A complex approach to geodiversity and landscape in order foster geoconservation develop geotourism geoeducation is usually more effective than isolated protection promotion of geoheritage sites without wider context. Geodiversity Action Plan (GAP) represents a reasonable tool for how follow these goals cooperation with local stakeholders. This specific document not focused only on an inventory Earth science interest area, but encompasses all (geological, geomorphological, soil hydrological...

Geodiversity has an irreplaceable significance for both biodiversity and human society as it numerous functions offers various benefits services. These have been already recognized assessed by using approaches methods (e.g., geosite assessment methods, geodiversity indexes, evaluation of within the concept ecosystem services). Nearly all these procedures were elaborated professionals in Earth sciences or related domains. The services nature conservation public was not subject detailed...

Traditional forest management models could potentially be used to combat changes in environmental conditions by stimulating soil properties and supporting tree growth. In this study, we compare the effects of different oak (Quercus petraea /Matt./Liebl.) [coppice, coppice-with-standard, stocked coppice (reference)] on seasonal variability at upland igneous sedimentary sites (280–418 m a.s.l.). Soils were sampled 0–5 10–15 cm 50 × model reference plots January, April, July October between...

This paper reviews the use of modern 3D image-based and Light Detection Ranging (LiDAR) methods surface reconstruction techniques for high fidelity surveys small rock outcrops to highlight their potential within structural geology landscape protection. LiDAR Structure from Motion (SfM) software provide useful opportunities mapping model creation. The accuracy these reconstructions is crucial quantitative analysis. However, technologies require either a costly data acquisition device...

This research was focused on the study of visual exposure evolution in locality Drátenická skála nature monument (in Czech Republic) and surrounding forest complex terms history through modelling for further possible stand development. The local forests underwent conversion from a natural fir-beech composition to an intensive spruce monoculture with few insect pests or windbreak events actual bark beetle infestation. Historic maps, landscape paintings, photographs, orthophotos served as...

Geodiversity and geoheritage represent an important resource for geotourism subsequent economic development both in remote natural areas traditional, frequently visited recreational areas. Identification, assessment, suitable management of particular geosites may contribute to the sustainable forms tourism attract more people topics geodiversity geoheritage. However, if there is only one aim represented by development, can be a danger overexploitation geoheritage, especially sites are...

Though botanical gardens are an important and widely visited component of urban green spaces (UGS) worldwide, their pollution is rarely studied. The aim this study was to assess garden soil contamination ecotoxicity evaluate whether more contaminated than parks. Soil assessments showed serious with Cd, Pb Zn, emitted predominantly by traffic, agrochemicals past construction demolition waste. discovery hazardous historical ecological burden in the UGS calls for necessity detailed surveys such...

Detailed, three-dimensional modeling of trees is a new approach in botanical taxonomy. Representations individual are prerequisite for accurate assessments tree growth and morphological metronomy. This study tests the abilities 3D to determine various metrics habit compare differences. The included four species genus Dracaena: D. draco, cinnabari, ombet, serrulata. Forty-nine point clouds were created, their derived compared. Our results indicate possible application dendrological Basic...

The communication presents the pieces of information ecosystem services estimation four research localities transformed from an arable land to vegetation features—bosks. These bosks should dispose several ecological functions, primarily anti-erosion measures, additionally local biodiversity increase, unfavorable microclimate mitigation, shelter provision for small game, birds and insects, or wood fruit production, etc. One these benefits, can be evaluated using Habitat Valuation Method (HVM)...

Geoconservation is an action of conserving and enhancing geological, geomorphological, hydrological soil features processes.Particular geoconservation measures are very often applied on the site-level to protect important geodiversity sites.Nevertheless, despite established legal protection related activities, threats sites multiple use human society demands can arise reaching a compromise be difficult.In this contribution, two-level threat assessment discussed.The first level based already...

Norway spruce (Picea abies [L.] Karst.) occurred rarely at submountain altitudes before reaching its present position as the most important economic tree species in Central Europe. Spruce cultivation outside of natural sites is under constant threat from harmful agents. In this study, we focused on indication potentially suitable planting for areas protected (< 700 m a.s.l) populations using linear discriminant analysis (LDA) soil properties oak-beech, mixed and stands territory Czech...

Abstract Geodiversity represents the basis of landscapes and it has close connections to biodiversity culture. This complexity is visible in different types areas should be taken into account when planning managing natural resources, considering legal protection developing sustainable forms tourism environmental education activities. Abandoned quarries represent a good example specific ecosystem where relationships between geodiversity, culture are very tight clearly visible. The Hády (Brno,...

Forest soil moisture limits (hydrolimits) suggest variation in water availability for tree species. In this study, we focused on estimations of hydrolimits using multiple regression with grain size, Corg, pH/H2O and cation exchange capacity (CEC) the overlays between forest site georelief bedrock Czech Republic. The parameters were optimized a system 615 pits from case studies 32 natural areas during 2002–2020. Light anhydromorphic soils characterized by decrease profile depth, while...

The wild boar is a widely distributed and locally very numerous animal.The same true in the conditions of Central Europe.Outside growing season, it concentrates forests, where also actively searches for food sources.During this activity, disturbs soil surface, thereby significantly affecting dynamics ecosystem.From an economic point view, limits natural renewal tree species, but from ecological changes habitat thus helps to increase biodiversity.Factors influencing distribution rooting...

Geological paths (geopaths, geotrails) represent a type of educational that connect sites which are interesting from the Earth-sciences point view. These (e.g. outcrops, old quarries, historical buildings built local stone or viewpoints) often links between geodiversity and other phenomena within region (which is in accordance with holistic approach to geotourism). Thus, they can give complex information not only about abiotic nature but also biodiversity, history culture region, usually...

Geoconservation is an action of conserving and enhancing geological, geomorphological, hydrological soil features processes, sites specimens. Originally usually, the geoconservation activities aim at preserving specific Earth-science interest, respectively geoheritage. However, for effective sustainable management geodiversity geoheritage, it necessary to take into account surroundings those undertake measures wider area. involve care, management, protection promotion geoheritage help...