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1. The Effects of Forest Accessibility on the Quantitative and Qualitative Characteristics of Deadwood: A Comparison between Recreational and Natural Forests.

Author

Kiadaliri, Masoud, Motlagh, Mohadeseh Ghanbari, Sohrabi, Hadi, Latterini, Francesco, Lo Monaco, Angela, Venanzi, Rachele, and Picchio, Rodolfo

Abstract

Deadwood is one of the main structural features of forest ecosystems and plays an important role in the nutrient cycle, in maintaining production and environmental heterogeneity, and acts as an indicator for assessing the biodiversity of forest ecosystems. This research was conducted with the aim of evaluating the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of deadwood according to the influence of forest accessibility indicators in a comparison between natural and recreational forests. The studied area was divided into three accessibility classes based on the slope gradient range, the slope direction towards the nearest road, the road type, and distance from the road. These classes were: Easy-recreational forest (RE-F), Medium-natural forest 1 (NA-F1), and Difficult-natural forest 2 (NA-F2). In each accessibility class, three transects (750 × 50 m) were established, and three deadwood groups (snag, log, and stump) were recorded along the transects and their volume was calculated. The results of the analysis of variance show that accessibility has a significant effect on the presence of deadwood. The number and volume of snags, logs and dead stumps per hectare was higher in NA-F2 than in NA-F1 and RE-F. In each of the investigated classes, logs and stumps had the highest and the lowest number and volume of deadwood per hectare, respectively. The snag longevity index (= log volume/snag volume) decreased with accessibility. NA F2 showed the greatest value, while REF and NA F1 were not significantly different from each other. The results show that decay classes DC2 in NA-F2 and DC3 in NA-F1 and RE-F had the highest percentage of decay frequency. Finally, the forest accessibility indicators have a significant effect on the quantity, quality and distribution of different groups of deadwood in the forest. This is related to the collection of deadwood by local people who remove deadwood with different levels of intensity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2023
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2. Problems and perspectives of technogenic forestry

Author

L. I. Milyutin and L. N. Skripal’schikova

Subjects
forest ecosystems, technogenic forests and forestry, recreational forests, Forestry, SD1-669.5
Abstract

A brief overview of studies of technogenic impacts on industrial botany and forest ecosystems is given. A list of the leading Russian scientific schools conducting research in technogenic impacts on forest ecosystems in different regions is demonstrated. The main objects of their studies are named. Schematically in the field of technogenic forestry several groups of research objects have been identified: 1. Forests near output sources of techchnogenic pollution. 2. Forests of green areas around large cities and industrial centers. 3. Urban forests and forest parks; 4. Cultivated forest stands in geographically non-forest areas (steppe, forest-tundra and so on). The necessary generalized of the results their studies and separate these into the branch of biology – technogenic forest science is proved. Also discussed is functioning of recreational forests. These forest stands are included in the structures of forests of green zones, suburban and urban forests, forest parks. In these forests it is important to maintain a positive balance between the excessive anthropogenic load of the residents and their full rest. It is noted, that forest stands, firstly urban forests and forest parks are of reference to regional or governmental authorities, which can and does not rely do it. It is confirmed that the most universal and effective direction for the theory and practice of protection of nature and man is general technogenic forest science.

Published
2020
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3. Structure of Forest Sites of the Green Belt of Zhytomyr City

Author

I. Siruk and Y. Siruk

Subjects
recreational forests, forest site types, forest species composition, typological structure, berry field areas, Agriculture
Abstract

