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Forest Research Papers is published by Polish Forest Research Institute. The journal is a continuation of Prace Instytutu Badawczego Leśnictwa, Seria A
(Journal of the Forest Research Institute, Series A).
The Forest Research Papers publishes original research articles, review articles, short communications and discussion papers. All these articles and papers are
peer-reviewed. The journal covers all aspects of forest research, both basic and applied subjects. The scope includes forest environment and silviculture,
ecology, physiology, entomology, pathology and genetics related to the forest use, inventory and management, economic, policy and social sciences related to the forest and forestry.
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Title: Comparing methods for assessing the health of regeneration in Scots pine cultures, Author(s): Zbigniew Sierota, Monika Małecka, Marta Damszel, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2020-0006; Title: Determining the value of standing timber for harvest... more
Title: Comparing methods for assessing the health of regeneration in Scots pine cultures, Author(s): Zbigniew Sierota, Monika Małecka, Marta Damszel, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2020-0006; Title: Determining the value of standing timber for harvest planning optimization, Author(s): Karol Zaborski, Jan Banaś, Anna Kożuch, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2020-0007; Title: Assessing the occupation of nest boxes by dormice (Gliridae) in the Carpathian forests, Author(s): Izabela Fedyń, Ewa Pierzchała, Katarzyna Nowak, Joanna Wąs, Adela Malak, Katarzyna Śnigórska, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2020-0008; Title: Geocaching in education – a review of international experiences, Part 2. Recipient, location and subject matter of education, Author(s): Ewa Referowska-Chodak, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2020-0009; Title: Site index research: a literature review, Author(s): Wojciech Kędziora, Robert Tomusiak, Tomasz Borecki, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2020-0010
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Title: Intensity and structure of tourist traffic in the Forest Arboretum of Warmia and Mazury in Kudypy, Author(s): Adriana Auguścik, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2020-0001; Title: Recreational use of forests by young people, Author(s): Jolanta... more
Title: Intensity and structure of tourist traffic in the Forest Arboretum of Warmia and Mazury in Kudypy, Author(s): Adriana Auguścik, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2020-0001; Title: Recreational use of forests by young people, Author(s): Jolanta Barbara Cichowska, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2020-0002; Title: The materials to determine the eastern range border of acidophilous oak forest Calamagrostio arundinaceae-Quercetum petraeae in Poland – two new stands of the association in the southern part of Mazovian Voivodeship, Author(s): Piotr T. Zaniewski, Wojciech Ciurzycki, Katarzyna Marciszewska, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2020-0003; Title: Geocaching in education – a review of international experiences. Part 1. Introduction: advantages and problems, Author(s): Ewa Referowska-Chodak, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2020-0004; Title: Mycorrhizal symbiosis of alien and invasive tree species, Author(s): Robin Wilgan, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2020-0005
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Title: Growth of broadleaved species on post-agricultural lands introduced during the process of stand conversion with a use of artificial gaps, Author(s): Tadeusz Zachara, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2020-0023; Title: Mycobiota of juniper... more
Title: Growth of broadleaved species on post-agricultural lands introduced during the process of stand conversion with a use of artificial gaps, Author(s): Tadeusz Zachara, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2020-0023; Title: Mycobiota of juniper Juniperusx media with symptoms of dieback in sewage plant facilities area in Poznań, Author(s):Jolanta Behnke-Borowczyk, Hanna Kwaśna, Wojciech Szewczyk, Jacek Zatorski, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2020-0024; Title: Forest protection in the European Union, Author(s): Adriana Kalicka-Mikołajczyk, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2020-0025; Title: Creative engineering – introducing the progress of science to forestry, Author(s): Tomasz J. Wodzicki, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2020-0026; Title: Forest management practices and the occurrence of suspended solids in rivers and streams and their influence on ichthyofauna and river ecosystems, Author(s): Tomasz Mikołajczyk, Przemysław Nawrocki, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2020-0027; Title: Progress in physiological and genetic research concerning forest tree response to low temperature, Author(s): Maria Novokreshchenova, Katarzyna Skowyra, Marta Kempf, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2020-0028
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Title: Determination of conversion factors for pine and spruce logs in stacks, Author(s): Joanna Witkowska, Krzysztof Jodłowski, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2019-0016; Title: Regeneration of Scots pine Pinus sylvestris L. in the Carpathians depends... more
Title: Determination of conversion factors for pine and spruce logs in stacks, Author(s): Joanna Witkowska, Krzysztof Jodłowski, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2019-0016; Title: Regeneration of Scots pine Pinus sylvestris L. in the Carpathians depends on site fertility, Author(s): Sławomir Ambroży, Mariusz Kapsa, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2019-0017; Title: The first Polish provenance experiments with silver fir Abies alba Mill., Author(s): Stanisław Gunia, Jan Łukaszewicz, Henryk Szeligowski, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2019-0018; Title: Comparing Scots pine regeneration established by sowing and planting at various times of year, Author(s): Władysław Barzdajn1*, Wojciech Kowalkowski1, Robert Tomczak, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2019-0019; Title: Evaluating the suitability of machinery use during skidding of wood in pine stands, based on basic work Indicators, Author(s): Katarzyna Szewczyk, Piotr Iwanicki, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2019-0020; Title: DNA barcoding: A practical tool for taxonomy and species identification of entomofauna, Author(s): Iwona Szyp-Borowska, Katarzyna Sikora, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2019-0021; Title: Challenges concerning terminology and methodology in forest sciences, Author(s): Tomasz J. Wodzicki, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2019-0022
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Title: Evaluation of the natural and artificial regeneration of Scots pine Pinus sylvestris L. stands in the Forest District Nowa Dęba, Author(s): Justyna Długosiewicz, Stanisław Zając, Emilia Wysocka-Fijorek, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2019-0009;... more
Title: Evaluation of the natural and artificial regeneration of Scots pine Pinus sylvestris L. stands in the Forest District Nowa Dęba, Author(s): Justyna Długosiewicz, Stanisław Zając, Emilia Wysocka-Fijorek, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2019-0009; Title: The influence of organic plant material on seed germination and development of Scots pine Pinus sylvestris L. seedlings, Author(s): Damian Kwiatkowski, Krzysztof Słowiński, Jarosław Knapek, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2019-0010; Title: Assessing the tourism carrying capacity of hiking trails in the Szczeliniec Wielki and Błędne Skały in Stołowe Mts. National Park, Author(s): Mateusz Rogowski, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2019-0011; Title: Using nest-boxes in pine stands of the Augustów Forest, Author(s): Grzegorz Zawadzki, Jerzy Zawadzki, Dorota Zawadzka, Anna Sołtys, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2019-0012; Title: Adaptation stability of European beech Fagus sylvatica L. after five years of growth, Author(s): Jakub Jaźwiński, Jacek Banach, Kinga Skrzyszewska, Paulina Strejczek-Jaźwińska, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2019-0013; Title: Getting to know the potential of social media in forest education, Author(s): Radosław Lewoń, Ewa Pirożnikow, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2019-0014; Title: New data on the occurrence of buprestid beetles (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) in the Białowieża Primeval Forest, Author(s): Jerzy M. Gutowski, Roman Królik, Jerzy Ługowoj, Krzysztof Sućko, Jon Sweeney, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2019-0015
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Title: Knot soundness and occlusion time after artificial pruning of oak, Author(s): Piotr S. Mederski, Dariusz Szczawiński, Dieter F. Giefing, Kwiryn Naparty, Mariusz Brunka, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2019-0001; Title: The structure of forest... more
Title: Knot soundness and occlusion time after artificial pruning of oak, Author(s): Piotr S. Mederski, Dariusz Szczawiński, Dieter F. Giefing, Kwiryn Naparty, Mariusz Brunka, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2019-0001; Title: The structure of forest stands in theTatra National Park: The results of 2016–2017 inventory, Author(s): Jan Bodziarczyk, Jerzy Szwagrzyk, Tomasz Zwijacz-Kozica, Antoni Zięba, Janusz Szewczyk, Anna Gazda, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2019-0002; Title: Breeding avifauna of the forest interior and forest edge in the Borki Forest, Author(s): Grzegorz Rąkowski, Krzysztof Czarnocki, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2019-0003; Title: Harvester efficiency in trunk utilisation and log quality of early thinning pine trees, Author(s): Piotr S. Mederski, Konrad Werk, Mariusz Bembenek, Zbigniew Karaszewski, Mariusz Brunka, Kwiryn Naparty, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2019-0004; Title: The impact of drought in 2015 on the health forest condition determined using Landsat-8 OLI images, Author(s): Sylwia A. Nasiłowska, Jan Kotlarz, Mariusz Kacprzak, Alicja Rynkiewicz, Karol Rotchimmel, Katarzyna Kubiak, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2019-0005; Title: Variability of old Scots pine PinussylvestrisL. vegetative progeny from the Augustowska Primeval Forests, Author(s): Małgorzata Matras-Zarzecka, Artur Zarzecki, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2019-0006; Title: The use of non-wood forest products and forest tourism in Belarus, Author(s): AlehMarozau, NikolajKowbasa, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2019-0007; Title: The forest market – income methods for determining the value of forest resources, Author(s): Andrzej Klocek, Stanisław Zając, DOI: 10.2478/frp-2019-0008
