Arse Kuzmanoski, Svemir Gorin, Ivan Radevski
DOI: 10.35666/23038950.2022.46.09
UDC: 911.2[551.44:528](497.17)"1985-2022"
Abstract: Spatial changes of coastline of Dojran and Prespa Lakes using GIS and Landsat Imagery
The spatial changes that occur in natural lakes have a different features, from a hydrological character (change in lake level, surface, coastline) to microbiological level (flora and fauna in lake waters) as well as water quality. In this paper, we will mainly focus on physical-geographical changes, primarily on the surface of the lake and the displacement of the coastline and the volume of water. The main objective of this paper is understanding of the integrated application of various GIS techniques in monitoring numerous natural objects and their changes through space and time. Also, in this paper, the monitoring of the spatial condition of the Prespa and Dojran lakes during the period from 1985 to 2022, i.e. a period of 37 years, is covered. It is important to note that Dojran Lake has a history of long oscillations in the lake level and a drastic shift of the coastline and return to previous position. In contrast, the situation with Prespa Lake is alarming because, in the last decade, the water level of the lake has been in continuous decline, and since it is mainly a shallow lake, the spatial changes, especially in the shifting of the coastline, are dramatic. This drastic change is a potential threat to the survival of one of the oldest lakes in the Republic of North Macedonia and Europe.
Keywords
GIS, coastline, remote detection, Landsat, Prespa Lake, Dojran Lake.
GEOGRAPHICAL REVIEW - SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL FOR GEOGRAPHY No 46, Year 2022. pg. 9-23
Branislav Drašković, Slađana Petronić, Nataša Marić
DOI: 10.35666/23038950.2022.46.25
UDC: 504[911.2:574.9](497.6 Jahorina)"2000-2018"
Abstract: The characteristics of vegetation within ,,Javorina” protected area at Jahorina Mountain
The paper will analyse the vegetationtypes and distribution within protected zones ,,Javorina” at Jahorina mountain, near Sarajevo. European program Copernicus monitors the condition of forests and grassland in 39 European countries by using the High Resolution Layer (HRL) based on photointerpretation of satellite images. The HRL Forests database consists of 3 types of (status) products, and additional change products. The status products are available for the reference years 2012, 2015, and 2018. The status layers provide information on the Dominant Leaf Type and the Tree Cover Density at pixel level for the reference year 2018 in 10 m resolution. Grassland database provide detailed product specifications for the 2018 and two previous products for the reference years 2012 and 2015, following a 3-years update cycle.Also, the paper discusses the changes in vegetation that occurred in the period 2015-2018. In order to have a longer period of monitoring and determine the trends of changes, the CORINE Land Cover Changes database was also used for the periods 2000-2006, 2006-2012 and 2012-2018.
Keywords
Vegetation, Jahorina, mountain, protected area, Copernicus, database
GEOGRAPHICAL REVIEW - SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL FOR GEOGRAPHY No 46, Year 2022. pg. 25 - 39
Jelena Putica Džajić
DOI: 10.35666/23038950.2022.46.41
UDC: 911.373:314.8"2013"(497.6 ZHK)
Abstract: Typology of rural settlements in the West Herzegovina Canton
The paper presents the typology of rural settlements in the West Herzegovina Canton. Since the middle of the 20th century, the rural areas of the Canton have been facing numerous negative economic and demographic processes. Given that, according to the OECD criteria, they make up over 90% of the county's area, they therefore deserve more attention. Based on the analysis of existing typologies, a new typology was created for the purposes of this paper, which is based on a disaggregated model, and six types of rural settlements were defined based on the analysis of natural geographic and socioeconomic factors.
