ISBN: 978-80-7701-105-1 | ISBN online: 978-80-7701-106-8 | DOI: 10.11118/978-80-7701-106-8

Sukcese po velkých disturbancích

Antonín Martiník (ed.), Dana Vébrová (ed.)

The book presents the results of both single and repeated observations of tree succession following major disturbances in the Czech Republic. A major disturbance is defined as one in which more than a single group of trees dies, typically resulting in a clear-cut area. The results cover sites observed from 1 to approximately 30 years after disturbance. The book is an output of the TA ČR – DivLand project (Centre for Landscape and Biodiversity), which has been running since 2020. The publication addresses the research question: “To what extent is it possible to utilize succession in forest restoration following large-scale calamities?” The motivation for this work was the so-called bark beetle calamity, which peaked in the Czech Republic between 2020 and 2021. Observations were conducted in six areas of interest and at 16 research plots. The publication also includes an overview and description of significant disturbance factors in selected study areas, such as wind and bark beetles in Šumava National Park, and bark beetles, fire, and wildlife in Bohemian Switzerland National Park. Spontaneous regeneration varied widely across the study areas, with spruce and birch being the dominant tree species. The state of regeneration depended on the site, disturbance, condition of the stands, and subsequent management. Greater potential for succession can be expected on less nutrient-rich sites, at lower disturbance intensities, where soil preparation or fire disturbance occurs, and in stands with a more natural structure. Game significantly limits the growth of spontaneous regeneration; on the other hand, by disturbing the soil and grass-herb vegetation, it can promote germination. The use of succession in forest regeneration following disturbances increases the diversity of newly emerging stands and thus contributes to the greater adaptability of future stands.

Keywords: spruce dieback, calamity, spontaneous regeneration, woody species, regeneration cost

1. edition, Published: 2026, online: 2026, publisher: Mendelova univerzita v Brně