Snow damage in plantations of Austrian pine and Scots pine in the western part of the Republic of Srpska

Authors

  • Zoran Stanivuković University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Forestry, Stepe Stepanovića 75A, 78 000 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Ranko Vasiljević University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Forestry, Stepe Stepanovića 75A, 78 000 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7251/GSF2232002S

Keywords:

abiotic agents, Pinus nigra, Pinus sylvestris, snowfall, snow breaks

Abstract

The paper presents research related to the harmful effects of snowfall in Austrian pine and Scots pine plantations in the western part of the Republic of Srpska. The most common types of tree damage are snow break and snowfall. The harmful effect of snow is more present in Scots pine plantations and at lower altitudes. Also, the harmful effect of snow is reflected in the reduction of the vitality of damaged trees, which become suitable for the attack of other harmful biotic factors, primarily harmful insects and fungi.

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Published

2022-12-31

Issue

No. 32 (2022)

Section

Original Scientific Papers

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