Naslov
Corine land cover changes during the period 1990 – 2000 in the most important areas for birds in Croatia

Autori
Radović, Andreja ; Bukovec, Dragan ; Tvrtković, Nikola ; Tepić, Nataša

Izvornik
International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology (1350-4509) 18 (2011), 4; 341-348

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
bird; habitat changes; habitat suitability; Croatia; Corine; land cover

Sažetak
The authors researched changes in specific habitat types in areas considered to be the most important areas in Croatia for the protection of endangered bird fauna during the period 1990-2000. The analysis focused on four areas in the continental part of the Croatia (Danube and Drava River alluvium, Pokupsko depression, Sava River basin, Upper Drava River basin) and four areas in the Mediterranean part (Neretva River estuary, NW part of the North Dalmatia, Paško field, Lake Vrana). For the Classified habitat types were analysed for changes in Corine Land Cover Databases in 1990 and 2000. The greatest changes in habitat were detected along the Danube and Drava river alluvium, where more than 8% of the total area changed habitat type, as well along the Sava river basin, where approximately 5% of total area and the greatest absolute area changed habitat type. The most pronounced changes were detected in forest habitats where forest degradation prevents the maturation of forest stands. The authors discuss which bird species listed in the Red Data Book of Birds of Croatia may be most impacted by the detected changes in habitat. Special attention was given to a comparison of habitat changes in Nature Park Lonjsko polje between two raptor species, Aquila pomarina and Haliaeetus albicilla, according to the suitability of habitats where changes occurred.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Biologija

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