Which forest type do visitors find most attractive? Integrating management activities with the recreational attractiveness of forests at a landscape level
Jan Banaś , Emilia Janeczko , Stanisław Zięba , Katarzyna Utnik-Banaś , Krzysztof Janeczko
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Abstract
This article presents a spatially integrated method for forest management planning and outdoor recreation in forest areas. A survey of 1402 respondents with varied socio-demographic profiles assessed the recreational attractiveness of forest areas. We classified silvicultural regimes into four categories (no management, low, medium, and high-intensity management) and mapped the potential attractiveness of forest areas by means of exploratory spatial data analysis using the Corine Land Cover and Geoportal database. The analysis involved three levels: local (1×1 km grid), district, and regional. By applying local Moran’s I, an indicator of spatial association, the study identified “hotspots and outliers” of recreational attractiveness at a landscape level. The identification of spatial association types served as the foundation for making recommendations for forest planning. The findings indicate that a specific combination of site and terrain characteristics influences perceived attractiveness as respondents showed the highest recreational preferences for old multispecies stands located on terrain with pronounced relief. Nature conservation, surface water, and cultural heritage sites substantially enhanced the recreational attractiveness of forest areas. Our model may be a valuable tool for identifying the recreational attractiveness of forest areas and guiding specific regional forest management strategies. It provides useful information for aligning silvicultural planning with the preferred recreational variant, enabling the identification of forest areas with a given type of recreational attractiveness and implementing forestry practices conducive to enhancing ecosystem services.
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Landscape and Urban Planning is an international journal that aims to enhance our understanding of landscapes and promote sustainable solutions for landscape change. The journal focuses on landscapes as complex social-ecological systems that encompass various spatial and temporal dimensions. These landscapes possess aesthetic, natural, and cultural qualities that are valued by individuals in different ways, leading to actions that alter the landscape. With increasing urbanization and the need for ecological and cultural sensitivity at various scales, a multidisciplinary approach is necessary to comprehend and align social and ecological values for landscape sustainability. The journal believes that combining landscape science with planning and design can yield positive outcomes for both people and nature.