Forest site classification Styria - ecological characterization for a dynamic forest site classification
- Boden und Landökosysteme
- Wasser - Atmosphäre - Umwelt
- Lebensraum und Landschaft
- Nachwachsende Rohstoffe und neue Technologien
Abstract
A lack of forest site information in Styria asks for a new approach to forest site classification and mapping. Another challenge is the consideration of changing climatic conditions, which will affect the classification of forest sites and the choice of tree species. Theoretical concepts for a new approach in "dynamic site classification" exist, but the implementation of an integrated site and forest classification in for the whole forest area in Styria is a scientific challenge. In this project the forest site classification will be based on a GIS-based geo-ecological stratification model. The database will be based on a digital elevation model, a geological base map, digitally available site and climate data as well as empirical site parameters. A map of forest types will be derived based on several thematic maps, including information about energy, water and nutrient balance. Those parameters will be modeled on the basis of point and area related data, which are then combined into forest types with a uniform combination of factors. The model allows a stratification of the forest types on all sites based on digital geo-ecological parameters (including height about sea level, slope, substrate, terrain, slope). Each forest type is represented on the forest type map at a scale of 1: 25,000. In addition to the ecological facts, each forest type is characterized by a description of silvicultural guidelines containing information on the appropriate choice of tree species, potential hazards and adaptation methods. There guidelines will also describe previous experiences with the tree species and their mixtures, and will provide recommendations for the future forest management with regard to climate change.
www.forstverein.atProject staff
Harald Vacik
ao.Univ.Prof. Dipl.-Ing.Dr.nat.techn. Harald Vacik
harald.vacik@boku.ac.at
Tel: +43 1 47654-91312
BOKU Project Leader
01.10.2018 - 30.03.2024
Manfred Josef Lexer
Univ.Prof. Dipl.-Ing.Dr.nat.techn. Manfred Josef Lexer
mj.lexer@boku.ac.at
Tel: +43 1 47654-91316
Sub Projectleader
01.10.2018 - 30.03.2024
Yasmin Dorfstetter
Yasmin Dorfstetter M.Sc.
yasmin.dorfstetter@boku.ac.at
Tel: +43 1 47654-91359
Project Staff
01.02.2019 - 31.07.2021
Project Staff
01.08.2021 - 30.03.2024
Michael Kessler
Dipl.-Ing. Michael Kessler
michael.kessler@boku.ac.at
Tel: +43 1 47654-91319
Project Staff
01.10.2018 - 30.03.2024
Roland Köck
Dipl.-Ing.Dr. Roland Köck
roland.koeck@boku.ac.at
Tel: +43 1 47654-91322
Project Staff
01.10.2018 - 30.03.2024
Mortimer Müller
Dipl.-Ing. Dr.rer.nat. Mortimer Müller
mortimer.mueller@boku.ac.at
Tel: +43 1 47654-91318
Project Staff
01.10.2018 - 30.03.2024
Mariana Silva Andrade
Mariana Silva Andrade M.Sc.
mariana.andrade@boku.ac.at
Tel: +43 1 47654-91318
Project Staff
01.10.2018 - 30.03.2024
BOKU partners
External partners
WLM Tyrol - Vegetation Ecology and Environmental Planning
Mag. Ralf Klosterhuber
partner
Federal Forest Office (BFW)
Dr. Michael Englisch
partner
Joanneum Research
Dr. Herwig Proske
partner
University of Graz
Assoz.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Gerfried Winkler
partner
Zentralanstalt für Meteorologie und Geodynamik
Dr. Alexander Podesser
partner
ALPECON Wilhelmy e.U. Technisches Büro für Geowissenschaften
Mag. Marcus Wilhelmy
partner
JR-AquaConSol GmbH
Dr. Walter Poltnig
partner
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