Jozef Šibík
A5013274069- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Bryophyte Studies and Records
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Lichen and fungal ecology
- Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Climate change and permafrost
- Remote Sensing and LiDAR Applications
- Remote Sensing in Agriculture
- Peatlands and Wetlands Ecology
- Plant and animal studies
- Forest ecology and management
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Plant Taxonomy and Phylogenetics
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Plant Ecology and Soil Science
- Plant Ecology and Taxonomy Studies
- Geological Formations and Processes Exploration
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
- Neural Networks and Applications
- Ancient and Medieval Archaeology Studies
- Forest Management and Policy
- Diverse Scientific Research in Ukraine
Slovak Academy of Sciences
2016-2025
Institute of Botany of the Slovak Academy of Sciences
2015-2025
GEOtest Bratislava (Slovakia)
2024
Masaryk University
2021
Biomedical Research Center of the Slovak Academy of Sciences
2018
University of Alaska Fairbanks
2017
Institute of Chemistry of the Slovak Academy of Sciences
2010-2015
Colorado State University
2013-2015
Czech Academy of Sciences, Institute of Botany
2012
Abstract The European Vegetation Archive ( EVA ) is a centralized database of vegetation plots developed by the IAVS Working Group Survey. It has been in development since 2012 and first made available for use research projects 2014. stores copies national regional vegetation‐ plot databases on single software platform. Data storage does not affect on‐going independent contributing databases, which remain property data contributors. uses prototype management TURBOVEG 3 joint multiple that...
Abstract Aim The EUNIS Habitat Classification is a widely used reference framework for European habitat types (habitats), but it lacks formal definitions of individual habitats that would enable their unequivocal identification. Our goal was to develop tool assigning vegetation‐plot records the system, use classify database, and compile statistically‐derived characteristic species combinations distribution maps these habitats. Location Europe. Methods We developed classification expert...
Land cover maps are the basic data layer required for understanding and modeling ecological patterns processes. The Circumpolar Arctic Vegetation Map (CAVM), produced in 2003, has been widely used as a base map studies arctic tundra biome. However, relatively coarse resolution vector format of were not compatible with many other sets. We present new version CAVM, building on strengths original map, while providing finer spatial resolution, raster format, improved mapping. Raster CAVM uses...
Abstract Aim Formalized classifications synthesizing vegetation data at the continental scale are being attempted only now, although they of key importance for nature conservation planning. Therefore, we aim to provide a classification and describe main biogeographical patterns floodplain forests alder carrs in Europe. Location Methods A database more than 40 000 plots across Europe was compiled. After geographic stratification, 16 392 were available classification, which performed using...
Abstract Aim Alpine ecosystems differ in area, macroenvironment and biogeographical history across the Earth, but relationship between these factors plant species richness is still unexplored. Here, we assess global patterns of alpine their association with environmental, geographical historical at regional community scales. Location Global. Time period Data collected 1923 2019. Major taxa studied Vascular plants. Methods We used a dataset representative vegetation, consisting 8,928 plots...
Abstract Aim The first comprehensive checklist of European phytosociological alliances, orders and classes (EuroVegChecklist) was published by Mucina et al. (2016, Applied Vegetation Science , 19 (Suppl. 1), 3–264). However, this did not contain detailed information on the distribution individual vegetation types. Here we provide maps all alliances in Europe. Location Europe, Greenland, Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores, Cyprus Caucasus countries. Methods We collected data occurrence countries...
Abstract Ecological theory predicts close relationships between macroclimate and functional traits. Yet, global climatic gradients correlate only weakly with the trait composition of local plant communities, suggesting that important factors have been ignored. Here, we investigate consistency climate-trait for communities in European habitats. Assuming are better accounted more narrowly defined habitats, assigned > 300,000 vegetation plots to hierarchically classified habitats modelled...
Abstract Aims The Raunkiær's system classifies vascular plants into life forms based on the position of renewal buds during periods unfavourable for plant growth. Despite importance ecological research, a study exploring diversity and distribution continental scale is missing. We aim to (i) map in European vegetation (ii) test effects bioclimatic variables while controlling habitat‐specific responses. Location Europe. Methods used data 8883 species recorded 546,501 plots different habitats...
Abstract Questions What are the main floristic patterns in European beech forests? Which classification at alliance and suballiance level is most convincing? Location Europe Asia Minor. Methods We applied a TWINSPAN to data set of 24 605 relevés covering whole range Fagus sylvatica forests western part orientalis forests. identified ‘operational phytosociological units’ (OPUs), which were used for further analysis. The position each OPU along soil pH temperature gradient was evaluated using...
