In 2014 we carried out a full repetition of measurements on the permanent research plot in the Repiško forest reserve. It was the first re-measurement following the initial establishment in 1986. In addition, we set up a systematic grid of sample plots in the Repiško and Tisovec reserves. The aim of the thesis was to infer stand dynamics using measurements of density, diameter structure, mortality, and regeneration. We did not record any significant changes in species composition on the permanent plot in Repiško. With a 43 % share of the total number of trees fir still prevailed over spruce and beech (both 23 %). The average basal area in Tisovec was 57,33 m2/ha and 53,91 m2/ha in Repiško. In both cases, the largest number of stems was located in the diameter class up to 30 cm. On the sampling grid, we found comparable species composition and slightly higher density (663 trees/ha). In Tisovec the density was 887 trees/ha. The dominant species were beech (36 %), fir (25 %) and spruce (19 %). The mortality rate in Repiško was 0,61 %/year. The highest mortality rates were recorded in the first diameter class. The average dead tree volume in Tisovec was 46,5 m3/ha and was mostly related to whitebeam and beech. In Repiško fir contributed most to the 116,0 m3/ha volume of dead tree remnants. Logs were prevalent type of dead wood in both cases. In both reserves we found comparable regeneration densities. We recorded 14.440 stems/ha in Tisovec, of which 39 % were sycamore. In Repiško fir was the most abundant (48 %) of the total 13.620 stems/ha. Regeneration was satisfactory in both cases. We did not detect major deer damage.
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