Evaluation of the territorial system of forest recreation by natural indicators: Belgrade forest example

Destan S., Bekiroglu S.

AFRICAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, vol.6, no.1, pp.212-223, 2011 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 6 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.5897/ajar10.789
  • Journal Name: AFRICAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, Index Islamicus, Veterinary Science Database
  • Page Numbers: pp.212-223
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The current study presents a method for establishing a complex recreation resource within a territorial system for forest recreation areas within the period of 1960 to 2008, using quantitative forest stand indicators. Use of the methodology for direct assessment of forest stands with recreational functions on the basis of natural indicators. The assessment is tied to performance of pre made "bioclimatical analysis" and requirements of recreational ergonomics of the site. The phases adhered includes I-Classifying the results from the conducted studies on plant succession and forest types. II- Inventory and assessment of stand recreation suitability by category. iii- Type and class of recreation occurring in the forest. iv- Calculation of the average coefficients of recreation suitability under various scenarios. The present study primarily targets an efficient forest management approach, in order to help planners in making the optimal decision for recreation activities in forests.

The current study presents a method for establishing a complex recreation resource within a territorial

system for forest recreation areas within the period of 1960 to 2008, using quantitative forest stand

indicators. Use of the methodology for direct assessment of forest stands with recreational functions

on the basis of natural indicators. The assessment is tied to performance of pre made "bioclimatical

analysis” and requirements of recreational ergonomics of the site. The phases adhered includes IClassifying

the results from the conducted studies on plant succession and forest types. II- Inventory

and assessment of stand recreation suitability by category. iii- Type and class of recreation occurring in

the forest. iv- Calculation of the average coefficients of recreation suitability under various scenarios.

The present study primarily targets an efficient forest management approach, in order to help planners

in making the optimal decision for recreation activities in forests.

Key words: Recreation planning, forest recreation, suitability, Belgrade forest.