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Title: Seasonality and habitat preferences of dung beetles (Coleoptera: Geotrupidae) attracted to moose Alces alces L. dung in the Kampinos National Park, Author(s): Marczak D., Mroczyński R., DOI: 10.2478/frp-2018-0030; Title: Tree... more
Title: Seasonality and habitat preferences of dung beetles (Coleoptera: Geotrupidae) attracted to moose Alces alces L. dung in the Kampinos National Park, Author(s): Marczak D., Mroczyński R., DOI: 10.2478/frp-2018-0030; Title: Tree testing and estimation of heritability using the pedunculate oak Quercus robur L. seed orchard in the Krotoszyn Forest District, Author(s): Barzdajn W., Bruder M., DOI: 10.2478/frp-2018-0031; Title: Visualization and quantification of peat substrate moisture by fully automated moisture controlling system (SMCS) in forest container nursery, Author(s): Durło G., Kormanek M., Małek S., Banach J., DOI: 10.2478/frp-2018-0032; Title: Denoting the intensity of soil biochemical transition according to stand species composition, Author(s): Olszowska G., DOI: 10.2478/frp-2018-0033; Title: Evaluation of long term forest fires in India with respect to state administrative boundary, forest category of LULC and future climate change scenario: A Geospatial Perspective, Author(s): Ahmad F., Uddin Md M., Goparaju L., DOI: 10.2478/frp-2018-0034; Title: Forest policy goals in Poland in light of the current forestry aims in Europe. Part 4. Trends in forest policy of selected European countries, Author(s): Kaliszewski A., DOI: 10.2478/frp-2018-0035; Title: Forest policy goals in Poland in light of the current forestry aims in Europe. Part 5. Towards a new forestry development strategy in Poland, Author(s): Kaliszewski A., DOI: 10.2478/frp-2018-0036; Title: Current possibilities of mechanized logging in mountain areas, Author(s): Jodłowski K., Kalinowski M., DOI: 10.2478/frp-2018-0037; Title: Forests and forestry in the current kindergarten and primary school core curriculum in Poland, Author(s): Referowska-Chodak E., DOI: 10.2478/frp-2018-0038
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Title: Forest policy goals in Poland in light of the current forestry aims in Europe. Part 3. European priorities for the forest policy in Polish programmes and strategies, Author(s): Kaliszewski A., DOI: 10.2478/frp-2018-0021; Title:... more
Title: Forest policy goals in Poland in light of the current forestry aims in Europe. Part 3. European priorities for the forest policy in Polish programmes and strategies, Author(s): Kaliszewski A., DOI: 10.2478/frp-2018-0021; Title: Changes in the synthetic index of sustainable forest management at the level of regional directorates of the State Forests in 1993–2013, Author(s): Kożuch A., Banaś J., Zięba S., Bujoczek L., DOI: 10.2478/frp-2018-0022, Title: The influence of riparian woodland on the thermal conditions of small lowland streams during the summer, Author(s): Łaszewski M., Kiryła W., DOI: 10.2478/frp-2018-0023; Title: Density dynamics, diet composition and productivity of sparrowhawkAccipiter nisus L. population in central Poland, Author(s): Gryz J., Krauze-Gryz D., DOI: 10.2478/frp-2018-0024; Title: Bat assemblages in fragmented forest complexes near Rogów (central Poland), Author(s): Lesiński G., Gryz J., Rachwald A., Krauze-Gryz D., DOI: 10.2478/frp-2018-0025; Title: The influence of initial tension on blunting of chain saw blades and cutting efficiency; Author(s): Maciak A., Kubuśka M., DOI: 10.2478/frp-2018-0026; Title: The influence of relative humidity on fires in forests of Central Poland, Author(s): Konca-Kędzierska K., Pianko-Kluczyńska K., DOI: 10.2478/frp-2018-0027; Title: The aspects of reproduction of Clathrusarcheri (Berk.) Dring by re-situ method in the National Nature Park Hutsulshchyna; Author(s): Pasaylyuk M., Petrichuk Y., Tsvyd N., Sukhomlyn M., DOI: 10.2478/frp-2018-0028; Title: Efficiency evaluation in forest management – a literature review, Author(s): Młynarski W., Kaliszewski A., DOI: 10.2478/frp-2018-0029
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Forest Research Papers, Vol. 79 (2): Title: Influence of climatic conditions and air pollution on radial growth of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) in Szczecin's city forests, Author(s): Cedro A., Cedro B., DOI: 10.2478/frp-2018-0011;... more
Forest Research Papers, Vol. 79 (2): Title: Influence of climatic conditions and air pollution on radial growth of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) in Szczecin's city forests, Author(s): Cedro A., Cedro B., DOI: 10.2478/frp-2018-0011; Title: Slenderness of trees in black locust stands, Author(s): Bijak S., Orzoł K., DOI: 10.2478/frp-2018-0012; Title: Composition of the wolf's Canis lupus L. diet in the Wigry National Park, Author(s): Mysłajek R. W., Nowak S., Romański M., Tołkacz K., DOI: 10.2478/frp-2018-0013; Title: Frequency and thickness of snow cover at the foot of the Babia Góra Massif in the winter seasons 1960/61 to 2014/15, Author(s): Franczak P., DOI: 10.2478/frp-2018-0014; Title: Variability of hygroclimatic conditions of forest vegetation in Poland during the period 1951–2015, Author(s): Siedlecki M., DOI: 10.2478/frp-2018-0015; Title: Selected traits of Silver fir Abies alba Mill. cones in the context of the extraction process and seed quality, Author(s): Aniszewska M., Brzózko J., Zychowicz W., DOI: 10.2478/frp-2018-0016; Title: Running in forest areas – an analysis of activities undertaken by State Forests, Author(s): Ciesielski M., DOI: 10.2478/frp-2018-0017; Title: Forest policy goals in Poland in light of the current forestry aims in Europe Part 2. Forest policy priorities in Europe, Author(s): Kaliszewski A., DOI: 10.2478/frp-2018-0018; Title: Plant communities of the Czerwona Woda River Valley (Stołowe Mountains National Park), Author(s): Pielech R., Malicki M., Smoczyk M., Jagodziński A., Dyderski M. K., Horodecki P., Wierzcholska S., Skorupski M., Kamczyc J., Kałucka I., Hachułka M., Gazda A., DOI: 10.2478/frp-2018-0019ł Title: Educational aspects of the profession of "forest machinery operator" in view of survey results, Author(s): Rutkowska A., Adamowicz K., DOI: 10.2478/frp-2018-0020
Forest Research Papers, Vol. 79 (1): Filename: Journal10111-Volume79_1/01article-LPB-79-1.pdf Category: original article Free Access?: Y Title: Assessment of sea buckthorn (Hippophaë rhamnoides L.) long distance dispersal on the... more
Forest Research Papers, Vol. 79 (1):
Filename: Journal10111-Volume79_1/01article-LPB-79-1.pdf
Category: original article
Free Access?: Y
Title: Assessment of sea buckthorn (Hippophaë rhamnoides L.) long distance dispersal on the internal waste heap of the Bełchatów lignite mine
Author(s): Bolibok L., Kubiak M., Michalski S.
DOI: 10.2478/frp-2018-0001
Language: English
Second Language:-
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Filename: Journal10111-Volume79_1/02article-LPB-79-1.pdf
Category: original article
Free Access?: Y
Title: Supplementary irrigation at container nursery
Author(s): Durło G., Jagiełło-Leńczuk K., Kormanek M., Małek S., Banach J.
DOI: 10.2478/frp-2018-0002
Language: English
Second Language:-
Include degrees? N
Affiliation(s): Title: The content of chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b in leaves of undergrowth species in hornbeam-oak forest stands of the forest-steppe zone in Western Ukraine, Author(s): Zaïka V., Bondarenko T., DOI 10.2478/frp-2018-0003; Title: Evaluation of the corridor method for oak (Quercus sp.) cultivation using research objects in the Mircze and Kościan Forest Districts as an example, Author(s): Paluch R., Gil W., DOI 10.2478/frp-2018-0004; Title: Air temperature anomalies in experimental forests in Rogów in 1924–2015, Author(s): Chojnacka-Ożga L., Ożga W., DOI 10.2478/frp-2018-0005; Title: Wroński K.T., Author(s): Spatial variability of CO2 fluxes from meadow and forest soils in western part of Wzniesienia Łódzkie (Łódź Hills), DOI 10.2478/frp-2018-0006; Title: The influence of atmospheric light scattering on reflectance measurements during photogrammetric survey flights at low altitudes over forest areas, Author(s): Mazur A., Kacprzak M., Kubiak K., Kotlarz J., Skocki K., DOI 10.2478/frp-2018-0007; Title: Determining conversion factors for medium-sized pine and spruce wood, Author(s): Witkowska J., Jodłowski K., DOI 10.2478/frp-2018-0008; Title: Forest policy goals in Poland in light of the current forestry aims in Europe Part 1. Forest policy processes in Europe, Author(s): Kaliszewski A., DOI: 10.2478/frp-2018-0009; Title: Animal occurrence in fragmented forest habitats – important factors at the patch and landscape scale, Author(s): Banul R., Kosewska A., Borkowski J., DOI 10.2478/frp-2018-0010
Filename: Journal10111-Volume79_1/01article-LPB-79-1.pdf
Category: original article
Free Access?: Y
Title: Assessment of sea buckthorn (Hippophaë rhamnoides L.) long distance dispersal on the internal waste heap of the Bełchatów lignite mine
Author(s): Bolibok L., Kubiak M., Michalski S.
DOI: 10.2478/frp-2018-0001
Language: English
Second Language:-
Include degrees? N
Affiliation(s):
Filename: Journal10111-Volume79_1/02article-LPB-79-1.pdf
Category: original article
Free Access?: Y
Title: Supplementary irrigation at container nursery
Author(s): Durło G., Jagiełło-Leńczuk K., Kormanek M., Małek S., Banach J.
