Olga Christopoulou

Department of Planning and Regional Development

School of Engineering
University of Thessaly

Olga Christopoulou

Professor

Development and Protection of Rural and Mountain Areas

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ochris[at]uth[dot]gr

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Research
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Sustainable development of rural areas, Rural Policy, Environmental Policy, Stakeholders’ attitudes, Development of mountainous areas, Mountain tourism, Sustainable tourism, Socio-economic characteristics of rural areas, Protected Areas (Natura 2000 sites), Natural Resources and Ecosystems Management.

Scientific conferences committees

1. (09/2015): Vice-chairman of the Organizing Committee and Member of the Scientific Committee of the 4th Pan-Hellenic Congress of Planning and Regional Development, Volos.

2. (09/2015): Vice-chairman of the Organizing Committee and Member of the Scientific Committee of the 2nd Environmental Congress of Thessaly, Skiathos.

3. (06/2015): Member of the Organizing Committee of the 4th International Conference on Environmental Management, Engineering, Planning and Economics, (CEMEPE 2013) and SECOTOX. June 14-18, 2015, Mykonos island, Greece

4. (06/2015): Member of the Organizing Committee of the International Congress Changing Cities 2: Spatial, Design, Landscape & Socio-economic Dimensions” Porto Heli, Peloponnese, Greece, 22-26 June 2015

5. (07/2014): Member of the Scientific Committee of the International Conference on Protection and Restoration of the Environment XII, 29/6 – 03/07 2014, Skiathos island, Greece.

6. (06/2013): Member of the Scientific Committee of the 4th International Conference on Environmental Management, Engineering, Planning and Economics (CEMEPE 2013) and SECOTOX. June 24-28, 2013, Mykonos island, Greece

7. (09/2012): Vice-chairman of the Organizing Committee and Member of the Scientific Committee of the 3d Pan-Hellenic Congress of Planning and Regional Development, Volos.

8. (09/2012): Vice-chairman of the Organizing Committee and Member of the Scientific Committee of the 1st Environmental Congress of Thessaly, Skiathos.

9. (19-22/06/2011): Member of the Scientific Committee of the 3d International Congress Environmental Management, Engineering, Planning and Economics (CEMEPE) Skiathos, Greece.

10. (24-27/09/2009): Vice-chairman of the Organizing Committee και Member of the Scientific Committee of the 2nd Pan-Hellenic Congress of Planning and Regional Development, Volos.

11. (21-26/06/2009): Member of the Scientific Committee of the International Congress Environmental Management, Engineering, Planning and Economics (CEMEPE 09) & SECOTOX. Mykonos, Greece.

12. (13-15/05/2009): Member of the Scientific Committee of the International Congress Sustainable Development and Planning 2009, Cyprus.

13. (24-28/06/2007): Member of the Scientific Committee of the International Congress Environmental Management, Engineering, Planning and Economics (CEMEPE). Skiathos, Greece.

14. (25-27/04/2007): Member of the Scientific Committee of the International Congress Sustainable Development and Planning 2007, Algrave, Portugal.

15. (19-21/07/2006): Member of the Scientific Committee of the International Congress «Prevention, Assessment, Rehabilitation and Development of Brownfields Sites 2006” (Tallin-Estonia).

16. (22-24/09/2005): Member of the Organizing Committee of the 5th Mediterranean Conference “Mediterranean Tourism beyond the Coastline: New trends in Τourism and the Social Organization of Space” (Thessaloniki).

17. (12-15/09/2005): Member of the Scientific Committee of the International Congress «Sustainable Planning 2005”, Bologna-Italy.

18. (12-17/06/2005): Member of the Scientific Committee of the International Congress «12th International Symposium on Toxicity Assessment” organizing by the Dpt. of Planning and Regional Development (Univ. of Thessaly).

19. (10-12/11/2004): Member of the Organizing Committee of the Congress: «Grasslands of mountainous regions: levers of countryside’s development”.

20. (07-09/05/2004): Member of the Scientific Committee of the 1st Environmental Congress (Orestiada-Greece).

21. (19-20/03/2004): Chairman of the Organizing Committee (with M. Chaindarlis) of The International Congress «Management Plans for Natura 2000 sites”, organizing by the Dpt. of Planning and Regional Development (Univ. of Thessaly).

22. (12-14/12/2003): Member of the Scientific Committee of the Congress «Management of Water Resources and Sustainable Development in the Thessaly region”.

23. (01-04/10/2003): Member of the Scientific Committee of The International Congress «Sustainable Planning & Development 2003», organizing by the Wessex Institute of Technology, UK and the Dpt. of Planning and Regional Development (Univ. of Thessaly).

24. (26/04/2002): Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Conference «Protection and Development in the Natura 2000 sites” organizing by the Dpt. of Planning and Regional Development (Univ. of Thessaly) under the aegis of the Hellenic Ministry of Environment.

25. (23-24/05/1996): Member of the Organizing Committee of the Conference: “Agrotourism-Agro-industry, rural landscape” organizing by the Prefecture of Magnesia and the Dpt. of Planning and Regional Development (Univ. of Thessaly).

26. (20-21/11/1992): Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Scientific Congress “Ecology and Environmental Education’’ organizing by the Dpt. of Primary School Education of the University of Thessaly.

