Beskydy 2016, 9, 41-48
Comparison of the herb layer composition in stands of several tree species in the Louny region
Influence of introduced northern red oak stands (Quercus rubra L.) on herb understory with comparison with herb understory of autochthonous Sessile oak (Quercus petraea agg. L) and Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) was observed in Louny region area on 14 plots. The analysis of the ground vegetation was performed using classical phytosociological methods. Significant changes were not determined in the site character, when comparing particular tree species stands, the differences consisted especially in the natural regeneration of tree species. Northern red oak showed a tendency of more fast penetration in the neighboring stands.
Keywords
northern red oak, Quercus rubra, Sessile oak, Quercus petraea agg., Scots pine (Pinus sylvetsris), herb layers, comparison.
Funding
This article was supported by the Czech Ministry of Agriculture Scientific Agency QJ1530298 - Optimizing the use of ameliorative and stabilizing tree species in the forests.
