Analýza rozšíření křídlatky ve vybrané lokalitě

Abstract

This thesis focuses on the issue of mapping and modeling invasive species, with a particular emphasis on the invasive species Reynoutria in the eastert part of czech Silesia. The work approaches this topic interdisciplinary from the perspective of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and correlation models used in ecology. The spread of invasive species represents a significant societal problem with impacts on the economy, ecology, and healthcare. The aim of the thesis is to provide readers with a comprehensive methodology for mapping and modeling, enabling the evaluation of the distribution of the Reynoutria and predicting its further spread. Throughout the work, readers are introduced to various methods of mapping, modeling, and evaluating invasive species in the landscape, including analysis of data processing in GIS. Special attention is given to methods of creating ecological models. The practical part of the work focuses on a specific location between the cities of Karviná, Orlová, and Havířov and evaluates the suitability of this area for the Reynoutria species. The resulting models allow for the prediction of new habitats, planning monitoring, and estimating future spread. Another output of this work is a guide for creating correlation models, describing the entire process from data acquisition and model selection to their creation, verification, and evaluation