Editorial boards of scientific journals

Member of the editorial board of the international Journals: “Sustainable Development and Planning” and “The Open Area Studies Journal” and of the Greek scientific Journals “AEIXHOROS” and “Tourism Issues”.

a) Scientific responsible

 Spatial Planning and Sustainable Development in Forest Island Areas. «THALES» (2012-2015) [2nd in Pan-Hellenic evaluation]

 Local society’s vision for development, focusing on the environmental project of reconstituting Lake Karla (Research Committee of the University of Thessaly 2011 – 2013)

 “Methodology Development for the Assessment of the Tourism Carrying Capacity of Pelion and Northern Sporades, and submiting proposals for the planning of tourism policy, development of necessary infrastructure, management of environmental resources and the regulation of residential development” (2009-2010) . Funding: Magnesia Prefecture)

 Management and development actions in the Natura 2000 site “Pelion mountain” with incorporation of local communities attitudes” Ministry of Environment

 Awareness Actions for the Implementation of Directive 92/43/EC concerning the protection of natural habitats as well as of wild fauna and flora in Central Greece. EU (2002-2004)

 Awareness-sensibilization about the protection and the possibilities of sustainable development of the mountain Pelion as a Natura 2000 site. Ministry of Environment (2003-04).

b) Member of research group

 Supporting maritime Spatial Planning in the Eastern Mediterranean (SUPREME) (01/10/2017-31/12/2019). European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF)

 MED: MODELAND – Landscape, Territorial Mark of Identity and Driving Force for a New Model of Territorial Governance in Mediterranean Rural Areas” European Program MED (2013-2015)

 Infrastructure system for the Sustainable Development of Mountain Regions [THALES, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 2012 – 2015].

 Protection system for the Development of semi-mountainous regions [THALES, Democritus University of Thrace, 2012 – 2015].

 Life: ‘Conservation and management of the Leesser Kestrel at three Greek SPA sites” (2012 – 2016)

 Life: Integration of end of life tires in the life cycle of road construction, “ROADTIRE” (10/09/2010 – 09/10/2012)

 Life: Development of A Cost Efficient Policy Tool for reduction of Particulate Matter in AIR, “ACEPT-AIR” (01/09/2010-31/08/2014)

 Wildlife monitoring and updating in Giona. S & B Industrial Minerals Inc. (2005-08)

 Pythagoras I: Effects of the management model of agricultural ecosystems of Thessaly on biodiversity (2004-08)

 Strategic management plan of Magnesia (2005)

 Public and bodies awareness on protection and promotion of architectural and natural environment of mountainous and
insular areas in Greece. Ministry of Environment (2000-03)

 Management Plan of Megalo and Mikro Livari wetland, N. Euboea, Greece, Prefecture of Euboea. (2000-03)

 Marosa ski-center establishment and research of planning and economic development of Aethikes municipality, Trikala, C. Greece. Prefecture of Trikala-Municipality of Aethikes. (2000-01)

 Strategic Planning of Mountain Areas Development in Greece. Ministry of Environment. (1999-2000)

 Spatial classification of agriculture in relation to economic efficiency and redefinition of less-favoured agricultural
areas with emphasis on mountain and insular areas in Greece. Ministry of Agriculture. (1999-2000)

 FAIR III Program: Differentiation and reorganizing of productive activities in mountain areas of Greece. European Union DG VI. (1997-2000)

 Research of the rural areas of Greece. Ministry of Environment (1996-1997).

 Strategic Management Actions Related to Tourism, European Union DG XXIII (1996-98)

 Recreation trends of city people in Northern Greece. Ministry of Agriculture (1988-89).
 Protection system for the Development of semi-mountainous regions [THALES, Democritus University of Thrace, 2012 – 2015].

Books/Monographs

1. Doctoral thesis entitled “Assessment of the demand of ski resorts in Greece and the contribution of their operation to the development of mountainous areas.” Department of Forestry and Natural Environment, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 1991, pp. 238.

2. Forests: Role and their Protection in Europe and Greece (in progress)

3. Terrestrial Renewable Natural Resources in Greece. Institutional Framework and Management (in progress)

Chapters in collective volumes

1. Koutridi E., Christopoulou O., Duquenne M-N., 2017. Perceptions and attitudes of Greek farmers towards adopting precision agriculture. Case study: region of central Greece. In: Berbel J., Th. Bournaris, B. Manos, N. D. Viaggi (eds), Multicriteria Analysis in Agriculture, Springer.(in process).

2. Samara F., St. Tampekis, St. Sakellariou, O. Christopoulou, A. Sfougaris, 2016. Comparison of the land uses and Sustainable Development In Small Islands: the case of Skiathos Island, Greece. In: M. Samer (ed.), chapter 4 Urban Agriculture, InTech.

3. Christopoulou O. (2011). Deforestation / Reforestation in Mediterranean Europe: the case of Greece. In: Godone D. and Stanchi (ed.) Soil Erosion. INTECH. ISDN: 978-953-307-710-9.pp. 41- 58.

4. Christopoulou O. (2001) ‘Environmental Protection of Rural Areas in the European Union: Institutions and Applications’ in: 17 Texts on Planning, Cities and Development’. Collective Volume for the Ten Years of Operation of the Department of Spatial Planning and Regional Development, University Press of Thessaly, Volos, pp. 111-125. (in Greek)

5. Christopoulou O. (2001) ‘Dynamics and Deficiencies in the Adaptation of Tobacco Growers to the New Common Agricultural Policy’ in: Honorary Volume from Prof. Khodsakis, pp. 1011-1027. (in Greek).

6. Christopoulou D. (2001) ‘Effectiveness of the Compensatory Compensation Measure for the Conservation of the Rural Population in Less Favored Areas’, in: the Honorary Volume by Prof. L. Arvanitis, Department of Forestry and Natural Environment, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki. (in Greek).

7. Christopoulou O. (1996) ‘Ski-Resort Contribution to the Economic Development of the Region’ (case study: Parnassos-Greece)’ In Research Papers Series, Department of Urban and Regional Development, pp. 96-107.

8. Contribution in writing a capital in the book: “Mountain Tourism Issues” Prefectural Administration of Pieria, 1996. (in Greek).

