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Plant composition dynamics in different forest types of FA Gospić area

This research represents part of the basic scientific activities in the Lika area which have been continuously implemented since 2020 as the result of cooperation between Croatian Forest Research Institute (CFRI) and Croatian Forests Ltd. within the project: "Problems of coppice management in the Forest Administration of the Gospić area". Coppice management represents one of the most complex forest management issue of both European and Croatian forestry. This especially refers to a specific and complex historical, social and economic circumstances as well as natural constraints of Lika coppice forests. Considering variability between well-managed seed stands and unmanaged coppice stands, the aim of this study was to compare their floristic composition and habitat characteristics. The study area included 3 pre-selected experimental plots (50 x 50 m) of managed seed stands in subcompartment 21a and 3 plots of unmanaged coppice stands in subcompartment 55, both located in the „Mrsinj“ management unit (Korenica forest office). In order to investigate current habitat characteristics phytosociological approach is applied. The survey was conducted on an area of 625 m2. The results indicate great variability of both plant cover and their abundance which provides great insight about floristic diversity of different forest forms as well as contribution of improving their management and vitality in the future.

Croatian Forest Research Institute (CFRI), Croatian Forests (CF), managed seed stands, phytosociology, unmanaged coppice forests

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