has benefited not only the stream, the length of which has been considerably extended by the meanders in the section in question, but also the wider river area, which is currently showing signs of waterlogging.

The Jedlový potok is a left-bank tributary of The Teplá Vltava river, in the district of Prachatice, which is a part of The Hornovltavský luh in The Šumava National Park. In 2015, the project was approved and revitalization of the creek's part was done. The objective of the Bachelor Thesis was to document the flora and vegetation on predetermined areas of permanent crops located in proximity to The Jedlový potok five years after doing a hydrological revitalization. Four types of biotopes were identified here. Two of the biotopes are of a peat nature and balanced water level, located further away from the creek. Two more biotopes have a fluctuating water regime and are located in close proximity to the creek. It is a wet meadow full of cirsium and carex plants. Measurement of the water level was done in case of every habitat. 63 plant species were traced here. The data of this Bachelor Thesis, together with other data gathered after the revitalization, are useful for monitoring whether the development of the plant community is heading in the right direction.

This master thesis deals with issues related to the revitalization of small watercourses. The Náhlovský stream basin was chosen for the flow study. The aim of the study is to improve water conditions in the locality and increase ecological stability. This paper is divided into theoretical and empirical part. The theoretical part includes concepts associated with the adjustment of watercourses, the history of revitalization stages. Current funding options are also included. The empirical part contains the characteristics of the catchment area and the proposal of revitalization of the watercourse.

This diploma thesis presents a restoration study of a small watercourse in the urban area, specifically the section of Bouřlivec - a tributary of the Bílina River, crossing the municipality of the village Lahošť. The restoration study was carried out as a part of the contract research of the Faculty of Science, Charles University in Prague and Povodí Ohře, state enterprise. The final report of this research is part of the cited literature at the end of the qualification thesis. Among the main objectives of the study was the design of restoration concept that will primarily lead to: 1) improving the hydromorphological and ecological state of the stream, 2) increasing flood protection and 3) increasing recreational usability in close proximity to the watercourse. A total of 11 cross section profiles within a longitudinal profile with a length of approx. 454 m were geodetically measured using the total geodetic station. A modification of the new method of calculating the roughness of cross section profiles was proposed and for each profile the current and design maximum flow capacities were calculated. As part of the longitudinal profile, a mosaic of 4 variant solutions was designed, which alternate regularly within the section of interest. The grain size analysis of the river substrate was held in...

This Bachelor Thesis summarizes the knowledge about peatlands, their drainage, mining and restoration. It is focused on changes of soil characteristics after peatland drainage and restoration, on the effect of changingsoil properties on the native peatland vegetation and its spreading after restoration. The thesis includes a project proposal which aim is to support the spreading of native plant species on the mined bog after restoration of its water regime.

This thesis deals with a survey of wetlands and their revitalisation, as well as information on the implemented projects funded by the OPIE for the 2007-2013 programming period. The aim of the thesis is to collect information on implemented wetland revitalisation projects funded by the OP Environment.

The subject of this thesis is a description of the current state and a retrospective view of the history of the preserved monastery gardens in the context of the urban development of the Lesser Town. Specifically, these are the gardens that have survived at the Grand Priory of the Knights of Malta at the Church of Our Lady under the Chain, the garden of the Oblate Augustinians at the Church of St. Thomas, the garden of the Dominicans (formerly Magdalenites) at the former Church of St. Mary Magdalene, the garden of the Barefoot Carmelites at the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, the Theatines (Cajetans) at the Church of Our Lady of Consolation, the Jesuit garden at the Church of St. Nicholas, the garden of the Convent of the English Maidens at the Church of St. Joseph (Vojanovy sady) and the garden of the Sisters of Mercy of St. Borromeo under Petrin. I describe the current state of the individual gardens and retrospectively trace their historical transformations in an urban context.

The diploma thesis evaluates the current state of the physical environment of the housing estates in Česká Lípa. It is focused on the process revitalization of the blocks of flats and public areas and clarifies the mechanisms of differentiation of individual housing estates from this point of view and the role of actors. The work combines quantitative and qualitative research methods. The theoretical part deals with the causes of revitalization and the factors that affect it, as well as the history of housing estates construction, especially in the Czech Republic and in major countries in Europe. The empirical part of the work is devoted to mapping the current state of the physical environment and the revitalization projects of housing estates at the level of individual prefabricated houses and public spaces. Relevant data that can have an effect on the revitalization process (history of construction of prefabricated housing estates in Česká Lípa, development and current state of ownership structure of houses, data on the structure of population and housing stock) are identified. The diploma thesis also uses information from the structured interviews with representatives of the main actors of development. It proved to be a decisive influence of the type of ownership on the successful...

