Societal Implications of Forest and Water Body Area Evolution in Czechia and Selected Regions

Land cover evolution is an environmental factor that can be used to characterize forest ecosystem services (FES). This study aims analyze the change in and water bodies between 1990 2018 whole Czech Republic, Central Bohemian South Moravian regions, its effects on freshwater provision. Additionally, we attempt understand societal implications of quality, public perception, investment natural ecosystems. Forest body data were obtained from Corine land database, while quality compiled Statistical Office. Public perceptions FES collected a national survey. Between 2018, has increased by 3.94% 7.65%; however, 2014 severe droughts reported compromised availability surface water, presumably artificial structures, causing increase occupied area. Regarding respondents with less education, older population, assessment low performance FES, indicate funding contributed improving outflow wastewater treatment plants, fulfilling all allowed limits urban directive. Hence, multidisciplinary approach help decision makers promote policies integrate management measures, protection, contribute sustainable development.