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Article ; Online: Landscape Changes of Rural Protected Landscape Areas in Czechia

Janík Tomáš / Skokanová Hana / Borovec Roman / Romportl Dušan

Journal of Landscape Ecology, Vol 14, Iss 3, Pp 88-

From Arable Land to Permanent Grassland – From Old to New Unification?

2021 Volume 109

Abstract: The Czech rural landscape is a subject of research because it is affected by both intensification and extensification of land cover. This landscape was influenced in recent decades by political and socio-economic changes; we studied how these changes ... ...

Abstract	The Czech rural landscape is a subject of research because it is affected by both intensification and extensification of land cover. This landscape was influenced in recent decades by political and socio-economic changes; we studied how these changes were reflected in the land cover development in protected areas. We selected ten Protected landscape areas (PLAs) with a significant share of open agricultural landscape and focused on land cover changes from the 1950s till the present with four milestones (1950s, 1990, 2004-2006, 2016-2019). Based on vectorised land cover data, analyses of land cover changes, land cover flows and landscape structure were performed.
Keywords	land cover change ; landscape structure ; land cover flows ; protected landscape area ; czechia ; Ecology ; QH540-549.5
Language	English
Publishing date	2021-12-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	Sciendo
Document type	Article ; Online
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Article: Landscape Changes of Rural Protected Landscape Areas in Czechia: From Arable Land to Permanent Grassland – From Old to New Unification?

Janík, Tomáš / Skokanová, Hana / Borovec, Roman / Romportl, Dušan

Journal of landscape ecology. 2021 Dec. 01, v. 14, no. 3

2021

Abstract	The Czech rural landscape is a subject of research because it is affected by both intensification and extensification of land cover. This landscape was influenced in recent decades by political and socio-economic changes; we studied how these changes were reflected in the land cover development in protected areas. We selected ten Protected landscape areas (PLAs) with a significant share of open agricultural landscape and focused on land cover changes from the 1950s till the present with four milestones (1950s, 1990, 2004-2006, 2016-2019). Based on vectorised land cover data, analyses of land cover changes, land cover flows and landscape structure were performed. More than one third of the studied area had changed. Forests dominated and enlarged its extent (from 39 % to 47 %); land cover flow (LCF) from arable land to permanent grassland was the largest process during study period (17% of study area) and it expanded after 1990. Other major LCF is forest spreading on permanent grassland (5 %) and arable land (3 %). Trends of landscape metrics describing landscape structure are ambiguous and differ between PLAs. In total, Shannon’s diversity index (SDI), Shannon’s evenness index (SEI), and Mean Patch Size (MPS) increased and Number of Patches (NumP) decreased. SDI and SEI show improvement through time; however increasing anthropogenic areas are considered as factor contributing to this positive trend, despite the negative role of these categories in ecological stability. MPS and NumP show ongoing homogenization and unification of the landscape; however it differs between PLAs, with some having more favourable conditions and trends towards higher landscape heterogeneity. To conclude, homogenous landscape structure remains present in Czech rural PLAs; however, there has been a huge shift to more extensive agricultural land cover, which is similar to some European protected areas.
Keywords	agricultural land ; agricultural landscapes ; arable soils ; ecological balance ; forests ; grasslands ; homogenization ; land cover ; landscape ecology ; politics ; socioeconomics ; Czech Republic
Language	English
Dates of publication	2021-1201
Size	p. 88-109.
Publishing place	Sciendo
Document type	Article
ZDB-ID	2808692-2
ISSN	1805-4196
ISSN	1805-4196
DOI	10.2478/jlecol-2021-0018
Database	NAL-Catalogue (AGRICOLA)

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Article: The Network of Green Infrastructure Based on Ecosystem Services Supply in Central Europe

Fňukalová, Eliška / Zýka, Vladimír / Romportl, Dušan

Land. 2021 June 04, v. 10, no. 6

2021

Abstract: Green infrastructure is a strategically planned network that broadens traditional biodiversity conservation methods to also encompass the concept of ecosystem services (ES). This study aims to identify the network of green infrastructure in Central ... ...

