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Questionnaire
Summary of the main activities of a scientific Organisation
of the Slovak Academy of Sciences
Period: January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006
I. Formal information on the assessed Organisation:
1. Legal name and address
Institute of Forest Ecology, Slovak Academy of Sciences
Štúrova 2
960 53 Zvolen
The Slovak Republic
2. Executive body of the Organisation and its composition
Directoriat
name
age
years in the position
director
Ing. Jozef Váľka, CSc.
54
since 2000
deputy director
Ing. Peter Zach, CSc.
44
since 2000
scientific secretary
Ing. Margita Kuklová, CSc.
47
since 2000
3. Head of the Scientific Board
RNDr. Ján Kulfan, CSc.
4. Basic information about the research personnel
i. Number of employees with a university degree (PhD students excluded)
engaged in research and development and their full time equivalent work
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capacity (FTE) in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and average number during the
assessment period
ii. Organisation units/departments and their FTE employees with the university
degree engaged in research and development
Research staff
2003
2004
2005
2006
average
No.
FTE
No.
FTE
No.
FTE
No.
FTE
No.
FTE
organisation in whole
39
31,26
38
32,09
36
32,49
36
32,7
37,25
32,135
Department of Animal Ecology
7
4,40
7
5,32
7
5,32
7
5,3
7
5,085
Department of Soil Ecology and Plants
9
6,84
8
5,5
8
6,17
6
5,15
7,75
5,915
Department of Ecotoxicology
6
5,42
5
5
4
4
5
4,25
5
4,6675
Department of Production Ecology
7
5,60
8
6,6
7
7
7
7
7,25
6,55
Branch for Woody Plants Biology
10
9,00
10
9,67
10
10
11
11
10,25
9,9175
5. Basic information on the funding
i. Total salary budget1 of the Organisation allocated from the institutional
resources of the Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAS) in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006,
and average amount for the assessment period
ii.
Salary budget
total salary budget (millions of SKK)
2003
2004
2005
2006
average
11,046
11,082
11,768
12,231
11,532
6. URL of the Organisation’s web site
http://www.savzv.sk
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Sum of the brutto salaries without the fund contributions.
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II. General information on the research and development activity of
the Organisation:
1. Mission Statement of the Organisation as presented in its Foundation
Charter
The Institute of Forest Ecology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences (in the further text the Institute or
IFE) was established by the decision No 689/1 of the Presidium of Slovak Academy of Sciences dated
17th June 1987. The Institute started operating on 1st July 1987 and became economically independent
on 1st July 1990. It became a contributory organization on 1st January 1993.
The Institute is located in the town of Zvolen (main office). There are two work places associated with
it, namely the Branch for Woody Plants Protection located in Nitra and the Research Station at Staré
Hory. The performance of Institute is not limited in timeframe.
According to the foundation charter No 397/0214/95 dated 30th June 1995, the Institute´s mission is
the following:
The Institute focuses on the basic and also applied research in forest ecology. Understanding changes,
processes and stressors important for the stability, structure, production and protection of forest
ecosystems feature prominently in the Institute´s research programme. Activities of the Institute are
associated with the study of forest ecosystems and their components like soil, water, air, fungi, plants
and animals. The study of ties between and among these components and their environment (see
production ecology, ecotoxicology, etc.) is an integral part of the Institute´s research activities too. The
principal area of research covers the broad spectrum of forest ecosystems in the western Carpathians.
Study of introduced and native woody plants is the further research priority of the Institute. It includes
taxonomy, biology, protection and use of woody plants in the forest and urban landscapes. Particular
emphasis is placed on endangered tree species and their protection.
The knowledge of forest ecosystems, their structure and development obtained at the Institute is used
in preparation of measures aimed to mitigate or eliminate negative effects of natural and
anthropogenic stressors on forests and their components. The Institute is actively looking for methods
that can clarify the role of particular stressors in the forest development or forest decline, respectively.
Also, it concentrates on measures which should be taken to modify the growth proceses of trees or
improve forest health (links to forestry practices) and/or environmental quality (links to nature
conservation).
The Institute provides advisory and expert services related to the research activities outlined above.
In the form of doctoral studies the Institute ensures education in forest ecology and related disciplines.
The Institute spreads knowledge on forest ecology and management of forest/natural resources.
2. Summary of R&D activity pursued by the Organisation during the assessed
period, from both national and international aspects and its incorporation in
the European Research Area (max. 10 pages)
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The Institute of Forest Ecology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences in Zvolen is a unique work place
in the area of forest ecology research. Together with its Branch for Woody Plants Biology in Nitra and
Research Station at Staré Hory it covers a wider geographical area in the West Carpathians. Its
activities extend, in some areas of research, the European Research Area (see below).
In 2003 - 2006 the Institute was solving (mostly in participation) 9 major projects within the European
Research Area, of them 4 projects under the Framework Programme of the European Union
(Carbomont and Merci - 5th FP, ERA ENV and AGRI Mapping 6th FP), 2 projects of European
Community (LAPBIAT, one project being supported under the prestigious Marie Currie Fellowship),
etc. Three projects in the category “other international funded projects” and 10 projects in the category
“important international projects without direct funding” were solved. Cooperation with the Chinese
Academy of Sciences, China, and that with the Rudgers University, USA, extends the Institute´s
activities outside the European Research Area (see the questionnaire).
The Agency for the Promotion of Research and Development (APVV/APVT) supported between 2003
and 2006 altogether 10 different projects, of which 7 were coordinated by the Institute. The Scientific
Grant Agency of the Slovak Academy of Sciences and the Ministry of Education (VEGA) provided
grants to 21 projects, of which 20 were coordinated by the Institute. A total of 14 other national
projects were solved in the Institute as well (see the questionnaire).
Publication activity in the Institute is documented by publications in monographs, CC journals,
numerous journals indexed in databases other than Current Contents and in proceedings from
scientific meetings, and by citations (see the questionnaire).
The Institute edits the international journal Folia Oecologica. The journal deals with ecology, main
emphasis being placed on forest ecology and related disciplines/areas. Another journal, Tichodroma, is
national, co-edited by the Institute.
Between 2003 - 2004 the Institute actively cooperated with research institutions in Slovakia (e.g.
Technical University Zvolen, Slovak University of Agriculture Nitra, Comenius University
Bratislava, Matej Bell University Banská Bystrica, University of Prešov, National Forestry Centre
Zvolen, State Nature Conservation, etc.). Also, its cooperation with foreign institutions was
developing successfully (e.g. with Mendel University of Agriculture and Forestry, Palacky University
Olomouc - the Czech Republic , University of Turku, U. of Joensuu - Finland, University of London England, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences – Sweden, University of Cologne - Germany,
University of Vienna, Konrad Lorenc Institute for Ethology - Austria, Forest Research Institute Sofia Bulgaria, Chinese Academy of Sciences - China, Rutgers University – USA) and many other
institutions.
Since 2002 the Institute has been a member of the International Union of Forest Research
Organisations (IUFRO, Austria).
In 2003 - 2006 the Institute was required to provide ecology expertises on important national problems
such as, for example, forest ownership, spread of industrial and technological parks (e.g. Eurovalley
Záhorie), environmental problems around industrial smelters (e.g. aluminium plant in Ziar nad
Hronom, magnesite plant at Lubenik) and in forest areas affected by strong wind currents (e.g. Tatra
Mountains, large scale windthrow in November 2004), impacts on environment (e. g. ski centre
Donovaly Liptovské Revúce), threatened species and their habitats (e.g. associated activities with the
European network of protected areas NATURA 2000), etc. (see the questionnaire). Study of
sustainable development of the Tatra National Park, made with the Institute´s participation, was
awarded the second position in the national competition. Activities in the legislative were primarily
reflected by the Institute´s participation in preparation of the Forest Act (the Institute was mainly
contributing by advisory comments). The Institute also participated in the National Forest Inventory in
SR (membership in methodological commission) coordinated by the National Forestry Centre and in
preparation of the Forestry (Green) Report for the Ministry of Agriculture of the Slovak Republic. Key
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research activities in soil sciences, biodiversity research and forest protection were reflected by the
Institute´s participation in the project Prognosis of Development of Science and Technology by 2015
coordinated by the Prognostical Institute of SAS. Undoubtedly, the Institute played important role in
the research and protection of woody plants in woodlands and urban areas. Its position in the research
of ornamental and introduced tree species is unique not only in the home country.
Research activities were accelerated after the international conference “Forest Ecology State and
Perspectives” held in Zvolen in 2003 at the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Institute´s
foundation. In 2003 - 2006 they were also connected with the Centre for Scientific Tourism in
Slovakia, etc. The Institute hosted regarded researchers from abroad. Some of them were staying over
two months (e.g. prof. W. Topp, University of Cologne, Germany).
In 2003 - 2006 researchers from the Institute regularly gave presentations for university students in the
Slovakian universities, actively participated in educational commissions, including commissions on
doctoral education. The Institute was accredited to provide doctoral education in (1) Ecology, (2) Plant
Protection and (3) Ecology of individuals and populations under the study programme Ecology and
Protection of Biodiversity. One diploma student and two doctoral students from Germany were staying
and carrying out reseach in the Institute over the period of two months (S. Miethaner) or three months
(Ludwig Strasser, Tobias Hahner). This was the further important recognition of the Institute in the
European Research Area.
