Demographic traits of understory trees and population dynamics of a Picea-Abies
 forest in Taisetsuzan National Park, northern Japan

The study aimed to assess the long-term population dynamics of questing Rhipicephalus appendiculatus and Rhipicephalus zambeziensis in two landscape zones of the Kruger National Park (KNP). Ticks were collected by dragging the vegetation monthly in three habitats (grassland, woodland and gully) at two sites in the KNP (Nhlowa Road and Skukuza) from August 1988 to March 2002. Larvae were the most commonly collected stage of both species. More R. appendiculatus were collected at Nhlowa Road than at Skukuza, with larvae being most abundant from May to August, while nymphs were most abundant from August to December. Larvae were most commonly collected in the gullies from 1991 to 1994, but in the grassland and woodland habitats from 1998 onwards. Nymphs were most commonly collected in the grassland and woodland. More R. zambeziensis were collected at Skukuza than at Nhlowa Road, with larvae being most abundant from May to September, while nymphs were most abundant from August to November. Larvae and nymphs were most commonly collected in the woodland and gullies and least commonly in the grassland (p < 0.01). The lowest numbers of R. appendiculatus were collected in the mid-1990s after the 1991/1992 drought. Rhipicephalus zambeziensis numbers declined after 1991 and even further after 1998, dropping to their lowest levels during 2002. The changes in numbers of these two species reflected changes in rainfall and the populations of several of their large herbivore hosts, as well as differences in the relative humidity between the two sites over time.

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The structure of forest stands in the Tatra National Park: The results of 2016–2017 inventory

Forest Research Papers ◽

10.2478/frp-2019-0002 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 80 (1) ◽

pp. 13-21 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Jan Bodziarczyk ◽

Jerzy Szwagrzyk ◽

Tomasz Zwijacz-Kozica ◽

Antoni Zięba ◽

Janusz Szewczyk ◽

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Keyword(s):

Picea Abies ◽

Fagus Sylvatica ◽

National Park ◽

Forest Stands ◽

Protection Zone ◽

Dead Trees ◽

Standing Dead ◽

Elevation Zone ◽

Standing Dead Trees ◽

Tatra National Park

Abstract The composition and structure of forest stands in the Tatra National Park were examined using data gathered in 2016 and 2017 from 617 circular sample plots (0.05 ha each). The diameter at breast height of all living trees, standing dead trees, snags, and wind throws was measured along with diameters and lengths of fallen logs within the plot boundaries. Tree height was measured for all living trees within the core (0.01 ha) of the sample plots. Using the obtained data, height-diameter curves were calculated for all major tree species and in the case of spruce, the height-diameter relationships were also calculated separately for each of the three elevation zones (up to 1200 m, between 1200 and 1400 m, above 1400 m). For each elevation zone and park protection zone, we also determined the volumes of live and dead trees. The volume of living trees in the Tatra National Park amounted to 259 m3/ha, which was higher than the volume of dead trees (176 m3/ha). Snags constituted the largest part of the dead wood whilst over 97% of the standing dead trees were spruce Picea abies. Among living trees, the share of spruce ranged from 81% in the low elevation zone to 98% in the middle zone. Other significant species in the lower zone were Abies alba (11%) and Fagus sylvatica (4.5%), while in the middle and upper elevation zones only Sorbus aucuparia occurred in significant numbers. Furthermore, in the lower elevation zone, Fagus sylvatica was the only species displaying significantly higher volumes in the ‘strict protection’ zone compared to the other park areas. In the ‘landscape protection’ zone, Picea abies was the most dominant species and the share of other species in the lowest elevation zones calculated based on tree density was smaller than calculated based on tree volume, indicating problems with stand conversion from spruce monoculture to mixed forest.

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Population Dynamics and Possible Management Options for the Rock Dassie Procavia capensis Population in the Tsitsikamma Coastal National Park

Koedoe ◽

10.4102/koedoe.v30i1.507 ◽

1987 ◽

Vol 30 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

N. Fairall ◽

N. Hanekom

Keyword(s):

Population Dynamics ◽

Simulation Model ◽

National Park ◽

Management Strategies ◽

Management Options ◽

Simple Simulation ◽

Demographic Study ◽

Procavia Capensis

A demographic study of the rock dassie population in the Tsitsikamma Coastal National Park rest camp has provided data that is used to construct a simple simulation model and it is applied to evaluate different management strategies for the rock dassie population.

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Development and dynamics of mountain spruce (Picea abies [L.] Karsten) stand regeneration

Journal of Forest Science ◽

10.17221/98/2013-jfs ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 60 (No. 2) ◽

pp. 61-69 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

K. Malík ◽

J. Remeš ◽

S. Vacek ◽

V. Štícha

Keyword(s):

Picea Abies ◽

Bark Beetle ◽

Natural Regeneration ◽

National Park ◽

Height Growth ◽

Seedling Height ◽

Artificial Regeneration ◽

Class Differences ◽

The Past ◽

Tree Layer

We summarized development and dynamics of natural regeneration in mountain spruce forests in areas affected by bark beetle gradation in the &Scaron;umava National Park. Detailed measurements of the regeneration were carried out using Field-Map technology (www.fieldmap.com) on ten permanent research plots. Research plots included the forests with decaying tree layer, stands in partial decline and stands with a generally healthy, or only partially damaged tree layer. Differences in rates of regeneration are very significant between the particular types of plots, especially in the youngest age class. Differences are also evident in the seedling height under varying treatments. The highest numbers of recruits (9,880 per ha) were found under intact overstorey canopies, while the fastest height growth occurred on clearcuts. This study also investigated and evaluated artificial regeneration done in the past.  

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Movements of Sympatric Red Kangaroos, Macropus-Rufus, and Western Grey Kangaroos, Macropus-Fuliginosus, in Western New-South-Wales

Wildlife Research ◽

10.1071/wr9880339 ◽

1988 ◽

Vol 15 (3) ◽

pp. 339 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

D Priddel ◽

G Wellard ◽

N Shepherd

Keyword(s):

Population Dynamics ◽

National Park ◽

New South ◽

New South Wales ◽

South Wales ◽

Macropus Rufus

Between July 1979 and November 1980 a total of 261 red kangaroos, Macropus rufus, (216F; 45 M) and 170 western grey kangaroos, M. fuliginosus, (136F;34M) were caught and tagged with individually recognisable collars. Between July 1979 and January 1986, 1751 sightings of tagged individuals were recorded. Information gained from these sightings was used to assess how far each kangaroo ranged. More than 90% of individuals of either species did not range far (<9 km for reds; <6 km for western greys) even when local pastures were severely depleted during drought. A few individuals dispersed much further-up to 323 km. On average, red kangaroos ranged further than western greys. Kangaroos on Kinchega National Park ranged no less or no further than those on an adjacent pastoral leasehold. At least 17 tagged individuals crossed the macropod-deterrent fence surrounding Kinchega; several crossed repeatedly. Dispersal of kangaroos from Kinchega was slight, supporting the hypothesis of Bayliss (1985) that dispersal has no significant impact on population dynamics.

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