DOI: 10.2478/frp-2018-0002
Language: English
Second Language:-
Include degrees? N
Affiliation(s): Title: The content of chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b in leaves of undergrowth species in hornbeam-oak forest stands of the forest-steppe zone in Western Ukraine, Author(s): Zaïka V., Bondarenko T., DOI 10.2478/frp-2018-0003; Title: Evaluation of the corridor method for oak (Quercus sp.) cultivation using research objects in the Mircze and Kościan Forest Districts as an example, Author(s): Paluch R., Gil W., DOI 10.2478/frp-2018-0004; Title: Air temperature anomalies in experimental forests in Rogów in 1924–2015, Author(s): Chojnacka-Ożga L., Ożga W., DOI 10.2478/frp-2018-0005; Title: Wroński K.T., Author(s): Spatial variability of CO2 fluxes from meadow and forest soils in western part of Wzniesienia Łódzkie (Łódź Hills), DOI 10.2478/frp-2018-0006; Title: The influence of atmospheric light scattering on reflectance measurements during photogrammetric survey flights at low altitudes over forest areas, Author(s): Mazur A., Kacprzak M., Kubiak K., Kotlarz J., Skocki K., DOI 10.2478/frp-2018-0007; Title: Determining conversion factors for medium-sized pine and spruce wood, Author(s): Witkowska J., Jodłowski K., DOI 10.2478/frp-2018-0008; Title: Forest policy goals in Poland in light of the current forestry aims in Europe Part 1. Forest policy processes in Europe, Author(s): Kaliszewski A., DOI: 10.2478/frp-2018-0009; Title: Animal occurrence in fragmented forest habitats – important factors at the patch and landscape scale, Author(s): Banul R., Kosewska A., Borkowski J., DOI 10.2478/frp-2018-0010
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Title: Time usage and efficiency of machinery during stump crushing, Author(s): Gałęzia T., DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0030; Title: The effect of natural disasters on the timber market, Author(s): Sikora A.T.. DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0031;... more
Title: Time usage and efficiency of machinery during stump crushing, Author(s): Gałęzia T., DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0030; Title: The effect of natural disasters on the timber market, Author(s): Sikora A.T.. DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0031; Title: Continuum of floristic composition between two plant communities – Carici elongatae-Alnetum and Fraxino-Alnetum, Author(s): Czapiewska N., Paź S., Dyderski M.K., Jagodziński A.M., DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0032; Title: Mammals in the diet of tawny owl Strix aluco in western part of Skierniewice Forest District (central Poland), Author(s): Gryz J., Krauze-Gryz D., DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0033; Title: Comparing natural regeneration of Norway spruce Picea abies (L.) Karst. in the Kaszuby Lake District and in the other regions of northern Poland, Author(s): Szydlarski M., Modrzyński J., Stopiński M., Majewski M., Maras K., DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0034; Title: Kaliszewski A., Author(s): Cost analysis of artificial and natural oak regeneration in selected forest districts, DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0035; Title: Assessment of tree vitality, biomass and morphology of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) root systems growing on reclaimed landfill waste after zinc and lead flotation, Author(s): Pietrzykowski M., Woś B., Pająk M., Likus-Cieślik J., DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0036; Title: Observation of the Western Barbastelle Barbastella barbastellus (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae) in new "crevice" boxes for bats, Author(s): Rachwald A., Gottfried I., Tołkacz K., DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0037; Title: Insects mining leaves of English oak Quercus robur L. in Bydgoszcz and its vicinity, Author(s): Wrzesińska D., DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0038; Title: The Białowieża Forest controversy in the light of the world dispute in conservation biology, Author(s): Witkowski Z., DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0039
Title: Influence of elevated CO2 concentrations on the growth of Armillaria ostoyae (Romagn.) Herink rhizomorphs in vitro, Author(s): Lech P., Żółciak A., DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0021; Title: Variability of cones and scale surface area... more
Title: Influence of elevated CO2 concentrations on the growth of Armillaria ostoyae (Romagn.) Herink rhizomorphs in vitro,
Author(s): Lech P., Żółciak A.,
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0021;
Title: Variability of cones and scale surface area of European larch (Larix decidua Mill.),
Author(s): Aniszewska M., Stadnik S., Gendek A.,
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0022;
Title: Wettability and interception in relationship with the seasonal changes on the Fagus sylvatica leaf surface,
Author(s): Klamerus-Iwan A., Kraj W.,
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0023;
Title: Bibliometric analysis in the evaluation of journals published by the Forest Research Institute: Forest Research Papers and Folia Forestalia Polonica Series A – Forestry,
Author(s): Szewczykiewicz J., Skrzecz I., Materska K.,
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0024;
Title: Ways to use silver birch Betula pendula Roth regeneration in sites considered for stand conversion due to decline of Norway spruce Picea abies (L.) H. Karst. in the Silesian Beskid Mountains,
Author(s): Ambroży S., Zachara T., Kapsa M., Chomicz-Zegar E., Vytseha R.,
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0025;
Title: Bodziarczyk J., Zwijacz-Kozica T., Gazda A., Szewczyk J., Frączek M., Zięba A., Szwagrzyk J.,
Author(s): Species composition, elevation, and former management type affect browsing pressure on forest regeneration in the Tatra National Park,
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0026;
Title: New location of the moss Buxbaumia viridis in the Białowieża Forest,
Author(s): Gawryś R., Szulc A.,
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0027;
Title: Effects of catchment area forestation on the temperature of river waters,
Author(s): Ptak M.,
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0028;
Title: Reference and control plots – a useful tool for forestry?,
Author(s): Wójcicki A.,
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0029
Author(s): Lech P., Żółciak A.,
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0021;
Title: Variability of cones and scale surface area of European larch (Larix decidua Mill.),
Author(s): Aniszewska M., Stadnik S., Gendek A.,
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0022;
Title: Wettability and interception in relationship with the seasonal changes on the Fagus sylvatica leaf surface,
Author(s): Klamerus-Iwan A., Kraj W.,
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0023;
Title: Bibliometric analysis in the evaluation of journals published by the Forest Research Institute: Forest Research Papers and Folia Forestalia Polonica Series A – Forestry,
Author(s): Szewczykiewicz J., Skrzecz I., Materska K.,
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0024;
Title: Ways to use silver birch Betula pendula Roth regeneration in sites considered for stand conversion due to decline of Norway spruce Picea abies (L.) H. Karst. in the Silesian Beskid Mountains,
Author(s): Ambroży S., Zachara T., Kapsa M., Chomicz-Zegar E., Vytseha R.,
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0025;
Title: Bodziarczyk J., Zwijacz-Kozica T., Gazda A., Szewczyk J., Frączek M., Zięba A., Szwagrzyk J.,
Author(s): Species composition, elevation, and former management type affect browsing pressure on forest regeneration in the Tatra National Park,
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0026;
Title: New location of the moss Buxbaumia viridis in the Białowieża Forest,
Author(s): Gawryś R., Szulc A.,
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0027;
Title: Effects of catchment area forestation on the temperature of river waters,
Author(s): Ptak M.,
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0028;
Title: Reference and control plots – a useful tool for forestry?,
Author(s): Wójcicki A.,
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0029
Research Interests:
Title: The influence of stand structure in submontane acidophilous oak forests on the presence of the wild service tree and sword-leaved helleborine, Author(s): Kryżar S., DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0011; Title: Occurrence of Ips... more
Title: The influence of stand structure in submontane acidophilous oak forests on the presence of the wild service tree and sword-leaved helleborine,
Author(s): Kryżar S.,
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0011;
Title: Occurrence of Ips typographus (L.) after wind damage in the Kościeliska Valley of the Tatra National Park,
Author(s): Grodzki W., Gąsienica Fronek W.,
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0012;
Title: Biodiversity indexes in relation to soil properties in upland fir forests (Abietetum albae),
Author(s): Lasota J., Wiecheć M., Błońska E., Brożek S.,
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0013;
Title: Forest management and hunting in areas adjacent to national parks: the example of the Magura National Park,
Author(s): Wajdzik M., Kołodziej Z., Bilański P., Szyjka K.,
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0014;
Title: Variability of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) called Tabórz pine (Forest District Miłomłyn) expressed in analysis of morphology of needle traits and polymorphism of microsatellite DNA,
Author(s): Lesiczka P., Pawlaczyk E.M., Łabiszak B., Urbaniak L.,
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0015;
Title: Kozak I., Typiak B., Parpan T., Kozak H.,
Author(s): A prognosis for the impact of climate change on beech stand dynamics in the Polish and Ukrainian Roztoche region,
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0016;
Title: Changes in antioxidant enzyme activities in Pinus sylvestris and Larix decidua seedlings after Melolontha melolontha attack,
Author(s): Skwarek M., Patykowski J., Witczak A.,
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0017;
Title: Influence of organic components on changes of the properties of reclaimed soils damaged by fire from coniferous dry forest,
Author(s): Królak E., Kot B., Sterniczuk K., Troć A., Zychowicz E., Powalska E.,
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0018;
Title: The relationship between height and crown characteristics of four-year-old common birch (Betula pendula Roth),
Author(s): Klepacki A.,
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0019;
Title: The occurrence of brambles (Rubus L.) in young forest plantations on the Kolbuszowa Plateau,
Author(s): Wolanin M.M., Wolanin M.N., Oklejewicz K.,
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0020
Author(s): Kryżar S.,
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0011;
Title: Occurrence of Ips typographus (L.) after wind damage in the Kościeliska Valley of the Tatra National Park,
Author(s): Grodzki W., Gąsienica Fronek W.,
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0012;
Title: Biodiversity indexes in relation to soil properties in upland fir forests (Abietetum albae),
Author(s): Lasota J., Wiecheć M., Błońska E., Brożek S.,
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0013;
Title: Forest management and hunting in areas adjacent to national parks: the example of the Magura National Park,
Author(s): Wajdzik M., Kołodziej Z., Bilański P., Szyjka K.,
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0014;
Title: Variability of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) called Tabórz pine (Forest District Miłomłyn) expressed in analysis of morphology of needle traits and polymorphism of microsatellite DNA,
Author(s): Lesiczka P., Pawlaczyk E.M., Łabiszak B., Urbaniak L.,
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0015;
Title: Kozak I., Typiak B., Parpan T., Kozak H.,
Author(s): A prognosis for the impact of climate change on beech stand dynamics in the Polish and Ukrainian Roztoche region,
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0016;
Title: Changes in antioxidant enzyme activities in Pinus sylvestris and Larix decidua seedlings after Melolontha melolontha attack,
Author(s): Skwarek M., Patykowski J., Witczak A.,
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0017;
Title: Influence of organic components on changes of the properties of reclaimed soils damaged by fire from coniferous dry forest,
Author(s): Królak E., Kot B., Sterniczuk K., Troć A., Zychowicz E., Powalska E.,
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0018;
Title: The relationship between height and crown characteristics of four-year-old common birch (Betula pendula Roth),
Author(s): Klepacki A.,
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0019;
Title: The occurrence of brambles (Rubus L.) in young forest plantations on the Kolbuszowa Plateau,
Author(s): Wolanin M.M., Wolanin M.N., Oklejewicz K.,
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0020
Research Interests:
Title: Variability of silver fir (Abies alba Mill.) cones – variability of scale surface area Author(s): Aniszewska M., Gendek A., Śliwińska J. DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0001 Title: Structural diversity of selected oak stands (Quercus... more
Title: Variability of silver fir (Abies alba Mill.) cones – variability of scale surface area
Author(s): Aniszewska M., Gendek A., Śliwińska J.
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0001
Title: Structural diversity of selected oak stands (Quercus robur L.) on the Krotoszyn Plateau in Poland
Author(s): Szmyt J.
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0002
Title: The role of catastrophic floods in shaping the morphology of river beds in small mountain catchment areas
Author(s): Franczak P.
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0003
Title: The relationship between soil properties, enzyme activity and land use
Author(s): Błońska E., Lasota J., Zwydak M.
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0004
Title: Evaluation of forestry companies with differing administrative and production costs
Author(s): Wysocka-Fijorek E.
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0005
Title: Gutkowska J., Borys M., Tereba A., Tkaczyk M., Oszako T., Nowakowska J.A.
Author(s): Genetic variability and health of Norway spruce stands in the Regional Directorate of the State Forests in Krosno
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0006
Title: Population differences in morphological and anatomical traits of Pinus mugo Turra needles from the Polish part of the Tatra Mountains
Author(s): Pawlaczyk E.M., Bączkiewicz A., Wawrzyniak P., Czołpińska M., Gonera P., Buczkowska K.
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0007
Title: The twinflower in the Augustów Forest: occurrence, condition and threats
Author(s): Zawadzka D., Zawadzki G., Bednarek J., Bednarek J.B., Piechowska D., Mikitiuk A.
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0008
Title: Is it possible and necessary to control European spruce bark beetle Ips typographus (L.) outbreak in the Białowieża Forest?
Author(s): Hilszczański J., Starzyk J.R.
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0009
Title: Should the whole Białowieża Forest be a national park?
Author(s): Zientarski J., Szmyt J.
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0010
Author(s): Aniszewska M., Gendek A., Śliwińska J.
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0001
Title: Structural diversity of selected oak stands (Quercus robur L.) on the Krotoszyn Plateau in Poland
Author(s): Szmyt J.
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0002
Title: The role of catastrophic floods in shaping the morphology of river beds in small mountain catchment areas
Author(s): Franczak P.
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0003
Title: The relationship between soil properties, enzyme activity and land use
Author(s): Błońska E., Lasota J., Zwydak M.
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0004
Title: Evaluation of forestry companies with differing administrative and production costs
Author(s): Wysocka-Fijorek E.
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0005
Title: Gutkowska J., Borys M., Tereba A., Tkaczyk M., Oszako T., Nowakowska J.A.
Author(s): Genetic variability and health of Norway spruce stands in the Regional Directorate of the State Forests in Krosno
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0006
Title: Population differences in morphological and anatomical traits of Pinus mugo Turra needles from the Polish part of the Tatra Mountains
Author(s): Pawlaczyk E.M., Bączkiewicz A., Wawrzyniak P., Czołpińska M., Gonera P., Buczkowska K.
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0007
Title: The twinflower in the Augustów Forest: occurrence, condition and threats
Author(s): Zawadzka D., Zawadzki G., Bednarek J., Bednarek J.B., Piechowska D., Mikitiuk A.
