Znanstveno-stručni skup „Od istraživanja k dobrom upravljanju Nacionalnim parkom Sjeverni Velebit“

GROWTH DYNAMIC OF BLACK PINE STANDS IN THE NATIONAL PARK NORTHERN VELEBIT

Stjepan Mikac1, Domagoj Trlin1, Anja Žmegač1,2 , Vinko Paulić1, Darijan Prugovečki1
1 –Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Šumarski fakultet, Zavod za ekologiju i uzgajanje šuma, Svetošimunska 23, 10002 Zagreb

2- Laboratorij za Dendroekologiju, Šumarski fakultet, Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Šumarski fakultet, Zavod za ekologiju i uzgajanje šuma, Svetošimunska 23, 10002 Zagreb
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In this work we present results obtained with dendrochronological and dendroecological research in autochthonous Black pine (Pinus nigra) stands in National Park Northern Velebit: the influence of climatic factors on the development and dynamic of Black pine stand, the possibility of implementation of new climate reconstruction methods and the analysis of occurrence and frequency of natural fires. The research was conducted on the Sub-Mediterranean slopes of Borovi vrh site. 80 trees were sampled. Results indicate the presence of a strong climatic signal linked to air temperature, sunlight and volcanic eruptions measured during instrumental periods as well as a reconstruction of climate conditions for the NP Northern Velebit from the 1800s to present. Obtained results offer a detailed insight into the past and the natural forest dynamic in the National Park Northern Velebit.

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