Determination of priority zones of forest intervention and design of « green » zones within risk mitigation plans. An example of researcher-field transfer in France

Abstract

The methodology of forest classification according to their role of protection against natural hazards, development by the Cemagref, is parameterized and operational for the north-alpine forest stands. This methodology is adaptable to other mountain range if you adapt classification sheets used in north-alpine methodology to the new geographic conditions. The main goals of this study were to transfer of knowledge and competence to management forest services.