A5054333841- Forest ecology and management
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Tree-ring climate responses
- Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics
- Integrated Water Resources Management
- Tree Root and Stability Studies
- Forest Management and Policy
- Lichen and fungal ecology
- Urban Development and Cultural Heritage
- Fire effects on ecosystems
- Soil erosion and sediment transport
- Plant Ecology and Soil Science
- Geotechnical and Mining Engineering
- Structural Engineering and Materials Analysis
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Medicinal plant effects and applications
- Structural Engineering and Vibration Analysis
- Landslides and related hazards
- Agriculture, Plant Science, Crop Management
- Botanical Studies and Applications
- Wind and Air Flow Studies
- Seedling growth and survival studies
- Geology and Environmental Impact Studies
University of Agriculture in Krakow
2004-2024
Uniwersytet Komisji Edukacji Narodowej w Krakowie
2022
Institute of Forest Ecology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences
2017
University of Agriculture Faisalabad
2015
Mixing of complementary tree species may increase stand productivity, mitigate the effects drought and other risks, pave way to forest production systems which be more resource-use efficient stable in face climate change. However, systematic empirical studies on mixing are still missing for many commercially important widespread combinations. Here we studied growth Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) European beech (Fagus sylvatica mixed versus pure stands 32 triplets located along a...
Summary There is increasing evidence that species diversity enhances the temporal stability (TS) of community productivity in different ecosystems, although its effect at population and tree levels seems to be negative or neutral. Asynchrony responses environmental conditions was found one main drivers this stabilizing process. However, mixing on productivity, relative importance associated mechanisms, remain poorly understood forest communities. We investigated way influenced TS Pinus...
Abstract When tree‐species mixtures are more productive than monocultures, higher light absorption is often suggested as a cause. However, few studies have quantified this effect and even fewer examined which light‐related interactions most important, such the effects of species on tree allometric relationships crown architecture, differences in vertical or horizontal canopy structure, phenology deciduous mixing size stand density. In study, measurements sizes structures were combined with...
Abstract Past failures of monocultures, caused by wind-throw or insect damages, and ongoing climate change currently strongly stimulate research into mixed-species stands. So far, the focus has mainly been on combinations species with obvious complementary functional traits. However, for any generalization, a broad overview mixing reactions functionally different tree in proportions, patterns under site conditions is needed, including assemblages rather similar demands resources such as...
Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) and European beech (Fagus sylvatica dominate many of the forest stands. Also, mixtures more or less occur over all countries, but have been scarcely investigated. The area occupied by each species is high relevance, especially for growth evaluation comparison different in mixed monospecific Thus, we studied methods to describe proportions their definition as proportion area. 25 triplets consisting stands were established across Europe ranging from Lithuania...
Abstract Recent studies show that several tree species are spreading to higher latitudes and elevations due climate change. European beech, presently dominating from the colline subalpine vegetation belt, is already present in upper montane forests has a high potential further advance mountain forests, where temperature predicted increase near future. Although essential for adaptive silviculture, it remains unknown whether upward shift of beech could be assisted when mixed with Norway spruce...
Forest composed of Picea abies L., Abies alba Mill. and Fagus sylvatica L. cover a large area in the European mountain regions have high ecological socio-economic importance as they supply many ecosystems services. Because climate change, these forests are exposed to warming, this effect increases with elevation, which may impact their delivery goods Previous studies did not find significant changes overall productivity species over last 30 years, but observed competitiveness at tree levels....
In the past, entire region of Poland was overgrown by forests. Due to economic changes, forest cover reduced 40% in 18th century and 21% after Second World War. After war, Polish foresters undertook considerable efforts increase 30.8% 2015. forests are characterized dominance oligo- mesotrophic coniferous species (68.7%). This include pioneer species, Scots pine. It covers approximately 60% area. The composition determined artificial regenerations. However, currently prevailing direction...
Natural regeneration of pedunculate oak growing under a canopy Scots may be used for conversion into mixed or predominantly broadleaved forest. From an economic perspective it is desirable that the oaks have straight stems. In this paper we present case study analysing stem curvature and its causes. The was conducted in mature pine stand with understorey age ca. 60 years Poland. were classified two main groups as either crooked. following variables measured assessed oaks: (1) (crookedness),...
Fagus sylvatica L. is widely distributed across Europe thanks to its high adaptability in a wide variety of soils and climate. Microbial communities are essential for maintaining forest soil quality responsible ecosystem functioning; the ability microorganisms respond abiotic stressors (e.g., organic carbon losses, water scarcity, temperature changes) crucial under ongoing environmental changes also supports tree health. In this study, samples were collected from pure beech plots as part...
Abstract Purpose of review We are amid a historical momentum encouraging forest restoration, yet the translation ambitious targets into reality is hindered by poor documentation and understanding success failure past restoration efforts. This aims to evaluate ecological, social, political economic characteristics across Europe, their development over time key lessons learned guide future initiatives. The analysis based on synthesis expert assessments from 18 European countries. Recent...
Violent and unpredictable winds are a phenomenon that accompanies climate change.The method of limiting the level wind damage in forests is cultivation multispecies, multi-story tree stands, appropriate spatial arrangement age classes measures increasing stability single stand.There many features determine resistance to abiotic caused by violent winds.In research on trees stands damaging effects snow, slenderness coefficient commonly used.The aim study form: (i) an assessment diagnostic...
The phenotypic differentiation of 16 provenances Scots pine originating from a wide variety habitats that range lowland to southern highland locations in Poland was assessed during 47 years their growth and development the Carpathian Mountains. traits, including height, diameter at breast stem straightness, crown width, were used evaluate juvenile period maturity examined for patterns local adaptation. populations northern characterized by best productivity, whereas central had quality....
Forests in Europe are currently not endangered by soil erosion. However, this can change with climate or intensified forest management practices. Using a newly established network of plots beech forests across Europe, the aims study were to (i) distinguish properties and erodibility indices relation bedrock, (ii) determine geochemical organic carbon (C org ) influencing erodibility, (iii) assess effect depth on indices. Seventy-six samples from 20 collected 11 countries quantify indices:...