Spatial distribution of spruce trees in the nature reserve 'Jankove bare' on mt. Kopaonik

The methodology and applicability of the study of spatial distribution of trees in Serbian forestry have been insufficiently reported and presented. This paper, based on mathematical­statistical principles, analyses the method of spatial distribution of spruce trees in the Nature Reserve 'Janko...

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Main Authors: Stajić Branko, Vučković Milivoj, Smiljanić Marko
Format: Article
Language:srp
Published: Faculty of Forestry, Belgrade 2009-01-01
Series:Glasnik Šumarskog Fakulteta: Univerzitet u Beogradu
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Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0353-4537/2009/0353-45370900191S.pdf
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Summary:The methodology and applicability of the study of spatial distribution of trees in Serbian forestry have been insufficiently reported and presented. This paper, based on mathematical­statistical principles, analyses the method of spatial distribution of spruce trees in the Nature Reserve 'Jankove Bare' in the National Park 'Kopaonik'. The following methods in the group of distance methods were applied: Kotar's method (1993), T2­method, and the index of distance dispersion (Johnson, Zimmer, 1985). The study results in a pure uneven-aged spruce stand based on all three methods showed that spruce trees are randomly distributed over the stand area. Therefore, environmental conditions in the study stand can be regarded as homogeneous and equally suitable for tree growth, and there are no significant interactions between the trees, which could cause a higher competition between the trees for nutrients, water, etc.
ISSN:0353-4537