Professional paper

https://doi.org/10.15291/geoadria.259

Natural resources of Korčula Island

Kristina Krklec ; Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Soil Science, University of Zagreb
Igor Ljubenkov ; GRAD invest Ltd, Split, Croatia
Aleksandra Bensa ; Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Soil Science, University of Zagreb

Abstract

In this paper, the authors analyse geological, geomorphological, soil, climate, hydrological and phytocenological characteristics of the Island of Korčula. The island is built of limestone and dolomite of Cretaceous age, covered with terra rossa and Quaternary sands. Morphologically, the relief of the island is characterized by interleaving of hills and fields, and indented coastline. There are a large number of soil units (calcocambisol, red, colluvium, reddish black soil, and rigoled soil of fields and terraces). The island is characterized by Csa type of climate (Mediterranean climate with mild winters and hot and dry summers). There are no surface water flows, and there is only one permanent source of drinking water of a small capacity. In vegetation and bioclimatic terms Korčula Island belongs to the Mediterranean vegetation region. There are two distinct vegetation zones on the island: Steno-Mediterranean and Eu-Mediterranean. Natural resources are limited, and therefore their exploitation should be consistent with sustainable development. With respect to this fact, the guidelines for the future development of the Island of Korčula are proposed.

Keywords

Korčula Island; natural resources; sustainable development

Hrčak ID:

71740

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/71740

Publication date:

1.6.2011.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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