Managing Protected Areas in Central and Eastern Europe under Climate Change.

• Superior document: Advances in Global Change Research Series ; v.58
• Author: Rannow, Sven.
• TeilnehmendeR: Neubert, Marco.
• Place / Publishing House: Dordrecht : : Springer Netherlands,, 2014.; ©2014.
• Year of Publication: 2014
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Language: English
• Series: Advances in Global Change Research Series
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (322 pages)

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.