Geografie 1993, 98, 75-86

https://doi.org/10.37040/geografie1993098020075

The Military Training Area Hradiště

Aleš Komár

Ekologické oddělení, Hlavní ubytovací a stavební správa Armády ČR, Ministerstvo obrany ČR, Czechia

The article in its introduction deals wits the problems of military training areas in the Czech Republic and their recent changes. In particular, it is focused on the military site of Hradiště, situated in the volcanic-originated Doupov mountains nearby the town of Karlovy Vary. The article disccusses in detail the natural conditions of the territory concerned, emphasizing the living nature. In the conclusion, the author evaluates the environmental aspects of the military activities in this valuable nature region.