Also, knowledge-disseminating activities of the Institute were promising in 2003 - 2006. They were
set very high indeed, not only in the development of forest science. Dr. M. Saniga was awarded the
second prize of the Literary Fond for 2006 for making amazing publicity to nature and nature
conservation. The Institute was also developing activities to accelerate and improve communication on
forest science among the public (see e.g. meeting in Ispra, Italy, organized in 2006 under the activities
of the 6 Framework Programme). Ing. K. Sládeková from the Institute took part in the meeting where
she was awarded the certificate of Directorate General Joint Research Centre. These activities were
later continued by the Institute´s success in obtaining support from the Agency for the Promotion of
Research and Development. Under the project “Forest is not just trees” the Institute is coordinating
contacts between other research institution in Slovakia and the media. The further project, coordinated
by M. Saniga, is focusing on children´s education in ecology, restoration ecology and nature
conservation.
Selected results (2003-2006)
Changes in land-use influence sources, sinks and fluxes of carbon in European mountain areas. Under
the 5th Framework Programme of EU we performed (as investigators in the project CARBOMONT)
research in the Poľana area - locality Snohy, Central Slovakia, on hemi-surface area of above-ground
organs of plant populations of non-mown and mown meadows. Detailed analyses of plant
communities were made with regard to species composition and production. The study from Poľana
Mountains and numerous case studies from the other regions of Europe enable generalisation of the
results.
There are numerous studies on forest tree physiology focusing on dynamics of photosynthetic and
fluorescence characteristics made in changing environmental conditions (global change, etc.). Under
5th Framework Programme of EU (as investigators in the project MERCI) we participated in an
experimental study, the aim of which was to determine daily dynamics of photosynthetic and
fluorescence characteristics. We performed experiments in the conditions of „increased“ and „normal”
concentrations of CO2 in the vertical profile of spruce crowns.
Some projects of the Framework Programme are more educational than scientific. Nevertheless, they
are highly regarded. We took part (as investigators within a wider international team) in the
educational project ERA ENV of the 6th FP, the main goal of which was to integrate associated
candidate countries and new EU member states in the European research area by environmental
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approaches. A total of 2,750 brochures, 5,000 leaflets, 2,750 CDs were distributed to educate the
target groups on global change and ecosystems.
Dissemination of information about potential partners in the 7th FP is of crucial significance. In the
project EU AGRI MAPPING of the 6th Framework Programme we presented the Institute´s structure
and Institute´s research activities (altogether 20 researchers involved) (www.AgriFoodResearch.net).
The aim of the project supported by the European Commission (DG Research) is to involve the
research institutions in the former “candidate countries” in the structures of the 7-th Framework
Programme of the EU. The project provides main platform for coordination of research in the field of
soil science and food.
Integration to the European Research Area (ERA) is connected with tasks followed by the EU
institutions. In framework of the National Capacity Self-Assessment (NCA) project we determined
priorities in Slovakia so as to meet the duties set by environmental conventions on biological diversity,
climate change and soil degradation. We participated in the partial theme „Desertification“. The role
of the Institute in the project was crucial. We have gathered unique scientific data on disturbed areas in
Slovakia throughout time. They now provide a basis for further research and development of
legislation.
Inclusion of the Institute in ERA was reflected by its participance in the project BIOSOIL. The project
is a part of the European scheme “FOREST FOCUS” which is also focusing on forest soil research.
Following the Directives of the European Parliament, we compiled methods and made training
activities in soil science. Also, we described soils on 15 study plots according to Guidelines for Forest
Soil Profile Description (2006) and classified them by MKSPS (2000) and WRB (1998).
In Slovakia, apparently, there is a deficiency in raw materials. The peat deposits have already been
exhausted and those which remain are often protected in the form of wetlands. The current deficit can
be bridged over with a new raw material - alginite. The alginite is a sedimentary rock. It was formed
by sedimentation in tertiary lakes, in calderas of basalt volcanoes filled in with precipitation water.
The substance contains a high proportion of organic material (algae). The high content of organic
compounds and nutrients makes this material an efficient fertilizer. The alginite has excellent waterretention properties. There is a growing interest to use it also abroad, e.g. in deserted and semideserted areas. Apart from the nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium and magnesium, the rock is
rich in trace elements such as Zn, Cu, Mo, Mn, Se, Co and B. The average contents of non-essential
elements like Cd, Hg, As and Pb are lower than the limit set for organic-mineral fertilizers. In alginite,
concentrations of toxic elements Cr and Ni overreach threshold values. However, the toxic effects of
these elements can be lowered or eliminated if alginite is composted together with the organic waste. It
is evident that some amounts of Cr and Ni in alginite are not accessible to plants. This is why,
following thorough consideration, we have recommended alginite (Envigeo company) for the use e.g.
in tree nurseries, in gardening or cultivation of seedlings or as a soil-improving agent. Alginite can
also be used as an agent in aforestation of sandy soils. It supports the growth of woody plants in areas
strongly modified by pollutants, industrial barrens included.
Changes in micronutrients concentrations (Mn, Fe, Zn, Cu) in beech leaves were studied after felling
of different intensity. In some cases felling of trees significantly affected concentrations of
micronutrients.
We carried out dendro-chronological analysis of beech stems to specify the influence of cutting on
radial increment. The decrease in the stand density was reflected by significantly increased increment
in all social groups of trees examined. Lowering of stocking by 10 % was found to result in increase of
radial increment by 17 % in average.
A method to determine dry weight of beech leaves using calculations coefficients was found. The
invention has been patented (see the questionnaire).
Forest decline in the northern areas of Slovakia is of crucial significance for forestry practices and
nature conservation. The method to characterize the extent and intensity of dieback of spruce stands
(decline of a new type) has been developed. Three types of damage and dieback have been
distinguished. A classical type of dieback “A” was the most frequent, occurring almost in all mature
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spruce stands, especially in forest margins. The damage types “B” and “C” were not restricted to forest
margins only. The study of natural spruce forests in the Tatra Mountains (performed on transects)
revealed considerable differences in ecological conditions. The lack of nutrients in forest soils,
accumulation of acid spruce litter on the ground and leaching effect of precipitation was reflected by
the low values of active reaction (pHH2O) in the upper (0-5 cm) mineral layer. The results form the
basis for management of fragile mountain spruce forests.
Analyses of physiological characteristics showed that spruce stands in the region of Horný Spiš have
had impaired their antioxidant system (very low concentrations of carotenoids), increased sensitivity
to tropospheric ozone, low temperatures and solar radiation.
Warming up the atmosphere and global change, undoubtedly, will have adverse effects on many
organisms, including insects. Comparative basis is therefore needed to evaluate these changes
throughout time. Participation in the EC programme LAPBIAT enabled us to carry out research on
insects (Lepidoptera and Coleoptera) in the forests of northern Lapland, Finland and Norway, some
500 km north of the arctic circle. The research continued in the Tatra Mountains. Using the same
methods as in Finland we collected insects in three mountain valleys (Bielovodská, Velická
and Tomanova valley), focusing on bark beetles and their distribution in the timber line area. Bark
beetles were found to be more abundant in the trees forming the timber line (ecotone) than in the trees
below (forest) and above the timber line (sole trees). Results enable comparisons on wider scale.
Similarly, the phytocoenological study was performed in the forests of Stará Planina Mountains,
Bulgaria. On 27 plots regularly monitored by the Forest Research Institute, Sofia, we described soil
properties, phytocoenoses and collected plant material for comparisons with that from Slovakia. It is
likely that comparisons made at distant areas enable more precise indication of changes in the forest
structure in the conditions of global change.
Research activities were continued in the beech forests of Stará planina Mountains, Bulgaria.The aim
was to evaluate frequency and extent of necrotic damage on beech stems, and to find out the agents of
necrotic disease. Values of index of necrotisation (ISN) in selected localities in the mountain ranges
Vitosha and Stara planina, Bulgaria, ranged from 0.72 to 1.12. In Slovakia such low values of ISN were
obtained only in the seven localities out of 52 examined. The ISN values in Slovakia were shown more
favourable than those from Northern Hungary (ISN in the range from 1.11 to 1.18). We gathered unique
information on distribution of necrotic diseases in the Carpathians (Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania).
Health of oak trees was assessed comparatively in the three frequent oak species in Slovakia, Quercus
dalechampii, Q. robur and Q. cerris. The Turkey oak (Q. cerris) was shown to be most resistant to
diseases of a tracheomycotic type.
Norway maple (Acer platanoides) is a widespread native tree species in Europe. It has been introduced
to North America where it has often established dense stands in both secondary woodlands and
relatively undisturbed mature woodlands. The project utilized a wide network of collaborators to
assess leaf herbivory rates in populations throughout Europe and North America. There was a
statistically significant difference between total leaf herbivory between the two continents over a two
year period (2004-2005). This result is consistent with the predictions of the Enemy Release
Hypothesis, in that more herbivory occurs in the native range of A. platanoides than in its introduced
range.
Original knowledge was obtained on the basis of a phytopathological study of woody plants in the Sad
Janka Kráľa, Bratislava, involving 2,503 taxa and 47 genera. It may be concluded that that statical
stability of trees was adversely affected by wood-destroying fungi and ants, long-horn beetles and
other insects associated with dying trees.
