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Whole Czech Republic
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Topic: ADAPTATION OF FOREST SPECIES COMPOSITION TO CLIMATE CHANGE
Description: A systematic network of 151 permanent research plots, where growth and water deficit measurements of 750 trees (10 species in total) are continuously carried out on a climatic gradient from lowlands to mountains.
Monitored parameters: daily – annual increase, amount of absorbed carbon.
Since: 2020
Contact: Radim Matula
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NP České Švýcarsko
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Topic: MONITORING THE STATUS AND DEVELOPMENT OF DEAD STANDING WOOD AFTER BARK BEETLE OUTBREAKS
Description: The research project focuses on finding information about dead standing wood in forest stands. These dead trees develop as a result of several adverse factors: extreme drought, windstorms, unsuitable species composition, and bark beetle infestation.
Monitored parameters: volume of dry land.
Since: 2021
Contact: Peter Surový
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CHKO Brdy
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Topic: SYSTEMATIC INVENTORY OF FORESTS USING MODERN TECHNOLOGIES
Description: As part of the LIFE Adapt Brdy research project, we focus on the systematic inventory of forests, namely the measurement of areas using modern technologies (ground laser scanner, mobile laser scanner, photogrammetry), as well as conventional measurement approaches (calliper, laser altimeter, etc.). Terrestrial measurements will be combined with aerial and satellite data in the future. Data processing will take place in R using the FORTLS package.
Monitored parameters: forest inventory.
Since: 2023
Contact: Peter Surový, Juan Alberto Molina Valero
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CHKO Jeseníky – Rejvíz
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Topic: MAPPING THE HEALTH STATUS OF FORESTS, WOODY SPECIES, AND FOREST RISKS USING INNOVATIVE ICT DATA AND APPROACHES
Description: The goal of the research project is to map the intensity of bark beetle infestation and determine its generation. As part of the project, an active LiDAR sensor is used. The data is subsequently classified and a map of the risk of bark beetle infestation is generated.
Monitored parameters: health status of forest stands.
Since: 2022
Contact: Peter Surový, Rorai Perreira Martins Neto
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Orlické hory – Neratov
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Topic: STAND STRUCTURE
Description: A network of permanent research plots in older forest stands established on former agricultural land. The research is focused on stand structure description. The result is recommendations for management of stands. Cooperation with LČR (owner).
Monitored parameters: periodic growth (height, thickness), occasional soil analysis, damage to trunks by rot, etc.
Since: 2006
Contact: Stanislav Vacek, Jan Cukor
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Středočeská pahorkatina – Kostelec nad Černými lesy, Truba
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Topic: ESTABLISHING A FOREST
Description: A set of temporary research plantings in a former ornamental nursery in conditions of lower middle altitudes. Testing growth dynamics of planting material of different dimensions, testing growth stimulators (bio-algeen, brassinosteroids), testing planting material coated with PostCont technology, birch species Betula pubescens subsp. Carpatica, Betula oycoviensis – archive of tree offspring that have undergone genetic analyses. A total of about 7 000 individuals; some experiments already published, closed, and replaced by new ones.
Monitored parameters: growth – height, thickness (periodically); soil analyses, chlorophyll content, root analyses (occasionally); climate (continuously).
Duration: 2012–2020 (several stages)
Contact: Martin Baláš
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Šumava a Jizerské hory
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Topic: STRUCTURE AND DYNAMICS OF STANDS
Description: A systematic network of 170 permanent research plots within the REMOTE project, where measuring and checking the parameters listed below are continuously carried out.
Monitored parameters: periodically – growth (height, thickness), occasionally – soil analyses, tree position, regrowth, occurrence of tree microhabitats, volume and decomposition of lying dead wood, light conditions, mortality, biodiversity.
Since: 2002
Contact: Radek Bače, Vojtěch Čada
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Jizerské hory – Jizerka, Střední Jizerský hřeben
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Topic: FOREST RESTORATION ON POLLUTION-DAMAGE CLEARING
Description: Partial plantings within a larger area established by VÚLHM, Opočno research station. Various experiments (fertilization, different tree species, type of planting material) on a former pollution-damage clearing in higher mountain conditions. Most of the sub-experiments have already been evaluated and published and are currently only occasionally monitored. Tens of thousands of trees, only a selection regularly monitored. However, it is an interesting excursion object. LČR property, cooperation with a state owner.
