TITLE:
Implementation of Forest Policy in Greece in Relation to Biodiversity and Climate Change
AUTHORS:
Konstantinos Spanos, Dionysios Gaitanis, Asimina Skouteri, Panos Petrakis, Ioannis Meliadis
KEYWORDS:
Biodiversity, Conservation, Protected Areas, Forest Policy, Implementation, Strategic Targets
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Ecology,
Vol.8 No.3,
March
28,
2018
ABSTRACT: This
is a review article based on literature
(national and international) and empirical approach. A general overview on
research priority areas on biodiversity and approaches and tools to provide
information for forest policy implementation on biodiversity are briefly summarized.
Challenges for biodiversity research and related policy in Europe and Greece
are depicted. General information on forests, protected areas and forest
management in Greece is also presented. Major actions and measures for
conservation of forest biodiversity in Greece are described and analysed. The
implementation of forest policy in Greece (including the adoption of
International constitutional frame) in relation to biodiversity protection and
climate change is also analysed. Priorities identified by the Strategic Plan of
Rural Development 2007-2013 in Greece in order to adapt to climate change, are
also presented. Furthermore, the National institutional framework (Legislation)
and strategic targets for biodiversity conservation in Greece are synoptically
presented. Finally, major conclusions and future challenges are highlighted.