Wybrane aspekty oddziaływania prac technicznych na kondycję drzew w parkach zabytkowych

Existing historical parks are often all that remains of important prestigious residences. Often converted as open public places, the old palace parks and estates have become a permanent feature in the landscape, being places of great cultural and natural value. One of the major components of such parks is the presence of old and in some cases ancient trees, especially valuable when it takes the character of a collection of plants with a high diversity of species and cultivars. Today, there is often a need for restoration work within these historical parks, often in modernising them or adapting them for new functions. Unfortunately, these actions are frequently undertaken incorrectly or irresponsibly, without taking into consideration the presence of valuable park trees. Changes in site conditions in the immediate vicinity of the trees may be the primary cause of deterioration in their health, manifested by a significant weakening and irreversible degradation. This applies especially to old specimens, whose adaptability to environmental changes is very limited. The aim of this study was to identify in selected examples, the relationship between the condition of park trees and improper execution of technical work in their vicinity related to the modernisation and maintenance of the park.