Kanneworff, Miel (2025) Terpen in 'It Lege Midden'. Master thesis, Cultural Geography - Climate Adaptation Governance (CAG).
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Abstract
Historically, terpen represent one of the earliest examples of people adapting the landscape to their own needs. In this study, the focus is on the Frisian region ‘It Lege Midden’, an area defined by its relationship with water. My first question will be ‘What are the landscape characteristics of It Lege Midden’. It will look at the difficulties this area faces in relation to peat oxidation and salinization. Various studies have focused on implementing terp constructions within the landscape. The projects range from enhancing climate resilience to managing dredged material. ‘How can terp constructions be applied within the landscape?’, my second question will look at the forms in which terpen can be constructed. Making infrastructure more climate-resilient is important for the future of Fryslân. Large fluctuations in temperature and precipitation can negatively affect the landscape and buildings. My third question ‘What are the possibilities regarding national policies in It Lege Midden?’ will look at policies related to fields such as water management, climate adaptation and ecology. These three questions will help to answer my research question: ‘How can landscape alterations, such as terpen, prove successful in the climate adaptation of It Lege Midden?’ This research will look at the possibilities of incorporating elements of the cultural landscape within climate adaptation.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Name supervisor: | Schulz, K.A. |
| Date Deposited: | 15 Sep 2025 07:34 |
| Last Modified: | 15 Sep 2025 07:34 |
| URI: | https://campus-fryslan.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/771 |
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