Advances in Food Science and Technology

Advances in Food Science and Technology ISSN: 6732-4215 Vol. 7 (5), pp. 001-012, May, 2019. © International Scholars Journals

Full Length Research Paper

Evaluation of the territorial system of forest recreation by natural indicators: Belgrade forest example

Sinan Destan¹* and Sultan Bekiro lu²

¹Department of Forest Management, Faculty of Forestry, Istanbul University, 34473 Bahcekoy/ Istanbul/Turkey.

²Department of Forestry Economics, Faculty of Forestry, Istanbul University, 34473 Bahcekoy/Istanbul/Turkey.

Accepted 16 March, 2019

Abstract

The current study presents a method for establishing a complex recreation resource within a territorial system for forest recreation areas within the period of 1960 to 2008, using quantitative forest stand indicators. Use of the methodology for direct assessment of forest stands with recreational functions on the basis of natural indicators. The assessment is tied to performance of pre made "bioclimatical analysis” and requirements of recreational ergonomics of the site. The phases adhered includes I-Classifying the results from the conducted studies on plant succession and forest types. II- Inventory and assessment of stand recreation suitability by category. iii- Type and class of recreation occurring in the forest. iv- Calculation of the average coefficients of recreation suitability under various scenarios. The present study primarily targets an efficient forest management approach, in order to help planners in making the optimal decision for recreation activities in forests.

Key words: Recreation planning, forest recreation, suitability, Belgrade forest.