Boris Šalak
Biographic Data
| ID | 6704420 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Boris Šalak |
| GIVEN NAMES | Boris |
| FAMILY NAME | Šalak |
| SIGNATURE | ŠALAK B |
| AFFILIATIONS | Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4929-8376 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Changing mindsets towards renewable energy landscapes in Switzerland
Renewable energy transitions depend not only on technology, but also on the acceptance of the respective infrastructure placements in different landscapes. These issues are globally relevant, as many countries face tensions between renewable energy infrastructure (REI) expansion and the cultural meanings attached to affected landscapes. This study examines how the general Swiss public evaluates REI in different landscape types in Switzerland, and…
How the Covid-19 pandemic changed forest visits in Switzerland
Lockdown measures implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic led to a rise in people’s visits to forests and urban green spaces. However, as vaccination efforts progressed and infection rates declined, it remained uncertain whether forest visitation levels would return to pre-pandemic norms or even decreased. To explore the post-crisis status of forest visits, we conducted a comprehensive analysis using data from a representative online panel surve…
Impacts of rising Covid-19 incidence and changed working conditions on forest visits in early 2020 of the pandemic
Do Protected Areas Contribute to Health and Well-Being? A Cross-Cultural Comparison
Due to their valuable landscape and natural characteristics, protected areas (PAs) distinguish themselves from other green spaces. Studies that survey individuals on the perceived capacity of PAs to provide health benefits are very limited. However, the importance of PAs for societal health could emphasize the necessity to preserve them. In addition, studies of cross-country comparisons of nature-based activities show strong cultural differences …
A participatory integrated assessment of the social acceptance of wind energy
A participatory integrated assessment of the social acceptance of wind energy
Do Protected Areas Contribute to Health and Well-Being? A Cross-Cultural Comparison
Due to their valuable landscape and natural characteristics, protected areas (PAs) distinguish themselves from other green spaces. Studies that survey individuals on the perceived capacity of PAs to provide health benefits are very limited. However, the importance of PAs for societal health could emphasize the necessity to preserve them. In addition, studies of cross-country comparisons of nature-based activities show strong cultural differences …
Impacts of rising Covid-19 incidence and changed working conditions on forest visits in early 2020 of the pandemic
How the Covid-19 pandemic changed forest visits in Switzerland
Lockdown measures implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic led to a rise in people’s visits to forests and urban green spaces. However, as vaccination efforts progressed and infection rates declined, it remained uncertain whether forest visitation levels would return to pre-pandemic norms or even decreased. To explore the post-crisis status of forest visits, we conducted a comprehensive analysis using data from a representative online panel surve…
Changing mindsets towards renewable energy landscapes in Switzerland
Renewable energy transitions depend not only on technology, but also on the acceptance of the respective infrastructure placements in different landscapes. These issues are globally relevant, as many countries face tensions between renewable energy infrastructure (REI) expansion and the cultural meanings attached to affected landscapes. This study examines how the general Swiss public evaluates REI in different landscape types in Switzerland, and…
Geography (3 works) · Land Use and Ecosystem Services (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Urban Green Space and Health (3 works) · Pandemic (2 works) · Perception (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Social Acceptance of Renewable Energy (2 works) · Social Psychology (2 works) · Social Psychology (2 works)