Pregledni rad
https://doi.org/10.15177/seefor.26-010
Forest Restoration in Croatia – Historical Overview
Martina Đodan
; Croatian Forest Research Institute, Department of Silviculture, Cvjetno naselje 41, HR-10450, Jastrebarsko, Croatia
Sažetak
In the era of climate change, increasing ecological disturbances, and declining biodiversity, forest ecosystems face growing challenges that require effective restoration approaches grounded in ecological principles, sustainability, and adaptive management. Forest restoration plays an important role in developing resilient, stable, healthy, and diverse forests capable of sustaining ecosystem services. As these challenges intensify, restoration efforts become more important for ensuring the long-term sustainability of forests. Understanding the history of restoration is therefore crucial for making informed choices and guiding both current and future decisions. This overview examines the development of forest restoration in Croatia through three significant historical periods: before 1940, from 1940 to 1990, and from 1990 to the present. Each period reflects the increasing significance and growing understanding of restoration, shaped by environmental needs, policy, knowledge, social awareness, and technological capabilities. Early efforts were based on demanding afforestation and reforestation practices, driven by economic and political events, environmental disasters, and conservation needs. In the mid-20th century, efforts were influenced by post-war forest degradation and industrial forestry. Since 1990, restoration has increasingly incorporated ecological principles, international frameworks, and adaptive strategies, supported by advances in science, rising public awareness, and improved technology and mechanisation. The growing role of forest restoration over time reflects a broader recognition of its complexity and importance in addressing both past degradation and future environmental uncertainties.
Ključne riječi
afforestation; reforestation; silviculture; historical periods; contemporary restoration principles; lessons learned
Hrčak ID:
349008
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Datum izdavanja:
30.6.2026.
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