Mountain Landscape Dynamics after Large Wind and Bark Beetle Disasters and Subsequent Logging—Case Studies from the Carpathians

High winds and the subsequent infestation of subcortical insect are considered to be most extensive types large natural disturbances in Central European forests. In this paper, we focus on landscape dynamics two representative mountain areas Slovakia, which have been affected by aforementioned during last decades. For example, 19 November 2004, bora caused significant damage more than 126 km2 spruce forests Tatra National Park (TANAP). Several wind-related events also sites Low Tatras (NAPALT). Monitoring related land cover changes years 2000–2019 was based CORINE Land Cover data methodology set up satellite aerial images interpretation, detailed interpretation (1:10,000) for local case studies, as well results field research forestry databases. The forest recovery different clear-cuts (usually with tree planting) naturally developing forest. area vicinity Tatranská Lonmnica encroaching Studená dolina Nature Reserve TANAP represents a trend gradual return young Čertovica border between NAPALT its buffer zone characterized an increase clear-cut potentially increasing soil erosion risk, due repeated wind disasters widening bark beetle. Proposed detailed, large-scale approach is being barely used, when considering recent studies dealing disturbances.