This curriculum vitae outlines the education and research interests of Dr. Ioannis Spanos. He received his first certificate from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 1982, his PhD from the same university in 1992 on the structure analysis and regeneration of Pinus brutia, and conducted post-doctoral research at the University of Aberdeen in 1993 on the effects of infection on Betula pubescens growth. His research interests include silviculture, forest ecology, plantations, biodiversity, and sustainable forest management. He has published extensively in international journals, books, and conferences on these topics.

1. CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION
• (1977-1982): First certificate. Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, dpt. of Forestry and Natural
Environment.
• (1987-1992): Doctoral dissertation (PhD), entitled “Structure analysis and regeneration of Pinus
btutia in Thassos island”. Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, dpt. of Forestry and Natural
Environment.
• (1992-1993): Post-doctoral dissertation, entitled “Does Taphrina betulina infection affect on growth
of Betula pubescens Ehrh”. University of Aberdeen, Scotland.
SPECIFICATION
Silviculture, Forest Ecology, Ecoengineering
RESEARCH INTERESTING
Silviculture, Forest ecology, Ecology in natural land ecosystems, Protection, management and
restoration of rehabilitative ecosystems, Structure analysis and natural regeneration in forest
ecosystems, Plantations and nurseries, New crops using forest and pharmaceutical species .
Multiple forest uses, Biodiversity in forest ecosystems, Native and foreign species’ adaptation in
different environments, Sustainable management of forests, Root systems, Life cycle assessment
(LCA) of forestry and forest products.
PUBLISHING SCIENTIFIC PAPERS
Doctoral Dissertation (PhD)
• Spanos Ι., 1992. Structure analysin and regeneration of Pinus brutia in the island of Thassos.
PhD. Aristotelium University of Thessaloniki. Dpt. Of Forestry and natural environment. Vol.
ΛΓ/1990, annex 3, p.170.
Post-Doctoral Dissertation
• Spanos I., 1993. Does Taphrina betulina infection affect on growth of Betula pubescens Ehrh
University of Aberdeen, dpt. of Forestry, 67 p. Aberdeen, Scotland.
Dr. Ioannis SPANOS
Senior Researcher

2. Scientific Books
•Stokes A., I. Spanos, Norris J. and L.H. Cammeraat, 2007. Eco- and Ground Bio-engineering: The
Use of Vegetation to improve Slope Stability. Series: Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences,
Vol 103, Springer, 438 p.
•Larsson, T-B., Angestam, P., Balent, G., Barbati, A., Bijlsma, R-J., Boncina, A., Bradshaw, R.,
Bücking, W., Cancio, O., Corona, P., Diaci, J., Dias, S., Ellenberg, H., Fernades, F.M.,
Fern'andez-Gonzales, F., Ferris, R., Frank, G., Moller, P.F., Giller, P. S., Gustafsson, L.,
Halbritter, K., Hall, S., Hansson, L., Innes, J., Jactel, H., Dobbertin, M.K., Klein, M., Marchetti, M.,
Mohren, F., Niemelä, P., O'Halloran, J., Rametsteiner, E., Rego, F., Scheidegger, C., Scotti, R.,
Sjöberg, K., Spanos, I., Spanos, K., Standov'ar, T., Svensson, L., Tommerås, Å., Trakolis, D.,
Uuttera, J., VanDenMeersschaut, D., Vandekerkhove, K., Wals, P.M., and Watt, A.D. 2001.
“Biodiversity Evolution Tools for European Forests”. Ecological Bulletins, Vol. 103, Wallin &
Dalholm, 237 p.
Chapters in scientific books
•Spanos I., Meliadis I., Platis P., Mantzanas K., Samara Th., Meliadis M., 2015. Forest Land
Ownership Change in Greece. COST Action FACESMAP Contry reports, European Forest
Institute Central-East and South-East European Regional Office, Vienna, 33 pages
(http://facesmap.boku.ac.at/library/countryreports).
•Spanos I., Ganatsas P., Meliadis I., Tsakaldimi M., 2009. Land Use Changes in the Greek
Woodlands, In: “Woodland Culture in Times and Space: tales from the past, messages for the
future; Scientific and Social Perspectives on Woodland Change”, Embryo Publications (eds.
Saratsi et al), pp.315-322, Athens.
•Papachristou T., Spanos I., Platis P., 2009. Forest Vegetation management in Europe: current
practice and future requirements. Chapter in Book (Willoughby et al. eds), COST Office,
Brussels, p. 51-60.
•Andreu V., Khuder H., Miskovski S., Spanos I., Norris J., Dorren L., Nicoll B., Achim A., J. Rubio, L.
Jouneau, 2008. Chapter 7, Ground Bio- and Eco-engineering technologies and strategies, In.:
Book “Slope stability and erosion control: Ecotechnological solutions” (Norris, Stokes, Mickovski,
Kammeraat, van Beek, Nicoll, Achim, eds.) Series: Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences,
Springer, chapter 7: 211-276.
