GEOECOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF HOKKAIDO ISLAND
Abstract
Different approaches to geoecological studies are discussed, including the choice of suitable operational spatial units, as well as the lack of statistical and monitoring data for geoecological assessment (if the overseas territories are under study). Present-day landscapes are considered to be the most appropriate basis for assessing the state of the environment. Integration of existing geospatial data made it possible to compile the landscape map of Hokkaido (Japan). The elaborated algorithm of geo-ecological assessment included the development of corresponding sections and layers of thematic geo-database. As the result, the integrated index of Ecological stress was calculated for Hokkaido. The index integrates the indicators of both the anthropogenic load and the landscape sustainability. The anthropogenic load is calculated as SO2 air concentrations from the thermal power plants emissions; the landscape sustainability is expressed through climatic, geochemical and vegetation characteristics with the focus on its sensitiveness to acid emissions (SO2). Mapping of the Ecological stress index for the landscapes of Hokkaido may be helpful to predict the state of the environment under the increased load of sulfur dioxide emissions due to natural or technogenic impact.
About the Authors
A. I. Bancheva
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Russian Federation
Faculty of Geography, Department of World Physical Geography and Geoecology, Engineer
Russian Federation
Faculty of Geography, Department of World Physical Geography and Geoecology, Engineer
N. N. Alekseeva
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Faculty of Geography, Department of World Physical Geography and Geoecology, Associate Professor, PhD. in Geography
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Bancheva A.I., Alekseeva N.N. GEOECOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF HOKKAIDO ISLAND. Vestnik Moskovskogo universiteta. Seriya 5, Geografiya. 2017;(3):34-41. (In Russ.)
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