Managing Protected Areas in Central and Eastern Europe under Climate Change.
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| Language: | English |
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Dordrecht :
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2014.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Series: | Advances in Global Change Research Series
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Table of Contents:
- Intro
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Contents
- Contributors
- List of Figures
- List of Tables
- Part I: Introduction
- Chapter 1: Natural Heritage at Risk by Climate Change
- 1.1 Climate Change as a Threat to Habitat Diversity
- 1.2 The Need for Adaptation and Obstacles for Application
- 1.3 Recognition and Adaptation on Higher Spatial and Administrative Levels
- 1.4 Investigation Areas
- 1.5 Contents of the Book and Case Studies
- 1.6 Target Audience
- References
- Part II: Climate Change and Potential Impacts in Central and Eastern Europe
- Chapter 2: Climate Change in Central and Eastern Europe
- 2.1 Preface and Definitions
- 2.2 Measurements, Climate Models and Sources of Uncertainties
- 2.2.1 Observations
- 2.2.2 Models
- 2.3 Temperature and Precipitation Change in the Past 50-150Years
- 2.3.1 Global and European Trends
- 2.4 Projected Climate Change in the Near and Far Future in Europe
- 2.4.1 Temperature
- 2.4.2 Precipitation
- 2.5 Need for Research
- References
- Chapter 3: Effects of Climate Change on the Hydrological Cycle in Central and Eastern Europe
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Overview About the Hydrological Cycle
- 3.3 Climate Change Impacts on the Water Regime for Central Europe
- 3.3.1 Precipitation, Evaporation and Climatic Water Balance
- 3.3.2 Climate Change Impacts on River Runoff
- 3.3.3 Water Resources Management Impacts on Streamflow
- 3.3.4 Climate Change Impacts on Glaciers
- 3.4 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 4: Potential Impacts of Climate Change on Protected Habitats
- 4.1 Climate Change and the Protected Areas of Europe
- 4.2 Considered Habitats, Categories of Source and Taxonomic Nomenclature
- 4.3 Impacts of Climate Change on Natura 2000 Habitats
- 4.4 Which Trends Can Be Predicted for Natura 2000 Habitats?
- 4.5 Conclusions
- References.
- Part III: Tools and Concepts for Climate Change Adapted Management
- Chapter 5: Climate Change Impact Modelling Cascade - Benefits and Limitations for Conservation Management
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 The Long Model Cascade
- 5.2.1 Climate Models
- 5.2.2 Hydrological Models
- 5.2.3 Modelling Distribution and Occurrence of Plants and Animals
- 5.3 Reflection About the Role of Modelling in Conservation Management
- 5.4 Developments for the Future
- 5.4.1 The Use of Models for Scenarios
- 5.5 Conclusion - How to Deal with Models?
- References
- Chapter 6: Indicators for Monitoring Climate Change-Induced Effects on Habitats - A Wetlands Perspective
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Criteria to Select Indicators for Monitoring Climate Change Effects on Habitats
- 6.3 Indicators for Monitoring Climate Change at Landscape and Habitat Levels Focusing on Wetlands in Biebrza National Park
- 6.4 Integrative Indicators
- 6.5 Validation of Climate Change-Related Indicators - The Case Study of Biebrza National Park
- 6.6 Suggestions for Using Indicators in Management Practice
- 6.7 Summary
- References
- Chapter 7: Remote Sensing-Based Monitoring of Potential Climate-Induced Impacts on Habitats
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Case Study Forest Habitats: Vessertal, Germany
- 7.2.1 Data and Methods
- 7.2.2 Results
- 7.2.3 Conclusions
- 7.3 Case Study Wetland Habitats: Lake Neusiedl, Austria
- 7.3.1 Study Area
- 7.3.2 Data and Methods
- 7.3.3 Results
- 7.4 Case Study Alpine Habitats: Rieserferner-Ahrn, Italy
- 7.4.1 Study Area
- 7.4.2 Climate Change Impact in Alpine Areas
- 7.4.3 Data and Methods
- 7.4.4 Results
- 7.4.5 Conclusions
- 7.5 General Conclusion and Discussion
- References
- Chapter 8: Assessment of Climate-Induced Impacts on Habitats
- 8.1 Impacts Vary Between Biogeographical Regions
- 8.2 Framework for the Assessment.
