The impact of natural and anthropogenic factors on the landforms and landscapes of mountains and their forelands

This paper is an introduction to a collection of nine studies that are intended fill the gap in literature associated with landform development and landscape changes related natural forces human activities Central European Mountains their close forelands. The papers grouped into four general categories describe influence climate on glacial landforms snow avalanches, evolution slopes high mountains, mid-mountain relief, fluvial systems mountains summarises contributions these this special issue attempts outline possible avenues future research landscapes mountainous areas.