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0008
Title: Is it possible and necessary to control European spruce bark beetle Ips typographus (L.) outbreak in the Białowieża Forest?
Author(s): Hilszczański J., Starzyk J.R.
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0009
Title: Should the whole Białowieża Forest be a national park?
Author(s): Zientarski J., Szmyt J.
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2017-0010
Research Interests:
Forest Research Papers, Vol. 76 (1), 2015 Title: An attempt to use the fungus Beauveria bassiana (Bals.) Vuill. in forest protection against the bark beetle Ips typographus (L.) in the field Author(s): Grodzki W., Kosibowicz M. DOI:... more
Forest Research Papers, Vol. 76 (1), 2015
Title: An attempt to use the fungus Beauveria bassiana (Bals.) Vuill. in forest protection against the bark beetle Ips typographus (L.) in the field
Author(s): Grodzki W., Kosibowicz M.
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2015-0001
Title: The „Tisovik" reserve of Silver fir in the Belarusian national park „Belavezhskaya Pushcha"
Author(s): Korczyk A. F.
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2015-0002
Title: The station of the hop tree (Ptelea trifoliata L. ssp. trifoliata) in forests of the Wyszków Forest District
Author(s): Ciosek M., Krechowski J., Piórek K., Sikorski R.
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2015-0003
Title: The influence of stand canopy openness on the growth of common yew (Taxus baccata L.)
Author(s): Niemczyk M., Żółciak A., Wrzesiński P.
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2015-0004
Title: Evaluating the progeny of European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) in the early years of growth
Author(s): Banach J., Skrzyszewska K., Smętek M., Kubacki K.
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2015-0005
Title: Variation of radial growth of four Norway spruce provenances in central Poland
Author(s): Klisz M., Jastrzębowski Sz., Chojnacka-Ożga L., Kowalczyk J.
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2015-0006
Title: Increase of natural regeneration area of Norway spruce (Picea abies L. Karst.) in the Kaszuby Lake District during the decade 2002–2012
Author(s): Szydlarski M., Modrzyński J.
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2015-0007
Title: Occurence of Erysiphe alphitoides in oak stands affected by flood disaster
Author(s): Szewczyk W., Kuźmiński R., Mańka M., Kwaśna H., Łakomy P., Baranowska-Wasilewska M., Behnke-Borowczyk J.
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2015-0008
Title: Aspects of using wood biomass for energy production
Author(s): Gołos P., Kaliszewski A.
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2015-0009
Title: The Borki Primeval Forest as an important forest bird area
Author(s): Rąkowski G.
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2015-0010
Title: An attempt to use the fungus Beauveria bassiana (Bals.) Vuill. in forest protection against the bark beetle Ips typographus (L.) in the field
Author(s): Grodzki W., Kosibowicz M.
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2015-0001
Title: The „Tisovik" reserve of Silver fir in the Belarusian national park „Belavezhskaya Pushcha"
Author(s): Korczyk A. F.
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2015-0002
Title: The station of the hop tree (Ptelea trifoliata L. ssp. trifoliata) in forests of the Wyszków Forest District
Author(s): Ciosek M., Krechowski J., Piórek K., Sikorski R.
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2015-0003
Title: The influence of stand canopy openness on the growth of common yew (Taxus baccata L.)
Author(s): Niemczyk M., Żółciak A., Wrzesiński P.
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2015-0004
Title: Evaluating the progeny of European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) in the early years of growth
Author(s): Banach J., Skrzyszewska K., Smętek M., Kubacki K.
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2015-0005
Title: Variation of radial growth of four Norway spruce provenances in central Poland
Author(s): Klisz M., Jastrzębowski Sz., Chojnacka-Ożga L., Kowalczyk J.
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2015-0006
Title: Increase of natural regeneration area of Norway spruce (Picea abies L. Karst.) in the Kaszuby Lake District during the decade 2002–2012
Author(s): Szydlarski M., Modrzyński J.
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2015-0007
Title: Occurence of Erysiphe alphitoides in oak stands affected by flood disaster
Author(s): Szewczyk W., Kuźmiński R., Mańka M., Kwaśna H., Łakomy P., Baranowska-Wasilewska M., Behnke-Borowczyk J.
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2015-0008
Title: Aspects of using wood biomass for energy production
Author(s): Gołos P., Kaliszewski A.
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2015-0009
Title: The Borki Primeval Forest as an important forest bird area
Author(s): Rąkowski G.
DOI: 10.1515/frp-2015-0010
Research Interests:
Forest Research Papers, Vol. 74 (1), 2013 Title: Characteristic and diagnostic features of the most frequently occurring species of the Thripidae family (Insecta, Thysanoptera) in crown canopies of Central European forests Author(s):... more
Forest Research Papers, Vol. 74 (1), 2013
Title: Characteristic and diagnostic features of the most frequently occurring species of the Thripidae family (Insecta, Thysanoptera) in crown canopies of Central European forests
Author(s): Kucharczyk H., Kucharczyk M.
DOI: 10.2478/frp-2013-0001
Title: Electrophysiological characteristics of undergrowth shrubs in the forest-steppe zone of western Ukraine
Author(s): Bondarenko T. V.
DOI: 10.2478/frp-2013-0002
Title: A comparison of two growing stock assessments by stratified sampling– how does accuracy of inventory affect our interpretation of the results
Author(s): Jabłoński M.
DOI: 10.2478/frp-2013-0003
Title: Stand damage when harvesting timber using a tractor for extraction
Author(s): Karaszewski Z., Giefing D. F., Mederski P. S., Bembenek M., Dobek A., Stergiadou A.
DOI: 10.2478/frp-2013-0004
Title: Seasonal changes in the understorey biomass of an oak-hornbeam forest Galio sylvatici-Carpinetum betuli
Author(s): Jagodziński A. M., Pietrusiak K., Rawlik M., Janyszek S.
DOI: 10.2478/frp-2013-0005
Title: Slow Sand Filters as a part of integrated protection of seedlings against disease in forest nurseries
Author(s): Oszako T., Kubiak K. A., Siebyła M., Nowakowska J. A.
DOI: 10.2478/frp-2013-0006
Title: The recreational functions of Warsaw’s urban and suburban forests
Author(s): Gołos P.
DOI: 10.2478/frp-2013-0007
Title: Beetles (Coleoptera) occurring in decaying birch (Betula spp.) wood in the Kampinos National Park
Author(s): Sawoniewicz M.
DOI: 10.2478/frp-2013-0008
Title: Characteristic and diagnostic features of the most frequently occurring species of the Thripidae family (Insecta, Thysanoptera) in crown canopies of Central European forests
Author(s): Kucharczyk H., Kucharczyk M.
DOI: 10.2478/frp-2013-0001
Title: Electrophysiological characteristics of undergrowth shrubs in the forest-steppe zone of western Ukraine
Author(s): Bondarenko T. V.
DOI: 10.2478/frp-2013-0002
Title: A comparison of two growing stock assessments by stratified sampling– how does accuracy of inventory affect our interpretation of the results
Author(s): Jabłoński M.
DOI: 10.2478/frp-2013-0003
Title: Stand damage when harvesting timber using a tractor for extraction
Author(s): Karaszewski Z., Giefing D. F., Mederski P. S., Bembenek M., Dobek A., Stergiadou A.
DOI: 10.2478/frp-2013-0004
Title: Seasonal changes in the understorey biomass of an oak-hornbeam forest Galio sylvatici-Carpinetum betuli
Author(s): Jagodziński A. M., Pietrusiak K., Rawlik M., Janyszek S.
DOI: 10.2478/frp-2013-0005
Title: Slow Sand Filters as a part of integrated protection of seedlings against disease in forest nurseries
Author(s): Oszako T., Kubiak K. A., Siebyła M., Nowakowska J. A.
DOI: 10.2478/frp-2013-0006
Title: The recreational functions of Warsaw’s urban and suburban forests
Author(s): Gołos P.
DOI: 10.2478/frp-2013-0007
Title: Beetles (Coleoptera) occurring in decaying birch (Betula spp.) wood in the Kampinos National Park
Author(s): Sawoniewicz M.
DOI: 10.2478/frp-2013-0008
Research Interests:
Forest Research Papers, Vol. 73 (4), 2012 Title: Silver fir (Abies alba Mill.) occurrence in south-eastern part of Iłżecka Forest Author(s): Bis R., Dobrowolska D.. DOI: 10.2478/v10111-012-0026-0 Title: Recognition of endangered... more
Forest Research Papers, Vol. 73 (4), 2012
Title: Silver fir (Abies alba Mill.) occurrence in south-eastern part of Iłżecka Forest
Author(s): Bis R., Dobrowolska D..
DOI: 10.2478/v10111-012-0026-0
Title: Recognition of endangered and protected species in the flora and their current condition: an example from Sokołowice forest administration region (Oleśnica forest district)
Author(s): Gorzelak P.
DOI: 10.2478/v10111-012-0027-z
Title: The macro- and microelemental content of Pinus sylvestris L. and Pinus nigra J.F. Am. needles in Cladonio-Pinetum habitat of the Słowiński National Park
Author(s): Parzych A., Sobisz Z.
DOI: 10.2478/v10111-012-0028-y
Title: Plant community characteristics and soil status in different land use systems in Dimapur district, Nagaland, India
Author(s): Singh S.K., Kumar K.S., Aier B., Kanduri V.P. and Ahirwar S.
DOI: 10.2478/v10111-012-0029-x
Title: Stand structure and populations of yew (Taxus baccata L.) in the Cisy Rokickie and Bogdanieckie Cisy reserves
Author(s): Dobrowolska D., Olszowska G., Niemczyk M.
DOI: 10.2478/v10111-012-0030-4
Title: Spatial diversity of planted and untended silver birch (Betula pendula L.) stands
Author(s): Szmyt J., Korzeniewicz R.
DOI: 10.2478/v10111-012-0031-3
Title: Medicinal properties of macrofungi
Author(s): Hilszczańska D.
DOI: 10.2478/v10111-012-0033-1
Title: Insects found on black alder Alnus glutinosa (L.) Gaertn. when stands are dying back
Author(s): Borowski J., Piętka J., Szczepkowski A.
DOI: 10.2478/v10111-012-0034-0
Title: Silver fir (Abies alba Mill.) occurrence in south-eastern part of Iłżecka Forest
Author(s): Bis R., Dobrowolska D..
DOI: 10.2478/v10111-012-0026-0
Title: Recognition of endangered and protected species in the flora and their current condition: an example from Sokołowice forest administration region (Oleśnica forest district)
Author(s): Gorzelak P.
DOI: 10.2478/v10111-012-0027-z
Title: The macro- and microelemental content of Pinus sylvestris L. and Pinus nigra J.F. Am. needles in Cladonio-Pinetum habitat of the Słowiński National Park
Author(s): Parzych A., Sobisz Z.
DOI: 10.2478/v10111-012-0028-y
Title: Plant community characteristics and soil status in different land use systems in Dimapur district, Nagaland, India
Author(s): Singh S.K., Kumar K.S., Aier B., Kanduri V.P. and Ahirwar S.
