scholarly journals Distribution of Potamopyrgus antipodarum (Gray, 1843) in waters of the Wigry National Park (NE Poland) and the effect of selected habitat factors on its occurrence

2001 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 125-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomasz Brzeziński ◽  
Andrzej Kołodziejczyk
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Potamopyrgus Antipodarum ◽  
Ne Poland ◽  
Habitat Factors

scholarly journals Białowieża Forest (Ne-Poland) and Valday Np ( Nw-Russia) – Biogeographical Characteristics of Eutrophic Deciduous Forests

2014 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 111-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Marek Matuszkiewicz ◽  
Elena Bielonowska ◽  
Anna Kowalska ◽  
Nadjeżda Cariewska ◽  
Jarosław Baranowski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Deciduous Forest ◽  
Deciduous Forests ◽  
Anthropogenic Pressure ◽  
The Past ◽  
The North ◽  
Ne Poland ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
Białowieża National Park ◽  
Eastern Border

Abstract During geobotanical studies in the north-eastern border of hemi-boreal zone, in Valday (NW Russia), rare eutrophic deciduous forests dominated by oak Quercus robur were observed. A comparison of these forests with the model of European deciduous forest in Białowieża National Park (NE-Poland) indicates a great similarity. Therefore, eutrophic deciduous forests in Valday can be classified to the Querco-Fagetea class, the Fagetalia sylvaticae order and to the Capinion betuli alliance, despite the absence of hornbeam Carpinus betulus in the region. Rarity of eutrophic deciduous forests in Valday region results probably from strong anthropogenic pressure in the past.

scholarly journals Preliminary studies of fungi in the Biebrza National Park (NE Poland). II. Macromycetes

2013 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 235-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Kujawa ◽  
Marta Wrzosek ◽  
Grażyna Domian ◽  
Kamil Kędra ◽  
Jarosław Szkodzik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nature Conservation ◽  
Mycorrhizal Fungi ◽  
National Park ◽  
Taxonomic Diversity ◽  
Plant Litter ◽  
Molecular Techniques ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Ecological Niches ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Ne Poland

This paper presents the second part of the results of the first short-term inventory of fungi species occurring in the Biebrza National Park and is focused on a survey of macrofungi. The total number of macrofungi found during the survey in late August 2012 was 289 taxa: 17 ascomycetes and 272 basidiomycetes, inhabiting diverse ecological niches. The identified fungi belonged to ectomycorrhizal symbionts and saprobionts decomposing wood, plant litter and animal remnants. The identity of 25 mycorrhizal fungi species has been confirmed using molecular techniques. Five species are newly reported for Poland (<em>Amanita olivaceogrisea, Lepiota lepida, Stropharia alcis, Xerocomus fennicus, X. cisalpinus</em>) and 225 taxa (79 %) were not known in the Biebrza National Park. Fifty species are endangered in Poland, of which nine species are protected by law. Data on species richness and the taxonomic diversity of the identified fungi are briefly commented in terms of their significance for nature conservation and future research.

scholarly journals Saproxylic springtails (Collembola) of the Wigry National Park

2016 ◽  
Vol 77 (3) ◽  
pp. 186-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dariusz Skarżyński ◽  
Agata Piwnik ◽  
Anna Krzysztofiak
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Dead Wood ◽  
Forest Disturbance ◽  
Ecological Studies ◽  
Wood Decomposition ◽  
Anthropogenic Changes ◽  
Ne Poland ◽  
Specimen Identification ◽  
Different Levels

Abstract Faunistic and ecological studies on saproxylic Collembola species were carried out in the Wigry National Park (NE Poland). Nine sites representing Tilio-Carpinetum, Serratulo-Pinetum and Peucedano-Pinetum habitats each including three different levels of disturbance were visited twice in 2015. Samples from fallen logs in different stages of decay, neighboring litter and soil as well as arboreal epiphytes were taken on each visit. The Collembola specimens were then extracted using Tullgren funnels resulting in a total of 73 838 specimens from 270 samples. Specimen identification revealed the occurrence of 63 species, including 5 saproxylobiontic, 7 saproxylophilous, 4 xerophilous species living in epiphytic mosses and lichens as well as 47 hemiedaphic or euedaphic species. This composition of saproxylic fauna seems to be typical for the region with the most diverse assemblages being found in Tilio-Carpinetum habitats, while Serratulo-Pinetum and Peucedano-Pinetum are clearly less diverse. Additionally, a slight decrease in the number of Collembola species with increasing forest disturbance was observed. Furthermore, an increase in the number of Collembola species with the degree of dead wood decomposition was also found. This indicates that saproxylic springtail assemblages are sensitive to anthropogenic changes.

scholarly journals A Distributional and Habitat Study of the Bighorn Sheep in Winter, Grand Teton National Park

1978 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 53-56
Author(s):  
Michael Whitfield ◽  
Barry Keller
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Bighorn Sheep ◽  
Ovis Canadensis ◽  
Population Status ◽  
Grand Teton National Park ◽  
Habitat Factors ◽  
History Of ◽  
Teton Range

This study was initiated in order to determine the population status of bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) in the Teton Range. Intensive field studies were initiated in the summer of 1978 and will be continued during the winter of 1978-79 in order to delineate the distribution of sheep and to relate this distribution to habitat factors which affect seasonal distributions. Additionally, information on the history of bighorn sheep has been sought through interviews of longtime residents of the several valleys surrounding the Teton Range.