Zhytomyr is one of the cities of Ukraine, which has large areas of green belts. Due to the lack of the latest integrated information on the characteristics of green belts around the city, an analysis of the forest fund of three enterprises was carried out, the area of which form the green zone. Based on the analysis of forest management information, it was determined that about 58% of the area of suburban forests belongs to forestry enterprises. Accordingly, the share of land plots in the forest-park part of the urban green belt amounts to 42%. The area of each part was divided into categories, predominant species, age groups, forest types, and the presence of specific features in the plot. Recreational forests are mainly represented by forested areas, the share of which reaches 91% against 89% in the plots of forestry enterprises. By age, stands in recreational forests are slightly older. It was found that the species and typological structure of forests in both zones differs. Forest-growing conditions in the forestry part are richer, which has led to the allocation of more forest types, more diverse species composition, and the predominance of oak stands. In general, more than a third of the areas of hayfields and more than half of the areas of swamps are overgrown with woody and shrubby vegetation in suburban forests, due to the overdrying. The areas of hayfields and bogs were categorised by type and use. Areas with important recreational features include areas with the presence of scenic overlooks, drinking water sources, monuments, landscaping elements, century-old trees, small glades, biotechnical objects, and forest areas that are monuments of landscape art, places of memorable events, places of settlement of rare animals and birds. It was found that the forest zones of Zhytomyr contain significant areas of plots with existing berry-bearing plants (430 ha) and medicinal plants of industrial significance (179 ha). Berry fields are represented only by blueberries and strawberries, the projective coverage of which varies from 5 to 35%. Future studies can be promising to determine the level of recreational use of plots that have valuable features, elements of landscaping, and berry fields

Published
2020
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5. Managing diversity : the forest development types as a framework for management within mixed forest systems

Author

Fridberg, Pernilla and Fridberg, Pernilla

Abstract

The demand for both biodiversity and recreational forests is increasing. Management methods under the umbrella term Close-to-Nature management, which aims to incorporate natural successional patterns and disturbances, is considered preferable to traditional forest management methods in terms of both recreational and ecological values (Wimberly et al. 2012). Within Close-to-Nature management, the Forest Development Types model provides a guide for developing suitable strategies of regional conditions(Larsen & Nielsen 2012a). This paper aims to apply the model in a peri-urban woodland environment surrounding a new housing development area in Hässleholm, Sweden. The findings demonstrate the strengths and limitations of using the FDTs for as a reference system when enhancing ecological values and long-term resilience in urban woodlands. While also highlighting the need for additional guidance within recreational forests on post-establishment management. The insights gained from this research provide valuable guidance for policymakers, urban planners, and forest managers seeking to enhance the ecological values and long-term resilience of urban woodlands, ultimately contributing to the creation of more livable and sustainable cities., Efterfrågan på både biologisk mångfald och rekreativa skogar ökar i takt med att medvetenheten om vikten av att bevara naturen och samtidigt tillhandahålla utrymme för människors rekreation växer. Naturnära skogsbruk, som syftar till att inkludera naturliga successionsmönster och störningar, anses föredras framför traditionella förvaltningsmetoder för att framhäva både rekreativa och ekologiska värden (Wimberly et al. 2012). Inom naturnära skogsbruk skildrar modellen skogsutvecklingstyper en vägledning för att utveckla lämpliga skötselstrategier som tar hänsyn till regionala förhållanden (Larsen & Nielsen 2012a). Denna uppsats syftar till att tillämpa modellen för skogsutvecklingstyper, i en tätortsnära skog belägen i ett utvecklingsområde i Hässleholm, Sverige. Resultaten visar styrkor och begränsningar med att använda skogsutvecklingstyperna som ett referenssystem för att förbättra hållbara skogar med höga ekologiska värden. Samtidigt belyser uppsatsen behovet av ytterligare vägledning för rekreativa skogar i deras förvaltning efter etablering. Insikterna som erhållits genom denna undersökning kan ge värdefull vägledning för beslutsfattare, stadsplanerare och skogsförvaltare som strävar efter att förbättra de ekologiska värdena och samtidigt öka återhämtningsförmågan hos tätortsnära skogar, vilket i slutändan bidrar till skapandet av mer levande och hållbara städer.