DOI: 10.2478/v10111-012-0029-x
Title: Stand structure and populations of yew (Taxus baccata L.) in the Cisy Rokickie and Bogdanieckie Cisy reserves
Author(s): Dobrowolska D., Olszowska G., Niemczyk M.
DOI: 10.2478/v10111-012-0030-4
Title: Spatial diversity of planted and untended silver birch (Betula pendula L.) stands
Author(s): Szmyt J., Korzeniewicz R.
DOI: 10.2478/v10111-012-0031-3
Title: Medicinal properties of macrofungi
Author(s): Hilszczańska D.
DOI: 10.2478/v10111-012-0033-1
Title: Insects found on black alder Alnus glutinosa (L.) Gaertn. when stands are dying back
Author(s): Borowski J., Piętka J., Szczepkowski A.
DOI: 10.2478/v10111-012-0034-0
Research Interests:
Precise determination of forest resources is one of the most important tasks in conducting sustainable forest management. Accurate information about the forest's resources allows for a better planning of current and future management as... more
Precise determination of forest resources is one of the most important tasks in conducting sustainable forest management. Accurate information about the forest's resources allows for a better planning of current and future management as well as conservation activities. Such precise information is needed by both, individual forest managers and for developing the national forest policy. In recent years, interest in the use of remote sensing in forest inventory has significantly increased. Remote sensing allows for non-invasive measurements and the automation of data processing. The most accurate source of remote sensing data at the level of the sample plot is terrestrial laser scanning (TLS). Its use in forest inventory has been studied for about two decades.
This paper aims to introduce studies on state of the art TLS technology as well as provide an overview of research conducted in stands within the temperate climate zone. This article furthermore discusses issues such as TLS data acquisition, data processing and presents results for the estimation of tree biometric features.
This paper aims to introduce studies on state of the art TLS technology as well as provide an overview of research conducted in stands within the temperate climate zone. This article furthermore discusses issues such as TLS data acquisition, data processing and presents results for the estimation of tree biometric features.
Research Interests:
Forest trees are a great model for physiological and genetic studies of plant resistance to unfavourable environmental conditions, since the same species can successfully acclimate at different latitudes. Modern biology, such as genomics,... more
Forest trees are a great model for physiological and genetic studies of plant resistance to unfavourable environmental conditions, since the same species can successfully acclimate at different latitudes. Modern biology, such as genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, etc., significantly facilitates these studies and accelerates the acquisition of new knowledge. This allows for a more effective implementation of conservation measures and the renewal of forest ecosystems. This review contains information on the latest scientific achievements in the field of acclimatization and tolerance to abiotic stresses, such as cold and frost, of forest trees. there is no doubt that in the course of evolution forest trees developed a complex and dynamic mechanism for controlling the entry into the winter dormancy stage, which allows woody plants to successfully survive in cold and freezing conditions and is initiated long before the beginning of winter. Studying the function of individual genes in forest tree species, however, remains an incredibly difficult task due to large genomes, specific development as well as the lack of standard techniques and routine procedures. In recent years, similarities between the well-studied genetic response to low temperatures of the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana and forest trees have been identified, which produced meaningful analogies and allows for issues of functional genetics to be addressed more effectively. The main goal of this work was to show that findings from forest tree genomics can be effectively used as a tool for the reproduction and protection of important tree species through the identification of the predisposition of specific populations to climate change and their adaptive capacity.
Research Interests:
This article is based on a literature review and attempts to highlight the harmful effects of forest soil erosion on aquatic ecosystems with particular emphasis on ichthyofauna. We focus on the phenomena of excessive soil erosion caused... more
This article is based on a literature review and attempts to highlight the harmful effects of forest soil erosion on aquatic ecosystems with particular emphasis on ichthyofauna. We focus on the phenomena of excessive soil erosion caused by forest management practices and forest roads, subsequent sediment runoff as well as silting of watercourses and their impact on fish. Among others, the direct influence of the suspended sediments on fish reproduction, egg incubation, respiratory processes, growth and immunity, as well as indirect effects on habitat and migration are discussed. The authors' intention is to draw attention to this important and underestimated aspect of forest management in Poland. The aim of this publication is to bring about changes in the management of commercial forests that will minimize the erosion of forest soils, formation of high levels of suspended solids in rivers and in turn limit their negative impact on aquatic ecosystems.
Research Interests:
Implementing creative engineering, or in other words the progress of science, in forestry practice requires the integration of knowledge from its various branches concerning the impact of human activity on the Earth's ecosystem. In fact,... more
Implementing creative engineering, or in other words the progress of science, in forestry practice requires the integration of knowledge from its various branches concerning the impact of human activity on the Earth's ecosystem. In fact, various aspects of development in the forest services are already associated with ecological engineering, which in practice includes biology, economy, sociology as well as technical and mechanical construction. Special attention was given to modelling as the most productive method of promoting progress in forest management. In the case of biological engineering in forest ecology, for example, various possibilities of applying genetic engineering as a potential future method for increasing productivity as well as for the preservation of genetic diversity and environmentalprotection are discussed in more detail. Literature recommendations concerning engineering in forestry accessible to students of the Extramural Doctorate Studies at the Forest Research Institute in Sękocinare also presented.
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An estimated 5% of the world's forests are located in the EU and these forests have continuously expanded for over 60 years, although recently at a lower rate. Forests and other wooded land now cover 155 million hectares and 21 million... more
An estimated 5% of the world's forests are located in the EU and these forests have continuously expanded for over 60 years, although recently at a lower rate. Forests and other wooded land now cover 155 million hectares and 21 million hectares, respectively, together more than 42% of the EU land area. Although the treaties in the European Union contain no provisions for a common forest policy, there is a long history of EU measures supporting forest and forest-related activities coordinate dwith member states, mainly through the Standing Forestry Committee. For several decades now, environmental forest functions have attracted increasing attention mostly in relation to the protection of biodiversity and, more recently, in the context of climate change. The main objective of this paper was twofold: first, to identify the EU legislation directly and indirectly connected to forest protection, and second, to determine its legal character and effectiveness. In conclusion, in recent years the EU has adopted numerous regulations that are directly and indirectly connected to forests and they can be divided into two groups: internal and international acts. Moreover, we can distinguish legally binding acts such as regulations, directives as well as international agreements and soft law acts including strategies, green books, communications, action plans or declarations.
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The frequency and diversity of fungi in branches, roots and soil was examined in 3-10-years-old diseased Juniperus x media trees growing in the surroundings of the sewage treatment facility in Poznań. Symptoms of branch dieback appeared... more
The frequency and diversity of fungi in branches, roots and soil was examined in 3-10-years-old diseased Juniperus x media trees growing in the surroundings of the sewage treatment facility in Poznań. Symptoms of branch dieback appeared first on the older parts inside the crown and mostly in the lower part of trees subsequently spreading upwards and outwards. Our analyses included extraction of environmental rDNA from branches, roots and soil, amplification of the rDNA with fungi specific primers and sequencing. Fungal taxa from Ascomycota, Basidiomycota, Chytridiomycota, Glomeromycota and Zygomycota were detected with a total of 695, 135 and 196 taxa in branches, roots and soil, respectively. Fungal communities included plant pathogens, opportunistic pathogens, epiphytes or endophytes, mycorrhizal taxa, saprotrophs common on organic debris and in soil, human and animal pathogens, entomopathogenic taxa, mycoparasites, white and black yeasts, taxa with antagonistic and medicinal properties and lichenized fungi. The frequency of potential plant pathogens was 2.64-33.12% in branches, 0.88% in roots and 1.29-2.93% in soil. The most common pathogens were species from Chalara, Cytospora, Fusarium, Ilyonectria, Mycosphaerella, Setomelanomma (ascomycota) and Armillaria, Rhizoctonia (Basidiomycota) genera. The less frequent pathogens included species from Leptosphaeria, Lophodermium and Septoria genera. In conclusion, oxygen deficiency and the presence of poisonous gases in the air around the sewage plant is likely to have had damaging effects on plants infected or colonized by opportunistic and facultative parasites.
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This paper presents results on the restoration of Scots pine stands established on post-agricultural lands undergoing conversion into mixed stands. Sessile oak (Quercus petraea), common beech (Fagus sylvatica) and small-leaved lime (Tilia... more
This paper presents results on the restoration of Scots pine stands established on post-agricultural lands undergoing conversion into mixed stands. Sessile oak (Quercus petraea), common beech (Fagus sylvatica) and small-leaved lime (Tilia cordata) seedlings were planted in artificially created gaps (0.02 ha to 0.05 ha each) cut in six experimental plots (Forest Districts: Bielsk, Krynki, Sobibór, Dobieszyn, Skrwilno and Łupawa) located in 20-25-years-old pine stands. The experimental plots were spread across northern, central and eastern Poland and affected by root-rot fungus (Heterobasidion annosum). Nine years after planting, the number of individual trees and shrub species, their height sum and average height were calculated for fenced artificial gaps (LSO) as well as non-fenced artificial gaps (LSN) and compared to natural gaps (LN) and non-disturbed neighboring stands (D). Results were calculated separately for the planted species (oak, lime and beech) but combined for all other species. The results indicate satisfactory restoration in all of the investigated plots except in Krynki, which is located in a relatively poor site. Significant differences appeared between height sum as well as average height of planted species in fenced compared to non-fenced gaps. Furthermore, in both, natural and artificial gaps, the species composition of the young generation was enriched with natural regeneration of pioneer species, mainly silver birch (Betula pendula), rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) and aspen (Populus tremula).
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Commonly used scientific terms and their specific meaning in the context of forest sciences and services were the focus of this article. Special attention was devoted to analyzing the meaning of ecological terminology such as "niche",... more
Commonly used scientific terms and their specific meaning in the context of forest sciences and services were the focus of this article. Special attention was devoted to analyzing the meaning of ecological terminology such as "niche", "homeostasis", "natural" and "succession" in order to better understand problems related to the interaction between and within complex biological structures such as forest multi population ecosystems and the human population. Especially the role of Homo sapiens occupying an ecological niche in forest ecosystems, as well as in the Earth's biosphere, formed the core in this discussion. One important challenge in terms of terminology and methodology concerns the considerable progress and interaction between achievements in the general sciences such as biology, physics, physiology, mathematics, sociology and economy as compared to forest sciences. Challenges are obviously accompanying the development in scientific terminology and are thus an important factor when conveying knowledge to the future doctors of forest sciences.
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DNA barcoding is an innovative system designed to provide rapid, accurate, and automatable species identification by using short, standardized gene regions as internal species codes. the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase i (cOi) gene was... more
DNA barcoding is an innovative system designed to provide rapid, accurate, and automatable species identification by using short, standardized gene regions as internal species codes. the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase i (cOi) gene was proposed by Paul Hebert as an official marker for animals, because of its small intraspecific but large interspecific variation. Since the launch of the project Barcode of Life, this simple technique has caught the interest of taxonomists, ecologists and plant-quarantine officers charged with the control of pests and invasive species. The great diversity of insects and their importance have made this group a major target for DNA barcoding. In most cases, the identification of insect species by traditional methods based on morphological features requires specialist knowledge and is labor-intensive. DNa barcoding aims at meeting the challenge of monitoring and documenting the biodiversity of insects. the utility of DNa barcoding for identifying small insects, cryptic taxa or rare species, as well as many species of forest entomofau-na that are impossible to discriminate morphologically throughout all of their life stages, is a subject discussed in this review. Due to its usefulness, also in Poland in the Forestry Research institute, a method for identifying selected species of saproxylic beetles based on the sequence of the COI region was developed. In the future, this method will be used to assess the state of biodiversity and the naturalness of forest ecosystems. therefore, this and other future implications of this promising new technique are also discussed here.