Abstract	Green infrastructure is a strategically planned network that broadens traditional biodiversity conservation methods to also encompass the concept of ecosystem services (ES). This study aims to identify the network of green infrastructure in Central Europe. An analysis of ecological connectivity is based on ES supply quantified for CORINE land cover classes. Corridors between core areas, which are represented by Natura 2000 sites, are based on the capacity of ecosystems to supply maintenance and regulating ES. The delineated network of corridors of green infrastructure covers approximately 15% of the landscape of Central Europe that provides high levels of various ES. Ecological corridors create linkages between Natura 2000 sites and support the migration and dispersal of species. Central Europe is an important transitional region where coordinated improvement of ecological connectivity is fundamental. Moreover, promotion of the green infrastructure network and full implementation of the EU Birds and Habitats Directives are targets of two important documents at the European level, the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030 and the EU Strategy on Green Infrastructure.
Keywords	biodiversity ; biodiversity conservation ; ecosystems ; green infrastructure ; land cover ; landscapes ; Central European region
Language	English
Dates of publication	2021-0604
Publishing place	Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
Document type	Article
ZDB-ID	2682955-1
ISSN	2073-445X
ISSN	2073-445X
DOI	10.3390/land10060592
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Article ; Online: Complex Comparison of Bavarian and Bohemian Forest National Parks from Geographical Perspective

Janík Tomáš / Romportl Dušan

Journal of Landscape Ecology, Vol 10, Iss 1, Pp 58-

Is there More Similarity or Difference?

2017 Volume 74

Abstract: This article focuses on comparison of the landscape of two National Parks (Bavarian and Bohemian Forest), which together create the largest area of wilderness in Central Europe. The article shows how different they are in social-economic and physical- ... ...

Abstract	This article focuses on comparison of the landscape of two National Parks (Bavarian and Bohemian Forest), which together create the largest area of wilderness in Central Europe. The article shows how different they are in social-economic and physical-geographical perspective. Social and economic conditions were introduced from perspective of path dependency and recent situation and its perception. Furthermore, we integrated social-economic and environmental perspective in the ecosystem services concept. Despite the lesser number tourists arriving to the Bavarian part of the area, perception is better than among mayors of municipalities on the Czech side. Different history, management and top-down and bottom-up approaches usage can explain these differences. The typologies of environmental conditions help us to distinguish differences between both National Parks. In the Bavarian Forest we can find more equal share of forests (coniferous, broad-leaved, mixed) and surprisingly, thanks to large unmanaged part bigger relative share of regenerating forest landscapes than in the Bohemian Forest. Physical-geographical typology distinguishes five classes. Relative distribution of the classes is similar, but we can determine area of high plateau mainly on Czech side and on the other hand class of steeper terrain is located mainly in Bavarian Forest. Ecosystem services was presented by integrating landscape capacity analysis showing small differences between both National Parks in this case and no relation between land cover and attractiveness for tourism.
Keywords	bavarian forest ; bohemian forest ; national parks ; comparison ; typology ; ecological services ; Ecology ; QH540-549.5
Subject code	710 ; 910
Language	English
Publishing date	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	Sciendo
Document type	Article ; Online
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Article ; Online: Evaluating Global Biodiversity Hotspots – Very Rich and Even More Endangered

Hrdina Aleš / Romportl Dušan

Journal of Landscape Ecology, Vol 10, Iss 1, Pp 108-

2017 Volume 115

Abstract: Species on the Earth are under increasing human pressure, according to some authors, the current rate of extinction occurred only a few times in the past, for the last time in the Cretaceous Period in the Mesozoic Era. The main goal of current nature ... ...