Published
2023

6. The Effects of Forest Accessibility on the Quantitative and Qualitative Characteristics of Deadwood: A Comparison between Recreational and Natural Forests

Author

Picchio, Masoud Kiadaliri, Mohadeseh Ghanbari Motlagh, Hadi Sohrabi, Francesco Latterini, Angela Lo Monaco, Rachele Venanzi, and Rodolfo

Subjects
recreational forests, natural forests, deadwood, accessibility classes, decay classes
Abstract

Deadwood is one of the main structural features of forest ecosystems and plays an important role in the nutrient cycle, in maintaining production and environmental heterogeneity, and acts as an indicator for assessing the biodiversity of forest ecosystems. This research was conducted with the aim of evaluating the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of deadwood according to the influence of forest accessibility indicators in a comparison between natural and recreational forests. The studied area was divided into three accessibility classes based on the slope gradient range, the slope direction towards the nearest road, the road type, and distance from the road. These classes were: Easy-recreational forest (RE-F), Medium-natural forest 1 (NA-F1), and Difficult-natural forest 2 (NA-F2). In each accessibility class, three transects (750 × 50 m) were established, and three deadwood groups (snag, log, and stump) were recorded along the transects and their volume was calculated. The results of the analysis of variance show that accessibility has a significant effect on the presence of deadwood. The number and volume of snags, logs and dead stumps per hectare was higher in NA-F2 than in NA-F1 and RE-F. In each of the investigated classes, logs and stumps had the highest and the lowest number and volume of deadwood per hectare, respectively. The snag longevity index (= log volume/snag volume) decreased with accessibility. NA F2 showed the greatest value, while REF and NA F1 were not significantly different from each other. The results show that decay classes DC2 in NA-F2 and DC3 in NA-F1 and RE-F had the highest percentage of decay frequency. Finally, the forest accessibility indicators have a significant effect on the quantity, quality and distribution of different groups of deadwood in the forest. This is related to the collection of deadwood by local people who remove deadwood with different levels of intensity.

Published
2023
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7. Transformation of Forest Ecosystems in Moscow Megapolis under Recreational Impacts.

Author

Kuznetsov, V. A., Ryzhova, I. M., and Stoma, G. V.

Subjects
*MEGALOPOLIS, *FOREST reserves, *DISCRIMINANT analysis, *SOIL invertebrates, *SPECIES diversity
Abstract

A comprehensive quantitative assessment of the state of vegetation, soil invertebrate complex, litter horizons, and soddy-podzolic soils (Albic Retisols) in Moscow forest parks (Bitsevskii Forest and Losinyi Ostrov) as dependent on the level of recreational loads is presented. The changes in the main components of forest ecosystems in the forest parks under study have a unidirectional character. At the fifth stage of the recreation-induced degradation, the portion of the trees in good condition decreases by 4–5 times; the canopy density, by 20–30%; and the abundance of undergrowth, by 3–4 times. This leads to an increase in illumination of the surface by more than 30 times. With an increase in recreational loads, the species diversity of herbs in the ground cover initially increases from 9–11 to 23 species owing to the invasion of forest-meadow, meadow, and ruderal plants; then, it decreases. The litter pool becomes lower, and its fractional composition changes: the portion of the active litter fractions decreases by 1.7–2 times, and the portion of mechanically comminuted fractions increases by 3.5–7 times. The density and biomass of mesopedobionts at this stage decreases by 2–2.5 times in the soil and by 4–7 times in the litter. The most pronounced changes in the soil properties take place in the uppermost mineral layer (0–5 cm); in the deeper horizons, they are weaker. According to the results of discriminant analysis, the major contribution to the discrimination of soils at different stages of the recreational degradation is made by the aggregation factor. Individual contributions of changes in other soil properties are small, though their cumulative effect of the discrimination of soils is significant. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2019
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8. Legal Aspects of Managing Recreational Forests in the Republic of Lithuania: Case Study of Vilnius Town Forest Management.

