Growth characteristics of European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) on Isopyro-Fagetum KOS. 62 site

Gregor Meterc and Aleš Kadunc (2009) Growth characteristics of European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) on Isopyro-Fagetum KOS. 62 site. Zbornik gozdarstva in lesarstva (90). pp. 3-10. ISSN 0351-3114

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Abstract

In this paper, growth characteristics of European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) stands on site of Isopyro-Fagetum KOS. 62 are analysed. The research was carried out in Zasavje, where in mature beech stands five plots measuring 30x30 m were set. All trees above 10 cm were measured and cut for stem analyses. Increment of the last 10 years is statistically significantly influenced by (chronologic) age of trees, shade effect, diameter at breast height, social class and very rarely by crown dimensions. The time of current increment culmination is dependent on age, diameter at breast height, social class and on shade effect. As regards site productivity of the analysed site, a very broad range was ascertained. Variation is almost completely explained by altitude. On three plots sites, productivity increase was confirmed, whereas on one plot the changes were not significant and on one plot site productivity decreased, probably due to the transmitter on Mt Kum.

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