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Mr. Konstantinos Kaoukis
Forestry

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Konstantinos Kaoukis, Forester, Specialized Scientist at the Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems. He holds a B.Sc. degree Department of Forestry and Natural Environment Management from Technological Educational Institute of Lamia Branch of Karpenisi, M.Sc. degree in Management of natural and man-made disasters from Harokopion University of Athens – Department of Geography. He has participated in more than 27 projects (research and non-research), but also in scientific publications.

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Journal article
Published: 04 May 2021 in Sustainability
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Safety in touristic destinations is of utmost importance since tourists’ preferences change frequently in response to emerging threats. Natural hazards are a significant risk and, as such, they need to be considered in the effort for safe tourism. Services and systems monitoring and predicting extreme natural phenomena and disasters in sites of special tourist and cultural interest can lead to more effective risk management and incident response. This paper presents Xenios, a system under development in Greece that provides early warning and risk communication services via web-based and mobile phone applications. We present the user requirements analysis contacted, which led to the design of a modular system architecture through a formal Business Process Model procedure. Currently, early warning systems for wildfire, floods, and extreme weather events are offered, based on a fusion of information from satellite imagery, meteorological forecasts, and risk estimation models. Moreover, visitors’ dispersion monitoring via unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and Wi-Fi connection signals is also offered, along with emergency response planning and ticketing system’s interfacing. The system is built around a modular architecture that permits the easy integration of new subsystems or other danger forecasting modules, depending on the site’s actual needs and limitations. Xenios also provides a mobile app for site visitors, which establishes a communication link for sending alarms, but also serves them with useful tourist information, so that they are encouraged to download and use the app. Finally, the opportunities for supporting a viable business model are also discussed. The results of this study could prove useful in designing other natural risk management systems for sites of cultural and natural interest.

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Chrysostomos Psaroudakis; Gavriil Xanthopoulos; Dimitris Stavrakoudis; Antonios Barnias; Vassiliki Varela; Ilias Gkotsis; Anna Karvouniari; Spyridon Agorgianitis; Ioannis Chasiotis; Diamando Vlachogiannis; Athanasios Sfetsos; Konstantinos Kaoukis; Aikaterini Christopoulou; Petros Antakis; Ioannis Gitas. Development of an Early Warning and Incident Response System for the Protection of Visitors from Natural Hazards in Important Outdoor Sites in Greece. Sustainability 2021, 13, 5143 .

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Chrysostomos Psaroudakis, Gavriil Xanthopoulos, Dimitris Stavrakoudis, Antonios Barnias, Vassiliki Varela, Ilias Gkotsis, Anna Karvouniari, Spyridon Agorgianitis, Ioannis Chasiotis, Diamando Vlachogiannis, Athanasios Sfetsos, Konstantinos Kaoukis, Aikaterini Christopoulou, Petros Antakis, Ioannis Gitas. Development of an Early Warning and Incident Response System for the Protection of Visitors from Natural Hazards in Important Outdoor Sites in Greece. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (9):5143.

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Chrysostomos Psaroudakis; Gavriil Xanthopoulos; Dimitris Stavrakoudis; Antonios Barnias; Vassiliki Varela; Ilias Gkotsis; Anna Karvouniari; Spyridon Agorgianitis; Ioannis Chasiotis; Diamando Vlachogiannis; Athanasios Sfetsos; Konstantinos Kaoukis; Aikaterini Christopoulou; Petros Antakis; Ioannis Gitas. 2021. "Development of an Early Warning and Incident Response System for the Protection of Visitors from Natural Hazards in Important Outdoor Sites in Greece." Sustainability 13, no. 9: 5143.

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Published: 23 March 2021 in Sustainability
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Junipers face multiple threats induced both by climate and land use changes, impacting their expansion and reproductive dynamics. The aim of this work is to evaluate the ecological status of Juniperus foetidissima Willd. forest stands in the protected Natura 2000 site of Mt. Oiti in Greece. The study of the ecological status is important for designing and implementing active management and conservation actions for the species’ protection. Tree size characteristics (height, breast height diameter), age, reproductive dynamics, seed production and viability, tree density, sex, and habitat expansion were examined. The data analysis revealed a generally good ecological status of the habitat with high plant diversity. However, at the different juniper stands, subpopulations present high variability and face different problems, such as poor tree density, reduced numbers of juvenile trees or poor seed production, inadequate male:female ratios, a small number of female trees, reduced numbers of seeds with viable embryos, competition with other woody species, grazing, and illegal logging. From the results, the need for site-specific active management and interventions is demonstrated in order to preserve or achieve the good status of the habitat at all stands in the region.

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Nikolaos Proutsos; Alexandra Solomou; George Karetsos; Konstantinia Tsagari; George Mantakas; Konstantinos Kaoukis; Athanassios Bourletsikas; George Lyrintzis. The Ecological Status of Juniperus foetidissima Forest Stands in the Mt. Oiti-Natura 2000 Site in Greece. Sustainability 2021, 13, 3544 .

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Nikolaos Proutsos, Alexandra Solomou, George Karetsos, Konstantinia Tsagari, George Mantakas, Konstantinos Kaoukis, Athanassios Bourletsikas, George Lyrintzis. The Ecological Status of Juniperus foetidissima Forest Stands in the Mt. Oiti-Natura 2000 Site in Greece. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (6):3544.

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Nikolaos Proutsos; Alexandra Solomou; George Karetsos; Konstantinia Tsagari; George Mantakas; Konstantinos Kaoukis; Athanassios Bourletsikas; George Lyrintzis. 2021. "The Ecological Status of Juniperus foetidissima Forest Stands in the Mt. Oiti-Natura 2000 Site in Greece." Sustainability 13, no. 6: 3544.