Health condition investigation of forests in KASZÓ-LIFE project
András Koltay, Ágnes Fürjes-Mikó, Imola Tenorio-Baigorria, Béla Csaba Eötvös & László Horváth
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Correspondence: Koltay András
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e-mail: koltay.andras[at]erti.naik.hu
Abstract
The "KASZÓ-LIFE" programme, which was developed between 2014 and 2018, aimed the restoration and improvement of the growing conditions of the Common alder (Alnus glutinosa) and the Pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) tree estimate. With the help of water retention facilities in the area, the reduction of the subsidence of groundwater was attempted, as well as the improvement of the water balance of the forest’s soil, and thus the health of the forests. Sampling areas have been designated in order to monitor the health conditions of the forests where the tree examination is carried out twice a year. Comparing the health data along with the results of groundwater, precipitation and meteorological measurements, we may come to a conclusion in the future concerning the forthcoming changes exhibited in the forests. Examinations so far have shown that both in the case of oaks and alders, from 2017 there was a slight improvement comparing to the control areas. However, due to the relative shortness of the period, this does not yet clearly indicate the success of the programme, which must be supported by many years of test results.
Keywords: KASZÓ-LIFE, forest health condition, groundwater level, Alnus glutinosa, Quercus robur
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Koltay, A., Fürjes-Mikó, Á., Tenorio-Baigorria, I., Eötvös, Cs. B. & Horváth, L. (2020): Health condition investigation of forests in KASZÓ-LIFE project. Bulletin of Forestry Science, 10(2): 97-108. (in Hungarian) DOI: 10.17164/EK.2020.008
Volume 10, Issue 2
Pages: 97-108
First published:
15 October 2020
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