"Degradation and Revitalisation of Soil and Landscape" 11-13. September 2017, Olomouc Preconference tour Hungary 9-10. September 2017, Sopron Organizers: Prof. Dr. András Bidló Dr. Adrienn Horváth Professor, vice dean Research fellow University of Sopron Faculty of Forestry Institute of Environmental and Earth Sciences Department of Soil Site Survey
The excursion will be arrange in the area close to the Austrian-Slovakian- Hungarian border, at surroundings of Sopron city. The host institution of preconference will be the University of Sopron, which is one of the top higher educational institutions in Hungary. Education of forest engineering and wood sciences are individual in the country, therefore soils of Hungarian forests are in focus by soil scientists of the University. 2
Sopron surrounded by the foothills of the Alps thus, it characterized by a hilly landscape (Sopron Mountains) with closed forest cover. Central Europe s largest endorheic lake, Lake Fertő (Fertő-Hanság National Park) is also very close to the city. Binoculars required! 3
Program details: 8.9.2017 Evening - Arriving to Sopron (railway station is far from the hotels, bus Nr. 1 or 2 and taxis are available on the front of the building, (see detailed bus information on pages 9 and 10) accommodation opportunities: Hotel Lővér http://www.hotellover.hu/en Hotel Szieszta http://hotelszieszta.hu/en Both hotels are located by the foothills of Sopron Mountains and the two suggested accommodation is very close to each other to make easier the time schedule of the program. Availability of rooms are limited in both hotels, rooms will be assign on first come, first served concept. Breakfast, dinner and tax is included in the fee. In case of any difficulties, organizers will suggest alternative options. 4
Location of visiting sites 4 1 5 2 3 5
9.9. 2017 9:00 Gathering in front of the hotels, then travel to the first stop by bus 1. Salt affected soils: Solonchaks The Fertő / Neusiedlersee Cultural Landscape is on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites. Lake Fertő is a shallow, salt lake. The large grasslands and colourful meadows around the lake provides home for many species of birds. The characteristic soil types are solonchak and solonchak-solonetz soils. 2. Water affected soils: Histosols Another hot spot is the swamp forests of FHNP. In the '60-s forestation rate was low, but there were on several places Alder- and Willow swamps or Oaks as well. After the drainage, there was a significant rearrangement of the wooded areas. The original woods that remained (Alnus sp.) represent the natural heritage. Lunch at Kantár Csárda (Vitnyéd) 6
3. Lithomorphic soils: Leptosols A Hungarian speciality: Gritty clayey leptosol formed on alluvial deposit. In the deep, there is a thin-skinned and acidic tilth layer. Hard-faced gravel layer with iron compounds were form by rivers. This layer hinders the thickening of the tilth and impairs the water management and the air circulation of soil as well. 4. Effect of grazing: Cambisols To introduce the diversity of Sopron, we will visit a Hornbeam and Sessile Oak forest on the eastern border of the city. The forest soils of this area formed on Miocene limestone, which affected by climatic and anthropogenic interventions. Dinner with wine tasting - Taschner Wine House http://www.taschnervin.hu/winelovers/curiosity 7
