Struktura i regeneracja drzewostanu kwaśnej buczyny niżowej w warunkach silnej antropopresji

Studies on the structure of a 140 to160−year−old Fagus sylvatica stand at Chorzów, Upper Silesia were undertaken. The single−layer stand had a dense canopy and was in good health. Limited natural regeneration occurred. There were numerous seedlings reaching 0.5 m in height growing in well−lit places. However, the rate of seedling occurrence was low under the dense canopy, indicating that insufficient light is the main factor affecting the degree of regeneration.