Fakulta lesnická a dřevařská / Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology: Recent submissions
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Transpiration and water potential of young Quercus petraea (M.) Liebl. coppice sprouts and seedlings during favourable and drought conditions
(Česká akademie zemědělských věd, 2017)Increased frequency and intensity of drought events consequently affect oak high forests with the process of further decline, compromised growth and questionable natural regeneration. To overcome such difficulties, new ... -
Analysis of performance of the forestry sector in the Czech and Slovak Republics
(Česká akademie zemědělských věd, 2017)The forestry sector provides several social and economic benefits to the whole economy. It is based on the sustainable management of renewable natural resources and production of raw wood. It is therefore able of sustainable ... -
Evaluation of transformation from even-aged to selection forest by means of Gini index
(Česká akademie zemědělských věd, 2017)We used the Gini index for evaluation of the 40-year transformation to selection forests in the Training Forest Enterprise Masaryk Forest Křtiny (Czech Republic). The Gini index values for particular forest stands were ... -
Epigeic spiders from lowland oak woodlands in the south Moravia region (Czech Republic)
(Mendelova univerzita v Brně, 2017)This paper presents spider faunistics from abandoned coppice oak forest stands located along the South Moravia region. Spiders were collected from May to July 2012 by pitfall trapping at eight different localities. We ... -
Initial Fertilization Impact on Norway Spruce Nutrition and Growth in the Krušné Hory Mts
(Mendelova univerzita v Brně, 2017)The aim of this study consisted in verifying the hypothesis whether the application of tableted fertilizers Silvamix(R) Forte, Silvamix(R) R, Stromfolixyl(R) and calcareous dolomite affected significantly the nutrition and ... -
Study on the (bio)degradation process of bioplastic materials under industrial composting conditions
(Mendelova univerzita v Brně, 2017)The objective of this study was to determine the biodegradability of bioplastic materials-sponge cloths-available on the European market. They are labeled as 100 % biodegradable but not certified as compostable. The test ... -
Comparative Time Study of Conventional Cut-To-Length and an Integrated Harvesting Method-A Case Study
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2018)Logging residues offer a significant contribution to the economical profitability and sustainability of forest-based resources. It is always desirable to optimise the harvesting and extraction method to improve the economy ... -
Diplolepis rosae (l.) (hymenoptera: Cynipidae): Development, ecology and galls in the brno region
(Mendelova univerzita v Brně, 2018)The paper results from two years of studying development and formation of the galls of Diplolepis rosae (L.) on Rosa canina (L.) in the Brno region (Czech Republic). Following the extremely warm and dry growing season of ... -
Field Measurement of Effective Leaf Area Index using Optical Device in Vegetation Canopy
(Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE), 2021)Leaf area index (LAI) is an essential canopy variable describing the amount of foliage in an ecosystem. The parameter serves as the interface between green components of plants and the atmosphere, and many physiological ... -
Drought spells and their impact on the growth of young plantations established with the containerized planting stock
(Mendelova univerzita v Brně, 2018)In 2013-2016, the growth and post-planting losses were monitored of bare-rooted and containerized planting stock of European beech, Norway spruce and Douglas fir together with the course of weather in seven regions of the ... -
The genus Cyriocosmus Simon 1903 and two new species from Peru (Araneae: Theraphosidae: Theraphosinae)
(Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM), 2019)A female of Cyriocosmus giganteus Kaderka 2016 is described and illustrated for the first time, a new diagnosis of this species is proposed. Cyriocosmus paredesi sp. nov. from Quebrada Putuiman (Marañon River) and Cyriocosmus ... -
An Analysis of Social Ties: Coffee Value Chain in Uganda
(Educational Research Multimedia and Publications (ERM Publications), 2019)Uganda is among the worlds' largest coffee producers and exporters. Coffee production in Uganda has been a developing process over the last 60 years, with various players from the garden, home drying, factories, stores and ... -
Efficiency of pitfall traps and snap traps in small terrestrial mammals depends on their diet composition
(Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK), 2019)We compared the monitoring of small terrestrial mammals among forest stands by pitfalls and snap traps. The captures took place in the Czech Republic in the Moravskoslezske Beskydy Mts. (2007-2012) on 16 plots in adult ... -
Using 3D digital image correlation in an identification of defects of trees subjected to bending
(Elsevier GmbH, 2019)Abrupt changes of climate have intensified during the last few decades, bringing higher risks from tree failures by either uprooting or stem breakage. To eliminate the risks, many techniques of tree assessment are being ... -
Expressed Preference Methods of Environmental Valuation: Non-Market Resource Valuation Tools
(Mendelova univerzita v Brně, 2019)The objective of this paper was to give an overview of the expressed preference (EP) techniques of environmental valuation. These methods offer estimation of the value of a resource not necessarily willingness to pay (WTP) ... -
Reproductive characteristics of wild boar males (Sus scrofa) under different environmental conditions
(Veterinární a farmaceutická univerzita Brno, 2019)The wild boar population has been on a permanent increase over the last decades, causing conflicts with the requirements of modern human society. Existing effort to stabilize wild boar numbers generally fails with one of ... -
Proteolytic Activity in Meadow Soil after the Application of Phytohormones
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2019)Phytohormones, similar to soil enzymes, are synthesized and secreted into the soil environment by fungi and microorganisms. Phytohormones are involved in regulating microbial community activity in the rhizosphere. This ... -
Analysis of Socioeconomic Impacts of the FSC and PEFC Certification Systems on Business Entities and Consumers
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2019)The article discusses the issues of effectiveness of the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) certification systems in relation to enterprises and the level to ... -
Assessing geotourism resources on a local level: A case study from Southern Moravia (Czech Republic)
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2019)In the last decades, the geotourism has shown a considerable growth all over the world and it is appreciated and accepted as a useful tool for promoting natural and cultural heritage and for fostering local and regional ... -
Analysis of Sustainable Transport for Smart Cities
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2019)For decades, transportation has been considered as a link to all aspects of life worldwide. In this case, the world's natural environment, social well-being and economic development all usually depend on transportation ...