10.9. 9:00 Check out, gathering in front of the hotels, travel into Sopron Mountains by bus Visit into Sopron Mountains - Introduction of water investigations in Hidegvízvalley (with Prof. Dr. Zoltán Gribovszki and team) The bedrock of Sopron Mountains is crystalline settled tertiary (Miocene) fluvial sediment and on the hilltop and hill slope is a 10 m thick layer, which contains coarser gravels and finest loam. More information: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0b05s9zmvuxycbk9jdjbfztjftk0 5. Soils of forests The highest point of Sopron Mountains is Magasbérc (555.8 m above Balti see level). The compositions of the Mountains are polymetamorphic gneiss and mica. Under the forest cover, forest soils (podzolic slightly acidic and podzolic brown forest soils) formed. In 1995, forest climate measurements started in a middleaged beech stand. Lunch (and travel to Bratislava by bus) Contacts: Prof. Dr. András Bidló (bidlo.andras@uni-sopron.hu) Dr. Adrienn Horváth (horvath.adrienn@uni-sopron.hu) Lunches, dinner with wine tasting and bus costs will be included in the fee of pre-conference tour. The Pre- Conference Tour schedule is preliminary. Organizers reserves the right to make changes to the program. 8
Bus information Bus Nr. 1 Travel time Direction Stops 0 Jereván ltp, end station 1 Juharfa utca 16. 2 Teleki Pál utca 2. 4 Lackner Kristóf utca, central bus station - Várkerület, Festő köz 6 Várkerület, Mária-szobor - Várkerület, Árpád utca 8 Várkerület, Ötvös utca - Mátyás király utca, Deák tér 9 Erzsébet utca, Medicina patika 11 Railway station start point 13 Csengery utca, Elzett-udvar 14 Frankenburg út - Bajcsy-Zsilinszky utca, University of Sopron - Hóvirág utca - Mikoviny utca - Manninger utca - Citadella park - Lővér körút 33 15 Ady Endre út, Erzsébet kert 16 Cseresznye sor 18 Lővér uszoda 20 Hotel Szieszta 21 Diána panzió 22 Állami szanatórium 23 Hotel Lővér end station Monday - Friday from Jereván end station: 5.00 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.40 9.20 10.00 10.40 11.20 12.00 12.30 13.00 13.30 14.00 14.30 15.00 15.30 16.00 16.30 17.00 17.30 18.00 18.40 19.20 20.00 20.40 21.20 22.00 22.30 Saturday Sunday from Jereván end station: 5.00 5.30 6.00 6.40 7.20 8.00 8.40 9.20 10.00 10.40 11.20 12.00 12.40 13.20 14.00 14.40 15.20 16.00 16.40 17.20 18.00 18.40 19.20 20.00 20.40 21.20 22.05 22.30 Monday - Friday from Hotel Lővér end station: 5.55 6.25 6.55 7.25 7.55 8.27 9.07 9.47 10.27 11.07 11.47 12.27 12.57 13.27 13.57 14.27 14.57 15.27 15.57 16.27 16.57 17.27 17.57 18.27 19.05 19.45 20.25 21.05 21.45 22.25 22.53 Saturday Sunday from Hotel Lővér end station: 5.25 5.55 6.25 7.05 7.45 8.25 9.05 9.45 10.25 11.05 11.45 12.25 13.05 13.45 14.25 15.05 15.45 16.25 17.05 17.45 18.25 19.05 19.45 20.25 21.05 21.45 22.30 22.53 9
Bus Nr. 2 Travel time Direction Stops 0 Jereván ltp, end station 1 Juharfa utca 16. 2 Teleki Pál utca 2. 4 Lackner Kristóf utca, central bus station - Várkerület, Festő köz 6 Várkerület, Mária-szobor - Várkerület, Árpád utca 8 Várkerület, Ötvös utca - Mátyás király utca, Deák tér 9 Erzsébet utca, Medicina patika 11 Railway station start point 13 Csengery utca, Elzett-udvar 14 Frankenburg út - Bajcsy-Zsilinszky utca, University of Sopron - Hóvirág utca - Mikoviny utca - Manninger utca - Citadella park - Lővér körút 33 15 Ady Endre út, Erzsébet kert 16 Cseresznye sor 18 Lővér uszoda 20 Hotel Szieszta 21 Diána panzió 22 Állami szanatórium 23 Hotel Lővér end station Monday - Friday from Jereván end station: 4.40 5.15 5.45 6.15 6.45 7.15 7.45 8.20 9.00 9.40 10.20 11.00 11.40 12.15 12.45 13.15 13.45 14.15 14.45 15.15 15.45 16.15 16.45 17.15 17.45 18.20 19.00 19.40 20.20 21.00 21.40 22.15 Saturday Sunday from Jereván end station: 6.20 7.00 7.40 8.20 9.00 9.40 10.20 11.00 11.40 12.20 13.00 13.40 14.20 15.00 15.40 16.20 17.00 17.40 18.20 19.00 19.40 20.20 21.00 21.40 Monday - Friday from Hotel Lővér end station: 5.41 6.11 6.41 7.11 7.43 8.11 8.48 9.28 10.08 10.48 11.28 12.08 12.43 13.13 13.43 14.13 14.43 15.13 15.43 16.13 16.43 17.13 17.43 18.13 18.46 19.26 20.06 20.46 21.26 22.06 22.41 Saturday Sunday from Hotel Lővér end station: 6.46 7.26 8.06 8.46 9.26 10.06 10.46 11.26 12.06 12.46 13.26 14.06 14.46 15.26 16.06 16.46 17.26 18.06 18.46 19.26 20.06 20.46 21.26 22.06 10