Forests of Poland 2800-OG-EN-FPOL
Wykład (WYK) Semestr letni 2023/24

1. Basic statistical data on Polish forests (species composition, age

structure, ownership structure).

2. Main species of forest plants and their ecological requirements/characteristics (light, soil fertility, air pollution, rate of growth, geographical limits).

3. Main species of fauna which occur in Polish forests; behavior and ecology of some main species.

4. Ecological importance of large predators’ occurrence in forests (on the example of a wolf).

5. Main forest plant associations occurring in Polish forests.

6. Functioning of semi-natural and managed forest ecosystems with regard to links between biotic and abiotic their elements.

7. Causes and consequences of introducing of conifer mono-stands in Polish forests.

8. Basic knowledge in field of main disciplines of forestry (silviculture; forest management; forest protection; forest protection).

9. Game management – main facts and principles. Main current dilemmas, problems and trends in modern forestry.