The significance of dead wood (coarse woody debris, CWD) in forest ecosystems is not highly
regarded. Study from the four forest reserves of Central Slovakia (coop. Univ. of Cologne, Germany)
characterized by a minimum impact of man (National Nature Reserve Boky, Badinsky prales, Rohy
and Poľana) clearly showed that dead wood on the forest floor locally increased the amounts of leaf
litter and concentrations of nutrients (Corg, Ntot, Ca2+, K+). Dead wood was also found to decrease
acidification of forest soils. Besides the positives effects on forest soils, dead wood was shown to
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provide valuable substrate for numerous epigaeic animals. It affected them directly, that is, some of
the animals used it as a habitat or refugee. The indirect effects were largely connected with favourable
conditions for animals (e.g. moisture, soil and trophic conditions). Study revealed significantly higher
abundance of snails, millipedes, woodlice and litter-dwelling beetles and also higher species richness
of particular animal assemblages in the litter near dead wood than in the corresponding substrates
distant from it. In the later stages of decomposition dead wood was not proved to be a habitat of pest
species able to affect forest health.
A new Lepidopteran species from the family Yponomeutidae has been described under the name
Argyresthia tatrica. Characters of the adult, pupa and larva of the species were given. The moth has
been recorded in the Tatra Mountains, northern Slovakia. It lives in higher altitudes near the tree line.
The larvae damage larch trees by penetrating the twigs and mining in them. The species is abundant in
some years. It may be considered as the pest of European larch in mountain forests.
The moth pupae were identified using the new identification key (Patočka, Turčáni 2005) describing
more than 2,500 European Lepidopteran species. The identification key was prepared on the basis of
author's Lepidopteran pupae rearings and collections, and it is focused on morphological
characteristics on the abdominal segments of pupae.
The study on Osmoderma eremita, a threatened beetle species associated with old/ancient trees, was
conducted in all European countries with the aim to reveal its present distribution, biology and
ecology. We participated in the study by compiling the data from the past and by providing recent data
for the monograph.
Increased density of bark beetles (Coleoptera, Scolytidae) in Norway spruce forests in Central Europe
and resulting negative impacts on nature and society, together with threats to some scarcer predators of
bark beetles, have led to intensive research on natural enemies of bark beetles. The three-toed
woodpecker (Picoides tridactylus) is a typical representative of a bioregulative complex of bark
beetles in boreal forests. Its diet was studied during six successive years using radio-tracking and
marking methods, and by analysing the excrements.. The overall diet composition of adult three-toed
woodpeckers was dominated by spiders (Araneidea), the larvae of longhorn beetles (Coleoptera,
Cerambycidae) and bark beetles (Coleoptera, Scolytidae, resp. Curculionidae). Adult birds consumed
long-horn beetle larvae primarily during nesting, while imagoes and larvae of various bark beetles
were prevailing during the non-nesting period. In the diet of nestlings spiders and larvae of longhorn
beetles were predominating. The consumption of bark beetles by the three-toed woodpecker varies
throughout the year, being the lowest during nesting. Securing the habitat requirements of bark- and
wood boring beetles is critical to maintain viable three-toed woodpecker populations.
Research on behavioural ecology of endangered bird species Lesser Grey Shrike (Lanius minor) was
performed to reveal causes of its decline in Europe and outline possibilities for further research using
the methods of molecular biology. A new type of paternity and partnership was described in the
threatened Lesser Grey Shrike (Lanius minor) population from Central Slovakia. In spite of extrapair
copulations, DNA analysis revealed no extrapair young birds in 61 families. This means that extrapair
copulations are not successful and that there is a clear seasonal monogamy in the species. Paternity
protection results in increasing parental care.
Research activities in the National Nature Reserve Baishuijang, the province of Gansu, and in Qinling
Mountains, the province of Shaanxi, China, resulted in huge collections of animals, namely
orthopterans, birds and bats. We used them for genetic, eco-morphological and ecological
comparisons with the material from Slovakia. In China, potential vectors of the bird influenza were
studied too. Of 368 song birds originating from the easterly slopes of the Tibet Mountains, a single
record of bird influenza was made. For the first time, the virus was found to be associated with the
passerine bird Leiothrix lutea.
We investigated phylogenetic relationships within the Turdus and Lanius assemblage using the
mitochondrial cytochrome b gene. A total of 19 species from Turdus were analyzed as ingroups, and
Myiophoneus caeruleus and Monticola cinclorhynchus were selected as outgroups. Altogether 991bp
gene fragments from these species were obtained, in which 368 variable sites and 278 parsimony
informative sites were identified. Phylogenetic analyses indicated that the genus Turdus is
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paraphyletic and that it forms a well supported clade including three mostly monotypic genera
(Cichlherminia, Platycichla and Nesocichla). Three types of phylogenetic tree (MP, ML and
Bayesian) support two steady clades (Europe-Asia clade and South America clade) in Turdus. Species
from the Europe-Asia clade include T. rubrocanus, T. pallidus, T. obscurus, T. naumanni, T.
torquatus, T. boulboul and T. cardis, while species from the South America clade include P. leucops,
N. eremita, T. chiguanco, T. fuscater, T. rufiventris and T. grayi. Applying a substitution rate of 2%
per million years, the divergence of the Europe-Asia clade was estimated to have occurred
approximately 0.95-3.30 Mya, the South America clade divergence occurring at around 1.2-3.7 Mya.
Similar results were received on the analysis of 8 species of the genus Lanius. The results can be
applied in knowledge of possible spread of avian influenza.
Bats belong in forest ecosystems to important predators of insects, especially moths (Lepidoptera). For
the first time in Europe the foraging behaviour was analysed in an insectivorous bat Nyctalus noctula
during winter. The moths were the most important items in all samples (mean frequency F = 53 %,
mean volumen V = 35 %), followed by flies and mosquitoes (F = 38 %, V = 12 %), beetles (F = 21 %,
V = 9 %) and spiders (F = 15 %, V = 3 %). Some seasonal trends could be identified in flies,
mosquitoes and beetles, with a decrease in frequency and volume in the middle of winter. Moths
showed no seasonal trend over winter. Habitat preferences and population dynamics were studied in
the three tree-dwelling bat species, namely Myotis nattereri, Myotis daubentonii and Nyctalus
noctula. Bats selected tree-hollows that had certain specific features; older tree-hollows, rotted in their
roofs, often originally woodpecker holes. Various human influences were found to affect the structure
of foraging bat assemblages.
Parasitic microscopic fungi belong to the important originators of diseases that not only decrease
aesthetic and decorative value of woody plants but also cause withering of branches and the whole
stand. Response of microscopic fungi to cultural and climatic changes is the most dramatic by their
invasive behaviour, and so colonization of new territories. The introduced fungi Erysiphe elevata
(Burrill) U. Braun & S. Takam. and Erysiphe platani (Howe) U. Braun & S. Takam. are examples of
new species recently introduced to the Slovak mycoflora. We pointed out threat to coniferous and
deciduous woody plants providing conditions for activation of quarantine harmful agents. Soil
pathogens of the Phytophthora genus as frequent originators of woody plants withering were detected
and subsequently isolated and identified with using baiting techniques. An increased occurrence of
leaf spot pathogens (Carpospores microsora Sacc. and Gloeosporium tiliae Oudem.) on lindens in
urban greenery was recorded. Biology of these fungi was specified in laboratory conditions.
In Slovakia, Hungary and Ukraine we focused on the occurrence of Cryphonectria parasitica on
chestnut and oak trees. Studies resulted in the formation of the bank of data on fungal isolates, some
can be promising in biological control of the fungus.
The significance of biological protection of threatened tree taxa has been increasing. Co-operation
between Hungarian and Slovakian mycologists (from the Institute) resulted in the detection of dsRNA
(the hypovirulent isolates of the fungus Cryphonectria parasitica) in the material from Slovakia. This
is promising for the further protection of the edible chestnut against the harmful fungus C. parasitica.
The fungus C. parasitica has recently been recorded also at Pernek and Petrovce, Slovakia. The
number of localities with the presence of harmful fungus increased to 36. This is alarming. Genetic
variability of isolates of the fungus was determined by the European testers. Ten v-c groups were
identified. In the subregion Malé Karpaty the chestnut cultivation strains compatible with the EU-13
v-c group were prevailing. In the other subregions the EU-12 was predominating. The presence of
dsRNA - agents of hypovirulence, was confirmed from eight isolates and five localities (Limbach,
Modra, Stredné Plachtince, Horné Lefantovce, Arborétum Mlyňany). These hypovirulent isolates are
more efficient in the treatment of chestnut trees (biological control) than those known from France and
Hungary. The results are being applied in the protection of edible chestnut in Slovakia.
In spruce monocultures differing in age we studied the abundance, diversity and production of
macromycetes. The study provided data on the occurrence and distribution of parasitic fungi harmful
to spruce trees, namely Armillaria ostoyae, Heterobasidion annosus and Phomitopsis pinicola.
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The horsechestnut leaf miner (Cameraria ohridella), an invasive moth (Lepidoptera) originating from
southern Europe, has established its population in Slovakia, causing a serious damage to the horse
chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum). The other invasive species, bug Corythuca ciliata (Heteroptera),
was recorded on plane trees (Platanus spp.). In 2004-2006 we applied, for the first time in Slovakia,
the microinjection technology to protect the horse-chestnut and plane trees. The results are promising.
In 2005 we treated, using 8,822 injectors, 731 horse-chestnut trees in 25 localities. A total of 294
injectors were applied to 26 plane trees in five localities. In the horsechestnut leaf miner the
effectiveness of chemical treatment (Abamectin) varied from 86 to 100 percent (2006). The method
can be considered as environment-friendly. It mainly contributes to preserving the ancient horsechestnut and plane trees in town parks
Using the techniques of molecular biology the structure of fungal assemblages (macromycetes) was
evaluated in the forests affected by industrial pollution in the Žiarska kotlina basin, central Slovakia
(DNA extraction, PCR, T-RFLP analyses).
