Development of a novel concept for regeneration of Hungarian and Turkey oak forests in Serbia

Hungarian and Turkey oak forests represent a widespread vegetation in Serbia, characteristic of the Šumadija region. The condition of these forests is unfavourable — there is a small share of young forests, while coppice forests dominate after major clear-cuttings in the past. To achieve the conversion of Hungarian and Turkey oak forests into their most natural form — forests that originated from acorns — first, optimal light conditions for the growth and development of the seedlings should be determined, as all other developmental phases depend on it in the centuries-long oaks’ lifetime. This is the concept that has been proven by the RegenOAK team. Future plans are related to confirmations in the relevant environment and further development of the solution through technology transfer in natural conditions.