Abstract	Species on the Earth are under increasing human pressure, according to some authors, the current rate of extinction occurred only a few times in the past, for the last time in the Cretaceous Period in the Mesozoic Era. The main goal of current nature conservation is to maintain the highest native biological diversity and to preserve and enhance life-supporting ecosystem processes, functions and services with the best possible use of financial resources. The areas where can be found the highest concentrations of endemic species and that also face the highest loss of natural habitats are called biodiversity hotspots. Globally, now there are 36 hotspots, covering 2.4 % of the Earth’s land area and harbouring about 50 % of endemic plant species and 42 % of endemic terrestrial vertebrate species in the world. The areas can be compared in terms of species richness, endemism, natural habitat loss or territorial protection and nature conservation can be carried out in the most efficient way. The most important hotspots are Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands and Sundaland.
Keywords	biodiversity ; hotspots ; endemism ; threats ; conservation ; Ecology ; QH540-549.5
Subject code	333
Language	English
Publishing date	2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	Sciendo
Document type	Article ; Online
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Article: Rapid linear transport infrastructure development in the Carpathians: A major threat to the integrity of ecological connectivity for large carnivores

Papp, Cristian-Remus / Dostál, Ivo / Hlaváč, Václav / Berchi, Gavril Marius / Romportl, Dušan

Nature conservation. 2022 Mar. 25, v. 47

2022

Abstract: AbstractThe development of sustainable transport is a key challenge in societies where there is an accelerated need for socio-economic development. This is the case for seven countries from central and south-eastern Europe that share the Carpathian ... ...

Abstract	AbstractThe development of sustainable transport is a key challenge in societies where there is an accelerated need for socio-economic development. This is the case for seven countries from central and south-eastern Europe that share the Carpathian Mountains. The challenge of developing sustainable transport requires transdisciplinary, or at least cross-sectoral cooperation, between the transport development and nature conservation sectors. Such cooperation is not in the culture of the Carpathian countries, which together host some of the most remarkable biodiversity values in Europe, including the largest populations of brown bear, grey wolf and Eurasian lynx. The overall length of motorways in these countries more than quintupled in the last 30 years and the rapid expansion of Linear Transport Infrastructure (LTI) continues at exacerbating rates. The rich biodiversity habitats are being fragmented and the concept of ecological connectivity is poorly understood and implemented by the national authorities. Ecological networks for large carnivores are not defined nor officially recognised in the Carpathian countries, with little exceptions. The legislation is not consistent across the strands of ecological connectivity and is not harmonised between the countries to effectively support transnational conservation efforts. Thus, the critical intersections between planned or even existing LTI and ecological corridors for large carnivores cannot be identified, in most cases leading to increasing habitat fragmentation and isolation of wildlife populations in the region. We summarised all this key context-related information for the Carpathians in relation to LTI development and ecological connectivity. To counteract this trend in the Carpathian ecoregion, we propose a set of recommendations to: improve and harmonise the legislation; develop and endorse methodologies for designating ecological corridors; address the cumulative impact on ecological connectivity; define other threats on landscape permeability; improve stakeholder engagement, cooperation and communication; develop comprehensive and transparent biodiversity and transport databases; monitor wildlife and transport for implementing most appropriate mitigation measures and strategies; build capacity to address the issue of sustainable transportation; and foster transnational cooperation and dialogue. Bringing these elements together will support the design of ecological networks in a way that considers the needs and location of both current and future habitats and contribute to efforts to address the climate crisis. These specific recommendations are relevant also for other areas of the world facing similar problems as the Carpathians.
Keywords	Lynx lynx ; Ursus arctos ; biodiversity ; climate ; ecoregions ; habitat fragmentation ; landscapes ; laws and regulations ; natural resources conservation ; permeability ; socioeconomic development ; stakeholders ; wildlife ; wolves ; Europe ; Southern European region
Language	English
Dates of publication	2022-0325
Size	p. 35-63.
Publishing place	Pensoft Publishers
Document type	Article
ZDB-ID	2667603-5
ISSN	1314-3301
ISSN	1314-3301
DOI	10.3897/natureconservation.47.71807
Database	NAL-Catalogue (AGRICOLA)

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Article: Long time-series ecological niche modelling using archaeological settlement data: Tracing the origins of present-day landscape

Demján, Peter / Dreslerová, Dagmar / Kolář, Jan / Chuman, Tomáš / Romportl, Dušan / Trnka, Miroslav / Lieskovský, Tibor

Applied geography. 2022 Apr., v. 141

2022

Abstract: Human activities have shaped the environment since long before the advent of agriculture and resulted in anthropogenic landscapes, which are sometimes perceived as natural, but are clearly shaped by dozens of previous generations. This study is the first ...