Pollution in larger urban areas requires more attention and consideration. Cooperation on ecological
problems in densely populated areas resulted in obtaining and evaluating data on contamination of the
city of Warszaw, Poland. Polutants in the city, including heavy metals, were analysed also in birds.
Development of tourism in Slovakia requires new investments in the ski areas. Developers tend to
improve the quality of existing ski areas or they look for new ski areas throughout the country to
reflect adequately a growing interest in ski activities. The intention to connect the present ski areas at
Donovaly and Liptovské Revúce, Central Slovakia, has been analysed in the EIA study (167 pp.,
enclosures) made by the IFE researchers in 2005 and 2006. The study provided a complex analysis of
effects of human activities on nature, landscapes and society. The proposed ski area is likely to
become the largest one in Slovakia if all the proposed activities are accepted.
Twelve popular-scientific articles (author M. Saniga) devoted to Central Europaean nature have been
published in the popular-scientific magazine „Quark“ under heading “The Calendar of Nature”. These
and numerous other articles have been awarded the 2nd price of the Literary Fund and not only this.
Many young readers have been given a unique possibility to get acquainted with the secrets of nature
and nature conservation.
3. Concept of R&D activity of the Organisation for the next four years (max. 5
pages)
i. Present state of knowledge and status of ongoing research related to the subject
of the Concept, from both international and national perspective
The Institute´s research activities in the field of forest ecology follow those of the European Forest
Ecosystem Research Network (EFERN), namely promoting ecological research for sustainable
forest management. The Istitute´s activities are also connected with the European Platform for
Biodiversity Research Strategy (EPBRS), the main mission of which is to halt the loss of biodiversity
and protect nature by research. Last but not least, the Institue follows research priorities identified
by the European Forest Institute (EFI) and International Union of Forest Research Organisations
(IUFRO), of which climate change and development of information society are most important.
Key research activities of the Institute (effects of climate change on forests, forest ecology and
biodiversity) are closely linked with those in research and educational imstitutions in the home country
and abroad (e.g., Finland, Polish Forest Research Institute, Poland, INRA French Nationale Institute
for Environmental Research, France, Forestry Commission – United Kingdom, University of Joensuu
- Faculty of Forestry, WSL – Switzerland, etc.).
The areas of research addressed above, together with research of introduced and ornamental trees in
woodlands and urban areas, undoubtedly, are crucially significant everywhere in Europe nowadays.
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Due to to climate change natural and anthropogenic disturbances have become much more frequent
than they were before. The key task is to uncover the risks of these disturbances for nature, man and
society by research and look for measures to predict, mitigate or eliminate the harmful effects they
cause.
ii. Organisation’s role or significance in the overall research effort within the field
of the Concept on both the national and international scales
Forests play a vital role for rural as well as urban populations all over the world. They are an essential
natural resource providing multiple benefits to people. Their conservation and sustainable
management are closely linked with global issues such as food supply and environmental protection.
Scientific knowledge is needed all over the world to effectively address these issues globally and
regionally and provide the basis for political decisions. Closer international cooperation in forest
science and related disciplines is required to enable forests to satisfy the manifold human needs in a
sustainable way.
Forests cover over 40% of the territory of the Slovak Republic. The Institute studies ecological
procesess and uncovers them in forest ecosystems. Its role in the community helps to protect and save
forests in the home country and also abroad.
The mission of the Institute is specific. Original activities of the Institute can be distiguished from
those carried out in the other forest research organisations with ease.
Research activities follow modern ecology research in international level. In the questionnaire this is
shown by cooperation of the Institute´s researchers with numerous institutions in Europe, Asia and
USA.
International significance of the Institute is reflected by original areas of research. They are the
following:

Some aspects of ecology of beech ecosystems (ties between soil and undergrowth production,
growth processes in trees, harmful effects, morphology and biomass of shoots, phenology).

Dieback (decline) of mountain spruce forests in the conditions of global change, related to
natural and anthropogenic disturbances, insect outbreaks included.

Ecological significance of dead wood (coarse woody debris), primeval forests ecology.

Trophic webs in forest ecosystems (trees – phytophages – predators), toxic compounds in
trophic webs.

Identification (identification keys) and ecology of moth larvae and pupae (Lepidoptera).

Behavioural ecology of forest birds and mammals.

Influence of fungal pathogens on ornamental and introduced woody plants.

Ecology of virulent and hypovirulent strains of the fungus Cryphonectria parasitica on edible
chestnut.
International recognition of the Institute can be seen in its cooperation with foreign institutions,
primarily by participation in the projects but also in other forms of cooperation. The results are
presented in publications. There is a growing interest among young researchers, students and also
experienced forest ecologists to conduct their studies in the Institute. International cooperation is
characterized in the questionnaire.
iii. Objectives of the Concept
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The Institute will continue preforming studies in the perpective areas of research, namely impact of
global change (mostly climate change) on forest ecosystems, followed by studies on biodiversity,
forest ecology, and biology and ecology of ornamental and introduced trees.
Undougbtedly, climate changes are leading to unexpected and rapid alterations in the environment.
There is an urgent need to understand these changes and be able to predict them and their impacts on
forests. Impact of global change has been described in numerous scenarious. Their effect is often
underestimated or overestimated, leaving much uncertainty behind. The Institute will address climate
change and resulting effects and consequences on the basis of primary data obtained in the field.
Beside this, emphasis will be placed on the local anthropogenic effects, the intensity of which has been
increasing in the Slovak Republic and Europe, respectively (see also above).
The Institute will further be focusing on biodiversity research in forest ecosystems and factors
responsible for biodiversity changes. At the present moment, great attention is being paid to the
habitats and species of European significance (the European net of protected areas NATURA 2000).
The Institute is planning to address these problems also in the future, namely in managed and
unmanaged (primeval) forests.
Ecological processes in forest ecosystems will be studied with focus on forest soil and vegetation, ties
in trophic webs, effects of forestry practices on successional processes, growth and productionSaving
biodiversity is among the priorities of the European Union.
Research on biology and ecology of introduced and ornamental woody plants, including those in
urban areas, also features prominently in the Institute´s activities. Key areas of research will be
addressed (see fungal pathogens above). Other research activities will include other parasitic fungi,
insect pests and their harmful effects. New methods of woody plants protection will be developing.
iv. Proposed strategies and methods to be applied, and time schedule
Further research will be made under the running projects (see the questionnaire). In addition, new
projects will be proposed. Data will be obtained by standard and modified methods. The Institute has
been planning to widen its activity in running biology and ecology studies of selected forests
organisms, using the methods of molecular biology and roentgen absorbtion spectrometry. This is
expected to be performed in the form of cooperation with home and foreign organisations. Possibly,
molecular biology will be developing in the Institute too (this strongly depends on grants).
Considering some overlap in the timeframe of particular projects, the field and laboratory studies will
be made simultaneously, following their time schedule. Research policy in the home and foreign grant
agencies is not stabile. Therefore much time will be required to monitor conditions and relevant
changes. The results of reseach will be disseminated through media to the public, following one of
EFI´s priorities, namely development of information society.
III.
Partial indicators of the main activities:
1. Research output
i.
List of the selected publications documenting the most important results of
basic research. Total number of publications in the whole assessed period
should not exceed the average number of the research employees
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1. BARANIAK, E. - KULFAN, J. - PATOČKA, J. Argyresthia tatrica sp. n. (Lepidoptera:
Yponomeutidae, Argyresthiinae) - a new Lepidoptera species feeding on Larix decidua in the
Tatra Mts. In Deutsche entomologische Zeitschrift. Vol. 50, no. 2 (2003), p. 231-236.
2. BARNA, M. Adaptation of European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) to different ecological
conditions: leaf size variation. In Polish Journal of Ecology. Vol. 52, no. 1 (2004), p. 35–45.
3. BOLVANSKÝ, M. – UŽÍK, M. Morphometric variation and differentiation of European
chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.) in Slovakia. In Biologia, Bratislava. Vol. 60, no. 4 (2005), p.
423–429.
4. CICÁK, A. - MIHÁL, I. State of necrotic disease of beech stands in Slovakia. In Mikologija i
Fitopatologija. Vol. 36, no. 6 (2002), p. 93-105.
5. DITMAROVÁ, Ľ. - KMEŤ, J. Health state of beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) trees in terms of
latent damage caused by immission load. In Ekológia (Bratislava). Vol. 21, no 2, Supplement,
2002, p. 42-52.
6. DUBOVÁ, M. – BUBLINEC, E. Influence of chemistry of precipitation of water sources. In
Ekológia ( Bratislava). Vol. 22, no. 2 (2003), p. 219-224.
7. FACCOLI, M. – BLAŽENEC, M. – SCHLYTER, F. Feeding response by the sexes of bark
beetle Ips typographus in tunnelling micro-assay to host and non-host compounds. In Journal
of Chemical Ecology. Vol. 31, no. 4 (2005), p. 745–759.
8. GRODZKI, W. – JAKUŠ, R. – LAJZOVÁ, E. – SITKOVÁ, Z. – MACZKA, T. –
ŠKVARENINA, J. Effects of intensive versus no management strategies during an outbreak
of the bark beetle Ips typographus (L.) (Col.: Curculionidae, Scolytinae) in the Tatra Mts. in
Poland and Slovakia. In Annals of Forest Science. Vol. 63, no. 1 (2006), p. 55–61.
9. HOI, H. – KRIŠTÍN, A. – VALERA, F. – HOI, CH. Clutch enlargement in lesser gray shrikes
(Lanius minor) in Slovakia when food is superabundant: A maladaptive response? In Auk.
Vol. 101, (2004), p.191–198.
