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Sustainable Forest Management Tools for the Moscow Region

https://doi.org/10.24057/2071-9388-2019-57

Abstract

The paper presents an inventory of current forest formations and a map of forest vegetation in the Moscow region. To assess current forest formations, an approach integrating both ground- and remote sensing data was applied. The transformation of forests in the Moscow region was evaluated by the criteria of changing the quality, quantity and spatial configuration of forests, in accordance with the model SLOSS (Single Large or Several Small). The conceptual model "Pressure-State-Response" (hereinafter PRS) was used to develop appropriate tools for sustainable environmental management in the region. The use of this model made it possible not only to assess the state of forests but also to determine the main impacts affecting them, as well as the effectiveness of measures aimed at optimizing environmental management regimes in order to maintain forest biodiversity. Complex assessment of sets of indicators for each group of PRS criteria is performed for the integrated multicriteria assessment of sustainable forest management within the boundaries of urban districts. The average normalized score was calculated for each group of criteria. Correlation between the scores of the groups of criteria evaluated and classification of administrative units according to the ratio of groups of the K-means method criteria performed. As a result of component-by-component evaluation, the values of indicators are presented in form of tables and map сharts. Benchmarking of Specially Protected Natural Area (SPNA) system and reforestation activities is performed regarding to the forest biodiversity conservation in the urban districts. It is shown that single integrated assessment of the ecological value of the territory (the "State" criterion), an integrated assessment of impact factors (the "Load") and appropriate actions to maintain forest biodiversity (the "Response" criterion) can be considered as an expression of generalized information directly used in decision-making and assessment of current trends for a particular region.

About the Authors

Tatiana V. Chernenkova
Institute of Geography, Russian Academy of Sciences
Russian Federation
Staromonetniy pereulok 29, Moscow, 119017


Ivan P. Kotlov
Severtsov institute of ecology and evolution, Russian Academy of Sciences
Russian Federation

Leninsky ave. 33, Moscow, 119071



Nadezhda G. Belyaeva
Institute of Geography, Russian Academy of Sciences
Russian Federation
Staromonetniy pereulok 29, Moscow, 119017


Olga V. Morozova
Institute of Geography, Russian Academy of Sciences
Russian Federation
Staromonetniy pereulok 29, Moscow, 119017


Elena G. Suslova
M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University
Russian Federation

Leninskie Gory, Moscow, 119991



Michail Yu. Puzachenko
Institute of Geography, Russian Academy of Sciences
Russian Federation
Staromonetniy pereulok 29, Moscow, 119017


Alexander N. Krenke
Institute of Geography, Russian Academy of Sciences
Russian Federation
Staromonetniy pereulok 29, Moscow, 119017


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Chernenkova T.V., Kotlov I.P., Belyaeva N.G., Morozova O.V., Suslova E.G., Puzachenko M.Yu., Krenke A.N. Sustainable Forest Management Tools for the Moscow Region. GEOGRAPHY, ENVIRONMENT, SUSTAINABILITY. 2019;12(4):35-56. https://doi.org/10.24057/2071-9388-2019-57

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