Aims: An Arctic Vegetation Classification (AVC) is needed to address issues related rapid Arctic-wide changes climate, land-use, and biodiversity.Location: The 7.1 million km 2 tundra biome.Approach conclusions: purpose, scope conceptual framework for an Archive (AVA) were developed during numerous workshops starting in 1992.The AVA AVC are modeled after the European vegetation archive (EVA) classification (EVC).The will use Turboveg data management.The a Braun-Blanquet...
Abstract The first comprehensive phytosociological classification of all vegetation types in Europe (EuroVegChecklist; Applied Vegetation Science , 2016, 19 3–264) contained brief descriptions each type. However, these were not standardized and mentioned only the most distinct features practical application system could be enhanced if users had option to select sets based on various combinations structural, ecological, biogeographical attributes. Based a literature review expert knowledge,...
1. Riparian zones are vital areas of interaction between land and rivers often degraded by several pressures such as urbanisation, intensive agriculture river engineering works. 2. This policy brief provides five key messages recommendations to be considered policy-makers, scientists, managers, stakeholders enhance riparian zone management. 3. Adopting an integrated socio-economic environmentally dynamic view will ensure the sustainable management zones. 4. In light climate change, it is...
Wetlands, areas that are permanently or seasonally flooded saturated with water, among the most productive and biodiverse ecosystems on planet. Their conservation, revitalization health status monitoring require hydrological modelling. We introduce novel modelling tool in NaturaSat software show useful workflows supporting environmental control informed decisions. The is based numerical solution of Laplace equation Dirichlet boundary conditions a triangular grid using complementary volume...
Abstract Aim We investigate whether (1) environmental predictors allow to delineate the distribution of discrete community types at continental scale and (2) how data completeness influences model generalization in relation compositional variation modelled entities. Location Europe. Methods used comprehensive datasets two conservation concern Europe: acidophilous beech forests base‐rich fens. computed models ( CDM s) calibrated with predict occurrence both types, evaluating geographical...
Abstract Aim Alpine habitats support unique biodiversity confined to high‐elevation areas in the current interglacial. Plant diversity these may respond area, environment, connectivity and isolation, yet factors have been rarely evaluated concert. Here we investigate major determinants of regional species pools alpine grasslands, responses their constituent groups. Location European mountains below 50° N. Time period Between 1928 2019. Major taxa studied Vascular plants. Methods We compiled...
Abstract Aims Biodiversity is traditionally studied mostly at the species level, but biogeographical and macroecological studies higher taxonomic levels can provide valuable insights into evolutionary processes large spatial scales. Our aim was to assess representation of vascular plant families within different vegetation formations across Europe. Location Methods We used a data set 816,005 plots from European Vegetation Archive (EVA). For each plot, we calculated relative richness family...
The Slovak Vegetation Database (or Central of Phytosociological Samples -CDF; EU-SK-001) was established in 1995 at the Institute Botany, Academy Sciences.The aim to assemble all available phytosociological relevés from territory Slovakia and adjacent areas with objective producing a vegetation overview types plant communities Slovakia.The database provides information not only about locality, floristic composition variability individual but also on several environmental variables such as...
Abstract Questions What are the functional trade‐offs of vascular plant species in global alpine ecosystems? How is variation related to vegetation zones, climatic groups and biogeographic realms? relative contribution macroclimate evolutionary history shaping communities? Location Global. Methods We compiled a data set with 5,532 geo‐referenced plots, 1,933 six traits. used principal component analysis quantify among trait probability density assess dissimilarity different realms. multiple...
Environmental impact assessments for new Arctic infrastructure do not adequately consider the likely long-term cumulative effects of climate change and to landforms vegetation in areas with ice-rich permafrost, due part lack environmental studies that monitor changes after is built. This case study examines (1949–2020) climate- road-related a network ice-wedge polygons, Prudhoe Bay Oilfield, Alaska. We studied four trajectories along heavily traveled road relatively remote site. During 20...
We introduce the database of European vascular plant red lists, a compilation list categories designated to taxa during in-country conservation assessments. Version 1.0 is standalone static dataset with open access in an end-user friendly format. Its aim fulfil objectives Cooperation Science and Technology (COST) Action 18201, ConservePlants. The synthesizes data across 42 lists from 41 countries, participation 39 out total 44 countries two additional Mediterranean countries. contains 51,109...
Abstract Aims River gravel bars are endangered habitats in Europe. However, classification schemes of their vegetation and habitat types differ among European countries, they even ignored some national schemes. This causes problems conservation planning, monitoring management. Hence we aimed at building the first unified for river gravel‐bar across mountain systems. Location Methods In total 4,769 plot records plant communities were collected from national, regional or private databases,...