10. JAKUŠ, R. - BLAŽENEC, M. Influence of proportion of (4S)-cis-verbenol in pheromone bait
on Ips typographus (Col., Scolytidae) catch in pheromone trap barrier and in single traps. In
Journal of Applied Entomology. Vol. 126, 2002, p. 306–311.
11. JANÍK, R. Dynamics of soil temperature and its influence on biomass production of herb
layer in a submontane beech forest. In Journal of Forest Science. No. 6 (2005), p. 276–283.
12. JEŽÍK, M. - VOŠKO, M. Diameter increment of beech trees and its trends on permanent
research plots with various stand densities. In Ekológia (Bratislava). Vol. 21, no 2,
Supplement, 2002, p. 80-90.
13. JUHÁSOVÁ, G. – ADAMČÍKOVÁ, K. – ROBIN, C. Results of biological control of
chestnut blight in Slovakia. In Phytoprotection. Vol. 86, no. 1 (2005), p. 19–23.
14. JUHÁSOVÁ, G. – BERNADOVIČOVÁ, S. Detection and identification of Phytophthora sp.
associated with ink disease on European chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.) in Slovakia. In
Mikologija i Fitopatologija. Vol. 40, no. 2 (2006), p. 151–159.
15. KAŇUCH, P. – JANEČKOVÁ, K. – KRIŠTÍN, A. Winter diet of the noctule bat Nyctalus
noctula. In Folia zoologica. Vol. 54, no. 1-2 (2005), p. 53–60.
16. KAŇUCH, P. – KRIŠTÍN, A. – KRIŠTOFÍK, J. Phenology, diet, and ectoparasites of
Leisler’s bat (Nyctalus leisleri) in the Western Carpathians (Slovakia). In Acta
Chiropterologica. Vol. 7, no. 2 (2005), p. 249–258.
17. KELLEROVÁ, D. – JANÍK, R. Air temperature and ground level ozone concentration
in submountain beech forest (Western Carpatians, Slovakia). In Polish Journal of
Ecology. Vol. 54, no.3 (2006), p. 505–507.
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18. KRIŠTÍN, A. – HOI, H. – VALERA, F. – HOI, CH. Philopatry and nest site fidelity in Lesser
Grey shrike. In Biodiversity and Conservation. Vol. 16, (2006). (DOI 10.1007/s10531-0069019-8).
19. KUKLA, J. - KOVÁČOVÁ, M. - SCHIEBER, B. Bioparameters of selected herb species in
High Tatra Mts. spruce ecosystems. In Polish Journal of Ecology. Vol. 51, no. 3 (2003),
p.369-376.
20. KULFAN, J. - ZACH, P. - ŠUŠLÍK, V. - ANDERSON, J. Is abundance of the moth
Bucculatrix ulmella affected by immissions? In Ekológia (Bratislava). Vol. 21, no. 2,
Supplement 2002, p. 143-151.
21. KUNDRÍK, F. Digital purpose-oriented large-scale ortho-photo maps and their use in exact
ecological forest managemenr. In Ekológia (Bratislava). Vol. 21, no. 2, Supplement 2002, p.
33–41.
22. MIHÁL, I. – BUČINOVÁ, K. Species diversity, abundance and dominance of macromycetes
in beech forest stands. In. Journal of Forest Science. Vol. 51, no. 5 (2005), p. 187–194.
23. PASTIRČÁKOVÁ, K. – PASTIRČÁK, M. – JUHÁSOVÁ, G. The Catalpa powdery mildew
Erysiphe elevata in Slovakia. In Cryptogamie, Mycologie. Vol. 27, no. 1 (2006), p. 31–34.
24. PASTIRČÁKOVÁ, K. – PASTIRČÁK, M. The anamorph of Erysiphe platani on Platanus ×
hispanica in Slovakia. In Mycotaxon. Vol. 97, no. 1 (2006), p. 189–194.
25. PATOČKA, J. – TURČÁNI, M. Lepidoptera Pupae: Central European Species. Vol. 1, 2.
Stenstrup: Apollo Books, 2005. Text volume 542 p., Plate volume 321 p. ISBN 87-88757-471.
26. PECHACEK, P. – KRIŠTÍN, A. Comparative diets of adult and young Three–toed
Woodpeckers in a European alpine forest community. In Journal of Wildlife Management.Vol.
68, (2004), p. 683–693.
27. PICHLER, V. – BUBLINEC, E. – GREGOR, J. Acidification of forest soils in Slovakia
– causes and consequences. In Journal of Forest Sciences. Vol. 52, no. 1 (2006), s.
23–27.
28. POŽGAJ, J. Pôvodné druhy rodu Quercus L. na Slovensku a ich ekologické nároky. In
KELBEL, P. – FRIDMANOVÁ, A. (eds). Biotickí škodcovia žaluďov vybraných druhov
dubov (Quercus spp.) na Slovensku. Košice: UPJŠ, 2006. ISBN 80-7097-655-1. s. 9–49.
29. RANIUS, T. – AGUADO, L. O. – ANTONSSON, K. – AUDISIO, P. – BALLERIO, A. –
CARPANETO, G. M. – CHOBOT, K. – GJURAŠIN, B. – HANSSEN, O. – HUIJBREGTS,
H. – LAKATOS, F. – MARTIN, O. – NECULISEANU, Z. – NIKITSKY, N. B. – PAILL, W.
– PIRNAT, A. – RIZUN, V. – RUICANESCU, A. – STEGNER, J. – SÜDA, I. – SZWATKO,
P. – TAMUTIS, V. – TELNOV, D. – TSINKEVICH, V. – VERSTEIRT, V. – VIGNON, V. –
VÖGELI, M. – ZACH, P. Osmoderma eremita (Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae, Cetoniinae) in
Europe. In Animal Biodiversity and Conservation. Vol. 28, no. 1 (2005), p. 1–44.
30. SANIGA, M. Causes of the population decline in capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) in the West
Carpathians. In Biologia (Bratislava). Vol. 58, no. 2 (2003), p. 265-273.
31. SANIGA, M. Quantitative-qualitative damages caused by mammals and birds in the planting
and natural seeding. In Journal of Forest Science. Vol. 49, no. 1 (2003), p. 37-43.
32. SCHIEBER, B. - KOVÁČOVÁ, M. Phenological observations of beech (Fagus sylvatica L.)
bud-burst and leaf unfolding. In Ekológia (Bratislava). Vol. 21, no. 2, Supplement 2002, p.
71-79.
33. TOKÁR, F. – KUKLA, J. European chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.) aboveground
dendromass and its impact on composition of phytocoenoses in Jelenec Castanetarium PA. In
Ekológia (Bratislava). Vol. 24, no. 3 (2005), p. 217–230.
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34. TOKÁR, F. 30-year influence of thinning from above on production of aboveground biomass
in European chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.) monocultures. In Ekológia (Bratislava). Vol. 24,
no. 1 (2005), p. 14–24.
35. TOPP, W. – KAPPES, H. – KULFAN, J. – ZACH, P. Distribution pattern of woodlice
(Isopoda) and millipedes (Diplopoda) in four primeval forests of the Western Carpathians
(Central Slovakia). In Soil Biology & Biochemistry. Vol. 8, (2006), p. 43–50.
36. VALERA, F. - HOI, H. - KRIŠTÍN, A. Male shrikes punish unfaithful females. In Behavioral
Ecology. Vol. 14, (2003), p. 403-408.
37. WHITEHEAD, P.F. – ZACH, P. Observations on Treptoplatypus oxyurus (Dufour, 1843)
(Coleoptera: Platypodidae). Including the first evidence for carnivory in Platypodidae and
Scolytidae. In Entomologist´s Gazette. Vol. 54, (2003), p. 47-53.
38. ZACH, P. - HARZ, B. - KULFAN, J. - TOPP, W. - ZELINKOVÁ, D. - ANDERSON, J.
Dispersal of Taphrorychus bicolor (Coleoptera, Scolytidae): males as more active dispersers
and unsuccessful colonizations of the beetle on beech trees. In Ekológia (Bratislava). Vol. 21,
no. 2, Supplement 2002, p. 152-158.
39. ZARSKI, T.P. – REJT, L. – ZARSKA, H. – CIESLIK, L. – ZARSKI, J.F. – VÁĽKA, J.
Mercury in skin and feathers of wild birds collected in Warsaw conurbation area. In Ekológia
(Bratislava). Vol. 22, no. 4 (2003), p.376-380.
40. ZHANG, QH.- JAKUŠ, R. - SCHLYTER, F.- BIRGERSSON, G. Can Ips typographus (L.)
(Col., Scolytidae) smell the carrion odours of the dead beetles in pheromone traps? In
Electrophysiological analysis. Journal of Applied Entomology . Vol. 127, no. 4 (2003), p.
185-188.
ii. List of monographs/books published abroad
1. PATOČKA, J. Die Puppen der mitteleuropäischen Spanner (Lepidoptera, Geometridae).
Unterfamilie Ennominae, 1. Teil. In Linzer biologische Beiträge. Vol. 35/2 (2003), p. 1001–
1075.
2. PATOČKA, J. Die Puppen der mitteleuropäischen Spanner aus der Unterfamilie Ennominae
(Lepidoptera: Geometridae), 2. Teil. In Linzer biologische Beiträge. Vol. 35/2 (2004), 73 p.
3. PATOČKA, J. – TURČÁNI, M. Lepidoptera Pupae: Central European Species. Vol. 1, 2.
Stenstrup: Apollo Books, 2005. Text volume 542 p., Plate volume 321 p. ISBN 87-88757-471.