Monitored parameters: growth – height, thickness, analysis of nutrient content in leaves, chlorophyll analysis (periodically in the past); soil analyses, nutrient analyses in different sections of sample trees (occasionally in the past); deposition of pollutants (continuously in the past); climate (currently continuous).
Duration: 1991-2007 (several stages)
Contact: Ivan Kuneš
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Jizerské hory – Jizerka
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Topic: SPECIES COMPOSITION ENRICHMENT
Description: Model planting and underplanting centre at the "Panelka" site, whose goal is to introduce deciduous trees (rowan, downy birch) into conifer stands. Testing of planting material of different dimensions and point fertilization in the conditions of a mountain frost hollow. Total about 2 000 individuals. LČR property, cooperation with a state owner.
Monitored parameters: growth – height, thickness, analyses of nutrient content in leaves, chlorophyll content (periodically); soil analyses, nutrient analyses in different sections of sample trees (occasionally); climate (continuously).
Since: 2007
Contact: Ivan Kuneš
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Jizerské hory – Raspenava
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Topic: AFFORESTATION OF AGRICULTURAL LAND
Description: Afforestation of agricultural land at a lower mountain altitude, preferably using planting material of larger dimensions. Testing different planting densities. A total of about 4 000 individuals (beech, oak, spruce), only a selection measured, 850 individuals. Cooperation with VÚLHM, Opočno research station. Cooperation with a smaller private owner.
Monitored parameters: growth – height, thickness (periodically); soil analyses (occasionally).
Since: 2016
Contact: Ivan Kuneš
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Střední Čechy – Hovorčovice
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Topic: AFFORESTATION
Description: Young forest stands based on arable land in a rainfall-poor area of lower altitudes (Polabí, north of Prague). Testing the effect of soil conditioners (alginite) on survival and growth, later on the evaluation of the growth dynamics of different tree species combinations is planned (pine, oak, maple, Douglas fir, northern red oak). These are two separate establishments: Předboj and Čenkov. Total about 18 000 saplings. Cooperation with a private owner, cooperation with VÚMOP.
Monitored parameters: growth – height, thickness (periodically); soil analyses (occasionally).
Since: 2013
Contact: Vilém Podrázský
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Střední Čechy – Doubek
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Topic: AFFORESTATION, INTRODUCTION
Description: Afforestation of agricultural land at middle altitudes, Central Bohemian Highlands, Říčany district. Testing different tree species combinations, including unusual and more thermophilous species potentially usable in the conditions of the considered climate change (pine, oak, lime tree, hornbeam, wild service tree, sweet chestnut, hybrid plane, black walnut, Turkish hazel, metasequoia, cedar, sequoia). Cooperation with a private owner. A total of about 10 000 seedlings, regularly measured selection, about 5 000 individuals.
Monitored parameters: growth – height, thickness (periodically); soil analyses (occasionally).
Since: 2019
Contact: Vilém Podrázský
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Orlické podhůří – Mistrovice
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Topic: AFFORESTATION OF AGRICULTURAL LAND
Description: Afforestation of sloping agricultural land in cooler middle altitudes in the foothills of Orlické hory. Testing survival and regrowth of different tree species combinations (spruce, pine, beech, oak, fir), testing valuable deciduous trees (wild cherry, pear, apple), different planting methods (hole planting with earth auger or hoe, slit planting), soil preparation (stubble cleaning). Cooperation with a small private owner.
Monitored parameters: growth – height, thickness (periodically); soil analyses (occasionally).
Since: 2019
Contact: Martin Baláš
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Ralská pahorkatina – Doksy
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Topic: FOREST RESTORATION, NUTRIENT CYCLE
Description: Testing of different methods of soil preparation, disposal of brushwood, and fertilization for the artificial restoration of oak and pine in natural pine habitats in middle altitudes around Lake Mácha. Nutrient cycle analyses, long-term climate monitoring. Property of VLS and Doksy Municipal Forests, cooperation with a state and public owner. A total of about 5 000 seedlings in several partial plantings.
