Ranking and mapping of forest regions in Serbia based on the forest damage threat degree
Forest ecosystems in Serbia suffer great damages each year due to the negative effects of water, wind and fires, which are caused by climate change. In this sense, the aim of the research is to determine the degree of threat from the effects of water, wind and fires for selected forest r...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | srp |
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Faculty of Forestry, Belgrade
2019-01-01
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| Series: | Glasnik Šumarskog Fakulteta: Univerzitet u Beogradu |
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| Online Access: | http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0353-4537/2019/0353-45371920151R.pdf |
| Summary: | Forest ecosystems in Serbia suffer great damages each year due to the
negative effects of water, wind and fires, which are caused by climate
change. In this sense, the aim of the research is to determine the degree of
threat from the effects of water, wind and fires for selected forest
regions, as well as to form ranks and groups of forest regions, and their
threat indexes. Through cluster analysis method, forest regions are grouped
based on two criteria (number of damage and damaged area), in order to
calculate their threat index. In this way, three groups of forest regions
were identified: considerably, moderately, and slightly threatened. Rasinsko
and Tarsko forest region (IUP=6) have the highest threat index in relation
to the affected area. Šumadijsko, Južnokučajsko, Gornjeibarsko, Timočko,
Topličko and Niško, with IUP=3 belong to the group of slightly threatened
areas. The results of these studies can be used for achieving better quality
of monitoring and control), prevention and response, should any harmful
event occur. [Project of the Serbian Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development, Grant no. 43007: Studies of climate changes and their impact on the
environment - monitoring impacts, adaptation and mitigation, sub-project Grant no. 43007/16-III: Socio-economic development, mitigation and adaptation to
climate change] |
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| ISSN: | 0353-4537 2217-8600 |