•Goudelis G., Ganatsas P., Spanos I., Karpi A., 2007. Effect of repeated fire on plant community
recovery in Penteli, central Greece. In.: Book “Eco- and Ground Bio-Engineering: The Use of
Vegetation to Improve Slope Stability” (Stokes, Spanos, Norris, Cammeraat, eds.), Series:
Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences, Springer, 329-336.
International Journals (with reviewers)
• Raftoyannis I., Spanos I., 2015. Regeneration of Abies cephalonica Loundon after a Large Fire in
central Greece. South-east European Forestry, Vol 6 (1) (published online).
• Spanos Ι., Platis P.,Meliadis I., 2012. Comparative study among experimental plantings and
phenotypes of cork oak (Quercus suber L.), in northern Greece: 14 years later. International
Journal of Forests, Soil and Erosion, 2:78-84.
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3. • Ganatsas P., Spanos I., Tsakaldimi M., Gerasimos G., 2012. Soil nutrient, woody understory and
shoot and root growth responses of Pinus brutia Ten. saplings to fire. Natulae Botanicae Horti
Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, 40:302-307.
• Spanos I., Ganatsas P., Tsakaldimi M., 2010. Evaluation of postfire restoration in peri-urban forest
of Thessaloniki, Northern Greece. Global Nest, 12:390-400.
• Spanos I., Raftoyannis Y., Platis P., Xanthopoulou E., 2010. Post-fire management and • recovery
of a pine forest, in Greece. Web ecology, 10:27-31.
• Spanos Κ., Gaitanis D., Spanos I., 2010. Resin production in natural Aleppo pine stands in N.
Evia-Greece. Web ecology, 10:38-43.
• Raftoyannis Y., Spanos I., 2009. Post-fire management in Greece. Ecology & Safety, 3: 54-61.
• Raftoyannis Y., I. Spanos and K. Radoglou, 2008. The decline of Greek fir (Abies cephalonica
Loundon): Relationships with root condition. Plant Βιosystems, 142: 386-390.
• Spanos I., P. Ganatsas and Y. Raftoyannis, 2008. The root system architecture of Greek fir
(Abies cephalonica Loundon) trees. Plant Biosystems, 142: 414-419
• Spanos I., Platis P., Meliadis I., Tsiontsis A., 2008. A review on the ecology and management of
the Samaria Gorge, a Greek Biosphere Reserve. Journal of Geography and Regional Planning,
1:19-33.
• Goudelis G., P. Ganatsas, T. Tsitsoni, Y. Spanos and E. Daskalakou, 2008. Effect of two
successive wildfires in Pinus brutia Miller stands in Central Greece. Web Ecology, 8: 30-34.
• Tobin B., J. Cermak, D. Chiatante, F. Danjon, A. Di Iorio, L. Dupuy, A. Eshel, C. Jourdan, T.
Kalliokoski, R. Laiho, N. Nadezhdina, B. Nicoll, L. Pages, J. Silva and I. Spanos, 2007. Towards
developmental modelling of tree root systems. Plant Biosystems, 141: 481-501.
• Spanos Ι., Y. Raftoyannis, G. Goudelis, E. Xanthopoulou, Th. Samara and A. Tsiontsis, 2005.
Postifire management activities and their effects on Pinus halepensis Mill. forests in N. Greece.
Plant and Soil , 278: 171-179.
• Ganatsas P and I. Spanos, 2005. Root system asymmetry of Mediterranean pines: an ecological
adaptation to overcome summer drought. Plant and Soil, 278: 75-83.
• Raftoyannis Y. and I. Spanos, 2005. Evaluation of log and branch barriers as post-fire
rehabilitation treatments in a Mediterranean forest in Greece. International Journal of Wildland
Fire, 14: 183-188.
•Spanos, I.A., Κ.Μ. Radoglou and Υ. Raftoyannis, 2001. Site quality effects on post -fire
regeneration of Pinus brutia forest on a Greek island. Applied vegetation Science, 4: 229-236.
•Papajannopoulos, A., S. Zhanqian, Z. Liang and J. Spanos, 2001. “Analysis of oleoresin of three
Greek pine species through Gas Chromatography”. Holz als Roch und Werkstoff, 59: 443-446.
•Spanos, I., P. Koukos and K. Spanos, 2001. "Comparative investigation on wood production of
eleven poplar clones in an experimental planting in N. Greece". Holz als Roch und Werkstoff, 59:
73-78.
•Spanos, I., E. Daskalakou and K. Thanos, 2000. "Postfire regeneration in Pinus brutia forest
ecosystems of Thassos island". Acta Oecologica 21: 13-20
• Spanos, Y. and S. Woodward, 1994. The effects of Taphrina betulina infection on growth of Betula
pubescens. European Forest Journal Pathology, 24: 277-286.
International Conferences (proceedings)
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4. • Zagas T and Spanos I., 2010. Silviculture and management of beech forest in Greece. Workshop
of COST Action E52, “Beech Genetic Resources for Sustainable Forestry in Europe”. 5-7 May
2009, Hotel Philippion , Thessaloniki, Proceedings (eds. Spanos K. & Wuehlish G.),
NAGREF/Forest Research institute. Thessaloniki, Greece, p. 11-27.
