In the diploma thesis we analyzed the seed stand of Greek fir (Abies cephalonica Loud.) near Komen. The main objective was to study the condition and quality of the seed stand with an area of 2.91 ha. We conducted a complete inventory of all Greek firs. Damage was present in some trees, most of them of abiotic origin, mainly cold cracks. These can have a major impact on the quality of the wood and reduce its value. The frequency of cold cracks indicates an insufficient adaptation of Greek firs to the local climate. We also conducted analyzes of young seedlings. Greek fir seedlings up to 10 cm tall are the most abundant of all tree species on our plot, but seedlings above 10 cm become less abundant with increasing height, probably also due to heavy browsing. From the abundance of seedlings, we can see that Greek fir is reproducing well in this stand, making it suitable as a seed stand. There is no need to plant Greek fir on a larger scale in the Karst now, but it would be useful to test it in smaller stands in other parts of the Karst to find out what the main causes of cold cracks are, and whether they occur elsewhere. In the face of ongoing global warming, Greek fir remains a potentially interesting species to grow in karst, despite the disadvantages mentioned above.
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