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Development of the initial phase after wind throw in the virgin forest remnant Ravna gora

Aleksander Marinšek and Jurij Diaci (2004) Development of the initial phase after wind throw in the virgin forest remnant Ravna gora. Zbornik gozdarstva in lesarstva (73). pp. 31-50. ISSN 0351-3114

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    Abstract

    Special attention is given to the gap, which was created in the virgin forest remnant Ravna gora in 1983 by wind throw. The gap in the optimal phase of almost pure beech and on beech site (Cardamini savensi-Fagetum) was 5.17 ha large. In 2000, owing to a lack of investigations in such conditions, we started to research the development patterns of natural regeneration within the gap. 15 sample plots (15 x 15 m) in three different positions within the gap were established. We analysed tree species mixture, architecture, stand structure according to IUFRO classification, advanced regeneration density andcoarse woody debris.The reserach concentrated in particular on the variability of beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) and sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus L.) mixture in regard to theposition within the gap. It was found out that sycamore was more abundant than beech in the center of the gap. The advanced regeneration density of beech was much higher than sycamore's, and both species were more abundant in the northern part of the gap. The results suggest that the ecological conditions after the wind throw were different when compared to a clear-cut area of similar size. Useful results for managed forests on similar sites are also presented.

    Item Type: Article
    Keywords: virgin forest, Ravna gora, gap, wind throw, natural regeneration, Fagus sylvatica, Acer pseudoplatanus
    Link to COBISS: http://www.cobiss.si/scripts/cobiss?command=SEARCH&base=COBIB&select=ID= 1267622
    Divisions: Slovenian Forestry Institute > Department of Forest Ecology
    Biotechnical Faculty, Department of Forestry > Section of Silviculture
    Item ID: 259
    Date Deposited: 26 Feb 2014 14:28
    Last Modified: 26 Feb 2014 14:28
    URI: http://eprints.gozdis.si/id/eprint/259

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