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Deep dystric Cambisols developed on the homogenous regoliths of granite in the Stołowe Mountains National Park (SW Poland). In general, the soils have a texture of gravelly sandy loam, apparently silty, the strong acid reaction and the base saturation below 30% throughout the profile (oligotrophic variant). Only the soils developed in lower parts of slopes have a base saturation up to 40−50% or more...
During the period from 2003 to 2011 observations of carabid community regression and selected habitat indicators were conducted on 15 plots in stands that had been disturbed by a hurricane and on 15 plots in control stands. Regression of carabid communities delayed 3−4 years was observed, consisting in increases in the number of species and the proportion of xerophilous species and reductions in the...
Las Osobowicki forest is a remnant riparian woodland of the Odra valley, although its site conditions have been anthropogenically disturbed. To assess species richness of the drained forest, floristic data were collected from circular plots with a radius of 5.64 m. Plots were systematically distributed in forest communities. In total, 87 species were identified in the study area, with a mean of 14...
The paper attempts to valorize the forest ecosystems basing on zooindication method with use of arbore− al ants. 2002 specimens, belonging to 17 species, were collected in the 'Lasy Spalsko−Rogowskie' Forest Promotional Complex (central Poland). Deciduous forest habitats (fresh mixed deciduous forest, moist deciduous forest and fresh deciduous forest) turned to be the most preferred, whereas the highest...
Paper presents analysis of differences in conventional wood density of Scots pine measured at breast height regarding the geographical location of stands, forest habitat type, stand age and associated parameters such as density in the mid−length of the stem, density in the upper end of the stem and diameter at breast height. To investigate the impact of these factors, an analysis of covariance was...
Tree architecture is the result of morphogenetic processes at different levels of plant body organization. These phenomena are under endogenous and environmental control and also depend also the internal plant biomechanics. This paper reviews the problem of various aspects of tree architecture development with respect hormonal control and plant biomechanics. The role of morphogenetic field associated...
The purpose of the research performed in the Augustowska Primeval Forest (NE Poland) was to estimate the energy spent on preparation and transportation of energetic biomass in form of chips made of final felling residues and comparing it with an energetic output received at the power plant in nearby Białystok. Data was collected in form of working's day activity study on 18 clear−cut areas during...
Study was performed in multi−species stand located in the Świętokrzyski National Park (central Poland). Silver fir, Norway spruce and Scots pine trees that grew in a uniform habitat conditions were selected. The trees showed the differences and similarities of changes of the size of radial increment, which result from species−specific sensitivity to selected meteorological elements
Organic matter and nitrogen content was analysed in genetic horizons of Dystric Cambisols in the Kabacki Forest (Warsaw, central Poland). Particle size fractions in investigated soil indicated the following contribution in binding of organic matter: 0.1−0.02 mm – 7.6%, 0.02−0.01 mm – 13.2%, 0.01−0.005 mm – 18.8%, 0.005− −0.002 mm – 21.9% and <0.002 mm – 37.8%. Sand fractions with 1−0.1 mm particles...
In spite of the growing importance of the protective and social functions of forests, their productive function, including production of raw wood with a diversified assortment structure, is still prominent. Changes in the assortment structure depend to a large extent on tree species, habitat conditions and intensity of tending treatments. However, for the temporal organization of forest management,...
The study analyses accident rate in the Regional Directorate of the State Forests in Szczecinek (NW Poland) in the years 1990−2009. 1042 accidents occurred in the analyzed period. The frequency rate equalled to 14.75, i.e. almost 15 accidents per 1000 employees. The severity rate amounted 48.65. The analysis showed that privatization of forest works did not have significant impact on accident rates.
The study presents spatial variation in the height of a 12−year−old oak regeneration in the north−south and east−west gradients in the cut patches with a similar width (28 m) but differing in length (33−70 m), with the longer side facing east−west direction. A comparison of the cut patches with an area of 7, 11 and 16 ares showed that oaks in large patches were on average 25% higher than in small...
Mitochondrial DNA marker was applied to 10 populations of silver fir from Poland and one from Belarusia. These populations were located within and beyond the natural range of silver fir. The marker exhibited two highly conserved alleles (first – 230 bp and second – 150 bp) based on an insertion−deletion of 80 bp in the fourth intron of the mitochondrial nad5 gene. The geographical distribution of...
The need for effective management of uncertainty and incomplete information is the main factor of interest in the rough set theory and multi−use methods of analysis based on this theory, both in scientific research and in solving practical problems. Rough sets can be used for processing of both non spatial and spatial data. Five areas of application of rough set in decision−support systems in forestry...
Quantity approach of forest trees interception necessary for build mathematical formulas need to be measured in continuously controlled conditions. We developed original methodology and build all equipment for measure interception in laboratory, which allows to achieve comparable results. It was also experimentally found to what extent the prepared apparatus allows for the assumed variability of selected...
Paper evaluates the conditions that affect the functioning of the timber market and its role in the development of forestry and timber industry during the ninety−year−history of the State Forests. Four periods were distinguished, which, according to the authors, correspond to the key stages of development of the Polish State: the interwar period (1918−1938), the period of the Second World War (1939−1945),...
The paper presents determination of the rotation age in Scots pine stands of 1st site index class on the example of Pisz Forest District (northern Poland). The development of quantitative and qualitative changes in the structure of 10 stands, forming a homologous series ranged between 40 and 130 years was the basis for determining their rotation age. Stand maturity for cutting was determined taking...
The paper presents the results of the second inventory following the removal of a poor−quality old−growth pine stand relating to the biosocial structure, breast height diameter and height of fir trees planted in two experimental variants (rows and groups) that already have reached 50 years of age.
The paper presents the list of locations of the arboreal medicinal fungus Inonotus obliquus identified in 1995−2011 in central and eastern Poland. The total mass of the sclerotia of this fungus was estimated. The principles of its protection and uses by the State Forests were discussed. The change in the threat status of the species on the Red List of Fungi was proposed.
Maintaining biological diversity is one of the main goals of modern forestry. To reach this objective we need to know how management practices affect forest species. This study summarizes the results published in papers on the influence of clear−cutting on small mammals. Most of the studied species increased in abundance on clear−cuts. The response of voles (Microtus agrestis and M. arvalis) was uniformly...
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