Geoinformacijski sustavi – gis u poljoprivredi i zaštiti okoliša

Geoinformacijski sustavi – GIS u poljoprivredi i zaštiti okoliša ("Geoinformation Systems – GIS in Agriculture and Environmental Protection"), authored by distinguished professors and experts Mladen Jurišić and Ivan Plaščak, stands as one of the most significant works in the Croatian language dedicated to the application of modern geospatial information technologies in agronomy and ecology. The book provides a systematic and accessible introduction to the fundamentals of GIS, satellite navigation (GPS), remote sensing, and cartography, explaining how spatial data is collected, analyzed, and applied in practice. Particular emphasis is placed on the concept of precision agriculture—a modern approach that enables the optimization of agricultural production while reducing resource consumption (fertilizers, crop protection products, fuel) and minimizing environmental impact. Through concrete examples, the authors demonstrate the creation of digital soil maps, crop monitoring, water resource management, as well as the analysis of land degradation and environmental risk assessment. Written in a professional, methodologically clear, and academically sound style, this work serves as an essential textbook and handbook for students of agronomy, forestry, geography, and environmental protection, as well as for professionals and agricultural producers striving for modernization and the sustainable management of natural resources.