Evaluation of woody species in the selected parts of south-western Slovakia

Abstract

The research was performed in the city parks of Želiezovce and Levice which are situated in the
dry and warm climatic region of the south-western part of Slovakia. Inventory of woody plants
was done in period of May–September 2011. In the city park Želiezovce were found totally 98
woody species, of which 80% were broadleaves and 20% were coniferous species. The proportion
of indigenous species reached 45%, in the case of introduced species it was 55%. In the city park
Levice were found totally 111 woody species, of which 78% were broadleaves and 22% were
coniferous species. The proportion of indigenous species reached 41%, in the case of introduced
species it was 59%. In both city parks dominate the introduced species together with broadleaves
species. There are presented also the selected growth parameters of significant woody species
individuals. The two protected woody species were found – Quercus pedunculiflora K. Koch in
the city park Levice and Taxodium distichum (L.) Rich in the city park Želiezovce.