The Slovenian botanist Gabrijel Tomažič carried out a phytosociological study on the
Golovec hill in 1942. In the first part of our research, a total of 9 new relevés were carried out
using Standard Central European phytosociological method at sites based on Tomažič's
description of the original sites. By comparing the results of Tomažič's research and our
renewed relevés, we were able to detect changes in species diversity and plant community
structure over 82 years. We also conducted 20 relevés at selected sites using the Standard
Central European method, which allowed us to compare selected tops and bottoms of slopes.
Microsite conditions influence the rate and direction of secondary succession in acidophilous
beech or pine communities. We also found that soil nutrient concentration is not the only factor
influencing the rate and direction of secondary succession on selected slopes. Other key factors
are slope exposure, light, temperature and soil acidity.
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