Journals articles with reviews

1. Sakellariou S., S. Tampekis, F. Samara, M. Flannigan, D. Jaeger, O. Christopoulou and A. Sfougaris “Determination of fire risk to assist fire management for insular areas. The case of a small Greek island” (2017). Journal of Forestry Research (Accepted)

2. Sakellariou S., S. Tampekis, F. Samara, A. Sfougaris and O. Christopoulou, 2017. Review of state-of-the-art Decision Support Systems (DSS) for prevention and suppression of forest fires. Journal of Forestry Research 28(6): 1107-1117.

3. Sakellariou S., F. Samara, S. Tampekis, O. Christopoulou and A. Sfougaris, 2017. Optimal number and location of watchtowers for immediate detection of forest firesin a small island. International Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Information Systems 8(4): 1-19.

4. Tampekis S., Samara F., Sakellariou S., and Christopoulou O. “The forest road density evolution at the island of Skiathos, Greece”, International Journal of Geology, special issue on “Fluvial Geomorphology – Drainage Networks and their Evolution” dedicated to the 10th International Congress of the Hellenic Geographical Society. (In print).

5. Sakellariou S., S. Tampekis, F. Samara, M. Flannigan, D. Jaeger, O. Christopoulou and A. Sfougaris, 2017. Determination of fire risk to assist fire management for insular areas. The case of a small Greek island. Journal of Forestry Research – (Accepted for publication)

6. Samara F., St. Sakellariou, St. Tampekis, D. Triantakonstantis, O. Christopoulou. The application of the model of Cellular Automata (CA) on the Island of Skiathos, Greece. Fresenius Environmental Bulletin (submitted after reviewers’recommendations).

7. Sakellariou S., S. Tampekis, F. Samara, A. Sfougaris, and O. Christopoulou, 2017. Development of a functional Spatial Decision Support System (SDSS) for the active forest and urban fires management. Journal of Integrative Environmental Sciences – (Under Review).

8. Minetos D., O. Christopoulou, 2011. The implementation of EU organic farming policy in Greece: A spatial analysis at the regional level by using an ordinal probit model. Sociologia Ruralis (forthcoming).

9. Tampekis St., St. Sakellariou, F. Samara, A. Sfougaris and O. Christopoulou. An optimization approach for forest operations planning based on life cycle cost analysis. The paradigm of the mountainous community forest of Metsovo, Greece. Sustainability Journal. (submitted).

10. Sakellariou St., Samara F., Tampekis St., Sfoungaris I. and Christopoulou O., 2016. The environmental pressures and perspectives of tourism on coastal and insular zone. The case of Greece. Nature, Environment and Pollution Technology. 15(3): 1009-1020.

11. O. Christopoulou, M. Fountoukidou, St. Sakellariou, St. Tampekis, F. Samara, A. Sfoungaris, A. Stergiadou, G. Tsantopoulos, K. Soutsas, I. Sfoungaris «Energy Autonomy in Small Islands in the Frame of Their Sustainable Development Exploring Biomass Energy Potential in Samothrace (Greece)», International Journal of Sustainable and Green Energy, Published online MM DD, 2015.

12. Sakellariou S., Tampekis S., Samara F., Christopoulou O. and A. Sfougaris, 2015. “Observatories Establishment for the Prevention of Forest Fires. The case of Thasos Island, Greece”, International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE), ISSN: 2278-3075, Volume-5 Issue-7, December 2015.

13. Samara F., Tampekis S., Sakellariou S., Christopoulou O. and A. Sfougaris, 2015. “Comparison of the land uses on the Island of Skiathos, Greece”, International Journal of Advanced Engineering and Nano Technology (IJAENT), ISSN: 2347-6389, Volume-2 Issue-12, November 2015.

14. Sakellariou S., Samara F., Tampekis S., A. Sfougaris and Christopoulou O., 2015. “Targeting To an Efficient Prevention Strategy of Forest Fires, Estimating The Fire Hazard on Islands. The Case Study of Thasos Island, Greece”, International Journal of Advanced Engineering and Nano Technology (IJAENT), ISSN: 2347-6389, Volume-2 Issue-11, October 2015.

15. Tampekis S., Sakellariou S., Samara F., A. Sfougaris, D. Jaeger and Christopoulou O., 2015. “Mapping the optimal forest road network based on the multicriteria evaluation technique: the case study of Mediterranean Island of Thassos in Greece”, Springer, Environ Monit Assess (2015) 187:687.

16. Tampekis S., Samara F., Sakellariou S., Sfougaris A. and Christopoulou O.. 2015. “Mapping the Optimal Access to the Natural Resources Based on Spatial Planning. The Case Study of Thassos Island, Greece”, International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE), ISSN: 2278-3075, Volume-5 Issue-3, August 2015

17. Tampekis S., Samara F., Sakellariou S. and Christopoulou O. “The forest roads’ spatial planning contribution to the sustainable development of small islands. The case study of Thassos island, Greece”. US-China Law Review (ISSN1548-6605), a professional journal published across the United States by David Publishing Company, New York, NY 10034 USA.

18. Samara F., Tampekis S., Sakellariou S. and Christopoulou O., 2015. “Sustainable indicators for land use planning evaluation: The case of a small island”, Fresenius Environmental Bulletin 24(2A): 652-655.

19. Samara F., O. Christopoulou, A. Sfougaris, 2013. Analyzing methods using Sustainable Development Indicators. Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, USA. 7(11): 1458 – 1463.

20. Tsaknakis A., O. Christopoulou, 2012. Mediterranean Forests: A Multicriteria Analysis of their Dynamics. Academic Journal of Science. 1(2): 115-120.

21. Christopoulou O., D.Minetos, 2011. The response to the afforestation policy of agricultural land: A spatial analysis using a regular regression model. AEICHOROS 16: 88-122. (in Greek)

22. Chalikias M., O. Christopoulou, 2011. Factors affecting the Forest Plantations Establishment in the Frame of the Common Agricultural Policy. Journal of Ebvironmental Protection and Ecology (JEPE), 12(1): 305-316.

23. Polyzos S., Christopoulou O., 2010. «Une investigation de la relation entre les ressources naturelles et le développement régional en Grèce». New MEDIT 9 (4):19-30.

