Regulacja warunków wzrostu odnowień na gniazdach - wpływ parametrów gniazd na oddziaływanie czynników biotycznych

Optimisation of patch selective cutting, especially the interaction between size and shape of artificial gaps and biotic factors influencing tree regeneration, is rather sparsely documented in Polish silvicultural textbooks. The removal of trees can increase availability of nutrients in artificial gaps. Establishment of root gaps and vigorous development of vegetative cover (weeds) is another consequence. This paper presents review of investigations that describe interactions between mentioned factors influencing regeneration growth and parameters of gaps. The special attention is paid to potential application of cited results in practical silviculture.