Impacts of soil conditions and light availability on natural regeneration of Norway spruce Picea abies (L.) H. Karst. in low-elevation mountain forests
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2018Autor
Hachułka, Mariusz
Dyderski, Marcin
Horodecki, Paweł
Jagodziński, Andrzej
Gazda, Anna
Pielech, Remigiusz
Kamczyc, Jacek
Skorupski, Maciej
Malicki, Marek
Smoczyk, Michał
Wierzcholska, Sylwia
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& Key message Natural regeneration of P. abies (L.) H. Karst. may reach high densities in lower mountain elevations. The
highest densities were found in sites with moderate light availability, with low pH, and not near the riverbank. However,
age-height classes differed in the predicted magnitude of response, but were consistent in response directions. Mosses and
understory species typical of coniferous forests were positively correlated with regeneration density.
& Context Norway spruce Picea abies (L.) H. Karst. in Central Europe is at risk under climate change scenarios, particularly in
mountain regions. Little is known about the impact of environmental factors on the natural regeneration of P. abies in lowelevation mountain forests.
& Aims We aimed to assess impacts of distance from the riverbank, soil pH, and light availability on natural P. abies regeneration.
We hypothesized that (1) natural P. abiesregeneration would depend on light availability and soil pH and (2) there are understory
plant species which may indicate the microsites suitable for natural regeneration of P. abies.
& Methods The study was conducted in the Stołowe Mountains National Park (SW Poland, 600–800 m a.s.l.). We established 160
study plots (25 m2
) for natural regeneration, light availability, soil pH, and understory vegetation assessment.
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