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== Second Assignment == | == Second Assignment == | ||
Eisenerz, an old mining town in the center of the country, is situated in the middle of the mountains, which means that it is quite isolated and on the periphery. From the presentation about a historical evolution of the town and current situation, which led Mr. Gerfried Tiffner, was obvious that most mining towns challenge similar problems. | Eisenerz, an old mining town in the center of the country, is situated in the middle of the mountains, which means that it is quite isolated and on the periphery. From the presentation about a historical evolution of the town and current situation, which led Mr. Gerfried Tiffner, was obvious that most mining towns challenge similar problems. Rich iron ore was found in Eisenerz and later on this was followed by an “iron rush”. Due to the rich iron ore it was possible to quarry in the open cast mines. This process developed into today’s face of Eisenerz with its dominating Ore Mountain. But the change is not the only one caused by mining. | ||
During the “iron rush” in the middle of 20th century many people came here to work so that the population grew | During the “iron rush” in the middle of 20th century many people came here to work so that the population grew to 18 000 inhabitants. Later mining, hand in hand with employment opportunities, fell away, which caused unemployment and a huge outflow of people – today’s population is less than 6 000 and there are many abandoned houses. Therefore, the town had to deal with an aging population, unemployment and social changes. In the Czech Republic, there are also towns with a similar history; from really historical mining sites such as Příbram or Kutná Hora to present-day towns in the northwest of the country, such as Sokolov, Most or Chomutov. | ||
Mr. Tiffner focused in his presentation on social aspects of mining cities. He spoke about | Mr. Tiffner focused in his presentation on the social aspects of mining cities. He spoke about the reemergence of a traditional mining culture and its encouragement by local authorities. Traditional culture, present in the town during the last century, was lost after the fall of mining and was replaced by many social problems – the loss of traditional customs and lifestyle, [weakened connection with the surrounding, negative psychological impact – as a result many people decided to move. Local authorities observed the trend: bad English] and started to work on a new identity of the town and its inhabitants in order to attract young people but also to build a relationship between the people and the place they live. | ||
From own experience, Czech historical mining towns | From our own experience, Czech historical mining towns preserve the glory of a bygone era with traditional celebrations, mining museums and overall presentations (such as in Příbram or Kutná Hora). Conversely, towns with a young mining history are rather ashamed of their history and public opinion changes very slowly. On one side, destroyed regions are recultivated at great cost so that the mining companies compensate for the damage of nature resources <ref>http://www.cbks.cz/sbornikRackova03/sections/common/Vrablikova.pdf</ref>. The recultivation of landscape has given rise to lakes, race courses or new green spaces. Even though mining companies during recultivation pay attention to diversity <ref>http://www.suas.cz/uploads/110170487247b2c8037de4b_07162_brozura_eko_su_mail.pdf</ref>, there are areas without a functional ecosystem, the water ecosystem is still insufficiently restored and there is unused land due to the bad economic situation of region. <ref>http://fzp.ujep.cz/projekty/wd-44-07-1/dokumenty/aktivity/WD-44-07-1_A413.pdf</ref> What wasn't involved in the effort and which was highlighted by Mr. Tiffner was the social aspect and belonging. <ref>http://fzp.ujep.cz/projekty/wd-44-07-1/dokumenty/KNIHA_Revitalizace_II_cast.pdf</ref> The industry in the region is mostly oriented toward mining, situated in centers, and middle and small-scale enterprises are missing. In comparison with Eisenerz's population, there are fewer middle aged people and education is neglected (high rate of uneducated or people with basic education only). What is well known is the fact that there is higher criminality in the region. <ref>http://fzp.ujep.cz/projekty/wd-44-07-1/dokumenty/aktivity/WD-44-07-1_A413.pdf</ref> | ||
These days the debate about the mining limits is a hot topic – there are two reasons why the whole of the Czech Republic is interested in the limits on mining. At the end of the August the Chamber of Deputies dissolved itself because the deputies voted against the Government in a confidence motion <ref>http://www.psp.cz/sqw/cms.sqw?z=5827</ref>. A date for new elections was also set: 25th – 26th October 2013. So we can definitely see the fight between the left wing and the right wing for the voters. The left wing - mostly represented in the Czech Republic by the Comunist Party of Bohemia and Moravia and the Czech Social Democratic Party - is trying to gain new voters by promising greater social security. One of these is higher employment . If mining in Northern Bohemia stops, the number of unemployed will visibly rise. | These days the debate about the mining limits is a hot topic – there are two reasons why the whole of the Czech Republic is interested in the limits on mining. At the end of the August the Chamber of Deputies dissolved itself because the deputies voted against the Government in a confidence motion <ref>http://www.psp.cz/sqw/cms.sqw?z=5827</ref>. A date for new elections was also set: 25th – 26th October 2013. So we can definitely see the fight between the left wing and the right wing for the voters. The left wing - mostly represented in the Czech Republic by the Comunist Party of Bohemia and Moravia and the Czech Social Democratic Party - is trying to gain new voters by promising greater social security. One of these is higher employment . If mining in Northern Bohemia stops, the number of unemployed will visibly rise. | ||