Chobot K., Zárybnický J. & Kučera Z.: Nature Conservancy Species Occurrence Finding Data Database –
The Species Occurrence Database, managed by the Nature Conservation Agency of the Czech Republic, has been widely used in nature conservation.
Nature Conservation 6/2012 — 15. 3. 2013 — Research, Surveys and Data Management — Print article in pdf
Jeřábková L.: National-wide Mapping of Amphibians and Reptiles in the Czech Republic – The First Out
The best knowledge of amphibian and reptile distribution available is a basic prerequisite for their really effective protection.
Nature Conservation 6/2012 — 15. 3. 2013 — Research, Surveys and Data Management — Print article in pdf
Dostálek J. & Frantík T.: Controlling of Expansive Grass Arrhenatherum elatius and Woody Species by
In 2000, a grazing management programme was introduced to maintain the species diversity in dry grasslands in the Specially Protected Areas within the City of Prague.
Nature Conservation 5/2012 — 27. 2. 2013 — Research, Surveys and Data Management — Print article in pdf
Turoňová D., Hamerský R. & Ondráček Č.: The Eastern Pasqueflower – A Slightly Optimistic State of th
The Eastern Pasqueflower, in North America also known as the Prairie Crocus (Pulsatilla patens) is a plant species threatened at the pan-European level. At present, it occurs at approx. 20 sites in the Czech Republic.
Nature Conservation 5/2012 — 27. 2. 2013 — Research, Surveys and Data Management — Print article in pdf
Plesník J.: Ecosystem services are not anonymous. Importance of organisms for ecosystem functioning
Both biological diversity and ecosystem services (ES) have become a key concept in nature conservation and landscape protection. ES are provided by ecosystems which are per se a specific level of biodiversity.
Nature Conservation 5/2012 — 27. 2. 2013 — Research, Surveys and Data Management — Print article in pdf
Zajíček P.: The First Map of the Výpustek Cave Found-again
In 2011, the experts from the Department of Cave Management, Cave Administration of the Czech Republic found a place where a historically important document which had been considered lost or destroyed for more a century is archived.
Nature Conservation 5/2012 — 27. 2. 2013 — Research, Surveys and Data Management — Print article in pdf
Chobot K.: Red Lists: The State of the Art Report
Red Lists of threatened species are a respected source of information on the threat status of animal, plant and fungal species. They analyse the extinction risk of species, applying the standard categories and criteria. Mainly due to available detailed knowledge of fauna and flora, national Red Lists have been published for almost all groups of organisms in the Czech Republic.
Nature Conservation 4/2012 — 7. 11. 2012 — Research, Surveys and Data Management — Print article in pdf
Banaš M., Zeidler M. & Zahradník D.: Does Global Environmental Change Influence Alpine Tundra in the
Dramatic atmospheric changes were documented during past decades and current predictions indicate deepening their impacts on wild plants. Global changes are expected to be most pronounced at high altitudes: thus, mountains of intermediate elevation have been particularly vulnerable.
Nature Conservation 4/2012 — 7. 11. 2012 — Research, Surveys and Data Management — Print article in pdf
Dostálová A. & Handlová V.: Which Sites of the Community Importance Are Not Functioning Properly in
Criticism on the Natura 2000 network can be heard from different people. Therefore, the authors focus on gaps in the Site of Community Importance (SCI) designation and delineation.
Nature Conservation 4/2012 — 7. 11. 2012 — Research, Surveys and Data Management — Print article in pdf
Flousek J. & Volf O.: Are We Generous to the Black Grouse?
The Black Grouse (Tetrao tetrix) is a severely endangered species in the Czech Republic and its numbers decreased by 80% during the past 30 years (Fig. 1).
Nature Conservation 3/2012 — 17. 10. 2012 — Research, Surveys and Data Management — Print article in pdf