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Blaz Klobucar

Blaz Klobucar
I am an urban forestry researcher with expertise in landscape planning, remote sensing, and interdisciplinary research methodologies. With a keen interest in the dynamics between urban environments and their ecological systems, my work focuses on using remote sensing techniques to study and manage urban forests.

Presentation

My academic background encompasses a blend of environmental science, forestry, and urban planning, providing me with a holistic perspective on urban landscapes. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, I aim to develop innovative strategies for urban forest management and green infrastructure planning that enhance the resilience and sustainability of cities.

With a track record of conducting research projects that bridge the gap between theory and practice, I am committed to generating actionable insights that inform evidence-based decision-making in urban planning and environmental management. My dedication to fostering sustainable urban development drives my ongoing pursuit of novel methodologies and approaches in the field of urban forestry.

 

Teaching

Guest lecturer in the following courses:

  • Landskapsförvaltning & Skötsel av grönytor och naturmarker (Landscape  Management course)
  • Trädvårdskursen (Tree care course)
  • Urban Forestry - management of urban forests and trees
  • Planeringens grunden (Introduction to planning)

 

Course leader in

Independent project in Landscape Architecture (EX1011) in the international Bachelor’s program Forest and Landscape

Research

As a researcher, I am enthusiastic about leveraging my expertise to address pressing challenges related to urbanization, biodiversity conservation, and climate change adaptation. I am adept at communicating complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences and thrive in collaborative environments where diverse perspectives converge to create impactful solutions.

Cooperation

USDA Forest Service. Syracuse, NY. Guest Researcher at Northern Research Station.

Selected publications

  • Klobucar, B., 2021. Residential Urban Forest Assessment Methodologies: A Management Perspective. Doctoral thesis
  • Klobucar, B., Östberg, J., Wiström, B., Jansson, M., 2021. Residential urban trees – socio-ecological factors affecting tree and shrub abundance in the city of Malmö, Sweden. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening
  • Klobucar, B., Sang, N., Randrup, T. B., 2021. Comparing ground and remotely sensed measurements of urban tree canopy in private residential property. Trees, Forests and People
  • Klobucar, B., Östberg, J., Jansson, M., Randrup, T. B., 2020. Long-Term Validation and Governance Role in Contemporary Urban Tree Monitoring: A Review. Sustainability
  • Wiström, B., Busse Nielsen, A., Klobucar, B., Klepec, U., 2015. Zoned selective coppice – A management system for graded forest edges. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening

Contact

Researcher at the Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management
Postal address:
Box 57
23053 Alnarp
Visiting address: Pomonavägen 4, Alnarp

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