• Goudelis G., P. Ganatsas, T. Tsitsoni, Y. Spanos and E. Daskalakou, 2007. Effect of two
successive wildfires in Pinus brutia Miller stands in Central Greece. Medecos XI, The
International Mediterranean Ecosystems Conference, 2-5 Sep. 2007. Proceedings, (Rockich et
al. Eds), p.99-100. Perth, Western Austalia.
• Cammeraat L.H., A. Van de Lockant, J. Rubio, V. Andreu and I. Spanos, 2006. « Changes in
topsoil properties after (controlled) forest fires studied by thin section analysis”. 1st
International
Conference of European Geosciences Union, 2-7 April 2006. Vienna, Austria.
• Spanos I., G. Efthimiou G. and K. Spanos, 2004. Two islets of Axios river, rare natural biotopes
which need special protection. International Conference on “Protection and restoration of the
environment VII. 28 Jun.-01 Jul., 2004. Myconos island. Greece (proceedings-CD, National
Technical University of Athens).
• Efthimiou G., Takos I. & Spanos I., 2004. Restoration of a riparian forest in a protected area
International Conference on “Protection and restoration of the environment VII. 28 Jun.-01 Jul.,
2004. Myconos island. Greece (proceedings-CD, National Technical University of Athens).
• Spanos I., C. Gallis, A. Papajannopoulos and K. Spanos, 2003. « Multiple uses of Aleppo pine
forests for wood and non-wood products in N. Greece. International Scientific Conference
entitled “75 years of the forest research institute of Bulgarian academy of sciences”. Sofia 1-5
October 2003 (proceedings:ISBN 954-90896-6-5, Vol.1:384-386).
• Emmanouilidis, D., Ι. Takos and Ι. Spanos, 2002. Evolution of the erosive process after a
watershed fire: An Example: Prinos torrent, Thassos isl., Greece. In: Brebbia C. (editor), Third
International Conference “Risk Analysis”. Wessex Institute of Technology, UK. Sintra, Portugal,
19-21 June 2002, (WIT Press, Vol. III: 265-276).
• Spanos, I., Y. Raftoyannis and F. Tarsouna, 2001. Assessing ecosystem rehabilitation after fire in
an oak forest. Proceedings of the third Balkan Scientific Conference Study, Conservation and
Utilization of the Forest Resources. Sofia, Bulgaria, 2-6 October 2001. Vol. II, pp. 166-172.
• Spanos, I. and D. Trakolis, 2001. Successional postfire reforestation in suburban forest of Kavala,
NE Greece. In: K. Radoglou (Editor), Forest Research: A Challenge for an Integrated European
Approach. International Conference. Thessaloniki, Greece, 27 August–1 September 2001.
European Commission, National Agricultural Research Foundation - Forest Research Institute,
Vol. I, pp. 417-420.
• Trakolis, D., K. Spanos and I. Spanos, 2001. Integrated Management of Mounts Tzena and
Pinovo – A European Union Special Protection Area (SPA). Proceedings of the third Balkan
Scientific Conference Study, Conservation and Utilization of Forest Resources. Sofia, Bulgaria, 2
– 6 October 2001, Vol. II, 373 – 381.
• Zygoura, V. and I. Spanos, 2001. Water relationships in Pinus brutia seedlings and understorey
species in mature stands of Thasos (Greece). In: K. Radoglou (Editor), Forest Research: A
Challenge for an Integrated European Approach. International Conference. Thessaloniki,
Greece, 27 August–1 September 2001. European Commission, National Agricultural Research
Foundation - Forest Research Institute, Vol. II, pp. 547-551.
• Papajannopoulos, A. and I. Spanos, 2000. Artificial colonization of pine plantations with the
melliferous insect of Coccidae Marrchalina hellenica Genn. Ιn: Harvesting of Non-Wood Forest
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5. Products. International Seminar. IUFRO & FAO/ECE/ILO. Menemen-Izmir, Turkey, October 2-8,
2000, TIM/EFC/WP.1/SEM.49/16/28 Aug. 2000/GE.00-23314.
• Gitas, I., K. Radoglou, B. Devereux and I. Spanos, 2000. Comparative study of post-fire
ecosystem recovery by using field plots and Geographical Information Systems. In: V.
Tsihrintzis, G. D Korfiatis, K. L. Katsifarakis, A. C. Demetracopoulos (Editors), Protection and
Restoration of the Environment. International Conference. Thasos Island, Greece, July 3-6.
Democritium University of Thrace, dpt. of Environmental Engineering, Xanthi, pp. 652-658.
• Spanos, K., G. Malamidis, I. Spanos and G. Klonaris, 1999. A special biotope in a Pinus
halepensis forest in Chalkidiki - N. Greece. In: Biodiversity-Treasures in the World’s Forests.
International Forum. Schneverdingen, Germany, Jule 3-7, 1998. Proceedings/Alfred Toepfel
Akademie fur Naturschutz/Hof Mohr, D-29640/Schneverdingen / NNABer.-12.hg.-Sonderc.2-
224S./ Vol 12, Special Issue 2/1999, pp. 212-216 /ISSN:0935-1450.