This thesis deals with options of integration of drainage measures in stream restoration projects in rural landscape. The main aims are creation of research on the topic and creation of database of drainage systems in the area of interest, upper course of the Klíšský Brook. Partial aim is physical- geographical characreristics of the area of interest. The positive and negative effects of drainage are presented and discussed, and then adaptation measures to mitigate the harmful effects are described. The overview of drainage in the catchment is a synthesis of map data from the Register of Soil Blocks, data provided by the Ohře River Basin, drainage found in aerial photographs and field research. There are both main drainage facilities and drainage pipes in the area of interest. 10 surface canals and 7 drainages flow into the revitalized part of the Klíšský Brook. While the canals are still functional, the drainage is clogged with sediment, overgrown with vegetation and causes wetting. The results serve as a basis for the design of adaptation measures in the restoration of the Klíšský Brook. Key words: hydromelioration, drainage, rural landscape, adaptation measures, restoration, water retention

This study deals with vegetation monitoring in the floodplain of the Hučina stream (Černý Kříž, the Šumava National Park), six year after the stream restoration. Monitoring was performed on permanent plots along three transects laid across the floodplain. The mapping of vegetation was made using phytocenological relevés, I identified the species richness, frequency, and cover of particular ecological groups of plants. Also the groundwater level was measured. The results are compared with those of Lazárková (2012), obtained before the restoration, and those of Stachová (2015), gained one year after the restoration.

This bachelor thesis deals with the garden of the Rabí kindergarten and its revitalisation. The theoretical part describes the framework educational programme areas for preschool education, taking into account environmental education. Furthermore, it explores the possibility of using the elements within nature and all human senses. The work also offers the option of structural elements that can be used in the revitalisation of the natural playground. In the practical part, after the preliminary research evaluation, a project for revitalising the school garden of the Rabí kindergarten is proposed, and it is stated why the given elements are suitable for placement in this garden.

The bachelor´s thesis is focused on the monitoring of vegetation of the peatland forest in the floodplain around the Hučina stream, on which hydrological restoration took place in 2013. The aim of the work was to document the flora and habitats six years after the restoration and to compare them with results obtained by Lazárková (2012) before restoration, and Stachová (2015) after the revitalization. The areas in the forest part were divided into three transects, in which the vegetation of the tree, bush, herb and moss layers, respectively, was monitored. The vegetation was documented by description of the coverage and frequency of distribution of different plants species. Additionally, the height of the groundwater level was measured in the respective studied plots. The obtained data can be used for further studies that would map the changes of the vegetation in the studied area of the Hučina floodplain.

The theoretical part of the diploma thesis evaluates the current state of peatlands in the Czech Republic. Peatland were affected by drainage and the subsequent drying due to the peat extraction. There is the effort to restore these localities to their natural character and to protect them at present. The practical part evaluates species composition of mi-crocrustaceans and rotifers of monitored natural and restored peatlands in the Ore Mountains and Šumava. A total of 39 taxa of rotifers and planktonic crustaceans was found. The impact of restoration on these communities was evaluated based on differ-ences in species composition.

The Hučina stream is located near Černý Kříž in the Šumava National Park and is part of the Hornovltavský luh complex. The Hučina bed was modified in the past in connection with the floating of wood. After the creation and approval of the project, part of the flow was restored in 2012. Since then, there has been regular monitoring of the vegetation in this area. The aim of the bachelor thesis was to document the flora and vegetation of the Hučina floodplain seven years after hydric restoration. Methods of phytocenological relevés and groundwater level measurement were used. The meadow part of the Hučina floodplain with 14 permanent plots was monitored. A total of 42 plant species were recorded in the monitored area. The data obtained immediately after the restoration, together with the data of this bachelor thesis, are useful for monitoring the development of plant communities.

This thesis compiles documents for future project of restoration of Měkynecký stream. In the thesis are analyzed hydrological, climate, pedological, geomorphological and geological conditions of the catchment basin. There is also described land use of the basin and the system of ecological stability. The thesis includes analysis of erosion and its numerical expression too. The vegetative accompaniement of watercourse is assessed by using QBR method. For the needs of restoration project the part of the stream was divided into four parts and these were described in detail. The literature review deals with watercourses modifications, which have been made in the past and their nagative impacts on water regime of the landscape. It also describes watercourses restoration and its particular interventions. This part includes an overview of documents, that should be compiled and analyzed before starting the preparation of project documentation.