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Skidding of large-sized logs requires special machinery such as skidders, clambunks, forwarders or farm tractors with a winch or hydraulic tongs. The precise choice of which skidding machine to use depends largely on the desired... more
Skidding of large-sized logs requires special machinery such as skidders, clambunks, forwarders or farm tractors with a winch or hydraulic tongs. The precise choice of which skidding machine to use depends largely on the desired efficiency and economic factors. The aim of this research was to evaluate the suitability of three different machines (LKT 81 skidder, John Deere 1110D forwarder and Pronar 1221A agricultural tractor with hydraulic tongs) for wood skidding based on technical and economic indicators. The practical work for this research was carried out in the Mirosławiec Forest Division in areas with fresh mixed coniferous forest habitats where the dominant species in the stands was pine and strip-like clear cutting was the preferred management practice. The best machinery performance values were obtained for skidding using the John Deere forwarder.
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Silver fir Abies alba Mill. provenance trials started in Poland a few years after Pavari (1951) proved that the origin of this tree species influences its genetic variability. Further confirmation came from provenance trials, which... more
Silver fir Abies alba Mill. provenance trials started in Poland a few years after Pavari (1951) proved that the origin of this tree species influences its genetic variability. Further confirmation came from provenance trials, which selected provenances for cultivation in Denmark and showed provenance-dependent genetic variability even within a relatively small area such as the Czech Republic. The Polish trial, started in 1960, compared 6 provenances from the West and Central Carpathian region (4 from Poland, 2 from Slovakia) and 3 from the Hercinic region (Czech Republic). The trial was established in the Experimental Forests of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences in Rogów, at the northern border of the natural silver fir range. Results from the nursery stage experiments proved the existence of latitudinal and altitudinal clines based on data for seed weight, height growth, number of terminal buds as well as bud and needle development. The Polish provenance ‘Stary Sącz' and two Slovak provenances, ‘Čierný Váh' and ‘Beňuš', were early flushing, whereas the Polish provenance ‘Rogów' behaved differently and was late flushing. Even at the nursery stage, the positive influence of tree selection on height growth and progeny characteristics of the two Czech provenances was evident. The Carpathian provenances were furthermore evaluated according to the index of cultivation and breeding: very good – ‘Rogów'; good ‘ŚPN (Świętokrzyski PN)', ‘Stary Sącz' and ‘Skarżysko'; poor – ‘Čierný Váh' and ‘Beňuš'.
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The aim of this work was to determine the biometric features of Scots pine Pinus sylvestris l. regeneration in terms of their susceptibility to weather-inflicted damage. We compared the damage between three sites located in the Polish... more
The aim of this work was to determine the biometric features of Scots pine Pinus sylvestris l. regeneration in terms of their susceptibility to weather-inflicted damage. We compared the damage between three sites located in the Polish part of the carpathians: Scots pine planted in (i) fertile sites of mountain broadleaved and mixed broadleaved forest, (ii) poor sites of mountain coniferous forest and (iii) sites of Scots pine natural refuges during the post-glacial period. in each of the three sites of pine regeneration, 11 research plots were established with 50 pine trees on each plot. For each tree, the following biometric measurements were taken: diameter at breast height, height, 3-year height increment, crown length and crown width measured along the contour line. The Scots pine regeneration was found to vary in terms of their biometric features depending on the site fertility. In fertile sites, the biometric parameters of the trees increased at a faster rate compared to low-fertility sites causing an increase in their susceptibility to damage by adverse weather conditions such as snow and rime. Therefore, the silvicultural risk in fertile sites is high and thus the introduction of pine for regeneration should be avoided in fertile broadleaved and mixed broadleaved forests even if pine provenances from a mountain origin are to be planted. Furthermore, tending cuts in regeneration should be made frequently, but with moderate intensity so as to avoid excessive reductions in tree density. Intensive cuts, especially in fertile sites, promote the expansion of pine crowns, which further increases the risk of damage.
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The aim of this article was to determine the conversion factors for stacked pine and spruce logs with a length of 3-6 m. To this end, we measured stacks and their logs of a total of 3322.12 steres of pine logs and 1468.46 steres of spruce... more
The aim of this article was to determine the conversion factors for stacked pine and spruce logs with a length of 3-6 m. To this end, we measured stacks and their logs of a total of 3322.12 steres of pine logs and 1468.46 steres of spruce logs. The conversion factors obtained in this work for pine logs of varying lengths negatively correlate with log length. However, statistically significant (p<0.05) differences were only observed between the longest logs as well as logs of 3 and 4 m in length. This may be due to various factors (mainly curvature, the presence of buttresses on butt logs and taper) influencing the stacking process of logs of increasing length. For logs with a length of 3, 4 and 5 m, the average value of the conversion factor increased with the log thickness class, although this dependence was not statistically significant. In the case of spruce raw material, the obtained conversion factors are similar to the values determined in previous studies. There was no significant correlation between the length of the log and its average diameter. A prerequisite for using conversion factors for large-sized logs is accurate stacking, where special attention should be paid to the parallel stacking of individual logs, aligning their front and back sides to be flush and forming the stack so that its top plane is parallel to the ground.
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The aim of this work was to expand current knowledge on the species composition and distribution of the jewel beetles (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) in the Białowieża Primeval Forest (BPF) based on research conducted in the years 2000–2018 and... more
The aim of this work was to expand current knowledge on the species composition and distribution of the jewel beetles (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) in the Białowieża Primeval Forest (BPF) based on research conducted in the years 2000–2018 and a literature review. The BPF is considered the best-preserved forest of the European lowland and is a reference point for all forest research. Thus, knowledge of its fauna is vital. This research was conducted and incorporated the whole Polish part of the BPF, including Białowieża National Park (BNP), using standard methods for faunistic studies of terrestrial beetles. We also investigated potential microhabitats of saproxylic buprestid beetles and reared larvae from inhabited host material. Collected larvae and/or pupae were identified in the laboratory or grown to the adult stage. However, most specimens were collected using various traps (Lindgren, Moericke, barrier type Netocia and IBL-2), especially traps placed in the upper tree canopy.
Two species previously unrecorded in the BPF (Agrilus graminis, A. mendax) and new information on several of the rarest Central European Buprestidae species (Buprestis splendens, Eurythyrea quercus, Anthaxia chevrieri, Chrysobothris chrysostigma, Agrilus antiquus croaticus, A. ater, A auricollis, A. convexicollis, A. pseudocyaneus) are presented here. Currently, 54 species of Buprestidae are known to occur the BPF area, of which 49 were collected from the Polish part and 26 were collected from the Belarusian part, whilst two species (Dicerca berolinensis and Eurythyrea austriaca ) have no specific location data. In the BNP, which covers about 17% of the Polish part of the BPF, up to 39 species of buprestid beetles have been found. We also provide an original key for differentiating Agrilus nicolanus – a species recently discovered in Poland (BPF and Biebrza Valley), that was previously known to occur only in Asia and the Lipetsk region in the European part of Russia – from Agrilus betuleti species group. In conclusion, the BPF is an important refugium of buprestid beetle richness including known forest relics.
Two species previously unrecorded in the BPF (Agrilus graminis, A. mendax) and new information on several of the rarest Central European Buprestidae species (Buprestis splendens, Eurythyrea quercus, Anthaxia chevrieri, Chrysobothris chrysostigma, Agrilus antiquus croaticus, A. ater, A auricollis, A. convexicollis, A. pseudocyaneus) are presented here. Currently, 54 species of Buprestidae are known to occur the BPF area, of which 49 were collected from the Polish part and 26 were collected from the Belarusian part, whilst two species (Dicerca berolinensis and Eurythyrea austriaca ) have no specific location data. In the BNP, which covers about 17% of the Polish part of the BPF, up to 39 species of buprestid beetles have been found. We also provide an original key for differentiating Agrilus nicolanus – a species recently discovered in Poland (BPF and Biebrza Valley), that was previously known to occur only in Asia and the Lipetsk region in the European part of Russia – from Agrilus betuleti species group. In conclusion, the BPF is an important refugium of buprestid beetle richness including known forest relics.
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The development of social network sites not only facilitates the acquisition and deepening of knowledge but also provides the possibility of easily contacting foresters, specialists in natural sciences and nature enthusiasts. In addition,... more
The development of social network sites not only facilitates the acquisition and deepening of knowledge but also provides the possibility of easily contacting foresters, specialists in natural sciences and nature enthusiasts. In addition, for some years already, Internet users have been able to make use of websites operated by institutions and participate in nature-related social network groups. The purpose of our survey was to evaluate the possibility of using the main fanpage of the State Forests and virtual nature groups in Poland and Great Britain to propagate knowledge about nature and forestry. The aim was to verify the recipient groups and explore the benefits derived by users from informal forest education as well as to determine how they assess the work of foresters or the reliability of the provided content posted on the portals. The research found that the majority of respondents use portals to gain knowledge and communicate with specialists whilst social networks are a motivating factor encouraging people to take advantage of recreation in forest areas by collecting mushrooms and herbs. Our results clearly point out the advantages and disadvantages of the State Forests' fanpage and other nature-related social groups. The importance of social networks in education and communicating with the public is steadily increasing. Therefore, social networking websites should be refined and accommodate the constantly-changing needs of society as well as allow members of virtual groups to converse with foresters. The State Forests should support nature-related groups in attracting real enthusiasts. Organisational and substantive support for these groups would allow an increase in ecological awareness and knowledge about forest management directly from the practitioners.
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This study was focused on the evaluation of beech adaptation on test plots in the Góra Śląska and Świebodzin Forest Districts. For this purpose, we examined offspring from seed stands of beech growing in the Regional Directorates of State... more
This study was focused on the evaluation of beech adaptation on test plots in the Góra Śląska and Świebodzin Forest Districts. For this purpose, we examined offspring from seed stands of beech growing in the Regional Directorates of State Forests in Szczecin, Szczecinek, Piła, Zielona Góra and Poznań, which were brought to both test plots. The aim was to determine the adaptive response of the offspring from these stands after five years of growth with respect to the changed environmental conditions compared to the site of origin. Our analysis revealed a relatively low survival rate, which was 60.8% and 72.2% in Góra Śląska and Świebodzin respectively. Interestingly, beeches grown on the plot in Góra Śląska were about 40% higher than those grown in Świebodzin (77.6 cm). The trees from both plots were significantly different from each other in terms of the analysed features and a significant interaction was observed between the test plot and the site of origin. However, the variability in the adaptive response of the seedlings was large. Using a regression coefficient and the average height value, we determined the seedlings' stability, which indicated high quality in offspring from the beech stand in the Łopuchówko Forest District (Buczyna forest range, sub-compartment 95n) and a high degree of adaptation to growth in adverse environmental conditions. Our results also indicate a low survival rate and reduced height of beech offspring from commercial seed stands (local standard).