Keywords
typology, rural areas, rural settlements, West Herzegovina Canton
GEOGRAPHICAL REVIEW - SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL FOR GEOGRAPHY No 46, Year 2022. pg. 41- 56
Boris Avdić, Amina Sivac, Ranko Mirić, Aida Avdić
DOI: 10.35666/23038950.2022.46.57
UDC: 913:338.48(497.6)(091)
Abstract: Tourism regions of Bosnia and Herzegovina – vernacular, landscape and historical differentiation
The diversity of tourism offer in Bosnia and Herzegovina together with disparities in the development of tourism economy from the aspect of geographical research and practical valorization can only be properly addressed through adequate tourism regionalization of the given area. At the same time, tourism regions have the function of geospatial grouping of travel destinations, which in a practical sense can be applicable in terms of marketing and result in a longer stay of tourists in certain regions. In this work, vernacular, landscape and historical criteria were used to define seven tourism regions, which are also closely related to regional identities. These are: Sarajevo, Central Bosnia, Pannonian Bosnia, Krajina, Podrinje, Dinaric Alps and Herzegovina. Their natural and cultural heritage is analyzed from the aspect of tourism potential, constraining factors and the existing level of valorization.
Keywords
tourism region, tourism regionalization, tourism diversity, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
GEOGRAPHICAL REVIEW - SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL FOR GEOGRAPHY No 46, Year 2022. pg. 57- 75
Lejla Smailagić Vesnić, Adi Vesnić
DOI: 10.35666/23038950.2022.46.77
UDC: 911.2:574.9(497.6)"2021"
Abstract: Distribution of the Genus Zygaena Fabricius, 1775 with niche modelling for Zygaena Angelicae and Zygaena Transalpina from Bosnia and Herzegovina (Lepidoptera: Zygaenidae)
The paper presents new data on the distribution of 12 species of Zygaena in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Some of the examined specimens collected in 2001 identified as Zygaenaminos, Z. transalpina, Z. brizae were previously cited in the literature on a limited number of localities in Bosnia and Herzegovina. New data for the Zygaena species were recorded at localities in central Bosnia and the Čvrsnica mountain area. Distribution analysis and niche modeling for the species Zygaenaangelicae and Z. transalpina determined that Zygaena transalpine has a narrower distribution in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Zygaenaangelicae. It can be determined that the variables Annual Mean Temperature and Mean Temperature of Wettest Quarter in both cases have a high influence on the formation of the model of the potential distribution of species. Habitat suitability mostly depended on the minimum temperature of the coldest month and seasonal precipitation for Zygaenaangelicae and Z. transalpina.
Keywords
Lepidoptera, Zygaenidae, Balkan Peninsula, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
GEOGRAPHICAL REVIEW - SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL FOR GEOGRAPHY No 46, Year 2022. pg. 77- 86
Belma Durmišević, Muniba Osmanović, Senada Nezirović
DOI: 10.35666/23038950.2022.46.87
UDC: 913:338.483.11(497.6-16)
Abstract: Regional-geographic concept of the development of tourism in the Una-Sana Mesoregion
The Una-Sana mesoregion is part of the Peripannon macroregion of Bosnia and Herzegovina and as such is characterised by specific geographical characteristics. It is precisely from the geographical characteristics of the analysed area that the tourist motives arose, as a result of mutual natural-geographical and social-geographical characteristics of the area. The subject of the research is the identification of lesser-known tourist motives of the Una-Sana mesoregion. Tourist motives are actually the most important drivers of tourism and tourist movements in general. The goal of the research is to show the real picture of tourist motives by analysing all elements of tourist valorisation (location, compatibility, construction). Also, a special goal is to determine the courses of action that can be taken in order to increase their overall tourist value. The identification and valorisation of tourist motives of the Una-Sana mesoregion is based on field research and the application of modern geo-information technologies. The implemented methodological procedure will give an insight into the real picture of the tourist development of the Una-Sana mesoregion.
Keywords
identification, valorisation, tourist motives, Una-Sana mesoregion, Bliha falls, Geographic Information System (GIS).
GEOGRAPHICAL REVIEW - SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL FOR GEOGRAPHY No 46, Year 2022. pg. 87- 102