4. RANIUS, T. – AGUADO, L. O. – ANTONSSON, K. – AUDISIO, P. – BALLERIO, A. –
CARPANETO, G. M. – CHOBOT, K. – GJURAŠIN, B. – HANSSEN, O. – HUIJBREGTS,
H. – LAKATOS, F. – MARTIN, O. – NECULISEANU, Z. – NIKITSKY, N. B. – PAILL, W.
– PIRNAT, A. – RIZUN, V. – RUICANESCU, A. – STEGNER, J. – SÜDA, I. – SZWATKO,
P. – TAMUTIS, V. – TELNOV, D. – TSINKEVICH, V. – VERSTEIRT, V. – VIGNON, V. –
VÖGELI, M. – ZACH, P. Osmoderma eremita (Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae, Cetoniinae) in
Europe. In Animal Biodiversity and Conservation. Vol., 28, no. 1 (2005), p. 1–44.
iii. List of monographs/books published in Slovakia
1. GREGUŠ, C. Základné princípy dlhodobého rozvoja lesného hospodárstva na Slovensku.
Zvolen: ÚEL SAV a Lesoprojekt Zvolen, 2004. 54 s. ISBN 80–89101–08–9.
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2. KMEŤ, J. - DITMAROVÁ, Ľ. Ekofyziologický výskum bukových porastov v región e ZvolenŽiar nad Hronom. Zvolen: Technická univerzita, 2003. 56 s. ISBN 80-228-1295-1.
3. KRIŠTÍN A. – HRÚZ, V. – (eds). Rovnokrídlovce (Orthoptera) a modlivky (Mantodea)
Poľany: ekológia, rozšírenie a ochrana. Zvolen: Štátna ochrana prírody Slovenskej republiky,
2005. 77 p. ISBN 8089035671.
4. KUNCA, V. – ŠTEFFEK, J. – OLAH, B. – GAVLAS, V. – WIEZIK, M. Dynamika
ekosystémov Štiavnických vrchov (zhodnotenie z pohľadu zmien využitia krajiny, štruktúry
vybraných zoocenóz a stability lesných ekosystémov). Zvolen: Technická univerzita, 2005. 103
p. ISBN 80-228-1547-0.
5. ŠTEFFEK, J. – NAGEL, K. O. – VAVROVÁ, Ľ. Ekológia, rozšírenie a ochrana lastúrnikov
čeľadí Unionidae, Dreissenidae a Corbiculidae na Slovensku. Zvolen: Technická univerzita,
2006. 90 p. ISBN 80-228-1681-7.
6. ŠTEFFEK, J. in LICHNER, M. a kol.. Osobnosti Banskej Štiavnice. Banská Bystrica:
Harmony, 2006. 240 p. ISBN 80-89151-12-4.
7. VOLOŠČUK, I. et al. (BUBLINEC, E. – GREGUŠ, C). Tatra National Park Biosphere
Reserve. Bratislava: Poly-Kontakt. 2003. 100 p. ISBN 80-901392-4-8.
iv. List of other scientific outputs specifically important for the Organisation
a) chapters in monographs, books published abroad
1. HOYLE, Z. – LÄSSIG, R. – SLÁDEKOVÁ, K. – WOO, K. Media communication. In
KLEINSCHMIT, D. – KROTT, M. (eds).Public relations for forest science. Vienna: IUFRO
Task Force for Public Relations, International Union of Forest Research Organizations‘
Special Programme for Developing Countries (IUFRO-SPDC), 2005. ISBN 3-901347-54-2. p.
49–58.
2. KAŇUCH, P. Slovakia. In HUTTERER, R. – IVANOVA, T. – MEYER-CORDS, CH. –
RODRIGUES, L. (eds). Bat Migrations in Europe. A Review of Banding Data and
Literature. Bonn: Federal Agency for Nature Conservation, 2005. ISBN 3-7843-3928X. p. 54–55.
3. SLÁDEKOVÁ, K. The „April – the Month of Forests“ Campaign. In KLEINSCHMIT, D. –
KROTT, M. (eds). Public relations for forest science. Vienna: IUFRO Task Force for Public
Relations; International Union of Forest Research Organizations‘ Special Programme for
Developing Countries (IUFRO-SPDC), 2005. ISBN 3-901347-54-2. p. 95–106.
4. VAVROVÁ, Ľ. – UHRIN, M. – KAŇUCH, P. 15th anniversary of EUROBATS and its
implementation in Slovakia. In JONES, M. – CLASSEN, O. – KRUEGER, D. (eds).
1991-2006. EUROBATS celebrates its 15thh anniversary. EUROBATS Publication
Series, No 1. Bonn: UNEP / EUROBATS Secretariat, 2006. ISBN 92-95058-01-1. p.
89–93.
b) chapters in monographs, books published in Slovakia
1. BUBLINEC, E. – VASS, D. – GREGOR, J. Ekotoxikológia prírodnej melioračnej hmoty
alginitu. In Aktuálne problémy kontaminácie životného prostredia z hľadiska toxikológie
a ekotoxikológie, III. Časť. Zvolen: EM DESIGN, 2004. ISBN 8022813613. s. 160–166.
2. KOLEKTÍV (BUBLINEC, E. – spoluautor). Encyclopaedia Beliana – Slovenská všeobecná
encyklopédia. 4. zväzok. Bratislava: Veda, 2005. 698 s. ISBN 8022408476.
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3. KOLEKTÍV (BUBLINEC, E – spoluautor.) Encyklopaedia Beliana – Slovenská všeobecná
encyklopédia. 3. zväzok (Č-Eg). Bratislava: Veda, 2003. 686 s. ISBN 8022407615.
4. KOLEKTÍV (GREGUŠ, C. – spoluautor) Encyklopaedia Beliana – Slovenská všeobecná
encyklopédia, 3. zväzok (Č-Eg), Základné lesnícke heslá. Bratislava: Veda, 2003. 686 s. ISBN
8022407615.
5. KRIŠTÍN A. Rovnokrídlovce (6 druhov). In POLÁK, P – SAXA, A. (eds). Priaznivý stav
biotopov a druhov európskeho významu. Banská Bystrica : ŠOP SR, 2005. ISBN 80–89035–
33–7. p. 366–374.
6. KRIŠTÍN A. Vtáky (druhy Streptopelia turtur,Galerida cristata, Lullula arborea, Saxicola
torquata, Lanius collurio, L. mino., L. excubitor, Sylvia nisoria ). In POLÁK, P. – SAXA, A.
(eds). Priaznivý stav biotopov a druhov európskeho významu: manuál k programom
starostlivosti o územia NATURA 2000. Banská Bystrica: ŠOP SR, 2005. ISBN 80–89035–33–
7. p. 615–628.
7. KRIŠTÍN, A. Poiplie. In RYBANIČ, R. – ŠUTIAKOVÁ, T., BENKO, Š. (eds). Významné
vtáčie územia na Slovensku. Bratislava: SOVS, 2004. ISBN 80–969078–0–8. s. 134–137.
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v. Table of research outputs
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Table Research outputs shows research outputs in number of specified entries; these
entries are then divided by FTE employees with a university degree (from Tab. Research
staff) for all Organisation at the respective year; finally these entries are divided by the
total salary budget (from Tab. Salary budget).
No. / FTE
No. / salary budget
number
No. / FTE
No. / salary budget
number
No. / FTE
No. / salary budget
number
averaged number
per year
av. No. / FTE
av. No. / salary
budget
total
number
2006
No. / salary budget
2005
No. / FTE
2004
number
2003
chapters in monographs,
books published abroad
0
0,00
0,00
0
0,00
0,00
3
0,09
0,25
1
0,03
0,08
4
1,0
0,03
0,09
chapters in monographs,
books published in
Slovakia
3
0,10
0,27
7
0,22
0,63
5
0,15
0,42
2
0,06
0,16
17
4,3
0,13
0,37
CC publications
32
1,02
2,90
10
0,31
0,90
15
0,46
1,27
20
0,61
1,64
77
19,3
0,60
1,67
scientific publications
indexed by other
databases (specify)
43
1,38
3,89
34
1,06
3,07
25
0,77
2,12
22
0,67
1,80
124
31,0
0,96
2,69
scientific publications
in other journals
19
0,61
1,72
18
0,56
1,62
13
0,40
1,10
3
0,09
0,25
53
13,3
0,41
1,15
publications in proc. of
international scientific
conferences
27
0,86
2,44
30
0,93
2,71
27
0,83
2,29
12
0,37
0,98
96
24,0
0,75
2,08
publications in proc. of
nat. scientific conferences
29
0,93
2,63
5
0,16
0,45
12
0,37
1,02
18
0,55
1,47
64
16,0
0,50
1,39
active participations at
international conferences
55
1,76
4,98
47
1,46
4,24
43
1,32
3,65
30
0,92
2,45
175
43,8
1,36
3,79
active participations at
national conferences
12
0,38
1,09
17
0,53
1,53
30
0,92
2,55
19
0,58
1,55
78
19,5
0,61
1,69
Research
outputs
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vi. Renormalized publications2
Renormalized publications = SUM(authorship’s proportion of the organisation in particular
publication x the journal impact factor for 2005 divided by the median impact factor for 2005 in
particular research field)
number
No. / FTE
No. / salary budget
number
No. / FTE
No. / salary budget
number
No. / FTE
No. / salary budget
2006
No. / salary budget
Renormalized publications
2005
No. / FTE
Renormalised
publications
2004
number
2003
6,49
0,21
0,59
3,42
0,11
0,31
2,89
0,09
0,25
5,71
0,17
0,47
vii. Standard manuscript page count3
number
No. / FTE
No. / salary budget
number
No. / FTE
No. / salary budget
number
No. / FTE
No. / salary budget
2006
No. / salary budget
page count
2005
No. / FTE
Standard manuscript
page count
2004
number
2003
0
0,0
0,0
0
0,0
0,0
0
0,0
0,0
0
0,0
0,0
viii. List of patents and patent applications
Patent number: 285421
Patent holder: Ing. Alojz CICÁK, CSc.
