Eco-Mapping as an Integrated Approach in Environmental Protection in Ports and Adjacent Urbanized Areas

Abstract

This study illustrates how ecological mapping and land-use planning can become an effective instrument for environmental protection of Bourgas port. Eco-mapping aims to identify quickly and clearly the problems of environmental protection within the port and to provide the mapping of all the specific critical issues in the port area and surrounding cities involved. This approach is an easy way to document and track environmental improvements. The application of eco-mapping is laid down in the managing action plan of development of environmental management of Bourgas port. The graphic representation of environmental requirements and their manifestation in specific territory planning and architectural and construction measures, as a part of a general plan or detailed territory planning of the port, would guarantee sustainability of the environment, both regarding the port territory itself and the urban environment they belong to or border.