Scientific Research Station ICP Level 2

By establishing sample plots in NP Kopaonik, Crni Vrh and Mokra Gora, Serbia joined the European Network of over 800 Level II sample plots.

Sample plots established for intensive monitoring of the impacts of transboundary air pollution on the forest ecosystems in Serbia – Level II sample plots were established in the period from 2010 to 2013, together with 10 operating panels (from 10 different scientific fields of forestry, grouped according to the study field). All the Level II activities are carried out in compliance with the ICP Manual on methods and criteria for harmonized sampling, assessment, monitoring and analysis of the effects of air pollution on forests. The Level II sample plot for intensive monitoring on Kopaonik was established in 2010. The sample plot is located in compartment 74 of the management unit `Samokovska reka` in the national park Kopaonik, in a pure spruce stand Picea abies (L.) H.Karst. The area of the Level II sample plot on Kopaonik is 0.5 ha (100x50m).

NP Kopaonik Scientific Research Station
ICP Level II in 2014

Level II sample plot on Crni Vrh is located in the management unit `Crn Vrh - Kupinovo` in compartment 17 in a pure stand of beech (Fagus moesiaca). The sample plot is 0.5 ha in size (100 x 50 m) at 930 to 945 m.a.s.l.

Crni Vrh Scientific Research Station
ICP Level II in 2014

Level II sample plot in Mokra Gora is located in compartment 20 of the management unit `Mokra Gora – Panjak` in an artificially-established stand of Scots pine (Pinus silvestris). It is 0.55 ha in size (110 x 50 m). Its altitude ranges from 580 to 600 m.a.s.l. After the location had been determined, a geodetic survey of the site selected for the future sample plot was carried out. All the trees on the plot were permanently marked with numbers 1 – 450 on the bark. A digital field map of the plot was created. It included elevation data for the terrain on which the position of each tree was presented.

Mokra Gora Scientific Research Station
ICP Level II in 2014