Forest ecoclimatology

Studying and mastering the basic material in the field of meteorology and climatology, with a special emphasis on the importance in forestry. Also, the goal is to bring students closer to the issue of climate change and the importance of forest ecosystems in preventing negative consequences.

Acquiring knowledge about the basics of meteorology and climatology. Acquaintance with climate classifications and climate conventions. Study of precipitation, air masses and fronts, positive and negative impacts on forest ecosystems. Future forestry engineers will be able to use meteorological instruments independently. Raising awareness about the importance of preserving forest ecosystems and the negative consequences if their degradation occurs.

Concept and division of meteorology and climatology. Basic meteorological elements and phenomena. Atmosphere climate and soil climate, climatic elements and factors. Köppen climate classification. General information about the atmosphere. Precipitation. Air masses and fronts. Climate change and forestry. Climatic extremes, floods and fires. Emission of gases and warming of the atmosphere. The role of forests in the prevention of floods and torrential flows. Sustainable development and mitigation of climate change. Interaction of climate, soil and plant. Convention on Climate Change. Meteorological instruments.

1. Borislav Kolić. Forest ecoclimatology with the basics of atmospheric physics. Science book. Belgrade, 1988.

2. Marko Milosavljević. Meteorology. Science book. Belgrade, 1990.

Test 1.
Test 2.
Oral exam.

Lectures and exercises. Elaboration of studies. Consultations.