Author

Lazdinis, Imantas

Subjects
FORESTS & forestry, FOREST products, FOREST management, URBAN forestry, FOREST policy
Abstract

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Published
2009

9. Rekreacijske navade Slovencev v gozdu, njihove preference do dobrin in storitev gozda ter podpora prostemu vstopu v gozdove : nacionalna javnomnenjska raziskava

Author

Japelj, Anže and Planinšek, Špela

Subjects
multivariate statistical analysis, rekreacijski gozdovi, gozdovi, anketiranje, recreation in forest, Slovenia, udc:630*907.2(497.4)(045)=163.6, gozdne funkcije, dobrine in storitve gozda, multivariatna statistična analiza, public survey, rekreacija v gozdu, public opinion, Slovenija, javno mnenje, recreational forests, forest goods and services
Abstract

Z javnomnenjsko poizvedbo na nacionalni ravni smo zbrali podatke o rekreacijskih navadah Slovencev, njihovi zaznavi pomembnosti izbranih dobrin in storitev gozda ter podpori prostemu vstopu v gozdove. S spletnim anketiranjem smo zbrali odgovore 801 posameznika, vzorca, ki je za populacijo polnoletnih Slovencev po starostni in spolni strukturi reprezentativen za celotno populacijo. S pomočjo preproste frekvenčne analize smo določili najbolj (sprehod in pohod) in najmanj (lov) pogoste aktivnosti v gozdu. Pri pomembnosti dobrin in storitev gozda smo razkrili znatno raznolikost preferenc in opredelili, da sta v primeru uravnalnih, oskrbovalnih in habitatnih storitev gozda po dve skupini anketirancev, ki jim pripisujeta različen pomen, v primeru kulturnih storitev pa so štiri skupine. Le-te smo dodatno opredelili s pomočjo socio-demografskih značilnosti. Ugotovili smo tudi, da obstaja večinska podpora prostemu vstopu v gozd, vendar se zmanjšuje pri tistih, ki živijo v manjših naseljih, in tistih, ki imajo več gozda. With public enquiry on the national level, we acquired the data on recreational habits of Slovenians, their perception of the selected forest goods and services importance, and support to the free access to forests. With internet survey we gathered the answers of 801 individuals, a sample that is, according to the age and gender structure of the adult Slovenian population, representative for the whole population. Using simple frequency analysis, we determined the most common (walking and hiking) and the least common (hunting) activities in the forest. Regarding the importance of forest goods and services, we revealed a considerable heterogeneity of preferences and, in the case of regulating, provision, and habitat ones, determined the existence of two groups of respondents they ascribe them the importance in different ways. In the case of cultural services, there are four groups. These were additionally profiled by the socio-demographic characteristics. We also found there is a majority support for free access to forests, but it decreases with those who live in smaller settlements and those who own larger forests.

Published
2018

10. Using of polissyan forest landscapes of Rivne region in recreation and tourism

Author

Chabanchuk, Valentyna Yu. and Melniichuk, Mykhailo M.

Subjects
рекреаційні ліси, лісовий ландшафт, фітонцидність, лісистість, forest cover, aesthetic value, рекреаційна діяльність, естетична цінність, recreational activities, recreational forests, forest resources, forest landscape
Abstract

У статті розглянута роль лісових ландшафтів Рівненщини у сфері рекреації. Досліджено осередки збереження природних лісових ландшафтів та показники лісистості по території області. Вивчено головні якісні характеристики рекреаційних лісів на території Рівненської області. Проведено аналіз форм організації рекреації в лісах Рівненщини. Охарактеризовано видовий склад і вікову структуру лісів як індикаторів лікувально-оздоровчих та санітарно-гігієнічних функцій лісу. Визначено ступінь фітонцидності переважаючих порід та показники естетичної цінності поліських лісів за методикою В. Мацоли. Проаналізовано основні заняття з рекреаційного використанням лісових ресурсів та проблеми, що гальмують розвиток рекреації та туризму. In the article we analyzed the role of forest landscape of Rivne region in recreation, rehabilitation and treatment. We explored the main centers of conservation of natural forest landscapes. We have identified regions with the highest and lowest rates of forest cover, and on the basis of this study constructed a map of of forest cover by districts. Recreational forests were studied as a component of natural recreational resources. It was determined a total area of forests that can be used for recreational activities in the area. We conducted an analysis of forms of recreation in forests of Rivne region and recreational activities by functional features. The main quality characteristics of recreational forest in the territory of Rivne region were investigated. We described the species composition and age structure of forests as indicators of therapeutic and sanitary functions of forests. It was determined indicators aesthetic value of forest areas according to the method of B. Matsolya. We explored the main occupation of the recreational use of the forest resources in Polesie and the main problems that hinder the development of tourism and recreation in the forests.