Technologická agentura ČR Éta č. TL01000498. „Revitalizace městských center a dalších veřejných prostorů v České republice: problémy, zahraniční inspirace, možnosti řešení“

This thesis solves the revitalization of water courses in the agricultural landscape. The scope was to create a concept for the design of revitalization of watercourses in the model area and develop the proposed details at the level of a feasibility study. Prior to the start of the design, the primary, secondary, and tertiary landscape structure was prepared for the model area. Furthermore, the values and problems of the area were evaluated. All the mentioned items were based on field surveys, which began in the autumn of 2018. Based on the information obtained from the literature research, the field survey and analysis of the area, the concept of revitalization of watercourses was created. The concept consists in a comprehensive design of the entire selected area and works with streamlines, riparian vegetation, the immediate vicinity of watercourses and agricultural land.

The bachelor thesis deals with coal mining in northern Bohemia in the Chomutov region, reclamation and the influence of these activities on the occurrence of animal and plant species in the landscape. The occurrence and exemplary species of organisms in a landscape that has already been reclaimed after mining are presented. The occurrence of some species was a very interesting finding and the work explains why even a devastated landscape provides some species with satisfactory living conditions. The work illustrates how the ongoing changes in nature have an impact on plants and animals and whether the subsequent reclamation of the landscape can contribute to the return of native species. The thesis also points out the possibility of using the topic of brown coal mining and subsequent recultivation in teaching various subjects in schools. The knowledge of the bachelor thesis can acquaint students with the mining area, the ongoing reclamation and their importance. Keywords devasted landscape, mining activity, plants, animals, protected species, reclamation

Český jazyk je sociálně stratifikovaný a regionálně diferencovaný, i když v něm probíhají také procesy opačného charakteru, jako je sjednocení a vyrovnání. Rozvoj jazyka zahrnuje sám o sobě antinomie, které si navzájem odporují, ale které se vzájemně doplňují a přecházejí do sebe. Příspěvek představuje výklad fungování vybraných antinomií v jazyce a v řeči, jako je vztah mezi standardní a nestandardní formou, představovanou běžnou češtinou. Již v polovině minulého století došlo k tendenci stírat hranice mezi nimi, zatímco různí lingvisté měli na tento proces různé názory. Tyto názory se odrážejí v nesrovnalostech obsažených v normativních knihách (slovníky, gramatiky, pravopisné normy, normativní vzdělávací příručky), což zvyšuje nejistotu uživatelů při výběru jazykových prostředků. Uživatelé jsou nyní možná více ovlivňováni médii než výukou. Úroveň mediální řeči se odráží v řeči běžných uživatelů, častých jevech, které jsou nadužívány, stávají se módou, pronikají do řeči bez ohledu na jejich funkčnost či nefunkčnost. Obecně lze současnou situaci češtiny charakterizovat jako dynamickou, s vývojovými rysy, systémovými i nepravidelnými. Lingvistika by měla tuto situaci nejen zachytit a popsat, ale ovlivnit ji jazykovým vědomím, jak tvrdili stoupenci pražské školy. Někteří lingvisté to však odmítají a považují to nesprávně za zásah a manipulaci. The Czech language is socially stratified and regionally differentiated, although there are also processes of the opposite character going on in it, like unification and equali-zation. Language development includes in itself antinomies opposing each other, but which are mutually complementary and converting into each other. The paper presents an interpretation of the functioning of selected antinomies in the language and in speech, such as the relationship between the standard and non-standard forms, represented by the common Czech. As early as in the middle of the last century the tendency to blurring of boundaries between them occurred, while various linguists have had different opinions on that process. These opinions are reflected in inconsistencies present in normative books (dictionaries, grammars, orthographic norms, normative educational handbooks), and this raises the uncer-tainty of users in the choice of language means. The users are now perhaps more influenced by the media than by teaching. The level of media speech is reflected in the speech of ordinary users, the frequent phenomena being overused, they become fashion, they insinuate themselves into the speech regardless of their functionality or non-functionality. In general, the current situation of the Czech can be characterized as dynamic, with developmental features, both systemic and irregular. Linguistics should not only capture this situation and describe it, but influence it by linguistic awareness, as the followers of the Prague School claimed. However, some linguists refuse it, consider-ing it wrongly as intervention and manipulation.

