Study of the natural heritage condition of the Kursiu Nerija National Park using Lidar technology (case study of Agila Dune)
2019
Pankauskyte, D., Vytautas Magnus Univ. Agriculture Academy, Akademija, Kauno raj. (Lithuania) | Valciukiene, J., Vytautas Magnus Univ. Agriculture Academy, Akademija, Kauno raj. (Lithuania) | Kuklys, I., Klaipeda State Univ. of Applied Sciences (Lithuania) | Kukliene, L., Klaipeda State Univ. of Applied Sciences (Lithuania)
Analysis of the condition of the Agila Dune is presented in this Article. The analysis is based on data collected during accurate geodetic measurements using LIDAR technology. The current state of the Agila Dune was compared to the data of the previous year's LIDAR points in order to ensure the reliability and value of the research. In the course of the study, eleven cross sections were compared by height differences with previous year‘s measurements. The condition of the Agila Dune was found to be the worst in three cross sections. First cross section‘s erosion measured at 13,98 meters, erosion in the fifth cross section – 9.90 meters, and erosion in the eighth cross section – 11.34 meters. The main reasons for the deterioration of the natural values of the Kursiu Nerija National Park are climate, wind, high visitor flows and the persistent failure to carry out comprehensive research. Therefore, in order to preserve these unique natural values, it is important to collect large-scale and high-precision data on the status of these values, to systematize, to analyse and take appropriate protective measures.
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