Stan zdrowotny drzewostanów sosnowych (Pinus sylvestris L.) Nadleśnictwa Olkusz

Basing on tree crown characteristics different variants of the damage assessment method for pine stands were distinguished. The verification of the variants was carried out in 35 stands of the Olkusz Forest District that in the past had been under strong impact of industrial emissions. Prevalence of slightly dam− aged stands was observed in the studied area. Taking into consideration a high share of non−damaged stands it was stated that the actual health status of forests in the Olkusz Forest District's is satisfactory.