Sonja Butula

Sonja Butula is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb, specializing in landscape and environmental planning. Her academic journey began with a postgraduate degree in 'Renewable Natural Resources Conservation' from CIHEAM - MAICH (Chania, Greece) and culminated in a doctorate from the University of Zagreb.

• Research Focus: Landscape planning, GIS applications, sustainable development, and protection of rural/urban landscapes.
• Teaching: Courses include Teorija krajobraza i krajobraznog planiranja (Landscape Theory and Planning), Zaštita okoliša i krajobraza (Environmental and Landscape Protection), and studio-based planning modules.

Her scholarly work emphasizes integrating GIS technology into environmental modeling and landscape assessment. Key projects include Protection of Landscape Qualities within Rural Development Policy (2007-2013) and Landscape Opportunities for Territorial Organization (INTERREG IIIB CADSES, 2004-2005). Awards include a 2005 scholarship from The Royal Society of Edinburgh.