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Applied geoecological research of Samobor karst area

Karst ecosystems, because of their complexity, in terms of geomorphological and hydrological characteristics are among the most vulnerable parts of ecosphere. Because of population growth, urbanization and earlier unresolved communal vaste problem most of Samobor hills karst terrains in the immediate vicinity of Samobor city area are endangered by pollution and contamination. It is particularly observed in Samobor-Otruševec-Slavagora triangle area (Samobor karst) mainly composed of highly porous and karstified Neogene limestone and Upper Triassic dolomite beds with intense infiltration of rainwater and partially polluted surface streams. Because of intense urbanization there are intense changes in the primary and creation of secondary (antropogenic) landscapes. The aim of this tudy was to collect data about geomorphological and hydrological features and landscape types of Samobor Karst area, making of geodatabase and geoecological evaluation usable for adequate protection, spatial planning and tourist valorisation with respect to geographical components of the Karst landscape.

karst; geodatabase; geoecological evaluation; Samobor

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