This bachelor thesis deals with the topic of restoring the modified troughs of a small watercourse to its natural state - with revitalization. The theoretical part describes technical terms, history of flow adjustments, benefits of revitalization and its individual methods. The practical part describes the basin watercourse in the cadastral area of the Černá v Pošumaví village. The water flow is evaluated by the QBR method. The suitability of the locality for possible revitalization is monitored. Subsequently, a possible work flow is proposed. Finally, the feasibility of revitalization is evaluated. Photos of the research locality, maps and attachments with drawings are part of the thesis

The bachelor´s thesis explores, identifies and analyses eventual manifestations of gentrification in the Inner city of Český Krumlov. Part of the thesis is an outline of theoretical approaches in the area of gentrification. The analytical part is derived from different, but overlapping approaches: gentrification as a class colonization, gentrification as a capital investment, gentrification and social disparities. As a prerequisite for confirming the course of gentrification, the creation of a rent gap in the examined area is analyzed. Another identifier of the course of the process in the area is the displacement of the original inhabitants.

The Jedlový potok is situated in the Šumava National Park and it is a part of the Hornovltavský luh wetland komplex. In the 1950s, due to peat extraction, the stream was regulated and it drained the surrounding area including its floodplain. After a project creation and approval, part of the stream bed was restored, in 2015. Since then four ambient habitats have been monitored annually. Two permanent plots were set on each of them. The aim of the thesis was to record flora and vegetation on these plots in the fourth year after its restoration. Two types of habitats are located in a close vicinity of the stream bed. These are species-rich wet Cirsium meadow and dense vegetation of Phalaris arundinacea marsh with a dominant species Phalaris arundinacea. The other two habitats have a peaty character and they are located out of the riparian zone, further away from the stream. These are short-sedge fen and species-poor Eriophorum vaginatum mire. The used methods included fytocenologic relevés and also groundwater level measurement. In the whole area a total of 83 plant species were identified. The data of this thesis, also with other acquired data from the Jedlový potok area, are useful for further tracking of the vegetation development and also aids to find out if the restoration helped to recover the hydrologic connection between the stream and its surroundings.

The aim of this bachelor thesis is to identify brownfields in the urbanized area of České Budějovice and create their basic typology. It uses available databases and field research. The thesis is divided into three parts - theoretical, methodical and practical. The theoretical part defines the term brownfield and related terms based on literature search. It also focuses on the basic typology of brownfields from different perspectives and also on processes related to regeneration. Finally, the situation of brownfields in the Czech Republic is described. The methodical part contains procedures and methods that were used in the work. The practical part of the thesis contains the results of the brownfields survey in České Budějovice obtained by field research and analyses of field research results. This part characterizes the city and then individual brownfields in this area. It focuses on typology of brownfields and concludes examples of brownfields already revitalized.

This thesis deals with hydromorphological survey using the HEM methodology (Langhammer, Hartvich 2014) and its application to the backbone streams of the Bouřlivec catchment. The aim is to determine the extent of anthropogenic modifications on these streams and their subsequent classification according to the corresponding classes of hydromorphological quality. In summary, 28,107 km of watercourses were mapped by field monitoring, which were divided into 101 morphologically unique sections. Each section was assigned a hydromorphological quality class according to the calculated hydromorphological status. In only 4,28 % of these sections, a state close to nature was stated. The remaining 95,72 % of sections show signs of anthropogenic modifications, which are evident especially in sections intersecting urban areas of towns and municipalities. The highest rate of anthropogenic modifications was identified in a total of 1,02 % of sections, which were assigned the worst class of hydromorphological quality. The sections that can be assessed as significantly modified make up to 18,24 % of the mapped area and the moderately modified sections cover 29,57 % of the area of interest. The final comparison of the two investigated streams clearly shows that the Loučenský brook significantly exceeds Bouřlivec,...