scholarly journals Preliminary studies of fungi in the Biebrza National Park (NE Poland). Part III. Micromycetes – new data

2016 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Malgorzata Ruszkiewicz-Michalska ◽  
Stanisław Bałazy ◽  
Jerzy Chełkowski ◽  
Maria Dynowska ◽  
Julia Pawłowska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Plant Debris ◽  
Previous Survey ◽  
Ecological Information ◽  
Ne Poland ◽  
Anamorphic Ascomycetes

Ecological information concerning 292 fungal taxa is reported as a result of two surverys in the Biebrza National Park. Most data presented come from the 5-day all-fungi inventory of the Polish Mycological Society in 2013, and 47 species were recorded during studies in the Biele Suchowolskie fen in 2008/2009. In total, 27 species of zygomycetes, 232 ascomycetes (including anamorphs) and 27 basidiomycetes (mainly Pucciniales). Additionaly some representatives of fungi-like organisms from Stramenopiles (4 species) and Dictyostelia (2) were identified. Fungal groups included were the same as in the previous survey in 2012: 190 taxa associated with plants, 15 with animals, 8 with fungi and 71 isolated from soil, plant debris and animal excrements. The most numerous were anamorphic ascomycetes (159 species). Nineteen species have not been previously known from Poland and 31 species are rare (1–3 localities). For the Biebrza National Park 197 species (67.5%) are new.

scholarly journals An Annotated And Illustrated Catalogue Of Polypores (Agaricomycetes) Of The Białowieża Forest (NE Poland)

2015 ◽  
Vol 60 (2) ◽  
pp. 217-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dariusz Karasiński ◽  
Marek Wołkowycki
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Mixed Forest ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Białowieża Forest ◽  
Ne Poland ◽  
New Localities ◽  
Białowieża National Park ◽  
Voucher Specimens ◽  
Annotated Catalogue ◽  
First Time

AbstractThe Białowieża Forest (BF) is one of the best-preserved lowland deciduous and mixed forest complexes in Europe, rich in diverse fungi. This paper summarizes what is known about the poroid fungi of the Polish part of the Białowieża Forest, based on literature data, a re-examination of herbarium materials, and the authors’ studies from 1990–2014. An annotated catalogue of polypores recorded in the forest is presented, including 80 genera with 210 species. All literature and herbarium records are enumerated, and 160 species are illustrated with color pictures. Fourteen species previously reported in the literature have uncertain status because they lack voucher specimens and were not confirmed in recent field studies. Antrodiella subradula (Pilát) Niemelä & Miettinen, previously known from Asia, is reported for the first time from Europe. Fourteen species are newly reported from the Białowieża Forest (mainly from Białowieża National Park), including 8 species with first records in Poland (Antrodia hyalina Spirin, Miettinen & Kotir., Antrodia infirma Renvall & Niemelä, Antrodiella subradula, Junghuhnia fimbriatella (Peck) Ryvarden, Postia folliculocystidiata (Kotl. & Vampola) Niemelä & Vampola, Postia minusculoides (Pilát ex Pilát) Boulet, Skeletocutis chrysella Niemelä, Skeletocutis papyracea A. David), and 6 species reported previously from other localities in Poland [Antrodiella faginea Vampola & Pouzar, Dichomitus campestris (Quél.) Domański & Orlicz, Loweomyces fractipes (Berk. & M. A. Curtis) Jülich, Oxyporus latemarginatus (Durieu & Mont.) Donk, Perenniporia narymica (Pilát) Pouzar, Phellinus nigricans (Fr.) P. Karst.]. Several very rare European polypores already reported from the Białowieża Forest in the 20th century, such as Antrodia albobrunnea (Romell) Ryvarden, Antrodiella foliaceodentata (Nikol.) Gilb. & Ryvarden, Buglossoporus pulvinus (Pers.) Donk, Dichomitus albidofuscus (Domański) Domański and Gelatoporia subvermispora (Pilát) Niemelä, were found at new localities, confirming their continuous occurrence in this forest.

scholarly journals Participation of various habitat groups in the flora of spring niches in the Ojców National Park (Southern Poland)

2014 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-51
Author(s):  
Anna Sołtys-Lelek ◽  
Beata Barabasz-Krasny ◽  
Jacek Różkowski
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Vascular Plants ◽  
National Park ◽  
Vascular Plant ◽  
Forest Species ◽  
Karst Springs ◽  
Southern Poland ◽  
Habitat Factors ◽  
Meadow Species ◽  
Comprehensive Study

Abstract The paper presents composition of vascular plant species in spring niches in the Ojców National Park (Southern Poland). 111 species of vascular plants, fourteen mosses, two liverworts and one species of ferns were recorded during the first comprehensive study carried out in 2009 and 2010. Plants occurring in these places showed different degrees of association with spring niches. The largest group was represented by accidental krenophytes (74 species), while spring plants - obligatory krenophytes, constituted only a small part of the local flora (5 species). Meadow species of the Molinio-Arrhenatheretea class and forest species of the Querco-Fagetea class, penetrating niche areas from the adjacent areas, were the dominating ones. Plants of aquatic and spring communities were scarce, due to the predominance of small type karst springs. The diversity of vegetation was significantly influenced by habitat factors such as availability of light, humidity or the amount of organic matter in the soil.

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