24. Nicolaides M., O. Christopoulou, A. Karasavoglou, A. Mandelas, D. Madytinos, 2009. Assess of the effectiveness of the evaluation system for investments in Greece: The case of the development incentives in the District of AMTH. AEICHOROS 12: 82-110. (In Greek)

25. Christopoulou O., D. Minetos, 2009. Afforestation of rural lands in Greece : a multinomial logistic regression analysis of driving factors. Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning, Vol. 4, No 3, pp.238-257.

26. Polyzos S., O. Christopoulou, D. Minetos, 2008. An overview of Urban-rural land use interactions in Greece. Int. J. Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology, 7(3): 276-296.

27. Nikolaidis Μ., Ο. Christopoulou and V. Ferelis, 2007. The survival – mortality of productive units and the role of regional policy. Archives of Economic History, special edition, Vol. II, pp. 243-273. (In Greek)

28. Christopoulou O., E. Trizoni, 2007. Human activities’ planning in protected areas based on local authorities views. International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning, Vol.2, No.1, pp. 44-56.

29. Christopoulou O., S. Polyzos, D. Minetos, 2007. Peri-urban and urban forests in Greece: obstacle or advantage to urban development ? I.J. Management of Environmental Quality, Vol. 18, No.4, pp. 382-395.

30. Christopoulou O., Arabatzis G., Polyzos S., 2007. Appraisal of the demand for ski- resorts and their contribution to regional development: the case of Parnassos ski – resort in Greece. Tourism Today, Fall, pp. 150-167.

31. Michalena E., O. Christopoulou, 2006. Energy and tourism development strategy for the island of Skopelos. Aeichoros, 5(2): 122 – 135. (In Greek)

32. Sofios S., G. Arabatzis, O. Christopoulou, K. Soutsas, 2007. The input–output models in regional economy: The case of Western Thessaly (Greece). Review of Economic Sciences. 16: 77-92.

33. Soutsas K., G. Tsantopoulos, G. Arabatzis and O. Christopoulou, 2006. Characteristics of Tourism Development in Mountainous Regions with the Use of Categorical Regression: The case of Metsovo (Greece). International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning. 1(1):33-45.

34. Arabatzis G., O. Christopoulou, K. Soutsas., 2006. The EEC Regulation 2080/92 “About forest measures in agriculture” in Greece: The case of poplar plantations. International Journal of Ecodynamics . 1(3): 1-13.

35. Christopoulou O. and Tsachalidis E. (2004) ‘Preservation policies for wetlands in Greece’ a survey of residents attitude in Northern Greece. Water, Air and Soil pollution: Focus. 4: 445-457.

36. Christopoulou O. and Papadopoulos I. (2001) ‘Winter Tourism, Development of mountainous areas and the visitors’ attitudes on the landscape protection; The case of the Pertouli ski-cente’. Anatolia: An International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Research. 12(2): 153-164.

37. Christopoulou O. (2001) ‘Institutional frame for European forests protection’. Environment and Law, 5(3):366-375. (In Greek)

38. Christopoulou O. (2001) ‘The environmental protection of rural areas in the European Union: Institutions and Applications’. Environment and Law, 5(1): 49-60 (in Greek)

39. Christopoulou, O., Lazos V., 2001. Dynamics and inefficiencies in the adaptation of tobacco growers to the New Agricultural Common Policy (case study). Scientific Yearbook, Volume II, pp. 1011-1027. University of Piraeus. (in Greek)

40. Christopoulou O. (2000) ‘Alternative tourist activities in the framework of small management interventions in Pelion mountain’ (Greece) Medit. Journal of Economy, Agriculture and Environment. No 1, April, pp. 46-52.

41. Christopoulou O., 1998. Contribution of the measure of equalizing compensation in retaining the rural population in deprived areas (the case of Thalassia community in Xanthi Prefecture). Scientific Yearbook of the Department of Forestry and Natural Environment, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Honorary Volume of Professor Luke G. Arvanitis. Volume 41(1): 851-865.

42. Sfougaris A. and Christopoulou O. (1997) ‘Les effets environnementaux des defrichements et de la culture de l’ olivier dans une region montagneuse de Grece’. MEDIT. Journal of Economy, Agriculture and Environment. 8(3): 49-52.

43. Dermissi N., Christopoulou O. and Dermissi S. (1997) ‘Use of the wetlands for water pollution control in Thessaloniki region, Greece’. Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, Vol.6, No.3/4: 135-140.

44. Christopoulou O. and Papastavrou A. (1997) ‘Evaluation du Comportement des visiteurs des stations de neige, pour une gestion plus effective (cas de Pelion-Grece)’. Medit. Journal of Economy, Agriculture and Environment. No1, pp. 37-41.

45. Papastavrou A. Christopoulou O., 1990. Implementation of distributed lags models in predicting the number of skiers (case study of Parnassus ski resort). Scientific Yearbook of the Department of Forestry and Natural Environment, Aristotle University, Volume 32(3): 43-52. (in Greek)

46. Papageorgiou N., Sfougaris A., Christopoulou O., Vlachos C. and Petamidis I. (1988) ‘Food habits of the red fox in Greece’. Acta Theriologia, vol. 33, 23:313-324.

Conference proceedings with reviews

1. Koutridi E., M.-N.Duquenne, O. Christopoulou, 2017. Perceptions and attitudes of agronomists regarding the adoption of smart agricultural technologies by agricultural producers in Greece. 10th Panhellenic Congress of Agricultural Engineers of Greece: “The contribution of agricultural engineering to the development of Greek agriculture”. 28-29 / 09/2017, Athens (in Greek).

2. Tsoumalakos S. and O. Christopoulou, 2017. Climate Adaptation Strategies in Mediterranean Metropolises. The 3rd International Conference on “Changing Cities: Spatial, Design, Landscape & Socio-economic Dimensions” Syros – Delos – Mykonos Islands, Greece, 26-30 June 2017.

