Blaz Klobucar
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
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