This bachelor thesis is focused on the issue of evaluating changes in physical habitat and possible revitalization of Klíšský stream. The bachelor's thesis uses the method of hydroecological monitoring HEM (Langhammer 2014), according to which the evaluation and presentation of the results of field research was performed. The research part of the thesis briefly summarizes the current knowledge in the field of hydromorphology. Furthermore, the research part focuses on current knowledge dealing with the evaluation of the effects of revitalization measures. The current state of the Klíšský brook is described and on the basis of the obtained data, data are collected as a basis for a possible revitalization study of selected sections of the stream. The negative anthropogenic influences acting on the given locality are also summarized. The performed hydromorphological survey and further analyzes are the basis material for further preparation of individual complex revitalization measures. Keywords: hydromorphology, fluvial-morphological characteristics, channel route, riparian belt, flood plain, restoration, restoration efect

Technologická agentura ČR Éta č. TL01000498. „Revitalizace městských center a dalších veřejných prostorů v České republice: problémy, zahraniční inspirace, možnosti řešení“

This bachelor thesis deals with the proposal of revitalization in the cadastral area of Viničné Šumice. It deals with descriptions and calculations of river basin characteristics. Another integral part was the identification of natural conditions, detailed field research, sampling of soil samples together with laboratory tests and their evaluation. After the survey, laboratory analysis and landscape assessment, the most suitable solution to the construction of a smaller number of pools was proposed.

This work deals with brownfields in the Czech Republic, specifically in the municipalities that lie in the administrative area of the municipality with extended province Šlapanice. This is a very topical subject, as large areas of land are occupied in the Czech Republic, although brownfields could be used instead. The main goal of the thesis is to find out how the brownfields are used in the given municipalities and what are the attitudes of mayors to these objects through controlled interviews with mayors of selected municipalities. Areas of interest are villages of Jiříkovice, Sokolnice and Tvarožná. The thesis shows that in these municipalities they try to revitalise the brownfields. The thesis also points to incompleteness of brownfield databases. Field research and interviews with mayors have shown that there are objects in municipalities that are not listed in any of the brownfield databases. Mismatches can also be caused by the fact that there is no united definition in the Czech Republic of what brownfields actually mean.

The diploma thesis named "Revitalization study of selected water areas in the Okříšky residential area" deals with conceptual proposal of revitalization measures for selected water bodies. The written part of the work comprises of a literature review concerning revitalization, furthermore, climatic conditions and present-day state of Okříšky brook watershed area are described in detail. Proposals are made for two selected water features: fire-fighting water reservoir and Babí water reservoir. These proposals are indicatively priced and the possibilities for their funding are evaluated.

The object of this thesis is the evaluation of the restoration potential of small hydraulic structures for increasing water retention in river floodplain by using 2D HEC-RAS hydraulic model. A former millrace of the Rožnovská Bečva River was used for the design of restoration measures. The restoration proposal consists of partial modification of the current millrace and new close-to-nature watercourse in the agricultural floodplain. Restoration proposal also includes changes in land use, which consist of grassing and afforestation. The input data used for the hydraulic model are digital terrain model (5G) by ČÚZK, surface roughness parameter and mean hourly discharge data of 1997 (Q100) and 2007 (Q5) flood events provided by CHMI. The results of the hydraulic simulations point to the positive effect of proposed restoration measures especially in the change of flooded volumes (3x higher) and flooded areas (2x higher). The results indicate that restoration measures lead to the flooding from the newly designed watercourse that precedes the flooding from the Rožnovská Bečva River. This brings the possibility of more frequent occurrence of inundation events favourable for water retention in the river floodplain. Keywords: retention, floodplain, restoration, hydraulic structures, Rožnovská Bečva River,...

This diploma thesis deals with revitalization of brownfields. Namely the circuit of reuse abandoned areas, unused or polluted areas with ecological problems produced by last user. The main object is analysis of possibilities of new use of selected brownfield locality. Selected brownfield is in the south of Bohemia in Dunajovice village. In thesis is an analysis of brownfield object and documentation of measured dimensions. There is description of historical development. There is a reason why the object became an unusable and why it is in bad building condition. There are variations of future use. The product of thesis is study for revitalization of brownfield. Every project is analysed by SWOT analysis and evaluated for choose the best one. In next chapter are costs of project options. Benefits of thesis are in creating new modifications of brownfield's use. The technical documentation can be used for other buildings in similar condition too.

The Jedlový Potok is a tributary of the Teplá Vltava River and is situated in the Upper Vltava Floodplain in the Šumava National Park. Part of the Jedlový Potok has been restored in 2015. The aim of the thesis was to record the flora on permanent plots in the Jedlový potok floodplain in the third year after its restoration. Four type of habitats were distinguished in the Jedlový potok floodplain. An extensively mown wet Cirsium meadow and Phalaris arundinacea marsh occurred in the riparian zone with a more fluctuating water table while a short-sedge fen and an Eriophorum vaginatum mire formed a peatland zone further away from the watercourse. Phytosociological relevés were recorded and groundwater table level was measured on two permanent plots within each habitat. Eighty plant species were recorded on the permanent plots. A total of 124 vascular plants was identified in the whole area of interest in the Jedlový Potok floodplain, 17 endangered species included. The botanical survey confirmed the spatial pattern of biotopes typical in the Teplá Vltava River floodplain and a high richness of the floodplain flora.