• Spanos, I., G. Malamidis, K. Spanos and D. Trakolis, 1998. Vegetation and forest ecosystems of
Samaria Gorge, a world reserve and a National Greek Park, in the island of Krete. In: Wagner,
R.G. and Thompson D.G. (Editors), Forest Vegetation Management. Third International
Conference, IUFRO. Sault Marie, Ontario, Canada, August 24-28, 1998. Proceedings of Popular
Summaries, pp. 479-481.
• Spanos, I., A. Papajannopoulos and K. Spanos, 1998. Multiple Uses of Aleppo pine forests for
Wood and Non-wood products in N. Greece. In: Primary and Secondary Production, Land Use
and End of Life in Forest products LCA. 1st EU Conference-Cost Action E9-LCA. London, UK,
September 14-16, 1998, Imperial College.
• Spanos, K., P. Koukos, I. Spanos and G. Giakzidis, 1997. A comparative investigation on wood
production of five hybrid poplar clones in an experimental planting in N. Greece. In: Third
International Conference on the development of Forestry, Wood Science/Technology. Serbia,
Yugoslavia, September 29 – Octomber 4, 1997, Faculty of Forestry of Belgrade University,
Proceedings, Vol. I, pp. 149-154.
• Spanos, I. and K. Spanos, 1996. Postfire establishment and survival of Pinus brutia in the island
Thasos. In: Investigation, Preservation and Utilisation of Forest Resources. Second Balkan
Scientific Conference. Sofia, Bulgaria, June 3-5, 1998, Vol. I, pp. 163-168.
• Spanos, I., K. Spanos and A. Papadopoulou, 1996. Temperate forest ecosystems as sinks for air
contaminants. In: Environmental contamintant and impacts. Third International Scientific
Conference. Thessaloniki, Greece, September 16-20, 1996, pp. 268-272.
National Journals (with reviewers)
• Spanos I., Papajannopoulos A., Gallis Ch., Kalapanida M., Spanos K. 2003. Selection of Pinus
brutia trees for wood, resin and honey production in Halkidiki. Geotechnica Epistimonika
Themata, 14: 45-53 (Greek with English summary).
• Papajannopoulos A. & Spanos I., 2001. «Technical prescriptions of resin collection bags».
Geotechnica Epistimonika Themata,12: 224-231. (Greek with English summary).
• Spanos I., Hatziphilipidis G., Zagas T., Hatzistathis A., Pinakidis I., Athanasiadis V. &
Stergiopoulos I., 2000. “Post fire establishment of plantings in suburban Forest Park of
Thessalonikι: first results, two years after wildfire”. Dasiki Ereuna, 13: 11-25 (Greek with English
summary).
• Spanos I., 1999. Dynamic evolution of Pinus brutia forests on the island of Thassos. Geotechnica
Epistimonika Themata, 10: 201-211 (in Greek with English summary).
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6. • Spanos K., Koukos P., Spanos I. & Giakzidis G., 1997. A comparative investigation on wood
production of five poplar clones in an experimental planting in N. Greece. Geotechnica
Epistimonika Themata, 9: 70-77 (Greek with English summary).
• Spanos I., 1997. Observations on planted coniferous seedlings in the reforestation areas on
mountain Lanari-Thermis. Geotechnica Epistimonika Themata, 8: 70-77 (Greek with English
summary).
• Spanos I., 1996 : The influence of precipitation on growth of Pinus brutia in the island Thassos.
Geotechnica Epistimonika Themata, 7 : 54-70 (Greek with English summary).
• Spanos K., Xenopoulos S., Spanos I., 1995. Screening for resistance in the bark in the common
cypress (Cupressus sempervirens L.) clones artificially with the fungus seiridium cardinale
canker. Geotechnica Epistimonika Themata, 6: 49-53, (Greek with English summary).
• Spanos I, 1994. Natural regeneration of Pinus bruria on the burnt areas into the North-West island
Thasos, after the fire of 1989. Geotechnica Epistimonika Themata, 4: 33-39, (in Greek with
English summary).
• Spanos K., Adamopoulos T, Spanos I., 1994. Temperate forest ecosystems as sinks for air
contaminants. Geotechnica Epistimonika Themata, 5: 36-40, (Greek with English ummary).
Scientific Anniversary, dpt. of Foresty and Natural Environment (Aristotelium
University of Thessaloniki)
• Spanos I., 2010. Comparative study, among three phenotypes, for a new testing species of cork
oak (Quercus suber L.) in Northern Greece (Loutra Thermis-Forest Research Institute): 14 years
after the planting. Scientific Anniversary, dpt. of Foresty and Natural Environment (honour of
Prof. Hatzistathis A.), (accepted), (Greek with English summary).
• Spanos I., Malamidis G., Kazantzidis S., Kasioumis K.,2007. Ecological values of Holomon mount
in Halkidiki, a special protected area with natural landscape οικολογικές αξίες του Scientific
Anniversary, dpt. of Foresty and Natural Environment (honour of Prof. Athanasiadis N.), Vol
ΜΔ/44/2001: 77-88, (Greek with English summary).
