NATURAL REGENERATION DYNAMICS OF FORESTS AFTER FIRES IN THE KOSTANAY REGION: Assessment of the natural regeneration dynamics of forests after fires

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NATURAL REGENERATION DYNAMICS OF FORESTS AFTER FIRES IN THE KOSTANAY REGION: Assessment of the natural regeneration dynamics of forests after fires Authors: , , , , Format: Hardback First Published: Published By: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
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Illustrations and other contents: 6 Illustrations, black and white Language: English ISBN: 9783032196439 Categories: , ,

The monograph “Natural Regeneration Dynamics of Forests after Fires in the Kostanay Region” is devoted to the study of natural forest recovery processes following catastrophic wildfires. In the context of global climate change and the increasing frequency of extreme natural events, the issue of forest landscape degradation and post-fire restoration is gaining particular relevance. In recent decades, the Kostanay Region has experienced a rise in both the frequency and extent of wildfires, driven by a combination of natural and anthropogenic factors. Between 2018 and 2022, over two million hectares of forested land were affected by fire. The largest wildfire, which occurred in September 2022, damaged more than 43,000 hectares of forest stands and caused significant socio-economic damage. The study begins with an overview of the physical and geographical conditions of the research area. The natural characteristics of the forest-growing province are described in detail, and the geobotanical districts and regions where fieldwork was conducted from 2023 to 2025 are identified. Sample plots were established across different geobotanical districts, allowing coverage of a wide range of forest landscapes that vary in climate, relief, soil, and vegetation. Particular attention is given to analyzing the natural factors and conditions contributing to wildfire occurrences. Based on remote sensing and geographic information system (GIS) analysis, twelve key factors were identified and mapped. These include meteorological conditions, geomorphology, forest fuel composition, moisture levels, and the degree of anthropogenic impact. Weighting coefficients were assigned to each factor, enabling an integrated assessment of natural fire hazard and the zoning of the region according to risk level. A crucial section of the monograph focuses on evaluating the fire resistance of the region’s forest-forming tree species. Using pine stands as a case study, the analysis includes parameters such as stand diameter, root system depth, understory density, fuel load, and the presence of deciduous species. The developed methodology provided an objective assessment of potential forest vulnerability and identified the key factors contributing to fire resilience. A significant portion of the research is dedicated to investigating changes in forest population structure following wildfire impact. The use of spectral indices and satellite image interpretation methods made it possible to trace the dynamics of stand density, age, and height structure. The findings indicate that post-pyrogenic processes are mosaic in nature, with regeneration heavily dependent on local conditions, the time elapsed since the fire, and the intensity of the fire’s impact.

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Author Biography

Zh.O. Ozgeldinova holds a PhD in the specialty “6D060900 – Geography” and is an Associate Professor at the Department of Physical and Economic Geography of L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University. Her main scientific works are devoted to landscape ecology with the application of remote sensing and GIS technologies. She has experience in participating in scientific projects funded through grant programs. Zh.O. Ozgeldinova is the author of more than 50 publications, the majority of which are published in peer-reviewed journals indexed in the Scopus and Web of Science databases. She is also the author of patents for a utility model developed for environmental research using GIS technologies. Zhandos Mukayev is a PhD candidate in the specialty "6D060900 – Geography" and serves as an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry and Biology at Shakarim University. He has over 20 years of continuous scientific and pedagogical experience. His main scientific works are focused on geoecology, and the assessment of heavy metal content in the environment. Zhandos Mukayev has participated in several scientific projects funded through grant programs. He is the author of more than 50 publications, 23 of which have been published in peer-reviewed journals indexed in the Scopus database. He also has practical experience in field research related to landscape studies. Altyn Zhanguzhina holds a PhD in the specialty "6D060900 – Geography" and is an Associate Professor at the Department of Physical and Economic Geography at L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University. Her main scientific research focuses on geoecology, physical geography, modern methods of geographical studies, anthropogenic landscape science using remote sensing and GIS technologies, as well as post-fire dynamics of forest landscapes. Altyn Zhanguzhina has participated as a member in scientific projects implemented within the framework of grant funding. She is the author of more than 25 publications, most of which have been published in peer-reviewed journals indexed in the Scopus and Web of Science databases. Zharas Galimzhanovich Berdenov holds a PhD in the specialty “6D060900 – Geography” and serves as an Associate Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences at L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University. His primary scientific interests focus on geoecology, GIS technologies. Dr. Berdenov has extensive experience in participating in and leading scientific projects funded through national grant programs. He is the author of more than 70 scientific publications, including 52 articles published in peer-reviewed journals indexed in the Scopus and Web of Science databases. Meruyert Ulykpanova holds a master of degree in the specialty "6M011600 – Geography" and senior lecturer at the Department of History and Geography at Alikhan Bokeikhan University. Her main scientific research focuses on geoecology, physical geography, modern methods of geographical studies, anthropogenic landscape science using remote sensing and GIS technologies, as well as post-fire dynamics of forest landscapes. Meruyert Ulykpanova has participated as a member in scientific projects implemented within the framework of grant funding. She is the author of more than 25 publications, most of which have been published in peer-reviewed journals indexed in the Scopus and Web of Science databases.