A5009955743- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Peatlands and Wetlands Ecology
- Bryophyte Studies and Records
- Lichen and fungal ecology
- Integrated Water Resources Management
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Language and Culture
- Water Resources and Management
- Agriculture, Plant Science, Crop Management
- Plant responses to elevated CO2
- Local Governance and Planning
- Medicinal plant effects and applications
- Ecology and biodiversity studies
- Botanical Studies and Applications
- Remote Sensing and LiDAR Applications
- Plant Ecology and Taxonomy Studies
- Forest Management and Policy
- Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols
University of Silesia in Katowice
2008-2024
University of Economics in Katowice
2012
Chronic nitrogen (N) deposition is a threat to biodiversity that results from the eutrophication of ecosystems. We studied long-term monitoring data 28 forest sites with total 1,335 permanent floor vegetation plots northern Fennoscandia southern Italy analyse temporal trends in vascular plant species cover and diversity. found which prefer nutrient-poor soils (oligotrophic species) decreased more measured N exceeded empirical critical load (CL) for effects (P = 0.002). Although preferring...
Atmospheric nitrogen (N) pollution is considered responsible for a substantial decline in plant species richness and altered community structures terrestrial habitats worldwide. Nitrogen affects through direct toxicity, soil acidification, particular by favoring fast-growing species. Pressure from N decreasing some areas. In Europe (EU28), overall emissions of NOx declined more than 50% while NH3 less 30% between the years 1990 2015, further decreases may be achieved. The timescale over...
Abstract Aims River gravel bars are endangered habitats in Europe. However, classification schemes of their vegetation and habitat types differ among European countries, they even ignored some national schemes. This causes problems conservation planning, monitoring management. Hence we aimed at building the first unified for river gravel‐bar across mountain systems. Location Methods In total 4,769 plot records plant communities were collected from national, regional or private databases,...
Two species of the genus <em>Petasites</em>, <em>P. kablikianus</em> (occurs upstream) and hybridus</em> downstream), form characteristic tall herb communities in two altitudinal zones Carpathian streams rivers. They are described as “altitudinal vicariants” due to their substitution with decreasing elevation on similar habitats along mountain streams. This would indicate that phenomenon is conditioned by climatic factors. In this study, we investigated factors...
In this paper, data on penetration of anthropophytes into alluvial phytocoenoses, collected in the years 2006-2007, were analysed with reference to level their disturbance, community structure and localization patches. The investigation was carried out whole Skawica valley (in area comprising villages Zawoja, Białka). On basis 106 phytosociological relevés, eight associations distinguished: Rorippo-Agrostietum, Phalarido-Petasitetum hybridi, Filipendulo ulmariae-Menthetum longifoliae,...
Detailed data on the response of plants to different climatic conditions could gain insight into early impacts climate change upon functioning ecosystems especially alpine ones, most specialized. <em>Petasites kablikianus</em> (Asteraceae) is a species with montane and disjunctive distribution range, it one best objects such investigations. In Polish high mountains, represented northern slopes Babia Góra massif (the Babiogórski National Park) occurs in two, independent zones:...
The paper presents the results of an investigation carried out at a permanent plot in spruce stand Tatrzański National Park years 1998–2006. Concentrations phytotoxic gases air together with load acidifying compounds reaching forest soil were characterized. ecosystem response was evaluated by analysing chemistry needles, changes health status trees and floral composition. Neither exceedances critical SO 2 NO concentration levels nor acidity found. Only ozone level recognised as potential...