• Spanos I., Papajannopoulos A., Pirgos L., 2001. "Postfire reforestations studies in Sithonia-Porto
Koufo-Halkidiki, after wildfire. Scientific Anniversary, dpt. of Foresty and Natural Environment
(honour of Prof. Panetsos K. N.), Vol 40/2/1997: 853-862, (Greek with English summary).
• Spanos I., 1997. The effect of soil on the growth of calabrian pine (Pinus brutia Ten.) forests in the
island of Thassos. Scientific Anniversary, dpt. of Foresty and Natural Environment (honour of
Prof. Papamichos N.), Vol. ΛΘ/1, 39/1: 461-474, (Greek with English summary).
• Spanos I.,1995. Forest protection and natural environment current demands of the people.
Scientific Anniversary, dpt. of Foresty and Natural Environment (honour of Prof. Dafis S.), Vol. ΛΗ
(1):341-357, (Greek with English summary).
• Spanos I, 1992. Silviculture and management of Pinus brutia and P. Halepensis Greek forests.
Scientific Anniversary, dpt. of Foresty and Natural Environment (honour of Prof. Kailidis D.), Vol.
ΛΕ (2):1069-1081, (Greek with English summary).
• Spanos I., & Spanos K., 1991. Vegetation as regulator of climate. Scientific Anniversary, dpt. of
Foresty and Natural Environment (honour of Prof. Stergiadis G.), Vol. ΔΔ (3).
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7. National Journals (without reviewers)
• Spanos I., 2011». Aronia, a pharmaceutical species with valuable properties. NAGREF Journal,
issue 44: 16-17, Athens. (in Greek).
• Spanos I., Platris P., Gaikzidis G., Papachristou Th., 2011. Quercus suber, a valuable forestry
species with multiple uses. NAGREF Journal, issue 43: 18-20, Athens (in Greek).
• Spanos I., 2001. Wildfires’ reasons and evolution. NAGREF Journal, issue 4: 6-7, Athens (in
Greek).
• Spanos I, 1997. Postfire eco-engineering works of Forest park of Thessaloniki after the wildfire of
1997. Geotechnica Themata, issue100: 30-34, Thessaloniki (in Greek).
• Spanos I., 1996. The wildfires in Thassos island, are the main reasons for the re-establishment of
forests, via postfire natural regeneration. Prosegissi Journal, 31: 57-61, Xanthi (in Greek).
• Spanos I., 1995. Silviculture and management of Pinus brutia and P. Halepensis Greek forests.
Forestry Problems, issue 2 (60): 38-45, Athens (in Greek).
• Spanos I., 1993. The influence of people on Mediterranean forest ecosystems. Geotechnica
Themata, Issue 48: 68-71, Thessaloniki (in Greek).
• Spanos K. & Spanos I., 1991. Vegetation as regulator of climate. Forestry Problems, Vol.58: 8-9,
Athens (in Greek).
National Conferences (proceedings)
• Spanos I., Platis P., Giakzidis G., Samara Th., Havales E., Xanthopoulou E., 2011. Seedlings’
production from selected trees in experimental plots of Quercus suber L. 15th
Greek Forestry
Conference, 16-19 October 2011, Karditsa, Greek Forestry Society, proceedings
(www.wfdt.teilar.gr), (in Greek with English summary).
• Samara Th., Spanos I., Meliadis I., 2011. The current situation of urban and periurban green of
Thessalonika and its contribution to the city’s microclimate. 15th
Greek Forestry Conference, 16-
19 October 2011, Karditsa, Greek Forestry Society, proceedings (www.wfdt.teilar.gr), (in Greek
with English summary).
• Meliadis I., Spanos I., Meliadis M., 2011. Planning and development of a forest information
management system. 15th
Greek Forestry Conference, 16-19 October 2011, Karditsa, Greek
Forestry Society, proceedings (www.wfdt.teilar.gr), (in Greek with English summary).
• Spanos I., Raftoyannis I., Xanthopoulou E., 2008. Thinning of Pinus halepensis in juvenile stands
of Halkidiki. 13rd
Greek Forestry Conference, Kastoria, 7-10 Oct. 2007. Greek Forestry Society,
proceedings, Volume Ι: 276-292, (Greek with English summary).
• Raftoyannis I. Papadopoulos A., Goudelis G., Pantera A., Radoglou K., Spanos I., Dafis S., 2008.
Results of the research project “Dryness of fir forests in Greece”, 13rd
Greek Forestry Conference,
Kastoria 7-10 Οct. 2007. Greek Forestry Society, proceedings, Volume ΙΙ: 427-433 (in Greek).
• Tsiouvaras K., Papachristou Th., Platis P., Spanos I., Radoglou K., Ikonomou A., Baloutsos G.,
Ainalis A., 2008. Treatrments of rehabilitation in pasture forest ecostystems. In : proceedings
« Wildfires in 2007 : from destruction to development”, 7-8 May 2008, Agricultural University of
Athens , pp. 169-190.
• Spanos I., Giakzidis G., Platis P., Xanthopoulou E., 2005. Monitoring of experimental plantations
of Quercus suber L. in east Thessaloniki (Loutra Thermis-Forest Research Institute) : 13 years
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8. after the planting. 12nd
Greek Forestry Conference. Drama 2-5 Oct. 2005. Greek Forestry Society,
proceedings, Volume II: 179-187, (Greek with English summary).