- 8.2.1 Sensitivity
- 8.2.2 Exposure
- 8.2.3 Impact
- 8.3 Assessment Results
- 8.3.1 Alpine Region
- 8.3.2 Continental Region
- 8.3.3 Pannonian Region
- 8.4 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 9: Legal Aspects of Climate Change Adaptation
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Nature Protection in European Climate Change Adaptation Policies
- 9.3 Adaptability of the European Nature Conservation and Water Law
- 9.3.1 Natura 2000 Law: Aims, Measures, and the Relevance of Climate Change
- 9.3.2 Water Law: River Basin Management Planning Under Climate Change
- 9.3.3 General Principles of Legal Climate Change Adaptation
- 9.3.4 Adaptability of European Nature Protection and Water Law
- 9.4 Results from a Legal Analysis of National Regulations in Seven Central European Countries
- 9.4.1 Aim and Method of the Legal Comparison
- 9.4.2 Nature Protection Law Implementing Natura 2000 in Central Europe
- 9.4.2.1 Procedure for Area Selection and Forms of Area Designation, Protection Goals, and Connectivity Improvement
- 9.4.2.2 Protection Regime (Legal, Administrative and Contractual Measures, Area Management Planning, Impact Assessment)
- 9.4.3 Water Law
- 9.4.3.1 Risk Analysis and Economic Analysis, Monitoring
- 9.4.3.2 Environmental Quality Objectives and Measures
- 9.5 Identification of the Legal Options, Their Limits, and the Need for Legal Changes
- 9.5.1 General Findings
- 9.5.2 Nature Protection Law
- 9.5.2.1 Options for Climate Change Adaptation of Natura 2000 Areas
- 9.5.2.2 Limits of Practical and Legal Adaptation
- 9.5.2.3 Proposed Changes to European and National Nature Protection Law
- 9.5.3 Water Law
- 9.5.3.1 Options for Climate Change Adaptation in RBMP
- 9.5.3.2 Proposed Changes to European and National Water Law
- 9.6 Proposed Changes to the Political and Legislative Process of Climate Change Adaptation
- References.
- Chapter 10: A Methodical Framework for Climate Change-Adapted Management in Protected Areas
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Adaptation Requirements for Nature Conservation: Results from Literature Reviews
- 10.3 Adaptation of Management Planning for Protected Areas
- 10.4 Preparing for the Process of Adaptation
- 10.5 Introducing Adaptive Management
- 10.6 Working Steps to Adapt Protected Area Management to Climate Change
- 10.6.1 Working Step: Definition of Objectives and Scope of the Adaptation Process
- 10.6.2 Working Step: Revision of Existing Management and Management Plan
- 10.6.3 Working Step: Data Collection and Inventory of Available Data
- 10.6.4 Working Step: Assessment of Climate Change and Its Impacts on Biodiversity
- 10.6.5 Working Step: Stakeholder Involvement, Communication and Participation
- 10.6.6 Working Step: Development of Monitoring Concept
- 10.6.7 Working Step: Definition of Adapted Management Strategies and Measures
- 10.7 Lessons Learned from Adaptation of Management Plans in HABIT-CHANGE
- References
- Part IV: Approaches to Adapt Management to Impacts of Climate Change in Selected Areas
- Chapter 11: Monitoring Concept of Climate-Induced Impacts on Peat Bog Vegetation in Pokljuka Plateau in Triglav National Park,...
- 11.1 Introduction to the Case Study
- 11.2 Climate-Change Related Problems
- 11.3 Monitoring Objectives and Methods for Peat Bog Ecosystems
- 11.4 Expected Results of Climate Change Impacts on Peat Bog Ecosystems
- 11.5 Conclusions for Nature Conservation and Management of Peat Bogs
- References
- Chapter 12: Concept for the Monitoring of Climate Induced Impacts on Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) in Triglav National Park, S...
- 12.1 Introduction to the Case Study
- 12.2 Climate-Change Related Problems
- 12.3 Monitoring Objectives and Methods for Rock Ptarmigan Population.
- 12.4 Expected Results of Climate Change Impacts on Rock Ptarmigan Population
- 12.5 Conclusions for Nature Conservation and Management of Rock Ptarmigan Population in Triglav National Park
- References
- Chapter 13: Suggested Management Measures for Natura 2000 Habitats in Körös-Maros National Park, Hungary
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Study Areas and Applied Methods
- 13.3 Determining Priority of Conservation Aims
- 13.4 Suggested Management Measures for Natura 2000 Habitat Types Occurring in the Sample Areas
- 13.4.1 Pannonic Salt Steppes and Salt Marshes (HD Code 1530)
- 13.4.2 Natural Eutrophic Lakes with Magnopotamion or Hydrocharition-Type Vegetation (HD Code 3150)
- 13.4.3 Pannonic Loess Steppic Grasslands (HD Code 6250)
- 13.4.4 Alluvial Meadows of River Valleys of the Cnidion Dubii (HD Code 6440)
- 13.5 Further Insights
- References
- Chapter 14: Climate-Induced Challenges for Wetlands: Revealing the Background for the Adaptive Ecosystem Management in the Bie...
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Environment and Management of the Biebrza Valley
- 14.3 Climate Change in the Biebrza Valley
- 14.3.1 Observations
- 14.3.2 Projections
- 14.4 Climate-Induced Challenges for Adaptive Management - The Burning Interface of Habitats and Stakeholders
- 14.4.1 Mild vs. Extreme
- 14.4.2 Legislative Context of Environmental Management in the Biebrza Valley
- 14.4.3 Qualitative Impact Assessment and Stakeholder Context of Adaptive Management
- 14.4.4 Criteria of Climate-Adapted Wetland Management in the Biebrza Valley
- 14.5 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 15: Habitat Changes Caused by Sea Level Rise, Driven by Climate Change in the Northern Adriatic Coastal Wetlands, Slov...
- 15.1 Seacoast and Climate Change
- 15.2 The Investigated Areas
- 15.3 Targeted Natura 2000 Habitats
- 15.4 Methods.
- 15.5 Habitat Shifts and Habitat Loss According to Different Scenarios of Sea Level Rise.