Monitored parameters: growth – height, thickness (periodically); soil analyses (occasionally).
Since: 2013
Contact: Jiří Remeš, Lukáš Bílek
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Ralská pahorkatina – Doksy
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Topic: NATURAL REGENERATION OF PINE, SHELTERWOOD SYSTEM
Description: Monitoring natural regeneration of Scots pine in different variants combining the power of shelterwood cutting and soil preparation method. Area about 5 ha. Cooperation with VLS (owner).
Monitored parameters: growth – height, thickness, spatial relationships (periodically); soil analysis, amount of seeds (occasionally).
Since: 2018
Contact: Lukáš Bílek
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Benešovská pahorkatina – Dobříš, Kozí Hory
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Topic: SPECIES COMPOSITION ENRICHMENT
Description: Starting points for restoration of deciduous trees in dominantly coniferous stands. Reforestation on old, overgrown clearings, introduction of valuable deciduous trees, planting material of various dimensions. Precipitation-poor middle altitudes. A total of about 1 500 individuals in several separate game-proof fences within one structure. Property of Jerome Colloredo-Mansfeld, cooperation with a larger private owner.
Monitored parameters: growth – height, thickness (periodically).
Since: 2017
Kontakt: Ivan Kuneš
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Praha – Modřany, Cholupický vrch
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Topic: TRANSFORMATION OF ACACIA STANDS
Description: Reconstruction of stands of non-native trees (acacia, northern red oak, Austrian pine), testing of different sizes of planting material. Dry habitats at low altitudes, Prague, near Modřanská rokle Natural Monument. A total of about 3 500 seedlings, measured selection of about 1 000 individuals. Property of Lesy hl. m. Prahy, cooperation with a public owner.
Monitored parameters: growth – height, thickness, chlorophyll analyses (periodically); seed bank, herbicide application (occasionally).
Since: 2018
Contact: Ivan Kuneš
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Praha – Horní Počernice,
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Topic: AFFORESTATION OF AGRICULTURAL LAND, MYCORRHIZA
Description: Permanent research plot on former arable land. Monitoring the effect of application of mycorrhizal preparations on the prosperity of various tree species seedlings (oak, beech, lime tree, sycamore, Douglas fir, pine, larch, wild cherry, wild service tree, ash, hornbeam). A total of about 12 000 individuals planted, 2 400 individuals monitored. Property of Lesy hl. m. Prahy, cooperation with a public owner.
Monitored parameters: growth – height, thickness (periodically); analyses of mycorrhizal activity (occasionally).
Since: 2020
Contact: Martin Baláš
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Královéhradecko – Týniště nad Orlicí
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Topic: SPECIES COMPOSITION ENRICHMENT
Description: Testing of planting material of different dimensions in the conditions of natural pinewoods on sands in low altitudes, Hradec Králové region. Three separate sites, each with about 500 seedlings. Cooperation with VÚLHM, Opočno research station. Property of Kristýna Colloredo-Mansfeld, cooperation with a larger private owner.
Monitored parameters: growth – height, thickness (periodically).
Since: 2014
Contact: Ivan Kuneš
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Podbořansko – Sedlec u Radonic
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Topic: FOREST RESTORATION IN OLD CLEARINGS
Description: Testing of planting material of various dimensions and valuable deciduous trees (wild cherry, service tree, wild service tree) in conditions of trophic, heavily overgrown and drought-endangered habitats at lower altitudes. A total of about 2 000 seedlings. Property of Thurn-Taxis, Vintířov, cooperation with a medium-sized private owner.
Monitored parameters: growth – height, thickness (periodically).
Since: 2016
Contact: Josef Gallo
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Táborsko – Planá nad Lužnicí
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Topic: RECULTIVATION
Description: Testing of different tree species and types of planting material in the conditions of an internal spoil heap on a reclaimed sand pit at lower middle altitudes. Cooperation with VÚLHM, Opočno research station. Several plantings within one structure, about 2 000 individuals (lime tree, oak, fir). Other plantings managed by VÚLHM, a total of 5 000 individuals. Property of Tábor Municipal Forest, cooperation with a public owner.
Monitored parameters: growth – height, thickness (periodically); soil analysis, heavy metal content (occasionally); climate (continuously).
