Spatial analysis of distribution of giant hogweed (\kur{Heracleum mantegazzianum}) in selected area of Karlovarsko region

Based on its size giant hogweed belongs to the group of the biggest European herbs. It is non-indigenous plant species which can be originally found in the Western Caucasus. Successful introduction of hogweed has occurred not only in the Czech Republic and currently its invasive growth poses a threat to the variability of native ecosystems. Moreover liquidation of the plant comprises considerable financial losses. The most affected area of the Czech Republic is the region of Karlovarsko. In my bachelor 's thesis I am dealing with spatial analysis of distribution of giant hogweed depending on sea level and landscape cover in selected area of Karlovarsko region. Spatial analysis in geographic information system in combination with knowledge on species ecology might represent effective tool for management of both giant hogweed and other invasive plants