Methodology for Determining the Quality of the Lands Situated Outside Forest Resources in The Case of the Main Tree Species Cultivated in Romania

Abstract

The paper proposes a methodology for assessing the quality of lands situated outside forest resources in the cases in which the latter’s use is changed. The methodology used is based on ecological quantification criteria. It also takes into consideration ecological factors and determinants of geo-morphological, climatic and edaphic nature. Out of the 11 evaluation charts established for the taxons most frequently involved in afforestation works in Romania, the paper deals with three case analyses for spruce, beech and sessile oak. Also, the paper makes recommendations concerning completion of these with ecological factors characteristic of various taxons, especially those with a limited action with regard to adaptation.