3. Spanos V. D. and O. Christopoulou, 2017. Residents’ perceptions about participation in cultural heritage displaying. The 3rd International Conference on “Changing Cities: Spatial, Design, Landscape & Socio-economic Dimensions” Syros – Delos – Mykonos Islands, Greece, 26-30 June 2017.

4. Papageorgiou M., Christopoulou O. and Th. Costopoulou, 2017. Urban pressure in coastal areas of Greece: the case of Corinthiakos Gulf. The 3rd International Conference on “Changing Cities: Spatial, Design, Landscape & Socio-economic Dimensions” Syros – Delos – Mykonos Islands, Greece, 26-30 June 2017.

5. Christopoulou O., V. Drossos, D. Gousios, A. Sfougaris, 2015. Development of (Pilot Research) of the semi-mountainous space. An example of the wider area of Ancient Olympia. Proceedings of the 4th Panhellenic Conference on Planning and Regional Development 24-27 September 2015. (in Greek).

6. Tampekis S., Sakellariou S., Samara F. and O. Christopoulou, 2015. “Mapping spatial variability of the optimal forest road network by applying the method of Multi-Criteria Evaluation, MCE” 4th Panhellenic Conference on Urban and Regional Planning and Development 24-27 September 2015.

7. Tsantopoulos G., St. Tampekis, O. Christopoulou, K. Diga, 2015. Local people and Protected Areas: Problems and environmental Policy Planning. 4th Panhellenic Conference in Planning and Regional Development, 24-17 September, Volos, Greece (in Greek).

8. Stergiadou A., O. Christopoulou, 2015. Spatial changes from the forest roads opening, land use change and regions’eploitation and their contribution to climate change. 4th Panhellenic Conference in Planning and Regional Development, 24-17 September, Volos, Greece (in Greek).

9. Tampekis S., Samara F., Sakellariou S. Sfoungaris A., and Christopoulou O. 2015. “The forest roads’ Environmental Suitability based on the Multi Criteria Evaluation (MCE) Method and the contribution to the sustainable development”. Proceedings of the 17th International Academic Conference, Vienna, 21-24 June. pp. 490-500.

10. Tampekis S., Samara F., Sakellariou S. and Christopoulou O. 2015. “The forest roads’ spatial planning contribution to the sustainable development of small islands. The case study of Thassos Island, Greece”. Proceedings of the 15th International Academic Conference, Rome, 14-17 April, ISBN 978-80-87927-08-3, IISES, pp. 1042-1051.

11. Samara F., Sakellariou S., Tampekis S., Triantakonstantis D. and Christopoulou O., 2015. “The use of the Cellular Automata (CA) Model in the island of Skiathos”, Fifth International Conference on Environmental Management, Engineering, Planning and Economics (CEMEPE) and SECOTOX Conference, Mykonos 14-18 June 2015. pp. 594-600.

12. Samara F., Tampekis S., Sakellariou S., Christopoulou O. and Sfougaris A., 2015. “The changes of the natural resources access in the small forestry Mediterranean islands: thecase study of Skiathos, Greece”, IISES – Proceedings of the 17th Academic Conference in Vienna-Austria, 21-24 June, 2015, pp. 375-380.

13. Sakellariou St., F. Samara, St. Tampekis, O. Christopoulou, A. Sfoungaris, 2015. Estimation of Fire Risk in a Greek island for the Prevention of Forest Fires, 2015. Proceedings of the 17th International Academic Conference, Vienna, 21-24 June.

14. S. Sakellariou, S. Tampekis, F. Samara, and O. Christopoulou, 2015. ”The added value of modern Decision Support Systems (DSS) against forest fires in a global scale”, ERSA 2015, Portugal, Lisbon, August 25-28, 2015. Proceedings in: https: //ideas.repec.org/p/wiw/wiwrsa/ersa15p1246.html.

15. S. Sakellariou, S. Tampekis, F. Samara, and O. Christopoulou, 2015. ”The use and significance of modern Decision Support Systems (DSS) in the service of humanity against forest fires”, 15th International Academic Conference, Rome – International Institute of Social and Economic Sciences, Italy, Rome, April 13-17, 2015. pp. 930-937.

16. S. Sakellariou, S. Tampekis, F. Samara, and O. Christopoulou, 2015. “Determination of fire risk in a Greek island as a preventative measure against forest fires”, 17th International Academic Conference, Vienna – International Institute of Social and Economic Sciences, Austria, Vienna, June 21-24, 2015. pp. 368-374.

17. Tampekis S., Samara F., Sakellariou S. Sfoungaris A., and Christopoulou O., 2015. “Mapping the environmental impacts intensity that is caused from the forest road network planning based on Spatial Multi Criteria Evaluation (MCE)”, Proceedings of the 16 – 19 September 2015, 19th International Academic Conference, Florence. ISBN 978-80-87927-15-1, IISES, pp. 804-812.

18. Sakellariou S., Christopoulou O., Samara F., Tampekis S., Sfougaris A., Doukas K., Jaeger D., Drossos V., Soutsas K., Karagiannis E., Tsantopoulos G., Ntarladima A., Sfougaris I., 2015 «Survey for the Strategic and Operational Preparedness and Tactics of Fire Agencies in a Small Greek Island» IISES 2015, 19th International Academic Conference, 16 – 19 September 2015 / Italy, Florence, pp. 738-745.

19. G. Proias, A. Kungolos, O. Christopoulou, A. Sfoungaris, K.P. Moustris, P.T. Nastos, 2015. Aerosols and health effects in the Urban area of Volos. Fifth International Conference on Environmental Management, Engineering, Planning and Economics (CEMEPE) and SECOTOX Conference, Mykonos 14-18 June 2015.