Published
2015

11. Forest Indicators Connection with Quality of the Life

Author

Gabrilevskaja-Bernat, Ana, Žalkauskas, Remigijus, Marozas, Vitas, Straigytė, Lina, Labokas, Juozas, Bartkevičius, Edmundas, Česonienė, Laima, Eidukaitienė, Nijolė, and Aleksandras Stulginskis University

Subjects
Gyvenimo kokybė, Rekreaciniai miškai, Miškingumas, Forest accessibility, Miškų pasiekiamumas, Forests’ cover, Recreational forests, Quality of the life, Biology
Abstract

Baigiamajame darbe tiriami ryšiai tarp miškingumo, miškų pasiekiamumo, rekreacinės paskirties (2B) grupės miškų ir gyvenimo kokybės parametrų. Darbo objektas – Lietuvos savivaldybių (išskyrus Neringos miesto savivaldybę) rodikliai. Darbo tikslas – nustatyti miško rodiklių ir gyvenimo kokybės sąsajas Lietuvos savivaldybių lygmenyje. Darbo metodai – darbe vertinti Lietuvos savivaldybių miškų, gyvenimo kokybės (oro kokybės, sveikatingumo, gimstamumo, nusikalstamumo), kiti, galimai sąlygojantys gyvenimo kokybę, rodikliai. Tyrimui naudoti 2008-2013 m. Lietuvos statistikos departamento, Valstybinės miškų tarnybos, Higienos instituto sveikatos informacijos centro duomenys. Atskirai analizuojami ir palyginami Lietuvos miestų ir rajonų savivaldybių rodikliai. Miškų pasiekiamumo rodiklis savivaldybėms nustatytas taikant GIS technologijas, duomenų apdorojimui ir atvaizdavimui naudota Microsoft Excel programa, STATISTICA programinis paketas, daugiamatės statistikos metodas – RDA (ReDundancy analysis). Darbo rezultatai. Miškingumas turi sąsajų su sveikatingumu ir oro kokybę miestų savivaldybėse. Nustatytas ryšys tarp miškingumo ir taršos anglies monoksidu patvirtina, kad miškingumas teigiamai veikia urbanizuotos teritorijos orą, kartu ir gyventojų sveikatą. Labiau miškingose miestų savivaldybėse gyventojai mažiau lankosi medicinos įstaigose, rečiau pasitaiko insultų atvejai. Miškų pasiekiamumas labiau sąlygoja gyvenimo kokybę miestų savivaldybėse, nei miškingumas. Nustatytas stiprus... [toliau žr. visą tekstą] Thesis investigated connections between the parameters of the forest cover, forests accessibility, recreational (2B) group forests and quality of the life. Subject of the research – Lithuanian municipalities (except the town of Neringa municipality) indicators. Aim of the research – to identify the connection between forests’ characteristics and quality of the life on the level of Lithuanian municipalities. Methodology – in the work forests of Lithuanian municipalities, quality of the life (air quality, wellness, birthrate, criminality), other potentially influencing the quality of the life indicators were assessed. For the study data from Statistics Lithuania, National Forest Service, Hygiene Institute Health Information Centre form 2008-2013 year period were used. Separately Lithuanian cities and districts indicators were analyzed and compared. Forest accessibility index for municipalities was determined using GIS technology, data processing and visualization was done using Microsoft Excel programme, STATISTICA software package and multivariate statistical method - RDA (ReDundancy analysis). Results. Forest cover has connections with wellness and air quality in cities’ municipalities. Determined link between the forest cover and carbon monoxide emissions confirms that forest cover has the positive effect on the air of urban areas, herewith on the inhabitant's health. In more forested urban municipalities inhabitants less visit clinics, less were paralytic stroke. Forests... [to full text]

Published
2014

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