Abstract	Human activities have shaped the environment since long before the advent of agriculture and resulted in anthropogenic landscapes, which are sometimes perceived as natural, but are clearly shaped by dozens of previous generations. This study is the first to apply ecological niche modelling on a long time-series of archaeological data to illuminate the development of the landscape from the perspective of settlement behaviour and its dependence on environmental conditions. Using a large dataset of evidence of prehistoric settlement activities covering the area of the Czech Republic and spanning 6600 years from the beginning of agricultural prehistory, we analyse to what degree settlement was related to environmental parameters. We quantified the strength of this relation in terms of the predictive power of ecological niche models generated with the MaxEnt method. We observed a significant variability of settlement behaviour over time, but also landscape occupation, which has retained similar general characteristics to now. This shows that settlement strategies were remarkably stable and the presence of previous settlement was beneficial for subsequent land-use. Comparison of prehistoric settlement with contemporary landscape typology also points to a long-term legacy pre-dating historical periods, which makes the landscape our largest and most important heritage monument.
Keywords	archaeology ; data collection ; geography ; humans ; land use ; landscapes ; monuments ; niches ; occupations ; time series analysis ; Czech Republic
Language	English
Dates of publication	2022-04
Publishing place	Elsevier Ltd
Document type	Article
ISSN	0143-6228
DOI	10.1016/j.apgeog.2022.102669
Database	NAL-Catalogue (AGRICOLA)

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Article ; Online: Habitat-specific diversity in Central European birds

Reif, Jiří / Vermouzek, Zdeněk / Voříšek, P. / Romportl, Dušan / Rivas-Salvador, Javier / Morelli, Federico

Bird Study. 2022 Oct. 02, v. 69, no. 3-4 p.72-82

2022

Abstract: Bird species richness was highest in forest and urban habitat types, lower in grassland and wetland, and lowest in cropland. To investigate bird species richness patterns across different habitat types in Czechia, Central Europe. Data from a national ... ...

Abstract	Bird species richness was highest in forest and urban habitat types, lower in grassland and wetland, and lowest in cropland. To investigate bird species richness patterns across different habitat types in Czechia, Central Europe. Data from a national breeding bird monitoring scheme in Czechia, based on mapping of positions of individual birds along transects, were used to express the number of species in habitat polygons. Each polygon was represented by one of the eight habitat types (coniferous, mixed and deciduous forest, cropland, grassland and other open habitat types, urban habitat, and wetland) obtained by detailed country-wide vegetation mapping. Species richness of individual polygons was related to polygon habitat type and area by linear mixed effects models, taking the surrounding land cover composition into account. Bird species richness was highest in forest, as predicted, and respective forest habitat types did not differ from each other. Urban habitat hosted a similar number of species as forest. Species richness varied greatly between different open habitat types: cropland was the most species-poor of all the habitat types considered, whereas grassland and other types of open habitats hosted significantly more species, albeit fewer than forests, and did not differ from wetland. Slopes of species-area relationships in respective habitat types largely followed the patterns in species richness. The observed patterns are partly driven by natural habitat characteristics, such as high vertical stratification of forest vegetation facilitating coexistence of a higher number of species. However, biogeography may also play a role, for example, and the relatively short time periods for colonization from Eastern European source areas may underpin lower bird species richness in grasslands. In addition, human interventions may drive the steep slope of the species-area relationship in forest, presumably caused by mosaic harvesting, as well as the shallow slope of this relationship in cropland and wetland, as a result of their intensive exploitation.
Keywords	biogeography ; birds ; cropland ; deciduous forests ; forest habitats ; grasslands ; humans ; land cover ; species richness ; wetlands ; Central European region ; Czech Republic
Language	English
Dates of publication	2022-1002
Size	p. 72-82.
Publishing place	Taylor & Francis
Document type	Article ; Online
ZDB-ID	2093767-2
ISSN	1944-6705 ; 0006-3657
ISSN (online)	1944-6705
ISSN	0006-3657
DOI	10.1080/00063657.2022.2156979
Database	NAL-Catalogue (AGRICOLA)