Since: 2014
Contact: Ivan Kuneš
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Krušné hory – Kalek
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Topic: RECONSTRUCTION OF REPLACEMENT TREE STANDS
Description: Planting of European beech as part of a programme of reconstruction of replacement tree stands in the conditions of a former pollution-damage area. Spot fertilization and demonstration of planting with a motor earth auger. A total of about 4 500 individuals. Cooperation with VÚLHM, Opočno research station. LČR property, cooperation with a state owner.
Monitored parameters: growth – height, thickness (periodically); soil analysis (occasionally); climate (continuously), soil humidity (temporarily).
Since: 2018
Contact: Ivan Kuneš
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Říčansko – Klokočná
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Topic: NON-AGE-CLASS FORESTRY
Description: Instrumentation for monitoring climatic characteristics in a non-age-class forest.
Monitored parameters: all stations: temperature and humidity of the air and soil, precipitation under the canopy and in the open area.
Since: 2020
Contact: Jiří Remeš
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Říčansko – Klokočná
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Topic: NON-AGE-CLASS FORESTRY
Description: Network of permanent inventory plots to monitor development of the structure of a stand managed in a non-age-class manner.
Monitored parameters: growth - height, thickness, social relationships of trees (periodically);
Since: 1990s
Contact: Jiří Remeš
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Kostelecko
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Topic: WEATHER STATIONS
Description: Network of automatic weather stations with remote data transmission to monitor climatic characteristics within ŠLP Kostelec.
Monitored parameters: all stations: air and soil temperature and humidity, precipitation, global radiation; selected stations also: wind speed and direction, barometric pressure.
Since: 2019
Contact: Jiří Remeš, Martin Baláš
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Středočeská pahorkatina – Kostelec nad Černými lesy, Lesy ČZU
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Topic: SPATIAL ACTIVITY OF WILD BOAR
Description: Telemetric monitoring of wild boar using BioLogging technologies and implementation of experiments related to hunting management, spread of diseases, etc.
Monitored parameters: spatial activity
Since: 2018
Contact: Miloš Ježek
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Středočeská pahorkatina – Kostelec nad Černými lesy, Lesy ČZU
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Topic: DAMAGE BY GAME
Description: A network of temporary research plots to monitor the influence of game on natural regrowth at two hunting grounds with different hunting intensity. It is always a double area – fenced and unfenced.
Monitored parameters: number and height of regrowing individuals (periodically); tracking animal movement using a camera trap (continuously).
SInce: 2020
Contact: Jan Cukor, Josef Gallo
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Lužické hory
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Topic: SPATIAL ACTIVITY OF RED DEER
Description: Telemetric monitoring of red deer using BioLogging technologies and implementation of experiments related to hunting management, the influence of game on forest stands, and return of Eurasian wolf.
Monitored parameters: spatial activity
Since: 2023
Contact: Miloš Ježek
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Topic: SPATIAL ACTIVITY OF RED DEER
Description: Telemetric monitoring of red deer using BioLogging technologies and implementation of experiments related to hunting management, the influence of game on forest stands.
Monitored parameters: spatial activity
Since: 2018
Contact: Miloš Ježek
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LZ Boubín
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Topic: SPATIAL ACTIVITY OF RED DEER
Description: Telemetric monitoring of red deer using BioLogging technologies and implementation of experiments related to hunting management, the influence of game on forest stands.
Monitored parameters: spatial activity
Since: 2015
Contact: Miloš Ježek
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VLS ČR, s. p., divize Karlovy Vary
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Topic: SPATIAL ACTIVITY OF WILD BOAR AND RED DEER
Description: Telemetric monitoring of wild boar and red deer using BioLogging technologies and implementation of experiments related to hunting management, spread of diseases, return of Eurasian wolf, etc.
Monitored parameters: spatial activity
Since: 2009
Contact: Miloš Ježek
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VLS ČR, s. p., divize Mimoň
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Topic: SPATIAL ACTIVITY OF EUROPEAN BISON
Description: Telemetric monitoring of European bison using BioLogging technologies and implementation of experiments related to hunting management, spread of diseases, etc.
Monitored parameters: spatial activity
Since: 2015
Contact: Miloš Ježek
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