Transit verus Nature. Value Depreciation of Road Alleys. Case study: Gamerki-Jonkowo, Poland

• DOI: 10.20944/preprints201902.0162.v1
• Publication Date: 2019-02-26T04:11:29Z
• Authors: Marzena Suchocka; Magdalena Błaszczyk; Adam Juźwiak; Joanna Duriasz; Adam Bohdan; Jerzy Stolarczyk
• Keywords: Alley; Vitality

Road alleys, especially on areas of Warmia (north-east Poland), are multifunctional features in open landscapes. They serve as ecological corridors connecting habitats and play an important role sustaining stability. However, multiple road authorities claim that tree-lined routes a threat for traffic safety therefore should be removed. The aspect seems to crucial them, significantly overwhelming alley benefits. vitality problems the trees (which mainly mature aging) deliver arguments cutting them down. aim this paper is examination environmental natural value alleys (based 14 km long-distance Gamerki – Jonkowo road), verification degree hazard posed by designated because reasons. six-examination framework research was developed. Tree risk assessment evaluation, pulling tests, protected beetle species - hermit beetle, lichens species, bat fauna were performed. results revealed no resignation phase confirmed unique landscape habitat with lichens, few bats valuable insect among others (Osmoderma barnabita) existing there. is, therefore, hard overestimate cannot perceived only component infrastructure. maintenance essential when taking into account stability region.