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The objective of this study was to determine the tourism carrying capacity on hiking trails in the Szczeliniec Wielki and Błędne Skały. Those attractions are located in the Stołowe Mts. National Park of the Sudetes in the SouthWestern... more
The objective of this study was to determine the tourism carrying capacity on hiking trails in the Szczeliniec Wielki and Błędne Skały. Those attractions are located in the Stołowe Mts. National Park of the Sudetes in the SouthWestern part of Poland along the border with the Czech Republic. The total area of the Stołowe Mts. NP is 6,340 ha and it contains around 100 km of marked hiking trails. Tourist traffic in the Szczeliniec Wielki and Błędne Skały has its peaks during weekends and holiday periods reaching mass tourism scales. For this reason it is important to establish a clear tourism carrying capacity and to ensure this capacity is not exceeded. In this study, tourism carrying capacity was estimated based on trail width measurements and observations on the visitors' behavior on trails. As a result an optimal distance between the visitors on a hiking trail was determined to be 4 meters of trail length per person. Whether the tourist carrying capacity was exceeded, was determined by calculating an index based on visitor data collected through the Monitoring System of tourist traffic (MStt). The MStt system consists of 38 infrared traffic counters (pyro-electric sensors) installed at the tourist trail entrances within the Stołowe Mts. National Park borders. Visitor data were aggregated into daily, monthly and annual reports, taking into account the direction of the visitors traffic on the studied hiking trails, i.e., entries only (IN), exits only (OUT) and total passings (IN+OUT). The tourist flow in Stołowe Mts. NP was characterized by its strong fluctuations over time with the carrying capacity index being exceeded only during long weekends and holiday periods. Additionally, the peak in traffic occurred around midday in spring and summer months. During those periods, the average traffic exceeded the hourly tourism carrying capacity by ca. 30%. Significant differences in tourist traffic were due the variability in visitor numbers, time of peak traffic and the dynamics of visitor numbers.
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The main purpose of this article was to highlight the potential for enhancing positive silvicultural effects and their dependency on the management method in Scots pine Pinus sylvestris L. stands. We therefore assessed the impact of... more
The main purpose of this article was to highlight the potential for enhancing positive silvicultural effects and their dependency on the management method in Scots pine Pinus sylvestris L. stands. We therefore assessed the impact of natural and artificial regeneration on vitality and health, compaction, surface coverage and seedlings height. Another important goal was to assess the severity of damage in the selected forest sites. A comparative analysis was carried out based on results from field work conducted in the autumn 2010 in the Forest District Nowa Dęba. As part of this field work, also the breeding quality of the analyzed pine renewals was assessed. The obtained results indicate that natural regeneration of Scots pine under the conditions of a fresh coniferous forest as well as a fresh mixed coniferous forest is the most reasonable management practice. In wet mixed coniferous forests however, the naturally regenerating Scots pine seedlings are of lower silvicultural quality and growth parameter values compared to those in artificially regenerated stands. In fresh mixed broadleaved forests, naturally regenerated Scot pine trees showed slightly lower silvicultural quality and vitality than artificially regenerated trees. Our results indicate furthermore that there are indeed conditions under which the restoration of Scots pine in the Nowa Dęba Forest District using natural regeneration is preferable. We also found that the employed method of renewing has a significant impact on pine growth parameters in the moist mixed coniferous forest habitat. Naturally renewing pines are characterized by a lower overall viability, but at the same time natural regeneration provides a larger number of individuals with the best viability (1st vitality class), which can be a valuable selection basis for trees used in breeding.
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This article describes methods for estimating the value of a forest, the accurate estimation of which is crucial for purchases and sales, in credit security, in determining the shares in the division of forest real estate, as well as in... more
This article describes methods for estimating the value of a forest, the accurate estimation of which is crucial for purchases and sales, in credit security, in determining the shares in the division of forest real estate, as well as in determining the amount of compensation for any losses in forest property. Compensation for property losses also includes past events that occurred before the Second World War such as nationalization or leaving in the eastern territories of the Second Polish Republic (1918-1939). An equally important objective of forest valuation, which has recently gained in importance, is the inclusion of its value in the forest management balance. However, due to the lack of fully objective market prices for forest property, this work focused on the analysis of quantitative and qualitative characteristics of the forest market and the methods for calculating the income (rent) value of the forest. Included are examples of commercial transactions on the forest market in the USA, Austria and Germany.
The study presents a historical outline of the forest valuation with particular emphasis on methods based on the income value, including the forest rent. Furthermore, we discuss the formula of perpetual capitalization of annuity and periodic annuity including the various net income impact variations, i.e. from below or from above.
The study presents a historical outline of the forest valuation with particular emphasis on methods based on the income value, including the forest rent. Furthermore, we discuss the formula of perpetual capitalization of annuity and periodic annuity including the various net income impact variations, i.e. from below or from above.
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The aim of the research was to review the legal and regulatory framework that controls the use of non-wood forest products and tourism in forests in Belarus and to analyze current information on harvesting of non-wood forest products such... more
The aim of the research was to review the legal and regulatory framework that controls the use of non-wood forest products and tourism in forests in Belarus and to analyze current information on harvesting of non-wood forest products such as berries, mushrooms, birch sap, honey, medicinal plants, and minor forest resources as well as to study the state of ecotourism in the territory of the forest fund. We demonstrated that the legal base needs to be improved. In particular, the taxes should be redistributed from economic entities involved in collateral forest use to the Ministry of Forestry that manages the forests. Despite the increased anthropogenic impact on understory layers and the adverse global climatic changes of recent decades, the productive capacity of non-wood forest resources in Belarus remains significant. Nevertheless, the resources are not exploited appropriately, although the demand for products in the domestic and foreign markets is consistently high. In this regard, it is necessary to create suitable conditions for stakeholders, including those possessing foreign capital, to participate in economic activity, whilst preserving the coordinating and controlling functions of the Ministry of Forestry as it is the main forest fund holder in the country. Efforts are also being made to develop infrastructure for ecotourism in forests. However, the level of marketing activities aimed at promoting and providing consumers with available tourist products and services does not meet modern requirements.
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This study was carried out in the clone archive of old Scots pine Pinus sylvestris L. trees located in the Augustowska Primeval Forest. The aim of the study was to determine the intra-clonal diversity among quantitative and qualitative... more
This study was carried out in the clone archive of old Scots pine Pinus sylvestris L. trees located in the Augustowska Primeval Forest. The aim of the study was to determine the intra-clonal diversity among quantitative and qualitative traits of the vegetative progeny of Scots pine trees older than 200 years. Our analyses included traits such as survival rate, height and diameter at breast height (DBH), stem straightness, length and width of the crowns as well as branch thickness and growth angle. There was no significant correlation between the age of mother trees and the traits of their vegetative progeny. However, mother trees did affect the survival of the progeny. In overall, the survival rate of grafts in the archive is high (about 80% at the age of 13 years) and there have been no significant fluctuations in recent years. Nevertheless, the variability of quantitative traits among vegetative progeny was high with the average height ranging from 2.16 m up to 6.71 m, and in the case of DBH, ranging from 3.23 cm to 12.1 cm. Both, height of trees and their DBH, were significantly different among the analysed clones. These intra-clone differences in growth traits indicate a high environmental impact on the growth and performance of clones. However, the diversity of quantitative and qualitative traits is comparable to the differences observed in the economic seed orchards with seedlings at a similar age. Most of the genotypes planted in the archive are fully viable and have matured to the stage of seed production. The clone archive can thus be viewed as both, a conservation effort and to obtain valuable seeds from the point of view of tree breeding. Therefore, establishing archives of tree clones using valuable genotypes is an effective method of conserving individual genotypes even of very old individuals.
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The main aim of this research was to determine the impact of drought (in 2015) on forests stand condition using remote sensing and statistical techniques. The study was based on the analysis of vegetation indices calculated from a series... more
The main aim of this research was to determine the impact of drought (in 2015) on forests stand condition using remote sensing and statistical techniques. The study was based on the analysis of vegetation indices calculated from a series of Landsat-8 OLI satellite images covering the 2014 and 2015 growing seasons. Various tree biophysical and physical parameters as well as forest habitat characteristics were tested in order to find the most significant factors affecting drought resistance. Three approaches were used: (i) index differences, (ii) PCA analysis, and (iii) ANOVA statistical analysis. All three approaches used in this study indicate that forest biodiversity is the most important factor determining habitat response to stress conditions. Coniferous and mixed tree habitats were less sensitive than deciduous ones. Statistical analysis revealed the relationship between stress and soil types, as those more permeable were less dependent on rainwater. The highest stress was found for precipitation-dependent gley soils. Undergrowth density and height were also indicated as important factors inducing habitat response to a changing weather situation. All the results confirmed the usefulness of mid-infrared based indices for water shortage monitoring in forests. They confirmed that habitat biodiversity has a positive effect on its resistance to stressful conditions. Also forest type (conifer/deciduous) determines it's sensitivity. Precipitation and groundwater shortages have different effects on the forest condition depending on soil type.
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The composition and structure of breeding bird communities in the Borki Forest in North Eastern Poland were investigated separately in the forest interior (years 2012-2014) and at the forest edge (years 2016-2018). In both areas, bird... more
The composition and structure of breeding bird communities in the Borki Forest in North Eastern Poland were investigated separately in the forest interior (years 2012-2014) and at the forest edge (years 2016-2018). In both areas, bird censuses were carried out on three plots located in mature oak-hornbeam, ash-alder and mixed coniferous forest stands. Plots were selected to cover similar forest types, encompass stands of similar age and to have similar acreage, both, in the forest interior and at the forest edge. A standard combined mapping technique for estimating the number of breeding birds was applied and a total of 97 bird species were found to have bred at least once within any plot. Regardless of the forest type, both the number of breeding bird species and the population densities were higher on plots situated at the forest edge than in the forest interior. The mean number of breeding species was over 20% higher and the mean total density of breeding pairs was higher by over 30%. Total population densities on the plots located at the forest edge were higher as a result of an increase in population densities of some individual bird species combined with an increase in the number of breeding species, including non-forest and non-typical forest interior species. The number of nesting species in the edge zone was higher than in the forest interior with common species and generalists clearly dominating. Specialist species typical of natural forests as well as rare and endangered species, such as three-toed woodpecker (Picoides tridactylus), white-backed woodpecker (Dendrocopos leucotos), collared flycatcher (Ficedula albicollis) and red-breasted flycatcher (Ficedula parva), for whom the Borki Forest is an important breeding site in Poland were less numerous. Despite the observed differences and a clear edge effect, bird assemblages inhabiting research plots in the forest interior and at the edge were not fundamentally different. We conclude that the edge zone is inhabited by a poorer-quality variant of bird assemblage typical of forest interior, enriched quantitatively by non-forest species associated with open and/or semi-open areas as well as by synanthropic species.