Patent name: The method to estimate dry weight in the spring shoots of European beech
Patent owner: Institue of Forest Ecology SAS, Zvolen, The Slovak Republic
2
This information is required only from the Organisations of the Section 2 of the Slovak Academy of
Sciences.
3
This information is required only from the Organisations of the Section 3 of the Slovak Academy of
Sciences.
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ix.
Supplementary information and/or comments on the scientific output of the
Organisation
The list of publiciations includes the works of the Institute of Forest Ecology SAS given in the yearly
reports (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006).
The Institute produced in 2003-2004 a good number of scientic articles recorded in databases other
than CC, namely CAB Abstracts, Elsevier Bibliographic Databases, Biological Abstracts, Zoological
Record, AGRIS/FAO.
Renormalised publication – autorship - note. Mathematical expression of authorhip (in indices or
percentages) in particular publications results in lowering the value of those publications prepared in
co-operation with the other home and foreign institutions. Interdisciplinary research is required in
forest ecology research and associated disciplines. Such research is time-consuming and often requires
more human sources and investments to be made. A good evidence of this can be obtained from
scientific publications in international journals where often more authors from over 10 institutions
share the results.
The fundamental question arrises whether projects and publications resulting from a wider team work
are required or whether internetional activities are supported at SAS.
Mathematical dependence that a wider research team is able to prepare more publications than a sole
author in equal timeframe is illusory.
2. Responses to the scientific output
Table Citations shows specified responses to the scientific outputs; these entries are
then divided by the FTE employees with a university degree (from Tab. Research staff)
for all Organisation at the respective year; finally these entries are divided by the total
salary budget (from Tab. Salary budget).
No. / salary budget
number
No. / FTE
No. / salary budget
averaged number
per year
av. No. / FTE
av. No. / salary
budget
4,0
11,2
42
1,3
3,8
53
1,6
4,5
46
1,4
3,8
265
66,3
2,1
23,0
Scopus, etc.*
117
3,7
10,6
116
3,6
10,5
74
2,3
6,3
83
2,5
6,8
390
97,5
3,0
33,8
in monographs, conf.
proceedings and other
publications abroad
28
0,9
2,5
23
0,7
2,1
10
0,3
0,8
22
0,7
1,8
83
20,8
0,6
7,2
in monographs, conf.
proceedings and other
publications in Slovakia
145
4,6
13,1
88
2,7
7,9
63
1,9
5,4
50
1,5
4,1
346
86,5
2,7
30,0
* SCOPUS, SCHOLAR.Google.com, national library databases.
number
No. / FTE
124
No. / FTE
Web of Science
Citations
number
number
total
No. / salary budget
2005
No. / FTE
2004
number
2003
No. / salary budget
2002
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i. List of 10 top-cited publications and number of their citations in the assessment
period
DANKO, Š., DAROLOVÁ, A., KRIŠTÍN, A.,
Bratislava. 688 pp. (46 citations)
2002: Rozšírenie vtákov na Slovensku. Veda.
BUBLINEC, E. et al., 2000: Morfogenetický klasifikačný systém pôd Slovenska. In
Societas pedologica Slovaca, VÚPOP Bratislava, 76 pp. (30 citations)
SVOBODA, L., ZIMMERMANNOVÁ, K., KALAČ, P., 2000: Concentrations of mercury,
cadmium, lead and copper in fruiting bodies of edible mushrooms in an emission area of a
copper smelter and a mercury smelter. In Science of the Total Environment. Vol. 246,
no. 1 p. 61–67 (18 citations)
BARNA, M., 2000: Impact of shelterwood cutting on twig growth in predominant beech
trees (Fagus sylvatica L.). In Ekológia (Bratislava), Vol. 19, no. 4, p. 341-353
( 17 citations)
VALERA, F., HOI, H., KRIŠTÍN, A., 2003: Male shrikes punish unfaithful females. In
Behavioral Ecology, Vol. 14, p. 403-408 (11 citations)
KRIŠTÍN, A., KOCIAN, Ľ., RÁC, P., 2001: Červený (ekosozologický) zoznam vtákov
(Aves) Slovenska, p. 150-153. In: Baláž, D., Marhold, K., Urban, P., (eds.), Červený
zoznam rastlín a živočíchov Slovenska. Ochrana prírody (Suppl.), Banská Bystrica, 160 pp.
(10 citations)
JUHÁSOVÁ, G., 1999: Hubové choroby gaštana jedlého (Castanea sativa Mill.).
Bratislava, Veda, 191 pp. (8 citations)
BUBLINEC, E., KUKLA, J., 2000: Humus lesných pôd Slovenska. In Pedofórum 2000.
Zborník príspevkov, VÚPÚ Bratislava, 104 pp (8 citations)
KRIŠTÍN, A., MIHÁL, I., 2000: Rovnokrídlovce (Orthoptera) a modlivky (Mantodea)
vybraných lokalít v Národnom parku Poloniny. In Entomofauna Carpathica, Vol. 12,
no. 2, p 37-40 (8 citations)
BUBLINEC, E., DUBOVÁ, M., 1989: Seasonal dynamics of input of sulphates in the
Centre European beech and spruce ecosystems. In Ekológia (Bratislava), Vol. 12,
no. 4, p. 449-458 (7 citations)
ii. List of top-cited authors from the Organisation (at most 10 % of the research
employees) and their number of citations in the assessment period
1
RNDr. A. Krištín, CSc.
38
2002.......54
2003.......49
2004.......66
2005......103
Total ....272 citations
2
prof. Ing. E. Bublinec, CSc.
2002.......99
2003.......32
2004.......19
2005.......16
Total ....166 citations
3
RNDr. I. Mihál, CSc.
2002.......25
2003.......57
2004.......24
2005 ......15
Total.....121 citations
4
prof. Ing. G. Juhásová, CSc.
2002......12
2003......28
2004......16
2005.......4
Total.....60 citations
iii. Supplementary information and/or comments on responses to the scientific
output of the Organisation
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3. Research status of the Organisation in the international and national
context

International/European position of the Organisation
i.
List of the most important research activities documenting international
importance of the research performed by the Organisation, incl. major projects
(details of projects should be supplied under Indicator 4). Collective
membership in the international research organisations, in particular within the
European Research Area
Main research activities (2003-2006)
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[1] 2003. 5th Framework Programme, EU project CARBOMONT Effects of land-use changes
on sources, sinks and fluxes of carbon in European mountain areas. In 2003 we participated in this
large European project by performing research under the partial theme Hemi-surface area of aboveground organs of plant populations of non-mown and mown meadows at the locality Poľana –
Snohy. To clarify the aims of the project we made detailed analyses of plant communities (species
compositions, production) in the Poľana area, Central Slovakia. Without numerous case studies like
this one from the Poľana Mountains a wider generalisation would have not been possible (responsible:
J. Kukla, M. Kuklová, B. Schieber).
[2] 2003, 2004. 5th Framework Programme, EU project MERCI. Together with the Czech forest
ecologists we made the experiments in the Station of the Institute of Landscape Ecology, Academy of
Sciences, Czech Republic in 2003. The aim was to determine the daily dynamics in photosynthetic and
fluorescence characteristics. We performed experiments in the conditions of increased and “normal”
concentrations of CO2 in the vertical profile of spruce crowns (responsible: Ľ. Ditmarová).
[3] 2003. University of Cologne, Institute of Zoology, Germany. The co-operation on the project
Bedeutung von Totholz für die Besiedlungsdichte von Bodenorganismen und die
Bodenentwicklung in Urwäldern der Slowakei resulted in the lon-term stay of prof. dr. W. Topp
from the University of Cologne at the IFE. Over two months we collected soil samples and soil
invertebrates in four natural forests (all of them being strict reserves) of central Slovakia to clarify the
significance of dead wood in forest ecosystems. The study from oak and beech forests clearly showed
that dead wood (coarse woody debris, CWD) improved the quality of forest soils and supported
numerous beneficial organisms like molluscs, centipedes, millipedes and beetles (responsible: J.
Kulfan, P. Zach).
[4] 2003. Szkola glowna gospodarstva wieiskiego, Warsaw Agricultural University, Poland. Cooperation on ecological problems in densely populated urban environments resulted in obtaining and
evaluating data on contamination of urban areas of Warsaw, Poland, by pollutants, heavy metals
included (responsible: J. Váľka).
[5] 2003. Mammal Research Institute PAS, Bialowieza. We researched forest bats in the Bialowieza
National Park, Poland, in co-operation with Polish ecologists from the MRI. The data obtained provide
the further ffective tool to conserve biodiversity in the European forests (responsible: P. Kaňuch).
