HISTORICAL CHARACTER OF THE LANDSCAPE OF VELIKI BRIJUN.

This paper focuses on the landscape of Veliki Brijun Island, from ancient to contemporary times. By examining the organisation and land use over various historical periods we have determined the island's characteristic features. The research results indicate changes in landscape, influenced by social, economic, cultural and political circumstances. Various types of landscape have been formed, witnessing a range of space use during particular periods, including: agrarian, residential, military/fortification, tourism, forest/natural, production, maritime, and recreational use. Aiming to preserve the identified elements of landscape identity, criteria are proposed for the conservation of value in case of future spatial interventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]