Heathlands Beyond Scenery: Perspectives on Diachronic and Geographical Ecological and Anthropological Diversity

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Abstract

Are the Dutch heathlands truly the vast, timeless landscapes of purple that we imagine? Or do these perceptions mask a richer and more complex ecological and cultural history? This contribution challenges the prevailing narrative of the Dutch heathlands as static and uniform, arguing instead for a more nuanced and localized understanding of their development over time. As we uncover the ecological and anthropological diversity embedded in these landscapes, we can move beyond simplistic tropes to explore the dynamic interplay between environmental, cultural, and socioeconomic factors that have shaped the heathlands’ evolution.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationA Place for the Heathlands?
Subtitle of host publicationHuman-Heath relations in deep-time and contemporary perspectives
PublisherJutland Archaeological Society
Number of pages20
ISBN (Electronic)978-87-93423-73-2
Publication statusPublished - Feb-2025

Keywords

  • heathlands
  • netherlands
  • Prehistory
  • Historic periods
  • Palaeoecology
  • historical ecology

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