• Spanos I., Goudelis G., Raftoyannis I., Trakolis D., 2003. Postfire regeneration of Pinus brutia in
suburban forest park of Thessaloniki : six years after the wildfire. 11th
Greek Forestry Conference,
1-3 Oct. 2003, Olympia. Greek Forestry Society, proceedings, 227-237, (Greek with English
summary).
• Grigoriadis N., Spanos I., Radoglou K., 2003. Assessment of coppice forests by LCA tools. 11th
Greek Forestry Conference, 1-3 Oct. 2003, Olympia. Greek Forestry Society, proceedings, 473-
481, (Greek with English summary).
• Spanos I., 2002. Structure and results of EU programme “COST Action E9: Life Cycle Assessment
of Forestry and Forest Products” and application in the Greek forests. 10th
Greek Forestry
Conference, 26-29 May 2002. Greek Forestry Society, proceedings, 279-288, (Greek with English
summary).
• Spanos I. 2001. Postfire silvicultural treatmens for restaration of coastal forests in Halkidiki.
Polygyros 20 Nov. 2001. (ed. Gallis), University Studio Press, Thessaloniki, p. 95-108 (in Greek).
• Spanos I., Venetis A., Barouglianis Ch., 2001. Postfire estblishment of plantings in the island of
Thassos, after the wildfire of 1989. 10th
Greek Forestry Conference,. Kozani 17-20 Oct. 2000.
Greek Forestry Society , proceedings, 150-159 (in Greek with English summary).
• Spanos I. & Radoglou K., 1998. Comparative investigation of natural regeneration in burned and
existing forests of Pinus brutia of the island of Thassos. 8th
Greek Forestry Conference, 6-8 Apr.
Alexandroupoli. Greek Forestry Society, proceedings, p.278-285 (in Greek).
• Papajannopoulos A., Spanos I., & Spanos., 1998. Genetic improvement of Pinus halepensis in
Greece. 8th
Greek Forestry Conference, 6-8 Apr. Alexandroupoli. Greek Forestry Society,
proceedings, p.472-482 (in Greek).
• Spanos K., Koukos P., Spanos I. & Giakzidis G., 1998. Results of productivity of five popar clones
in an experimental plantation at Strymonas. 8th
Greek Forestry Conference, 6-8 Apr.
Alexandroupoli, Greek Forestry Society, proceedings, p.318-325 (in Greek).
• Spanos K., Koukos P., Spanos I. & Giakzidis G., 1998. First results of ten poplar clones in an
experimental biomass plot in N. Greece. National conference entitled “Energy-biomass network,
13 Feb. 1998. Karpenisi, proceedings (ed.NAGREF), Athens, p.189-197 (in Greek).
• Spanos I. & Spanos K., 1996. Protection, silviculture and genetic improvement of Pinus
halepensis and P. Brutia forests in Greece. 7th
Greek Forestry Conference, Karditsa, 11-13 Oct.
1995: Greek Forestry Society, proceedings, p. 663-671(in Greek).
• Spanos I., 1996. Range management and forestry. Greek Range Society. Drama 6-8 Nov. 1996,
p. 53-57. (in Greek).
• Spanos I., 1994. The land use problem in Greece. Το χωροταξικό και ιδιοκτησιακό πρόβλημα της
χώρας μας. 6th
Greek Forestry Conference, 6-8 Apr., Chania, Greek Forestry Society,
proceedings, p.94-104 (in Greek)..
Abstracts (International Conferences)
• Zagas T, Spanos I. Workshop of COST Action E52, “Silviculture and management of beech
forests in Greece”. 5-7 May 2009, Hotel Phillipion , Thessaloniki, Book of abstacts; p. 6, (eds.
Spanos Κ. & Wuehlish G.), NAGREF/FRI. Greece.
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9. • Spanos I., P. Ganatsas, Y. Raftoyannis and G. Goudelis G., 2008. Root and stem system of Pinus
brutia Ten. saplings in burned and un-burned woodlands, N.Greece. In: “2nd
International
Conference on Ground Bio- and Eco0-engineering, The Use of Vegetation to Improve Slope
Stability”, 14-18 July 2008, Beijing, China, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of
Automation, Book of Abstracts, p.74.
• Spanos I., P. Ganatsas, Y. Raftoyannis and G. Goudelis, 2008. Root and stem systems of Pinus
brutia Ten. saplings in burned and un-burned woodlands, Northern Greece. In: Woody roots and
Ecosystem services. 16-20 May 2008, Lisbon Portugal , Book of Abstracts ( Joaquim et al.,
eds), poster R001.
• Ganatsas P, M. Tsakaldimi and I. Spanos, 2008. Root system development of three woody
species on steep soil-denuded slopes In: “2nd
International Conference on Ground Bio- and Eco-
engineering, The Use of Vegetation to Improve Slope Stability” 14-18 July 2008, Beijing, China.
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Automation, Book of Abstracts, p28.
