Toma Ivanov Tonchev

Assoc. Prof. PhD Toma Ivanov Tonchev is affiliated with the University of Forestry in Sofia, Bulgaria, where he serves in the Faculty of Forestry's Forest Management and Management department. His work focuses on quantitative forest analysis and sustainable management strategies.

• Position: Associate Professor
• Department: Forest Management and Management
• Email: ttonchev@ltu.bg

Research Interests: Tonchev specializes in forest growth modeling, stand dynamics, and ecosystem management. His studies on site index tables, stem form analysis, and multi-function forest balancing contribute to sustainable forestry practices. His research spans diverse forest types including European beech, Macedonian pine, and Turkish pine ecosystems.

Key Research Areas:

• Quantitative forest inventory methods
• Forest management planning tools
• Tree growth modeling and biometrics
• Conversion of coppice forests to high forests
• Multi-criteria forest function optimization
• Regional ecological assessments (Balkan Mountains, Eastern Rhodopes)