Naslov
Habitat mapping as a tool for the improvement of nature protection in Eastern Croatia
(Habitat mapping as a tool for the improvement of nature protection in Eastern Croatia)

Autori
Ozimec, Siniša ; Prlić, Dragan

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
Book of Abstracts International Scientific Conference GREDIT 2018 / Dimitrovski, Dame - Skopje : Tehnološko-metalurški fakultet Skopje, 2018, 146-146

ISBN
978-608-4624-27-1

Skup
International Scientific conference Green Development, Green Infrastructure, Green Technology (GREDIT 2018)

Mjesto i datum
Skopje, Sjeverna Makedonija, 22.03.2018. - 25.03.2018

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
habitat ; map ; nature protection ; Croatia

Sažetak
Within the implementation of the comprehensive project in the nature protection in the Republic of Croatia, entitled: EU Natura 2000 Integration Project, one of task was to create an updated spatial overview of natural and semi-natural, non- forest terrestrial and inland freshwater habitats at scale 1:25 000. The activities in producing digital habitat map were carried out from May 2014 to December 2016. The habitat map was produced by using aerial photographs in digital format for a delineation of main patterns and habitat classification. It consists of two types of information ; polygonal data describe different habitat types with surface > 1, 56 ha, while the punctual data show the location of rare, endangered or protected habitats whose area is smaller than 1, 56 ha. Habitat identification and classification were done by using the Croatian National Habitat Classification. In the area of eastern Croatia, a field validation of habitats identified by photo interpretation was carried out from June to August 2015 and from May to August 2016. Total 5, 032 field points were collected by using tablet with a GIS/GPS and Habitat Mapper application. The correctly delineated and described habitat types had been validated on- site, whereas oversights were corrected, so the new habitat map would match the reality as accurately as possible. An overview of field survey and distribution of the main habitat type classes in eastern Croatia is given. In addition, the endangered and rare habitat types, protected within the Natura 2000 sites, are presented. An updated habitat map of Croatia is an important tool in planning measures for maintaining a favourable conservation status of habitat types in eastern Croatia, in spatial planning and environmental protection, and in sustainable management with natural resources in agriculture, forestry, hunting and fisheries.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Poljoprivreda (agronomija)

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