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MODELING LANDSCAPE PERMEABILITY USING FOREST PATCHES AND ENVIRONMENTAL VARIABLES

Nicu Alexandru Gîlea, Ileana Pătru-Stupariu, Mioara Clius

First published: 2024-12-15https://doi.org/10.5593/sgem2024v/3.2/s13.37View metrics

Abstract

This study examines the impact of the risk of illegal logging on landscape permeability in a region where 8,060 km? of the total area is covered by forests. According to official data, 29% of this forested area is located in zones at risk of illegal logging. Given that forests play a crucial role in maintaining landscape permeability and ecological connectivity, the study employs the CSI index, which integrates the risk of illegal logging, to assess how these activities affect the ecological integrity and functionality of the landscape. We modelled landscape permeability in two scenarios. In the first scenario, we considered the current situation on the ground. In the second scenario, we took into account the risk of illegal logging presented by the forests in the study area. The results indicate that the risk associated with illegal logging in forested areas generates a negative impact on landscape permeability, reflected in an 11.74% reduction in areas classified as SACA 1. These findings will provide insight into the influence of the risk of illegal logging on landscape permeability and will support the development of more effective conservation strategies.

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Title
MODELING LANDSCAPE PERMEABILITY USING FOREST PATCHES AND ENVIRONMENTAL VARIABLES
Authors
Nicu Alexandru Gîlea, Ileana Pătru-Stupariu, Mioara Clius
Proceedings
24th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference Proceedings SGEM 2024, Water Resources. Forest, Marine and Ocean Ecosystems, Vol 24, Issue 3.2
Publisher
STEF92 Technology
Year
2024
Pages
295-306
SWS Citekey
Gilea202415295306
ISSN
1314-2704; 13142704
ISBN
9786197603767
Language
en
Publication type
Conference Paper
Proceedings contents
Open official contents
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