20. Christopoulou O., V. Giannoulas, K.A. Doukas, 2015. Sustainable Production and Consumption in mountainous areas to support the alternative tourism. Fifth International Conference on Environmental Management, Engineering, Planning and Economics (CEMEPE) and SECOTOX Conference, Mykonos 14-18 June 2015.

21. Samara F., Tampekis S., Sakellariou S., Christopoulou O. and Sfougaris A., 2015. “The forest road network evolution at the island of Skiathos, Greece”, IISES -17th Academic Conference in Vienna, 21-24 June, 2015 in Austria Trend Parkhotel Schonbrunn.

22. Tampekis S., Samara F., Sakellariou S., Christopoulou O., Doucas K., Karagiannis E., Stergiadou A., Giannoulas V. and Drosos V. 2014 “The forest road density evolution atthe island of Skiathos, Greece”. 10th International Congress of the Hellenic Geographical Society, 22-24 October 2014, Thessaloniki. Greece. Pp. 735-739.

23. Samara F., Tampekis S., Sakellariou S., Christopoulou O. and A.-M. Ntarladima, 2014. “The contribution of spatial planning to the forest road network evolution at the island of Skiathos, Greece”, 12th International Conference on “Protection and Restoration of the Environment”, June 29th – July 3rd, 2014, Skiathos Island, Greece

24. Samara F., Tampekis S., Sakellariou S. and Christopoulou O., 2013. “Multi-criteria approach of land use for the island of Skiathos, Greece”, Fourth International Conference on Environmental Management, Engineering, Planning and Economics (CEMEPE 2013) & SECOTOX Conference, Mykonos 24-28 June 2013, pp. 936 – 940.

25. Samara F., S. Tampekis, S. Sakellariou and O. Christopoulou, 2013. Multi-criteria approach of land use for the island of Skiathos, Greece. 13th International Conference on Environmental Science amd Technology (CEST 2013).

26. Proias G., G. Hatzigeorgiou, O. Christopoulou, 2012. Utility Analysis of the Methodological Assessment of the Ecological Print. 3rd PanHellenic Conference on Urban Planning and Environmental Development, Volos, 27th – 30th September, 2012. Volume 2, pp. 1320 – 1325.

27. Peristeridis J.G., O. Christopoulou, 2012. Comparison of natural ecosystems management regimes in monastic communities: the cases of Mount Athos – Greece, Holy Monastery of Saint John in Rila Bulgaria, & Santa Maria Poblet – Spain. 3rd PanHellenic Conference on Urban Planning and Environmental Development, Volos, 27th – 30th September 2012. Volume 2: pp. 1326 – 1332.

28. Latsiou A., O. Christopoulou, 2012. The role and usefulness of participatory processes in determining the levels of development and management of rural lakeside areas – Literature review. 5th PanHellenic Conference on Environmental Policy and Management, Mytilene 25-27 May 2012.

29. Latsiou A., O. Christopoulou, 2012. The Phenomenon of the Environmental Migration of the fishing communities of Lake Koroneia as another factor of the lake ecosystem degradation. 1st Environmental Conference of Thessaly, Skiathos 8 – 10 September 2012. pp. 426-430.

30. Christopoulou O., G. Petrakos, 2012. Tourism Carrying Capacity in the Northern Sporades islands. 1st Environmental Conference of Thessaly, Skiathos 8-10/9/2012. Proceedings in press. Pp. 633-640

31. Samara F., O. Christopoulou, A. Michalopoulou, 2012. The Application of Integrated Rural Development Projects in the Region of Thessaly. 1st Environmental Conference of Thessaly, Skiathos 8-10/9/2012. pp. 672-679.

32. Samara F., O. Christopoulou, 2012. Analyzing methods using sustainable development indicators. AESOP 26th Annual Congress (Association of European Schools of Planning) METU, Ankara, 11-15 July 2012.

33. Samara F., O. Christopoulou, 2011. Sustainable Tourist Development in mountainous areas: the case of the province of Elassona, Greece. 3d Conference on Environmental Management, Engineering, Planning and Economics (CEMEPE. June 19-24, 2011, Skiathos-Greece. Vol. IV, pp. 1941 – 1948.

34. Skylogianni A., Christopoulou O., 2010. Issues of sustainable local and regional development: a comparison of multi-criteria analysis methods in Mediterranean areas. Pp. 25-38. In: Beriatos E., Papageorgiou M. 2010 (edit). Regional Development and Planning – Environment in the 21st century: Greece-Mediterranean. Thessaly University Press, p. 847.

35. Saratsis I., S. Pavleas, G. Petrakos and O. Christopoulou, 2010. The vistitors’ views for the area of Pelion and Sporades: Directions for Sustainable tourist development. The 2010 Athens Tourism Symposium: International Scientific Congress on Current Trends in Tourism management and Tourism Policy. 10-11/02/2010. (e-proceeidngs).

36. Sofios S., E. Zafiriou, S. Polyzos and O. Christopoulou, 2009. Investigating the stagnancy of the time series of rainfalls with KPSS control in the Region of Thessaly. 2nd National Conference on Urban Planning and Regional Development. Volos, 24-27 September 2009. Vol. II, pp. 1001 – 1008.

37. Tsigklifysi A., Christopoulou O., 2009. Comparative policy analysis regarding the mountain regions between Greece and Austria. 2nd PanHellenic Conference on Urban Planning and Regional Development. Volos, 24-27 September 2009. Vol.III, pp.1271 – 1280.

38. Christopoulou O., M-N Duquenne, Ch. Siomouli, K. Kaisari, (2009). Estimation of the natural resources value by the use of the Contingent Valuation Method: The case of a peri-urban forest “. 2nd Conference on Environmental Management, Engineering, Planning and Economics (CEMEPE 09) & SECOTOX Conference. June 21-26, 2009 Mykonos-Greece. Vol. IV, pp.1941 – 1948.