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Article: Disentangling the Roles of Topography, Patch, and Land Use on Conservation Trait Status of Specialist Birds in Marginal Forest Land Use Types

Zasadil, Petr / Romportl, Dušan / Horák, Jakub

Forests. 2020 Jan. 14, v. 11, no. 1

2020

Abstract: One of the main questions in ecology and conservation is how organisms are governed and affected by their traits within the context of abiotic gradients. The main question of our study addresses how patch, topography, and land use influence conservation ... ...

Abstract	One of the main questions in ecology and conservation is how organisms are governed and affected by their traits within the context of abiotic gradients. The main question of our study addresses how patch, topography, and land use influence conservation trait status (rarity and red-list index) of birds generally, and of farmland and woodland specialists specifically, in marginal forest landscape types. We sampled birds from 68 traditional fruit orchards existing as remnants of agroforestry within the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic during two consecutive years. We recorded 57 bird species, of which 31 species were forest dwellers and 16 farmland dwellers. Topographical predictors played the most significant role in influencing traits of the bird community as a whole. Farmland bird traits indicated the most balanced values, as they were significantly influenced by all studied predictor sets. Their responses nevertheless differed among the studied traits and also showed a more complex pattern because the values of interaction between some predictor categories were relatively high. Traits of woodland birds were most influenced by the patch configuration. We found that a structurally diversified marginal habitat type of traditional fruit orchards is able to promote a number of specialist species and also reveals important relationships between bird conservation traits and different predictor sets. Researchers should pay more attention to the conservation traits of birds and their interactions with environmental predictors. Furthermore, conservationists should be more attentive to the biodiversity value and sustainable management of traditional fruit orchards.
Keywords	agroforestry ; biodiversity ; birds ; forest land ; forests ; fruits ; habitats ; land use ; landscapes ; orchards ; topography ; woodlands ; Czech Republic
Language	English
Dates of publication	2020-0114
Publishing place	Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
Document type	Article
ZDB-ID	2527081-3
ISSN	1999-4907
ISSN	1999-4907
DOI	10.3390/f11010103
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Article ; Online: Present Approaches to Landscape Typology in the Czech Republic

Romportl Dušan / Chuman Tomáš

Journal of Landscape Ecology, Vol 5, Iss 3, Pp 24-

2012 Volume 35

Abstract: Landscape typologies are widely recognised as useful tools for landscape management and planning. However, there is wide range of different approaches producing diverse outputs, which makes the usage of landscape typologies sometimes difficult or ... ...

Abstract	Landscape typologies are widely recognised as useful tools for landscape management and planning. However, there is wide range of different approaches producing diverse outputs, which makes the usage of landscape typologies sometimes difficult or confusing in general practice (Wascher ed., 2005). The same situation is found in the Czech Republic, where a number of holistic, expert-based and quantitative approaches were developed. These differences could be explained by different objectives of landscape classification, different input data and methods used, and by the particular author’s experience and erudition. Nevertheless, landscape typology should be clear both for scientists, landscapeplanners and policy makers. It is necessary to create valid landscape-planning documents which have to reflect regional, cultural and natural landscape specifics, for as effective and sustainable land use as possible. For such a strategic planning, clearly defined and characterised spatial units seem to be an essential base. This paper aims to introduce the fundamental methodological approaches, provides basic comparison of different Czech typologies, and discusses an optimal method for landscape planning.
Keywords	landscape typology ; object oriented image analysis ; cluster analysis ; czech republic ; Ecology ; QH540-549.5
Subject code	710
Language	English
Publishing date	2012-12-01T00:00:00Z
Publisher	Sciendo
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