Importance, Protection and Management of Chestnut Pastures in Slovakia
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.) is one of the oldest introduced tree species in Slovakia, with a long history of cultivation particularly in the Little Carpathians, Upper Nitra, Modrý Kameň, and Slovak Ore Mountains regions. Since the Middle Ages, it has been an integral part of pasture woodlands and orchards, combining economic, ecological, and cultural values. Chestnut pastures created specific mosaic-like habitats with high biodiversity, providing space for plants and animals, stabilizing soil, and improving microclimatic conditions.
Authors: PAULÍKOVÁ, VERONIKA, PÁSTOR, MICHAL
Institutions: Technická univerzita vo Zvolene, National Forest Centre
Language: English
Subfield: Forestry
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Life on land
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7140480096
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