Natural regeneration of oak forests in the Bashkir trans-Urals

Gabitova Aygul, Achmedyanov Dim

Studies of the natural renewal of oak forests in the Bashkir Trans-Urals are carried out on a geographically isolated border from the main range of the species. The success of the natural renewal of oak, in addition to climatic and environmental factors, depends on fruiting and the repeatability of productive years. A plentiful harvest of acorns is celebrated in a year with favorable climatic conditions, when there is no shortage of moisture. Studies of undergrowth under the canopy of natural low-stemmed oak forests have allowed us to establish some patterns and features of its formation, growth and living condition, species composition and abundance. traditional methods of oak farming do not ensure their preservation and natural renewal. Reproduction of oak stands requires more effort than reproduction of other breeds. It was found that the renewal of the pedunculate oak on the trial area strongly depends, in addition to the type of forest, on the sanitary condition of seed-bearing trees. There is less undergrowth under the dry-topped trees. Therefore, selective felling of trees with varying degrees of dryness is necessary to ensure the renewal of the pedunculate oak. At the same time, the potential in the yield of individual trees is being realized and will be strengthened, and the planting will be provided with a greater degree of renewal. Studies have been conducted that it is necessary to carry out forestry measures for the preservation of forest plantations in the future.

Keywords:pedunculate oak, natural regeneration, undergrowth.