39. Christopoulou O., D. Minetos, N. Dimitropoulos (2007). Evaluation of “Forest measures in agriculture”, in Thessaly region. Environmental Management, Engineering, Planning and Economics (CEMEPE). 24-28/6/2007, Skiathos, Greece. Vol. IV, pp. 2859 – 2865.

40. Christopoulou O., E. Kesari (2007). Evaluation of recent policy about protected areas in Greece. International Conference “Sustainable Development 2007″. 25 – 27 April 2006, Algrave-Portugal. Vol. 2, pp. 495 – 504.

41. Christopoulou O., Fezopoulou E. (2006). Planning and organization of tourism in protected areas and its contribution to the self-financing of their operation. 9th Panhellenic Conference of Rural Economy ” Economy and Society in front of the New Challenges of the Global Agro-food System,” 2-5/11/2006, Athens.

42. Polyzos S., O. Christopoulou, D. Minetos (2006). Urban-rural land use interactions in Greece. International Conference on “Sustainable Management and Development of Mountainous and Island Areas. 29/9-1/10/2006, Naxos, Greece. Pp. 62-75.

43. Christopoulou O., S. Polyzos, D. Minetos (2006). Peri-urban and urban forests in Greece: obstacle or advantage to urban development? International Conference on “Sustainable Management and Development of Mountainous and Island Areas. 29/9-1/10/2006, Naxos, Greece. Pp. 88-96.

44. Polyzos S., O. Christopoulou, D. Minetos (2006). Investigation land use / cover change and its dynamics by means of combining statistical techniques and remote sensing methodologies. International Conference on: Information Systems in Sustainable Agriculture, Agroenvironment and Food Technology. 20-23/9/2006. SET 960-8029-42-2, ISBN 960-8029-43-0. Pp. 285-297.

45. Christopoulou O., Kytoudis J., (2005). Comparative assessment and management planning of the model of ecotourism development in the Natura 2000 region “Mount Pelion and coastal marine area”, in relation to the ecotourism development model in “Aggtelek National Park” of Hungary. 5th Mediterranean Conference “Mediterranean Tourism beyond the Coastline: New trends in Tourism and the Social Organization of Space”. 22-24/9/2005. Pp. 532-539.

46. Christopoulou O., G. Arabatzis, (2005). Land use evaluation and planning for integrated rural development (The case of a Hellenic area). Sustainable Development and Planning II, Vol. 2, pp. 1177 – 1188.

47. M. Nicolaides, O. Christopoulou, A. Kipouros, E. Dimitriades (2005). Diachronic Analysis of intra-regional imbalances in the prefectures of Kavala, Xanthi, Rodopi and Evros. 1st Panhellenic Conference on “Urban and Regional Planning & Development, Contemporary Trends-Young Researchers”. Pp. 533 – 539. Volos.

48. Christopoulou O., Bakopoulou S., (2004). The application of Regulation 1804/99 on organic farming in Thessaly. 4th PanHellenic Rangeland Congress: Rangelands of lowland and foothill areas: Lever for Rural Development. 10-12/11/2004, Volos.

49. M. Nicolaides, O. Christopoulou, P. Vakalis. (2004). Indicators for Regional Development as a key criterion for assessing the effectiveness of the Greek regional policy: Case study: Regions of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace. 2nd International Congress “Enlarged Europe and Regional Inequalities”, Preveza 11-12/6/2004, Greece. Pp. 733 – 749.

50. Arabatzis G., O. Christopoulou, (2003). Afforestation of agricultural land as a measure of management and development of rural areas. First International Conference on Sustainable Planning & Development 2003. 1-3 October 2003, Skiathos Island, Greece. Pp. 643-650. WIT Press, UK.

51. Michailidou C., P. Samaras, O. Christopoulou, E. Beriatos, A. Kungolos, (2003). Environmental Planning of Magnesia Prefecture, Greece. First International Conference on Sustainable Planning & Development 2003. 1-3 October 2003, Skiathos Island, Greece. Pp. 15-25. WIT Press, UK.

52. M. Nicolaides, O. Christopoulou, (2003). Critical Analysis of the applied evaluation system of investment in the frame of the development law 2601/98. 16th NationalCongress of the Greek Operational Research Society, “Project Administration and Management”, Larisa 25-27/9/2003. Vol. A, pp. 121-131.

53. M. Nicolaides, O. Christopoulou (2003). Critical Analysis of the Evaluation System of Productive Investments and Practiced Regional Policy in Greece. 1st International Congress «Quantitative Methods in the Industry and Commerce O.M.I.C.», 26-27/5/2003, Athens, Greece. Pp. 378-385.

54. Tsachalidis E., S. Galatsidas, O. Christopoulou, G. Tsantopoulos, (2003). Investigation of the environmental education provided in high schools of Eastern Macedonia. HELECO International Exhibition, Conference on Environmental Technology. 30/1-2/2 2003, Athens. Vol. A, pp. 417 – 424.

55. Christopoulou O., E. Tsachalidis, (2002). A contribution to the management of protected areas: comparative study of wetlands residents’ opinions in Northern Greece. International Conference: Protection and Restoration of the Environment IV. 1-5 July 2002 Skiathos Island, Greece. Vol. I, pp. 563 – 570.

56. Christopoulou O., I. Papadopoulos, (2000). Role and evolution of winter tourism demand in the development of Greek mountain areas: the case of Pertouli ski-center. International Congress “Tourism on insular areas and special destinations” Chios 14-17/12/2000.

57. Papadopoulos I., O. Christopoulou, A. Papastavrou (2000). Assessment of the demand of Pertouli ski-resort and utilization of preferences-attitudes of visitors to the further development and environmental protection of the municipality of Aithikoi. PanHellenic Forestry Conference: Protection of the Natural Environment and Reconstruction of Disturbed Areas, Kozani 17-20/10/2000. Pp. 712 – 723.

