Temporal Changes in Forest Landscape Patterns in Artvin Forest Planning Unit, Turkey |
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Authors: | Sedat Keleş Fatih Sivrikaya Günay Çakir |
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Institution: | (1) Faculty of Forestry, Karadeniz Technical University, 61080 Trabzon, Turkey |
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Abstract: | Understanding the historical dynamics, composition, and environmental disturbances of forest landscapes provides a context
for monitoring changes, describing trends, and establishing reference conditions. This study analyses the temporal changes
in forest ecosystem structure in Artvin Forest Planning Unit (AFPU), Turkey, during 1972–2002 period based on digitized forest
stand type maps using geographic information system (GIS) and interpretation of satellite data. The results showed that there
was a net decrease of 450 ha in total forested areas between 1972 and 2002. Forest ecosystem structure changed over time depending
on a few factors such as demographic movements, insect outbreaks, dam and road construction, unregulated management actions,
and social pressure. In conclusion, temporal changes and the factors affecting these changes should be determined for sustainable
management of natural resources. |
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Keywords: | Forest landscape change Forest management Geographical information system Historical dynamics Remote sensing |
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