PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Mrázková, Hana TI - Descriptive-analytic method of identification of rural potential as a tool of regional development DP - 2014 Nov 30 TA - Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis PG - 117--128 VI - 55 IP - 1 AID - 10.11118/actaun200755010117 IS - 12118516 AB - During the summer time of 2005 the pilot study focused on analysis of rural areas (especially its human and landscape potential) was provided. There was choosed four villages in region Vysočina along Svratka and Fryšávka river (microregion Novoměstsko) as a model area. The study based on own methodological approach which follows indicators of sustainable developments over the time. This set is divided into four groups - landscape/environment, society, economic and demographic characteristics. There are four quantitative indicators of the SD in each groups. This basic set is completed by qualitative research (interwiews, questionnaire etc.). This approach can be used as one of the tools of regional development policy. The study was supported by Internal Grant Agency of Mendel University of Agriculture and Forestry.