Vulnerability of Forest Ecosystems of Bangladesh to Climate Change

1999 ◽  
pp. 93-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahsan Uddin Ahmed ◽  
Neaz Ahmed Siddiqi ◽  
Rawshan Ali Choudhuri
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Forest Ecosystems

Wald und Klimawandel in der inneralpinen Trockenregion Visp

2012 ◽  
Vol 163 (12) ◽  
pp. 481-492
Author(s):  
Andreas Rigling ◽  
Ché Elkin ◽  
Matthias Dobbertin ◽  
Britta Eilmann ◽  
Arnaud Giuggiola ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Forest Management ◽  
Forest Ecosystem ◽  
Bark Beetles ◽  
Forest Ecosystems ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Forest Monitoring ◽  
Management Interventions ◽  
Forest Ecosystem Services

Forest and climate change in the inner-Alpine dry region of Visp Over the past decades, observed increases in temperature have been particularly pronounced in mountain regions. If this trend should continue in the 21st Century, frequency and intensity of droughts will increase, and will pose major challenges for forest management. Under current conditions drought-related tree mortality is already an important factor of forest ecosystems in dry inner-Alpine valleys. Here we assess the sensitivity of forest ecosystems to climate change and evaluate alternative forest management strategies in the Visp region. We integrate data from forest monitoring plots, field experiments and dynamic forests models to evaluate how the forest ecosystem services timber production, protection against natural hazards, carbon storage and biodiver-sity will be impacted. Our results suggest that at dry low elevation sites the drought tolerance of native tree species will be exceeded so that in the longer term a transition to more drought-adapted species should be considered. At medium elevations, drought and insect disturbances as by bark beetles are projected to be important for forest development, while at high elevations forests are projected to expand and grow better. All of the ecosystem services that we considered are projected to be impacted by changing forest conditions, with the specific impacts often being elevation-dependent. In the medium term, forest management that aims to increase the resilience of forests to drought can help maintain forest ecosystem services temporarily. However, our results suggest that relatively rigid management interventions are required to achieve significant effects. By using a combination of environmental monitoring, field experiments and modeling, we are able to gain insight into how forest ecosystem, and the services they provide, will respond to future changes.

scholarly journals Climate Change and Informal Education in the Opinion of Forest Users in Poland

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (14) ◽  
pp. 7892
Author(s):  
Natalia Korcz ◽  
Jacek Koba ◽  
Agata Kobyłka ◽  
Emilia Janeczko ◽  
Joanna Gmitrowicz-Iwan
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Informal Education ◽  
Forest Ecosystems ◽  
Total N ◽  
Weather Patterns ◽  
Agriculture Economics ◽  
Forested Areas ◽  
Forest Use ◽  
Forest Education ◽  
Forest Users

Climate change affects various aspects of the economy, agriculture, economics, and politics, including forestry. There is more and more talk about the real impact of the effects of climate change. This paper presents the results of a survey on the perceptions of two groups, foresters and recreational forest users, about climate change and its impacts on forested areas; 130 foresters and 146 recreational forest users participated in the survey (total n = 276). The survey was conducted from April to November 2019 and consisted of three parts. The first part included questions about the demographic characteristics of the respondents (gender, age, education, place of residence), the second part focused on the respondents’ views on climate change and its implications for forest ecosystems, and the third part focused on informal forest education and its relationship to climate change. The results of our study indicated that progressive climate change affecting forest ecosystems is clearly felt by the professional group related to forests such as foresters, and to a lesser extent by people using forests for tourism and recreation. According to foresters, the effects of climate change on forest areas include rapid changes in weather patterns and more frequent insect infestations. On the other hand, people resting in forests mainly observe the lack of snow cover and occurrence of drought. Informal forest education insufficiently covers the topic of climate change. Thus, our study can help guide informal education towards topics related to climate change and the need for sustainable forest use.

scholarly journals Impact of global climate change and fire on the occurrence and function of understorey legumes in forest ecosystems

2011 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 150-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frédérique Reverchon ◽  
Zhihong Xu ◽  
Timothy J. Blumfield ◽  
Chengrong Chen ◽  
Kadum M. Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Global Climate Change ◽  
Forest Ecosystems ◽  
Global Climate ◽  
And Function

scholarly journals Impact of Natural Hazards on Forest Ecosystems and Their Surrounding Landscape under Climate Change

Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 979
Author(s):  
Jaroslav Vido ◽  
Paulína Nalevanková
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Natural Hazards ◽  
Forest Ecosystems ◽  
Surrounding Landscape

In the last decades, the increasing frequency of natural hazards has impacted forest ecosystems and their surroundings [...]

scholarly journals Forestry of Serbia - achievement of Millenium Goals in the era of climate change and globalization

2014 ◽  
pp. 89-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sasa Orlovic ◽  
Milan Drekic ◽  
Bratislav Matovic ◽  
Leopold Poljakovic-Pajnik ◽  
Mirjana Stevanov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Climate Change ◽  
Forest Ecosystems ◽  
European Beech ◽  
Novi Sad ◽  
Experimental Trials ◽  
Level 2 ◽  
Term Monitoring ◽  
Forest Institutions

This paper is a review presenting research results on the forest ecosystems of Serbia that are carried out at the Institute of Lowland Forestry and Environment (University of Novi Sad, Serbia) in the context of climate change and globalisation. The review displays results of the long-term monitoring of the forest ecosystems, where the data were obtained at the permanent experimental trials of IPC-Forests (level 2) and the iLTER's network. All findings are systematically divided according to the research disciplines and the most important tree species (poplar, willow, oak, wild cherry and European beech). Also the aspects of social sciences are included (meaning evaluating forest institutions in the first place). This review is meant to contribute inputs to the ongoing discussion about the achievement of the Millenium Goals of Sustainable Development in the context of Serbian forestry.

scholarly journals Assessment of Climate Change Awareness in the Kakamega-Nandi Forest Complex in the Western Region

2021 ◽  
pp. 33-48
Author(s):  
Wabusya Moses Wetiba ◽  
Mugatsia Tsingalia ◽  
Njira Njira Pili ◽  
Vincent Kakembo
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Forest Ecosystem ◽  
Forest Cover ◽  
Forest Ecosystems ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Kakamega Forest ◽  
Ecosystem Complex

Aims: This study assessed the level of climate change awareness among the forest-adjacent communities in the Kakamega-Nandi forest ecosystem complex. Four locations were chosen for the study, Buyangu and Isecheno in the Kakamega forest, Kaptumo in Nandi South and Kipsamoite in Nandi North forest ecosystems. Study Design: A cross-sectional survey design was used to collect data from primary sources. Structured questionnaires were administered to the residents aged 25years and older within the study area. Place and Duration of Study: The Kakamega, north and south Nandi forest ecosystems in western Kenya between June -December 2019. Methodology: A total of 280 questionnaires were randomly administered to the forest-adjacent respondents with, Kakamega forest 163 respondents, South Nandi forest 60, while North Nandi had 57respondents. A total of 217 questionnaires were filled and returned and the information wherein used in data analysis. Focused Group Discussion and key informants were used to supplement data collects by the questionnaires. Results: Majority of the residents (54%) were less concerned about climate change. In addition, 85% of the respondents had very little knowledge on coping and adapting to the adverse impacts of climate change. Some 40 % and 45% of the respondents got information about climate through televisions and radios, respectively. Further analysis of the results revealed that climate change was responsible for fourteen key impacts. These included an increase in rainfall, prolonged drought, decrease in the quality and quantity of fresh water, decrease in food security, an increase in temperature, a decrease in agricultural resources, an increase in sickness and disease, a decrease in quality of life, flooding, decrease in forest cover, loss of homes, reduction in biodiversity, and rise in storm surge. A Chi test revealed a significant relationship between forest cover decline and changes in rainfall patterns (X2 = 111.86, df =12, p<0.001), increasing temperature (X2 = 80.492, df =12, p<0.001);, drought( (X2 = 204.84, df =16, p<0.001) and storm surges (X2 = 74.34, df =8, p<0.001)]. The respondents' level of education was significantly different from their level of climate change awareness (X2=44.88, df=4, p<0.001). Conclusion: Forest-adjacent communities in the Kakamega-Nandi forest ecosystem complex are vulnerable to climate change as a result of insufficient knowledge about climate change and its impacts. The Kakamega-Nandi forest ecosystem is already experiencing climate change effects such as erratic rainfall and increasing food insecurity.

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