GREEN ROMANIA IN 2020–2024: CITIES EXPAND, FORESTS ENDURE, BUT ECOLOGICAL PRESSURES REMAIN.

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Title:	GREEN ROMANIA IN 2020–2024: CITIES EXPAND, FORESTS ENDURE, BUT ECOLOGICAL PRESSURES REMAIN.
Authors:	BUZATU, Cristiana Silvia¹ buzatu.cristiana@managusamv.ro, MĂRCUȚĂ, Alina Gabriela¹ alinamarcuta@yahoo.com, GHIULEANU, Iulian Virgil¹ vghiuleanu@yahoo.com, MĂRCUȚĂ, Liviu¹ marcuta.liviu@managusamv.ro
Source:	Scientific Papers Series Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture & Rural Development. 2026, Vol. 26 Issue 1, p127-140. 14p.
Subjects:	Urban plants, Defoliation, Ground vegetation cover, Regional disparities, Plant injuries, Effect of human beings on climate change, Ecological impact, Human ecology
Geographic Terms:	Romania
Abstract:	This study analyzes the evolution of the environment in Romania during the period 2020–2024 through an integrated approach that correlates the dynamics of urban green spaces with the overall condition of vegetation, assessed by the intensity of tree damage based on crown defoliation. The analysis relies on official statistical data provided by the National Institute of Statistics, using the indicators "Green space area by county" and "Intensity of tree damage according to crown defoliation rate", reported annually at the national level. The results highlight a heterogeneous evolution of urban green spaces, characterized by significant increases in counties with pronounced metropolitan dynamics and by stability or lower values in other regions, reflecting persistent territorial disparities. In parallel, the analysis of defoliation rates indicates that the majority of trees consistently fall within the healthy or slightly damaged category, suggesting a relatively favourable overall condition of vegetation, while also revealing the presence of a constant segment affected by ecological stress. The integration of the two indicators shows that the expansion of urban green spaces does not automatically lead to a reduction in ecological pressures, but rather represents only one component of a complex system influenced by climatic, administrative, and anthropogenic factors. The S.W.O.T. analysis and the conceptual synthesis presented in the form of an "ecological balance tree" confirm that, although cities are expanding and vegetation demonstrates a certain degree of resilience, ecological pressures remain active. The study thus provides a coherent perspective on the state of the environment in Romania and emphasizes the importance of continuous monitoring and integrated approaches in territorial analysis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:	This study analyzes the evolution of the environment in Romania during the period 2020–2024 through an integrated approach that correlates the dynamics of urban green spaces with the overall condition of vegetation, assessed by the intensity of tree damage based on crown defoliation. The analysis relies on official statistical data provided by the National Institute of Statistics, using the indicators "Green space area by county" and "Intensity of tree damage according to crown defoliation rate", reported annually at the national level. The results highlight a heterogeneous evolution of urban green spaces, characterized by significant increases in counties with pronounced metropolitan dynamics and by stability or lower values in other regions, reflecting persistent territorial disparities. In parallel, the analysis of defoliation rates indicates that the majority of trees consistently fall within the healthy or slightly damaged category, suggesting a relatively favourable overall condition of vegetation, while also revealing the presence of a constant segment affected by ecological stress. The integration of the two indicators shows that the expansion of urban green spaces does not automatically lead to a reduction in ecological pressures, but rather represents only one component of a complex system influenced by climatic, administrative, and anthropogenic factors. The S.W.O.T. analysis and the conceptual synthesis presented in the form of an "ecological balance tree" confirm that, although cities are expanding and vegetation demonstrates a certain degree of resilience, ecological pressures remain active. The study thus provides a coherent perspective on the state of the environment in Romania and emphasizes the importance of continuous monitoring and integrated approaches in territorial analysis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:	22847995