Czech Approach to Implementation of Ecological Network

Buček, Antonín; Maděra, Petr; Úradníček, Luboš

doi:10.2478/v10285-012-0046-8

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“…Effective utilisation and design of EN require the knowledge of the morphological characteristics, as well as biological and ecological properties of woody plants [2]. These 'Territorial Systems of Ecological Stability in the Landscape' have been designed according to five basic criteria: diversity of potential natural ecosystems, the spatial relationship of the biome in the landscape, spatial parameters, the current state of the landscape, and socioeconomic limits and intents [3,4]. Such elements also include windbreaks, which fulfil many important functions in the landscape.…”

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Functions of Windbreaks in the Landscape Ecological Network and Methods of Their Evaluation

Podhrázská

Kučera

Doubrava

et al. 2021

Forests

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Linear elements in the agricultural landscape, particularly windbreaks, reduce the wind speed and improve the microclimate in the protected zone. They offer many direct effects on agricultural production with maximum benefits of ecosystem biodiversity. Despite the indisputable advantages and favourable effects of permanent linear vegetation elements, their representation in the agricultural landscape is not as frequent as it used to be. Moreover, the formerly planted elements do not fulfil their original function due to the overgrowth and neglected maintenance. The optimum spatial and functional organisation of the newly proposed linear elements requires evaluation of the existing linear vegetation, its functional parameters and involvement in the landscape ecological network. Our report presents methods for the evaluation of the linear elements, both from the aspect of their internal structure and species composition (category A) and their involvement in the functional system (category B). The evaluation is based on seven established criteria and results in a point scoring system that reflects the characteristics of the reference criteria. In five selected localities, we tested the linear elements as individuals by the A method and their integrity by the B method of evaluation. In one locality only, the state of windbreaks was assessed as functional; at two localities, they were found as conditionally functional, and at two other localities, the state of the windbreaks was assessed as non-functional. An example of the evaluation of individual windbreaks (category A) is demonstrated in model localities in South Moravia, Czech Republic. The results of the evaluation of the model localities thus point out an unsatisfactory state of the linear elements in the region of South Moravia and the need to accord them increased care and to establish new plantations under professional supervision. Their building can be sped up by using the tools of land consolidation.

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Functions of Windbreaks in the Landscape Ecological Network and Methods of Their Evaluation

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Kučera

Doubrava

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“…The concept of the creation of territorial systems of ecological stability applied in the Czech Republic (Buček et al, 2012;Mackovčín, 2000) corresponds with the latest landscape ecological knowledge and landscape planning procedures used abroad (see for example Jongman & Pungetti, 2004;Boitani et al, 2011). Very similar concept is utilized in Slovakia (Ružičková & Šibl, 2000).…”

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Application of the Czech Methodology of Biogeographical Landscape Differentiation in Geobiocoenological Concept – Examples from Cuba, Tasmania and Yemen

Buček

Habrová

Maděra

et al. 2015

Journal of Landscape Ecology

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Within the area of Central Europe, and especially in the Czech Republic (and former Czechoslovakia), geobiocoenological landscape differentiation has been applied for more than 40 years to create a spatial model of the natural (potential) condition of geobiocoenoses in the landscape. Because long-term objective of geobiocoenology is to contribute to the creation of harmonic cultural landscape by gradual development of a comprehensive system of groundworks for sustainable landscape use, and as Mendel University experts work in various countries, adaptions of geobiocoenology were used also outside Europe, in tropical areas. Examples of such a work could be shown on islands such as Socotra (belonging politically to Yemen), Tasmania, and Cuba.

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“…(Wilén et al 1996;Labrecque et al 1997;Bungart et al 2000;Diamantidis and Koukios 2000;Lässig and Močalov 2000;Barsoum 2001;Deiller et al 2001;Rutz et al 2006;Wagenführ 2007;Wilkinson et al 2007;Bridgeman et al 2008;Woods 2008;Kaltschmitt et al 2009;Kord and Kord 2011;Buček et al 2012;Karampinis et al 2012;Karl 2012;EngineeringToolBox 2013) Fraxinus excelsior (Bray 1963;Kramer et al 1988;Neirynck et al 2000;Deiller et al 2001;Mohammed-Ziegler et al 2004;Ritter et al 2005;Matthews and Mackie 2006;Petritan et al 2007;Wagenführ 2007;Kaltschmitt et al 2009;Vitasse et al 2009;Kiaei and Samariha 2011;Karl 2012) Fagus sylvatica (Bray 1963;Kramer et al 1988;Hasler et al 1994;Boehme and Hora 1996;Neirynck et al 2000;Helle and Schleser 2004;Ritter et al 2005;Petritan et al 2007;Wagenführ 2007;Kaltschmitt et al 2009;Vitasse et al 2009;Karl 2012 Ac...…”

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Evaluating the Competition of Lignocellulose Raw Materials for their Use in Particleboard Production, Thermal Energy Recovery, and Pulp- and Papermaking

Trischler¹,

Sandberg²,

Thörnqvist³

2014

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There is increasing competition for raw materials between particleboard production, thermal energy recovery, and pulp-and papermaking. According to different scenarios, the consumption of lignocellulosic raw materials is increasing, which means that the competition is increasing. The primary production of lignocellulosic raw material in some regions may therefore reach the limit of sustainability; i.e., the lignocellulosic raw material must be used more efficiently to reduce the risk of a shortage. The physical and chemical properties of the lignocellulosic raw material of selected species have therefore been surveyed, and the raw material properties that are important for each of the three competitors have been defined. The aim of the study is to characterise the lignocellulosic raw materials according to the three competing users and to show whether they are high or low in competition. As methods, a relative ranking of the species regarding their raw material properties and regarding the requirements of the competitors as well as cluster analysis were chosen. The results show that the most favourable raw materials are from coniferous species, while monocotyledon species show an opposite trend.

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Czech Approach to Implementation of Ecological Network

Cited by 13 publications

References 14 publications

Functions of Windbreaks in the Landscape Ecological Network and Methods of Their Evaluation

Functions of Windbreaks in the Landscape Ecological Network and Methods of Their Evaluation

Application of the Czech Methodology of Biogeographical Landscape Differentiation in Geobiocoenological Concept – Examples from Cuba, Tasmania and Yemen

Evaluating the Competition of Lignocellulose Raw Materials for their Use in Particleboard Production, Thermal Energy Recovery, and Pulp- and Papermaking

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