Natural regeneration in fir-beech forest of National Nature Reserve Mlacik influenced by the ungulate game | Prirodzená obnova jedľo-bučiny v národnej prírodnej rezervácii Mláčik ovplyvnená činnosťou raticovej zveri
2012
Kodrík, M., Technical University in Zvolen (Slovak Republic). Faculty of Forestry | Šuleková, A., Technical University in Zvolen (Slovak Republic). Academic forest enterprise
Comparing regeneration of paired plots (fenced and open area) was found influence of game deterioration for natural regeneration in fir-beech forests on example Mlacik National Nature Reserve (NNR) is presented. The contribution gives an overview of data from autumn 2007 to spring 2010. Damage caused by ungulate game were measured 2 times a year (winter respectively summer damage). The saplings found in the NNR Mlacik are: ash, beech, sycamore, elm, fir, and European mountain ash. Scattered are aspen, birch and willow. Ash, fir, maple and elm suffer the most damage due to gnawing. As the regeneration of fir saplings occurs only sporadically, this species may be considered the most endangered tree within the reservation. After two years of protection, significant differences were found in the number of fir trees between the open areas in comparison to the enclosed areas. From the degree of damage and significantly reduced numbers one, can ascertain its high attractiveness to the game. Overall, beech is the least damaged species by game, with only a marginal difference recorded between the plots(fenced and unfenced).
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