• Raftoyannis Y. and I. Spanos, 2008. Eco-engineering after wildfires in Greece. In: “2nd
International Conference on Ground Bio- and Eco0-engineering, The Use of Vegetation to
Improve Slope Stability” 14-18 July 2008, Beijing, China. Chinese Academy of Sciences,
Institute of Automation, Book of Abstracts, p56.
• Spanos I., P. Ganatsas and Y. Raftoyannis, 2007. The root system architecture of Greek fir. In:
Foutrh International Symposium on Dynamics of Physiological Processes in Roots of Woody
Plants. 16-19 Sep. 2007, Bangor, Wales, (edr) M. Lukac, University of Bangor, Book of
Abstracts, p 113.
• Spanos I., P. Ganatsas, I. Meliadis and M.Tsakaldimi, 2007. Land Use Changes in the Greek
Woodlands, In: International Conference of IUFRO “Woodland Culture in Times and Space: tales
from the past, messages for the future; Scientific and Social Perspectives on Woodland
Change”, 3-7 Sep. 2007, Capsis Hotel, Thessaloniki, Book of Abstracts, University of Exeter,
UK, p 47.
• Raftoyannis I., K. Radoglou K.and I. Spanos I. 2007. Decline of Greek fir: Relationships with root
condition and mistletoe infection. . In: Foutrh International Symposium on Dynamics of
Physiological Processes in Roots of Woody Plants. 16-19 Sep. 2007, Bangor, UK. 16-19 Sep.
2007, Bangor, Wales (edr) M. Lukac, University of Bangor, Book of Abstacts, p 154.
• Tobin B., J. Cermak, D. Chiatante, F. Danjon, A. Di Iorio, L. Dupuy, A. Eshel, C. Jourdan, T.
Kalliokoski, R. Laiho, N. Nadezhdina, B. Nicoll, L. Pages, J. Silva and I. Spanos, 2007. Towards
developmental modelling of tree root systems. Foutrh International Symposium on Dynamics of
Physiological Processes in Roots of Woody Plants. 16-19 Sep. 2007, Bangor, Wales, (edr) M.
Lukac, University of Bangor, Book of Abstracts, p 41.
• Raftoyannis Y., I. Spanos, and K. Radoglou, 2006. Woody Root Processes-Revealing the hidden
half. Workshop of COST Action E38, Dead See & Ierusalem, 4-8 Feb. 2006. Book of abstacts;
p. 19, (Eds. J. Ephrath, Y. Waisel, M. Silberbush). Dpt. of Man in the Desert, Sede Boqer. Israel.
• Cammeraat L.H., A. Van de Lockant, J. Rubio, V. Andreu and I. Spanos, 2006. « Changes in
Τopsoil Properties after Forest Fires studied by Thin Section Analysis”. 1st
International
Conference of European Geosciences Union, 2-7 April 2006. Vienna, Austria, Geophycical
Research Abstracts, Vol. 8, 06736, 2006.
• Spanos Ι., Υ. Raftoyannis, G. Goudelis, E. Xanthopoulou, Th. Samara and A. Tsiontsis, 2005.
Postifire management activities and their effects on Pinus halepensis Mill. forests in N. Greece.
First International Conference “Eco-engineering; The Use of Vegetation to Improve Slope
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10. Stability”, Thesaloniki 13-17 Sep. 2004. Book of abstracts (eds. I. Spanos & A. Stokes),
NAGREF/FRI, p.147.
• Raftoyannis Y. and I. Spanos, 2005. Postfire rehabilitation of Greek forests. XXII (22nd
) World
Congress of IUFRO. 8-13 August 2005, Brisbane, Australia. The International Forestry Review,
Vol 7(5): 241.
• Raftoyannis Y. & I. Spanos, 2005. Wildfire in forests of Greek fir. XXII World Congress
International of IUFRO. 8-13 August 2005, Brisbane, Australia. The International Forestry
Review, Vol 7(5): 79
• Spanos Ι., K. Gouskou, Y. Raftoyannis, G. Goudelis and E. Xanthopoulou, 2004. « Root
architecture and topological characteristics of root systems of Abies borisii-regis, Central
Greece. COST E38: Woody Root Processes a Changing Environment. 27-30 Oct. 2004, Hotel
Sunbeach, Agia Triada, Thessaloniki, Greece. Book of abstracts, NAGREF: p.36.
• Gallis C., G. Efthimiou, I. Spanos, A. Tsiontsis and M. Katritsidakis, 2004. The application of
geotechnical methods in supporting plant establishment and growth in highway slopes at
Northern Greece. First International Conference “Eco-engineering; The Use of Vegetation to
Improve Slope Stability”, Thesaloniki 13-17 Sep. 2004. Book of abstracts (eds. I. Spanos & A.
Stokes), NAGREF/FRI, p.173.
• Goudelis G., P. Ganatsas, I. Spanos and A. Karpi, 2004. Effect of repeated fire on plant
community recovery in Penteli, central Greece. First International Conference “Eco-engineering;
The Use of Vegetation to Improve Slope Stability”, Thesaloniki 13-17 Sep. 2004. Book of
abstracts (eds. I. Spanos & A. Stokes), NAGREF/FRI, p.72.
