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Recovery of a submountainous meadow after cessation of fertilizing
Královec, J. ; Prach, Karel
After fertilisation had stopped in 1989, the average number of species per 1 m2 increased four times in the most fertilised plots. However, the number of species also increased in the unfertilised controls, which we attribute to the observed recovery of the whole surrounding landscape. Species typical of mesic grasslands predominantly contributed to this increase. Spontaneous recovery of previously overfertilised mesic grassland may thus work in central European landscapes if seed sources are available nearby. In such cases, no expensive restoration measures are needed to reduce soil nutrients and/or to sow seeds of target species.
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Aspects of using regional seed mixtures
Jongepierová, I. ; Prach, Karel ; Ševčíková, M.
This paper provides an overview (incl. literature) of activities supporting the use of regional seed mixtures realised in the past two decades in the Czech Republic, mainly in the Bílé Karpaty Mts. However, even though the methods of preparing regional seed mixtures are theoretically well known, hardly any initiatives have been taken to produce regional seed mixtures to date. Therefore active support of seed mixture production is urgently needed in all regions, along with a sound certification system.
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Restoration of grassland ecosystems in present restoration ecology
Prach, Karel
The following conclusions have been drawn. (a) Both degradation and restoration seem to be faster on nutrient-rich than on nutrient-poor sites but the latter may be easier encroached by woody species. (b) Restoration is difficult if water and/or nutrient regimes have changed during degradation. (c) Restoration is easier if target species still occur either at the site itself or in its close surroundings. (d) Some restoration measures can be profitable for one group of organisms and detrimental for some others, thus consultancy among experts is needed prior to the start of the restoration. (e) Long-lasting management and monitoring must be guaranteed. Obstacles to successful restoration are also reviewed. Finally, the need of cooperation between scientists and practitioners is emphasised.
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