Journal of Forest Science, 2016 (vol. 62), issue 8
Quantification of the utility value of the recreational function of forests from the aspect of valuation practiceOriginal Paper
P. Hlaváčková, D. Šafařík
J. For. Sci., 2016, 62(8):345-356 | DOI: 10.17221/50/2016-JFS 
The article is focused on quantification of the utility value of the recreational function of forests from the aspect of valuation practice. The aim of the article is a description of a methodical procedure which would enable to determine the market value of the recreational function of forests in the case of creation of real market demand. The methodical approach was verified on a case study in the chosen area. Results imply that determination of the market price of the recreational function in the case of creation of real market demand is possible and the formulated hypothesis is not rejected. The final rental value in the closed time period from...
Accuracy of Structure from Motion models in comparison with terrestrial laser scanner for the analysis of DBH and height influence on error behaviourOriginal Paper
D. Panagiotidis, P. Surový, K. Kuželka
J. For. Sci., 2016, 62(8):357-365 | DOI: 10.17221/92/2015-JFS
With the advantage of Structure from Motion technique, we reconstructed three-dimensional structures from two-dimensional image sequences in a circular plot with a radius of 6 m. The main objective of this research was to clarify the potential of using a low cost hand-held camera for evaluation of the stem accuracy reconstruction, through the comparison of data from two different point clouds. The first cloud comprises data collected with a digital camera that are compared with those collected by direct measurement of the FARO® Focus3D S120 laser scanner. Photos were taken in a circular plot of pine trees using the stop-and-go method....
Social perception of forest multifunctionality in southern Italy: The case of Calabria RegionOriginal Paper
F. Pastorella, G. Giacovelli, M. Maesano, A. Paletto, S. Vivona, A. Veltri, G. Pellicone, G. Scarascia Mugnozza
J. For. Sci., 2016, 62(8):366-379 | DOI: 10.17221/45/2016-JFS
During the last decades, forest management systems involving multifunctionality were developed and implemented at a local level all over Europe. Recently, the international scientific literature focused on the concept of ecosystem services. The substantial difference between forest functions and ecosystem services is that the former implies the capacity of forest ecosystem to supply goods and services to society, the latter focuses on the benefits that people obtain from the ecosystems. The aim of this paper is to analyse the social perception of the importance of forest functions and threats to forest multifunctionality in four case studies in the...
Provision of ecosystem services in mountain forests - case study of experts' and stakeholders' perceptions from SlovakiaOriginal Paper
Z. Sarvašová, Z. Dobšinská
J. For. Sci., 2016, 62(8):380-387 | DOI: 10.17221/48/2016-JFS
Forests in the mountain ranges are supposed to meet multiple objectives at the same time. There are different expectations and priorities among stakeholder groups. The object of the research is the case study area in the Goat Backs Mountains in Slovakia (representing Western Carpathians). The stakeholders' panel which included local government officials, landowners, foresters, interest group representatives etc. judged the current and future importance of ecosystem services in a special questionnaire. The context analysis provided main strengths and weaknesses, threats and opportunities that influence mountain forest management and the provision and...