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The composition and structure of forest stands in the Tatra National Park were examined using data gathered in 2016 and 2017 from 617 circular sample plots (0.05 ha each). The diameter at breast height of all living trees, standing dead... more
The composition and structure of forest stands in the Tatra National Park were examined using data gathered in 2016 and 2017 from 617 circular sample plots (0.05 ha each). The diameter at breast height of all living trees, standing dead trees, snags, and wind throws was measured along with diameters and lengths of fallen logs within the plot boundaries. Tree height was measured for all living trees within the core (0.01 ha) of the sample plots. Using the obtained data, height-diameter curves were calculated for all major tree species and in the case of spruce, the height-diameter relationships were also calculated separately for each of the three elevation zones (up to 1200 m, between 1200 and 1400 m, above 1400 m). For each elevation zone and park protection zone, we also determined the volumes of live and dead trees. The volume of living trees in the Tatra National Park amounted to 259 m 3 /ha, which was higher than the volume of dead trees (176 m 3 /ha). Snags constituted the largest part of the dead wood whilst over 97% of the standing dead trees were spruce Picea abies. Among living trees, the share of spruce ranged from 81% in the low elevation zone to 98% in the middle zone. Other significant species in the lower zone were Abies alba (11%) and Fagus sylvatica (4.5%), while in the middle and upper elevation zones only Sorbus aucuparia occurred in significant numbers. Furthermore, in the lower elevation zone, Fagus sylvatica was the only species displaying significantly higher volumes in the 'strict protection' zone compared to the other park areas. In the 'landscape protection' zone, Picea abies was the most dominant species and the share of other species in the lowest elevation zones calculated based on tree density was smaller than calculated based on tree volume, indicating problems with stand conversion from spruce monoculture to mixed forest.
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the aim of this work was to present topics related to forest and forestry in the current core curriculum of preschool and general primary school education in Poland. For this analysis, teaching content related to forests and forestry was... more
the aim of this work was to present topics related to forest and forestry in the current core curriculum of preschool and general primary school education in Poland. For this analysis, teaching content related to forests and forestry was selected from the first three annexes of the Regulation (2017). This content is intended for children starting from the kindergarten age all the way to 8th grade as well as pupils with intellectual disabilities. in the current core curriculum, there are more topics devoted to forests and forestry than in previous analogous documents. this applies in particular to themes related to forest management, sustainable development and forest functions. nevertheless, many topics related to biology and forest ecology remained in the curriculum, while little of the teaching content is related to threats and protection of the forest, hunting or harvesting of wood. In recent years, these have been issues that caused a number of social conflicts and controversies. therefore, the content of forest education, which is not included in the core curriculum, should be thoroughly discussed in particular in non-formal education, because students most often have not previously been exposed to these issues. the broadened scope of themes related to forests and forestry in the current core curriculum for kindergartens and primary schools is the result of good cooperation between the state Forests and the Ministry of national education. it would be worthwhile to continue this cooperation to implement coming changes of the above-mentioned document, supplementing the missing content as well as possible.
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Available online: www.lesne-prace-badawcze.pl re View ar ticle r eceived: 24.06.2018 r., reviewed: 17.10.2018 r., accepted: 4.11.2018 r. Abstract. Modern technologies allow wood harvest in almost all terrains, including hard-to-reach... more
Available online: www.lesne-prace-badawcze.pl re View ar ticle r eceived: 24.06.2018 r., reviewed: 17.10.2018 r., accepted: 4.11.2018 r. Abstract. Modern technologies allow wood harvest in almost all terrains, including hard-to-reach mountain areas. Each of the technical measures used, however, has limitations due to its construction and the nature of the work. The present study discusses issues related to the selection of machinery and technology as well as planning work in mountainous terrain, taking into account factors such as accessibility of the stand and terrain properties (slope, ground bearing capacity). Adaptive changes of forest machinery for work in mountain stands are also presented. This article furthermore discusses possibilities of applying machinery and technologies already used in other countries to harvest wood in mountainous forests in Poland.
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The aim of this paper was to review and analyse the main forest policy documents in terms of the priorities formulated at the European level for Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany (federal level) and Brandenburg (federal state... more
The aim of this paper was to review and analyse the main forest policy documents in terms of the priorities formulated at the European level for Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany (federal level) and Brandenburg (federal state level), as well as Finland. a total of 14 documents was covered in this research, including national forest programmes and forest strategies implemented in the period from 1997 to 2017. In all of the studied countries, forest policy documents were periodically revised and updated to account for changing political, economic, social and environmental conditions. as a result, at some point during the examined 20-year period, in each country the forestry priorities and goals were defined by a national forest programme. Furthermore, the vast majority of the priorities set by the European forest policy was reflected in the programmes and strategies of all the countries. certain priorities concerning the illegal harvesting and trade of forest products, however, have not been included in the explored documents. combating illegal harvesting of forest products and related trade is a corner stone of the eU Flegt Action Plan and extends beyond forest policy issues of EU member states. The second corner stone is to ensure the contribution of the forest sector to a green economy, including a new concept of green economy, which still needs to be incorporated into national forest policies. Unlike Poland, in the studied countries the priorities of European forest policy have been included in single policy programmes or strategies, which define aims and goals, as well as means of their implementation in a comprehensive and coherent manner. This promotes strengthening the position of the forest sector within the national socioeconomic system and supports active shaping of its relations to other sectors of the economy.
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Analysing the forest fires events in climate change scenario is essential for protecting the forest from further degradation. Geospatial technology is one of the advanced tools that has enormous capacity to evaluate the number of data... more
Analysing the forest fires events in climate change scenario is essential for protecting the forest from further degradation. Geospatial technology is one of the advanced tools that has enormous capacity to evaluate the number of data sets simultaneously and to analyse the hidden relationships and trends. This study has evaluated the long term forest fire events with respect to India's state boundary, its seasonal monthly trend, all forest categories of LULC and future climate anomalies datasets over the Indian region. Furthermore, the spatial analysis revealed the trend and their relationship. The state wise evaluation of forest fire events reflects that the state of Mizoram has the highest forest fire frequency percentage (11.33%) followed by Chhattisgarh (9.
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The aim of this study was to denote biochemical soil activity in pure Scots pine, Norway spruce, silver fir, European larch, European beech and oak stands as well as in mixed fir-pine, beech-pine and fir-beech forests growing on a fertile... more
The aim of this study was to denote biochemical soil activity in pure Scots pine, Norway spruce, silver fir, European larch, European beech and oak stands as well as in mixed fir-pine, beech-pine and fir-beech forests growing on a fertile fresh mixed deciduous site. The field work was carried out in the following Forest Districts: Nowe Ramuki (Mazursko-Podlaska forest region), Płońsk, Jabłonna, Brzeziny Siedlce, Grójec (Mazowiecko-Podlaska forest region) and Skarżysko, Ostrowiec and Marcule (Małopolska forest region). In 2015-2017, sample plots were assigned and chemical as well as soil enzyme activity measurements were made in each forest stand. Samples were taken from the organic (O) and humus (A) layers and for both the acidity (in 1M KCl), content of nitrogen, carbon, sum of exchangeable alkaline cations and hydrolytic acidity were determined. The investigation of soil enzymes included the measurements of urease, asparginase, acid phosphatase and dehydrogenase activity. coniferous trees, especially fir, spruce or larch, and mixed fir-beech and pine-beech stands were observed to have a very positive influence on the biochemical soil properties. The highest activity of dehydrogenase was observed in soils of spruce and mixed fir-beech stands, whereas it was lower in soils of beech and pine stands, and the lowest in oak stands. oak stands were furthermore characterized by the lowest soil acidity, lowest concentration of alkaline cations, the lowest nitrogen and carbon content as well as the smallest C/N ratio. In overall, soil enzyme activity showed a significant correlation with chemical soil parameters.
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This study explores the use of fully automatic monitoring system of peat moss substrate moisture under pine seedlings at Rudy Raciborskie forest nursery in the Silesian Upland. A brand new multipoint system for this study was created. The... more
This study explores the use of fully automatic monitoring system of peat moss substrate moisture under pine seedlings at Rudy Raciborskie forest nursery in the Silesian Upland. A brand new multipoint system for this study was created. The multichannel electronic recorder MPI-DN Metronic was the main part of the project. Twelve HD3910.2 probes (three electrodes) for volumetric water content measurement were used in a distributed configuration. Modbus RTU protocols were used for data transmission and the results were archived into an internal memory. One probe delivers 1440 measurements a day. Based on the average substrate moisture data from the field, the recorder controls the watering system according to the precisely defined parameters. Proper placement of sensors in the field allows for accurate analysis of the temporal and spatial variability of peat moss substrate moisture. Results of the statistical analysis have confirmed that the peat moss moisture is significantly differentiated within the homogeneous production field of the forest seedlings. The study findings suggest that irrigation systems should be adapted to specific situation of substrate moisture at the nursery surfaces aimed at optimised water management.
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In this paper, we present the results and analyse of tree height measurements, phenological observations (bud flushing), oak powdery mildew symptoms and multiple shoots of pedunculate oaks Quercus robur L. at the age of 12 years. The... more
In this paper, we present the results and analyse of tree height measurements, phenological observations (bud flushing), oak powdery mildew symptoms and multiple shoots of pedunculate oaks Quercus robur L. at the age of 12 years. The examined oaks belonged to 29 open pollination families. Family as well as individual heritability scored very highly for their respective indices. The calculated indices were 0.83 for tree height, 0.98 for flushing of buds, 0.53 for oak powdery mildew symptoms and 0.58 for the multi-stem index. Family seed orchards established using a completely randomized design are not a reliable substitute for progeny testing, because of the commonly small number of collected families.
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Dung beetles (Coleoptera: Geotrupidae) are an extremely important element of many ecosystems. Their activity allows the incorporation of mineral compounds trapped in faeces into the nutrient cycle. Seasonality and habitat preferences are... more
Dung beetles (Coleoptera: Geotrupidae) are an extremely important element of many ecosystems. Their activity allows the incorporation of mineral compounds trapped in faeces into the nutrient cycle. Seasonality and habitat preferences are the most important factors shaping the beetle communities inhabiting dung. The present study compares beetle communities inhabiting was performed from the beginning of March until the end of October 2017 in three habitats: coniferous forest, oak-hornbeam forest and alder forest. The dung beetles were collected using three Barber traps on each site baited with moose dung (80 g ± 10 g) and the traps were emptied as well as rebaited every 15 days. Altogether, 2330 specimen of dung beetles representing three species were collected: Anoplotrupes stercorosus (2088), Trypocopris vernalis (154) and Geotrupes stercorarius (88). These three species were found in all of the studied habitats. The largest total number of individuals was captured in the alder forest (1132 individuals), followed by the broadleaved forest (712) and the smallest number was captured in the coniferous forest (486). In terms of was captured in the alder forest, followed by the broadleaved forest and the smallest number was caught in the coniferous forest. However, the reverse was observed in the case of T. vernalis and G. stercorarius, where the most individuals were caught in the coniferous forest, and fewer in the broadleaved and alder forests. This is most likely due to the various habitat preferences of each individual species. Furthermore, the seasonal dynamics of this beetle family showed some differences between habitats. These differences most probably resulted from different microclimatic and humidity conditions.