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river basin. This method of analysis provides the possibility of taking information
from various researchers, which in turn, by their own methods, to deepen and to
present the link from the parameters in different forms (analytical, graphical, etc.).
The combination of the two parameters is real and obvious, the deforestation action
having significant implications for floods.
With the ever-increasing global climate change, with the recording of extreme
climatic and hydrological phenomena, more and more frequently, environmental initiatives and policies must take into account the impacts of forests on water resources
at local, regional and continental level.
The role of forests on water resources and of the hydrological regime as well
as the climate provides a powerful mitigation tool for the effects of global climate
change.
9.6 Recommendations
It is necessary to carry out a spatial analysis of the deforested areas and the scale of
the phenomenon, detailing the impact on changes on climatic factors, the degradation
of the slopes, and last but not least on the local and regional economy.
A call to action on forests, water and climate is emerging on many fronts. Taking
into account the effects of forests on water and climate, suggests that this call is urgent.
Stimulating regional and continental approaches can contribute to the development
of more appropriate governance, thus increasing the chances of success.
Acknowledgements This work was supported by the Research Center for Integrated Analysis and
Territorial Management.
References
1. Kolström M, Lindner M, Vilén T, Maroschek M, Seidl R, Lexer MJ, Netherer S, Kremer A,
Delzon S, Barbati A, Marchetti M, Corona P (2011) Reviewing the science and implementation
of climate change adaptation measures in European Forestry. Forests 2:961–982
2. Pachauri RK, Reisinger A (2007) Climate change 2007: synthesis report, report of the intergovernmental panel on climate change. IPCC, Geneva, Switzerland
3. Pachauri RK, Meyer LA (2014) Climate change 2014: synthesis report, report of the intergovernmental panel on climate change. IPCC, Geneva, Switzerland
4. Thomas CD, Cameron A, Green RE, Bakkenes M, Beaumont LJ, Collingham YC, Erasmus
BFN, De Siqueira MF, Grainger A, Hannah L, Hughes L, Huntley B, van Jaarsveld AS,
Midgley GF, Miles L, Ortega-Huerta MA, Peterson AT, Phillips OL, Williams SE (2004)
Extinction risk from climate change. Nature 427(6970):145–148
5. Foley JA, De Fries R, Asner GP, Barford C, Bonan G, Carpenter SR, Chapin FS, Coe MT,
Daily GC, Gibbs HK, Helkowski JH, Holloway T, Howard EA, Kucharik CJ, Monfreda C,
Patz JA, Prentice IC, Ramankutty N, Snyder PK (2005) Global consequences of land use.
Science 309(5734):570–574
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river basin. This method of analysis provides the possibility of taking information
from various researchers, which in turn, by their own methods, to deepen and to
present the link from the parameters in different forms (analytical, graphical, etc.).
The combination of the two parameters is real and obvious, the deforestation action
having significant implications for floods.
With the ever-increasing global climate change, with the recording of extreme
climatic and hydrological phenomena, more and more frequently, environmental initiatives and policies must take into account the impacts of forests on water resources
at local, regional and continental level.
The role of forests on water resources and of the hydrological regime as well
as the climate provides a powerful mitigation tool for the effects of global climate
change.
9.6 Recommendations
It is necessary to carry out a spatial analysis of the deforested areas and the scale of
the phenomenon, detailing the impact on changes on climatic factors, the degradation
of the slopes, and last but not least on the local and regional economy.
A call to action on forests, water and climate is emerging on many fronts. Taking
into account the effects of forests on water and climate, suggests that this call is urgent.
Stimulating regional and continental approaches can contribute to the development
of more appropriate governance, thus increasing the chances of success.
Acknowledgements This work was supported by the Research Center for Integrated Analysis and
Territorial Management.
References
1. Kolström M, Lindner M, Vilén T, Maroschek M, Seidl R, Lexer MJ, Netherer S, Kremer A,
Delzon S, Barbati A, Marchetti M, Corona P (2011) Reviewing the science and implementation
of climate change adaptation measures in European Forestry. Forests 2:961–982
2. Pachauri RK, Reisinger A (2007) Climate change 2007: synthesis report, report of the intergovernmental panel on climate change. IPCC, Geneva, Switzerland
3. Pachauri RK, Meyer LA (2014) Climate change 2014: synthesis report, report of the intergovernmental panel on climate change. IPCC, Geneva, Switzerland
4. Thomas CD, Cameron A, Green RE, Bakkenes M, Beaumont LJ, Collingham YC, Erasmus
BFN, De Siqueira MF, Grainger A, Hannah L, Hughes L, Huntley B, van Jaarsveld AS,
Midgley GF, Miles L, Ortega-Huerta MA, Peterson AT, Phillips OL, Williams SE (2004)
Extinction risk from climate change. Nature 427(6970):145–148
5. Foley JA, De Fries R, Asner GP, Barford C, Bonan G, Carpenter SR, Chapin FS, Coe MT,
Daily GC, Gibbs HK, Helkowski JH, Holloway T, Howard EA, Kucharik CJ, Monfreda C,
Patz JA, Prentice IC, Ramankutty N, Snyder PK (2005) Global consequences of land use.
Science 309(5734):570–574