The purpose of the conference is to provide a forum for discussion of current research, new achievements and practical applications in connection to sustainable development regarding the impact of urbanization, industrial, agri- and silvicultural technologies on the natural environment.The conference will address a broad range of topics relevant to environmental effects of human activities that can be synthetized with the help of ecological footprint. Presentations are invited to cover such topics as: preservation and sustainable utilization of our natural heritage;complex study of urban eco-environment in the Western Transdanubia Region;from field to fork;investigation and research methodology of biotic and abiotic environments;technical innovations for regional economic development.