RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Mrázková, Hana T1 Descriptive-analytic method of identification of rural potential as a tool of regional development JF Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis YR 2014 VO 55 IS 1 SP 117 OP 128 DO 10.11118/actaun200755010117 UL https://acta.mendelu.cz/artkey/acu-200701-0013.php 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.