• Spanos, I. and I. Raftoyannis, 2002. Postfire natural regeneration of Pinus brutia-halepensis
forests. 2nd
Mediterannean Pine Conference. Chania, 9-13 September 2002, p.59.
• Spanos, I., T. Zagas, Y. Raftoyannis, T. Tsitsoni and P. Ganatsas, 2002. Postfire natural
regeneration of Pinus brutia in the Forest Park of Thessaloniki. 2nd
Mediterannean Pine
Conference. Chania, 9-13 September 2002, p.60.
• Spanos I. and D. Trakolis, 2001. Successional postfire reforestation in suburban forest of Kavala,
NE Greece. Abstract of the International Conference Forest Research: A Challenge for an
Integrated European Approach. Thessaloniki, Greece, 27 August–1 September 2001. European
Commission, National Agricultural Research Foundation - Forest Research Institute, pp. 97.
• Zygoura, V. and I. Spanos, 2001. Water relationships in Pinus brutia seedlings and understorey
species in mature stands of Thasos. Abstract of the International Conference Forest Research:
A Challenge for an Integrated European Approach. Thessaloniki, Greece, 27 August–1
September 2001. European Commission, National Agricultural Research Foundation - Forest
Research Institute, pp. 108.
• Spanos I., G. Malamidis, K. Spanos and P. Koukos, 2000. " Two islets of North Greece into Axios
river, rare natural biotopes, which need special protection". (IUFRO XXI World Congress 2000,
Kuala Lumbur, Malaysia, 7-12 August 2000/Summary in Proceedings.
• Spanos I. and K. Spanos, 1999. "Effects of drought on survival and growth of coniferous species
artificially planted in northern Greece". International Conifer Conference, 23-26 August 1999,
Wye College, Kent, England (summary in proceedings).
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11. • Spanos K., D. Trakolis, I. Spanos and G. Malamidis, 1997. "Forest ecosystems and conservation
management of Pindos National Park-Greece". International Conference -Naturalnes and
European Forests, 26-29 Oct./1997. Strasburg-France.
• Spanos I. and K. Scordas, 1994. "Opinions of the Degraded and Coppice-Forests in Greece".
International Seminar -on Harvesting and Silvicultural od degraded and coppice of the joint
FAO/ECE/ILO Committe. Summary in Proceedings. 1-5 Noe. Thessaloniki/Greece.
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12. Research programs participation:
•COST Action FP0701, “Post-fire forest management in Southern Europe” (2008-2012). Member of
working group four (WG4: Forest conversion and post-fire management techniques).
•COST Action E52, “Evaluation of Beech Genetic Resources for Sustainable Forestry” (2006-2010).
Member of management committee (MC)
•COST Action E47, “European Network for Forest Vegetation Management: Towards Environmental
Sustainability” (2005-2009). Member of working group one (WG1:treatments and alternatives)
•COST Action E38, “Woody root processes” (2004-2008). Member of management committee (MC)
and working group three (WG3).
•"ECO-SLOPES: Eco-engineering and Conservation of Slopes for Long-term Protection from
Erosion, Landslides and Storms”. E.U. (QLRT-2000-00289), 5th
Framework/Quality of Life (2001-
2004).
•«Modeling of Heterobasidion in european forests: A Decision-Support Tool for the Forest manager
(MOHIEF) (2001-2004).
•«Ash for the future: defining European ash populations for conservation and regeneration”
(FRAXIGEN), (2001-2005).
• “Structural characteristics and silvicultural treatments of Pinus halepensis Mill. for resin and wood
production in Greece”: finance by Ministry of Agriculture/General Secretary of Forests and Natural
Environment-Greece (1995-2000)
•Natura 2000 “Recognition and description of natural ecotypes into areas with interesting habitats-
Group 4: finance by Ministry of Environment and Public Works and E.U. (1999-2000).
•LIFE-Natura “Conservation and management actions in specially protected areas”: finance by E.U,
Ministry of Agriculture-Greece and Ministry of Environment and Public Works-Greece.
• "Comparative research on regeneration of Pinus brutia Ten. between Greece and Cyprus (1996-
1998), a common research program between Greece and Cyprus collaboration: finance by Ministry
of Development /General Secretariat for Research & Technology-Greece (1996-1998).
• “BEAR-Indicators for Monitoring and Evaluation of Forest Biodiversity in Europe”. E.U/FAIR (1997-
1999).
• “Research in postfire regeneration of Pinus brutia in Thassos using experimental plots and
geographical information systems" , a common research program between Greece and U.K.
collaboration: finance by Ministry of Agriculture/General Secretariat for Research & Technology-
Greece (1998-2000).
•COST Action E9 “Life Cycle Assessment of Forestry and Forest Products, member of Management
Committee and member of WG2-Land Use and WG4-TGM: finance by European Union (E.U.),
(1997-2001).
• “An application of LCA in the Greek Forestry" , a common research program between Greek and
U.K. collaboration: finance by British Council & National Agricultural Research Foundation (2000-
2002).
• “Forest Utilization Research of Allepo pine (Pinus halepensis)” . TWIG-RECITE II, E.U. GD XVI
(1999-2002).
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