This diploma thesis focuses on the possibilities of restoration of a small water stream and the construction of a small water reservoir. The small water streams and small water reservoirs are not only the landscape-forming element in the countryside but also, they are used mainly as rectification of water regime in the countryside. In the past there were used inappropriate ways how to modify watercourses or land, there came about ignoring water reservoirs and even water reservoirs were disturbed. Because of that, it came about the harming of ecosystems, small retention of water in the countryside and about the disruption of the natural functions of water streams.

This work aims to clarify and describe the necessary conditions of the peat soil horizon formation. The following three types of locations were compared. Drained locations that were revitalized afterwards. Locations which were drained and never revitalized. And lastly undrained localities where the original peat horizons are still presented. It has been proven that the grounwater level differs in drained and undrained areas. However, there was no significant differrence between revitalized and non-revitalized areas in drained types of locations. The results confirmed that Sphagnum spp., which is the most important species in peat formation, dominates the plant community where the groundwater level is higher than 25 cm. If the grounwater level is lower than 25 cm below the surface, Sphagnum spp. disappears very quickly and degrades peat soil horizons. The work also proved the groundwater level directly affects plant comunities that more or less promote carbon accumulation in the soil but water level and anaerobic conditions have no direct affect on soil carbon accumulation and only affect the vegetation composition of the peat soil horizon.

As human society changes so do people’s expectations of their environment. The same goes for urban areas, whose inhabitants expect that public places will meet their expectations regarding their function, aesthetics as well as opportunities for physical exercise, cultural events, socializing and/or relaxing surrounded by nature. This Bachelor Thesis deals with the system of public urban areas, specifically analyzing S. H. Vajanský Square in Martin and finally proposing a revitalization study of the selected area in accordance with the principles of an ideal city. This concept refers to a city that is full of life, safe for its inhabitants, sustainable and healthy, which can be achieved through a combination of adequate composition elements (e.g. vegetation, water and lighting) and organizational measures, including segregation of traffic or providing pleasant social/cultural program (e.g. hosting markets and concerts). Public places in Lyon, New York and Copenhagen can serve as good examples of modern and functional urban areas, which are vibrant and overflowing with life. The lively nature of S. H. Vajanský Square disappeared a long time ago and has not returned yet. Rigorous and complex analyses were performed, including an analysis of positive and negative aspects of the selected area. By means of enhanced vegetation, new water elements, attractive outdoor furniture, diverse opportunities for leisure time activities, and the management of currently suboptimal traffic situation in the area, this study aims to increase popularity and visit rate of the square. This Bachelor Thesis includes the design and 3D modelling of the proposed revitalization of S. H. Vajanský Square in Martin, which meet the requirements of a functional and modern public space within the frame of an ideal city.

This diploma thesis deals with returning of modified troughs of small watercourses to the natural state - revitalisation. The general idea of the river beds and water environment revitalisation will be explained in the theoretical part. It will also deal with its history, development and practical application. The practical part will contain an own project creation. It is a project of the adjusted small watercourses bed revitalisation in the level of study. A section of a fine river was used for this thesis. It is called Žďárský Stream and it belongs to the cadastral area Žďár near the Kaplice. Individual parts of the river and its basin will be mapped in this work. It will also consider the hydrological and geographical conditions and it will propose a technical solving for a local revitalisation of the adjusted river bed. It will ínclude natural factors support, the ecological-morphological improvement, the migrational permeability and other links to the river environment.

This bachelor thesis deals with selected section of the Leskava river revitalization study proposal. The work first introduces the concept of revitalization, establishes its forms and types and describes its positive effects as well as the main reasons behind revitalization proposals. The river is described from the geological, pedological, climatic, hydrological and biological views. The thesis provides detailed information on the location and type of the Leskava river inundation areas and incorporates their actual condition. The main focus of the work is to obtain data on the addressed issue from various sources, describe the actual state of the river and, based on the collected information, create own Leskava river section revitalization design comprising of landscaping and parkscaping proposals of its surroundings.