58. Christopoulou O. (1998). Deprived areas in southern EU countries “The Agricultural Dimension of Rural Development Programmes.” Organization: PASEGES-CEPFAR 11-12/12/1998 Thessaloniki. Pp. 122-142.

59. Christopoulou O. (1997). Politique Agricole Communautaire et développement durable des régions rurales. International Conference: Environment and society: Education and public awareness for sustainability (UNESCO). 8-12 December 1997 Thessaloniki. Pp. 654-656.

60. Sfougaris A., Christopoulou O. (1989). Fox and agricultural production in Greece. PanHellenic Scientific Conference: “Environmental protection and agricultural production ’21-23/3 Thessaloniki. Pp. 311-320.

61. Christopoulou O., Sfougaris A. (1989). Aesthetic pollution from quarries in the area of Volos. PanHellenic Scientific Conference: “Environmental Protection and Agricultural Production” 21-23/3 Thessaloniki. Pp. 775-793.

Conference proceedings without reviews

1. Salata I., Christopoulou O. (2009). Environmental Protection and Economic Growth: Convergence and under what conditions? 25 Texts for the Design and Development of Space. Collective volume for the 20 years of operation of the Department of RDP. pp. 423-447.

2. Christopoulou O. (2005) ‘Mountain Pelion: Investigation of the habitants’ knowledge and attitudes about environmental issues (Protected Areas) in the Mountains’ (in greek). Collective Volume: Mountain areas. Environment-Society-Development. University of Thessaly Press, E. Beriatos (eds.), pp. 93-100.

3. Christopoulou O., 2000. Environmental protection in rural areas in the European Union: Institutions and applications. Seventeen texts on Planning, Cities and Development. Collective volume for the 10 years of the Department of Planning and Regional Development, pp. 111-125.

4. Papastavrou A., Christopoulou O. (1994). The contribution of Karpenissi ski resort to the development of Eurytania. Second Eurytanian Scientific Conference: “History, Culture and Development of Eurytania” 22-24/5/1992, Karpenissi. Pp. 213-246.

5. N. Papageorgiou, Sfougaris A., Christopoulou O., Ch. Vlahos, Petamidis I., 1986. Dietary habits of the fox (Vulpes vulpes L.). Edition of the game laboratory, Department of Forestry and Natural Environment, Aristotle University, pp. 28.

Other work

Discussion Papers

1. Sfougaris A., Pikios D., Christopoulou O., Kotios A. and Plageras P. 2009. ‘Managing Wetlands – Tourism Interactions’. Vol. 25, issue 6.

2. Polyzos S., O. Christopoulou. 2005. Environmental Aspect of Regional Inequalities in Greece. Discussion Paper Series 11(5): 73-94.

3. Sofios S., G. Arabatzis, O. Christopoulou. 2005. The input –output models in regional economy: The case of Western Thessaly (Greece). Discussion Paper Series 11(8): 129-140.

4. Arabatzis G., O. Christopoulou, S. Tampakis. 2005. The EEC Regulation 2080/92 in Greece: The case of poplar plantations. Discussion Paper Series 11(6): 95-110.

5. Soutsas K., G. Tsantopoulos, G. Arabatzis and O. Christopoulou. 2005. Tourism development in mountainous regions: The case of Metsovo (Greece). Discussion Paper Series 11 (6):95-110.

6. Christopoulou O., E. Trizoni. 2005. Human activities’ planning in protected areas based on local communities views. Discussion Paper Series 11(9): 141-162.

7. Nikolaidis M.N., O.G. Christopoulou. 2005. Critical Analysis of the current system for the evaluation of investments within the framework of the developmental Act 2601/98. Discussion Paper Series 11(4):61-72.

8. Christopoulou O., A. Sfougaris. 2001. Forest policy and management in Greece in the framework of the European forest strategy, 01-04.

9. Christopoulou Ο., 2001. Institutional framework for the protection of European forests, 01-03.

10. Christopoulou O., I. Papadopoulos, 2001. Role and evolution of winter recreation demand in the development of Greek mountain areas: the case of Pertouli ski-center, 01-02.

11. Sfougaris A., O. Christopoulou., 1997. Les effets environnementaux des défrichements et de la culture de l’olivier dans une région montagneuse de Grece, 97-02.

12. Christopoulou O., A. Papastavrou, 1996. Evaluation du comportement des visiteurs des stations de ski pour une gestion plus effective, 96-08.

13. Christopoulou O., Papastavrou A., 1996. Ski-resort contribution to the economic development of the region (case study: Parnassos- Greece), 96-07.1

Editions

1. Gospodini A., O. Christopoulou, J. Psycharis (ed.) (2000). “Seventeen texts for Planning, Cities and Development”, Collective volume for the ten years of the Department p. 478, University of Thessaly Press, Volos.
2. Christopoulou O., M. Chaindarlis, M. Durousseau, (edit.). La gestion des sites Natura 2000: La mise en place des cadres nationaux. Presse Universitaire de Thessalie. (ISBN 978-960-8029-71-2).

Technical reports from Research Programs

1. Spatial Planning and Sustainable Development of Island Forest Areas. “THALIS” (2012-2015).
2. The vision of the local community for development, focusing on the environmental task of rebuilding Lake Karla.
3. “Development of Methodology for the Assessment of Tourism Carrying Capacity of Pelion and Northern Sporades and motions for planning tourism policy, developing the necessary infrastructure, environmental resources management and regulation of residential development” (2009-2010). Funding: Prefecture of Magnesia), p.253.
4. Awareness Actions for the Implementation of Directive 92/43/EC concerning the protection of natural habitats as well as of wild fauna and flora in Central Greece. EU (2002-2004), p .28.
5. Awareness – Sensitization on the protection and sustainable development potential of Mount Pelion as a region of the “Natura 2000” network. Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change ( ETERPS ) ( 2003-2004) , p.33.