INFLUENCE OF ANTHROPIC FACTORS ON VEGETATION IN V. POGOR PARK

Abstract

Located in Iaşi, on Coroi Street, the house of magistrate Vasile Pogor was built on the foundations of an older, 18th century building. From the very beginning, it was accompanied by a 5000 m2 park, as were most of the lord’s residences of the time.
During the last century human activity has strongly influenced the enviroment affecting the evolution of this site.
The human factor has been a major cause of deterioration. Breaking up the land plots around the park, the increased development in construction, positioning of massive structures in close vicinity of the park, spreading the asphalted areas have all lead to a dryer atmosphere, an increase in temperature and unfavorable wind currents.
Polution due to industrial development, increased traffic and some household activities have also influenced the vegetation.
Human intervention, often unconscious, neglecting maintenance, exceptional historic events have lead to a series of negative aspects.
We try within this study to analyze all the changes that occurred during this period and find the appropriate solutions for the rehabilitation and preservation of this valuable site.