The results of 20 years of forest condition monitoring as a milestone for future improvement and harmonization
Abstract Forest condition monitoring under the International Co-operative Programme on Assessment and Monitoring of Air Pollution Effects on Forests (ICP Forests) is one of the world's largest biomonitoring networks. In this paper, we present the results of 20 years of forest condition monitoring in Serbia. As methodological background, we use Manual for visual assessment of crown condition and damaging agents. Assessment was performed on 130 sample plots Level I in 16 x 16 km grid and 4 x 4 km. Results present crown defoliation and tree damage from biotic and abiotic agents. Defoliation is analyzed and compared by tree species, age classes, elevation, and forest management practice. Influence on forest conditions was tested relative to (extreme) meteorological parameters. Detail analysis of biotic and abiotic damages was presented. The results have provided a chronological analysis of the crown condition and determination of main stressors.
engleski
2023
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forest vitality, defoliation, ICP Forests, biotic/abiotic agents, stressors