SIBERIAN FIR IN THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT OF THE ARCTIC ZONE OF RUSSIA
O. A. Goncharova, P. S. Zykova, E. I. Kopeina
Federal state budgetary institution of science Federal Research Centre "Kola Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences", Avrorin Polar-Alpine Botanical Garden-Institute, Apatity, Russian Federation
Keywords: Abies sibirica Ledeb, visual and instrumental assessment of wood, Resistograph, tree condition category, urban environment
Abstract
Trees are an important component of the urban landscape, a source of biodiversity and an important element in creating a comfortable environment. In urban conditions, trees are exposed to a wide range of stress factors that negatively affect their vital state and appearance. Regular observations are necessary to promptly assess the condition of the trees and their care. This is especially true for Arctic cities, where the range of tree stands is lower and their condition is more depressed. Combining visual and instrumental examination of a tree increases the accuracy of assessments, allows you to identify the volume of wood with varying degrees of destruction, assess the accident rate and make an informed decision on the appointment of support measures or removal. In 2024, the condition of tree stands in the Akademgorodok Park in Apatity, Murmansk Oblast was assessed using Siberian fir ( Abies sibirica Ledeb.). The categories of tree condition were determined using visual and instrumental methods using the Resistograph model R650-EA device, a number of health measures were recommended.
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