[6] 2003-2004. University of Turku, Subarctic Research Institute, Kevo, Finland. The Institute´s
participation in the project Insects on Norway spruce (Picea abies) and Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris)
at their distributional limits in Northern and Central Europe (EU Program LAPBIAT, EC
project) enabled us to carry out research on insects in the forests of northern Lapland – Finland and
Norway, some 500 km north of the arctic circle from June to August 2003. The research continued in
the Tatra Mountains in 2004. Using the same methods as in Finland we collected insects in three
mountain valleys (Bielovodská, Velická and Tomanova valley), focusing on bark beetles and their
distribution near the timber line. Also, we examined entomological material collected in 2003 in
Finland and supported insect databases in Finland and Slovakia, respectively. The data obtained are
likely to enable comparisons of insect´s performance in the conditions of global change in the northern
and central Europe (responsible: J. Kulfan, P. Zach).
[7] 2003-2005. Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences. We participated in the project
Birds, grasshoppers and bats communities along a vertical gradient – an intercontinental
comparison by conducting research in the National Nature Reserve Baishuijang, the province of
Gansu,, in 2003, and in Qinling Mountains, the province of Shaanxi, China, in 2004. We collected the
orthopterans, birds and bats for genetic, eco-morphological and ecological comparisons with the
material originating from the West Carpathians. In 2005 we comparatively analysed the song patterns
in the Black Redstart Phoenicurus ochruros populations from the Tibet Mountains, China, and in
those from the West Carparthians, Slovakia. We also made the first study on morphology and
distribution of the largest shrike species in the world, the Chinese Grey Shrike, Lanius sphenocercus.
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Also, we studied potential vectors of the bird influenza in China. Among 368 song birds caught on the
easterly slopes of the Tibet Mountains, a single record of bird influenza was made, for the first time in
passerine birds, the species Leiothrix lutea being the vector of the disease (responsible: A. Krištín, P.
Kaňuch).
[8] 2003-2005. Estación Experimental de Zonas Aridas (CSIC), Almeria, Spain, and Konrad
Lorenz Institute for Ethology, Vienna, Austria. We carried out research on behavioural ecology of
endangered bird species Lesser Grey Shrike (Lanius minor) and Hoopoe (Upupa epops) to reveal the
causes of their decline in Europe and outline new possibilities for further research using the methods
applied in genetics and molecular biology. In 2004 the researchers from Spain (Dr. F. Valera) and
Austria (Dr. H. Hoi) conducted their studies in Slovakia. Dr. A. Krištín visited the CSIC at Almeria,
Spain, and also KLIE, Vienna, Austria (responsible: A. Krištín).
[9] 2004-2005. Forest Research Institute BAS, Sofia, Bulgaria. In the project Forest ecosystems
response to global changes and environmental pollution in South-Eastern and Central Europe
consequence for sustainable forest management J. Kukla, M. Kuklová, B. Schieber, M. Barna and
G. Nociarová performed their studies in the forests of Stará Planina Mountains, Bulgaria. The
researches of IFE visited 27 permanent research/monitoring plots, described soil properties and
phytocoenoses. They also collected plant material for further comparisons with that originating from
Slovakia (responsible: P. Zach).
[10] 2004. Növény és Talajvédelmi Központi szolgálat, Budapest, Gödöllő, Agrártudományi
Egyetem – Tudományi Centrum, Debrecény, Hungary. Cooperation on the project Fungus
Cryphonectria parasitica (Murr.) Barr as a causal agent of damage to Europaean chestnut
(Castanea sativa Mill.) in Slovakia and Hungary. Dr. Radócz from Hungary visited the most
important localities of the edible chestnut, Castanea sativa, in eastern Slovakia. Co-operation between
Hungarian and Slovakian researchers resulted in the detection of dsRNA (the hypovirulent isolates of
the fungus Cryphonectria parasitica) in the material from Slovakia (responsible: G. Juhásová).
[11] 2005. Multilateral project „National Capacity Self-Assessment – NCA“. Priorities were
determined in Slovakia to meet the duties set by environmental conventions on biological diversity,
climate change and soil degradation. We participated in the partial theme „Desertification“. The role
of the Institute in the project was crucial since we have obtained much information on disturbed areas
in Slovakia throughout time. They provide a solid basis for conducting research and making
legislation (responsible: E. Bublinec).
[12] 2006. 6th Framework Programme. Project EU Integration of Associated Candidate
Countries and New EU Member States in European Research Area by Environmental
Approaches, acronym: ERA ENV. We focused on the target research groups active in environmental
sciences, training, etc. The research activities were closely associated with global change and
ecosystems. A total of 2750 brochures, 5000 leaflets, 2750 CDs were distributed and one European
conference was organized (responsible: G. Jamnická).
[13] 2006. 6th Framework Programme. Project EU AGRI MAPPING, The European
Agricultural and Food Research Landscape. We presented the Institute´s structure and Institute´s
research activities on the project website (see www.AgriFoodResearch.net). The aim of the project
supported by the European Commission (DG Research) is to involve the Institute, and other research
institutions in the former “candidate countries” as well, in the structures of the 7-th Framework
Program of the EU. The project provides main platform for co-ordination of research in the field of
soil science and food. The platform´s activities are co-ordinated by the executive structure SCAR
(Standing Committee for Agricultural Research) (responsible: P. Zach).
[14] 2006. Project BioSoil, Forest Focus. The project is a part of the European scheme “Forest
Focus” which is also focusing on forest soil research. Following the Directives of the European
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Parliament, methods were compiled and persons were involved in training activities in soil science.
Also, soil samples were taken at 15 study plots (see Guidelines for Forest Soil Profile Description,
2006“) and classified according to the MKSPS (2000) and WRB (1998) (responsible: J. Kukla).
[15] 2006. Forest Research Institute BAS, Sofia, Bulgaria. We started studies on the project The
structure, health and soil condition of beech forest ecosystems in South-eastern and Central
Europe. We carried out research in the beech forests of Stará planina Mountains, Bulgaria, to
evaluate frequency and extent of necrotic damage on beech stems, and to find out the agents of
necrotic disease (responsible: A. Cicák).
[16] 2006. We participated in the project Die Identifizierung von Ektomycorrhizen des
Buchenwaldökosystems in der zentralen Slowakei (SAIA, Activity Austria - Slovakia). In the
project we evaluated the structure of fungal communities (macromycetes) in forest ecosystems heavily
affected by industrial pollution in the Žiarska kotlina basin. The fungi were identified by means of
DNA–analysis (responsible: Ing. K. Bučinová).
[17] 2006. In the project Fungus Cryphonectria parasitica (Murr.) Barr as a causal agent of
damage to Europaean chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.) in Slovakia and Hungary we focused on
infected chestnut and oak trees in Slovakia, Hungary and Ukraine. Studies resulted in the formation of
the bank of data on fungal isolates obtained from the chestnut and oak trees (responsible: G.
Juhásová).
ii. List of international conferences (co-) organised by the Organisation
2003
[1] International Conference at the Occasion of the 20-th Anniversary of the Institute of Forest
Ecology and the 50-th Anniversary of the Organised Forest Research at the Slovak Academy of
Sciences: “Forest Ecology, State and Perspectives”, Institute of Forest Ecology SAS, Zvolen, 18.–
19. 9. 2003.
[2] International Seminar “Research in Arachnology in Slovakia and Neighbouring countries”, 10.12.10.2003, Štefanová (National Park Malá Fatra).
[3] International conference: 75 Years of the Forest Research Institute of the Bulgarian Academy of
Sciences, Sofia, 1.-5.10. 2003.
[4] Antropisation of Soils. International conference, Bratislava, March 2003.
[5] Days of Soil Science in the Slovak Republic, Stará Lesná, 16.-18.6.2003.
[6] 4th European Ornithologists Union Congress, Chemnitz, Germany, 16.- 21. 8. 2003.
[7] 4th International Shrike Symposium Chemnitz, Germany,16.-17. 8. 2003.
[8] 15th Ornithological Conference „Applied Ornithology“, Zvolen, 5.- 6. 9. 2003.
[9] 6. Theriological Conference „Research and protection of mammals”, Institute of Forest Ecology
SAS, Zvolen, 10.-11.10. 2003.
2004
[1] International Symposium on Ecology and Conservation of Steppe-Land Birds, Lleida Spain, 3.- 7.
12. 2004.
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[2] 1st International Eurasian Ornithology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 8.-11. 4. 2004.
[3] 16. Ornithological Conference “Applied Ornithology”, Zvolen, 27.-28. 8. 2004.
[4] International Arachnological Conference „History and Trends in Arachnological Research in
Slovakia and Abroad”), Východná, 9. 9 -12. 9.2004.
[5] International Conference „Actual Problems in Plants Eco-physiology”, Račkova dolina, 16.-18. 9.
2004.
2005
[1] 17. Ornithological Conference “Applied Ornithology”, Zvolen, 16.-17. 9. 2005.
[2] 7th Theriological Conference „Research and Protection of Mammals“, Zvolen, 14.-15.10. 2005.
[3] Lepidopterological Colloquium, Zvolen, 20. 10. 2005.
2006
[1] 28th International Slovak and Czech Calorimetric Seminar, Hotel Poľana, Hriňová, 22.-26. 5.
2006.
[2] 19th Ornithological Conference „Applied ornithology 2006“, Zvolen 7.- 8. 9. 2006.
[3] International Arachnological Conference “Arachnological Research in Protected Areas and
Endangered Habitats”, Východná, 14. - 17. 9. 2006.
iii. List of international journals edited/published by the Organisation
[1] Folia oecologica, edited by the Institute of Forest Ecology (since 2005)
iv. List of edited proceedings from international scientific conferences and other
proceedings
2006
[1] JUHÁSOVÁ, G. Výsledky revitalizácie historického parku Sad Janka Kráľa Bratislava – Petržalka
(Results of revitalisation of historical park Sad Janka Kráľa Bratislava – Petržalka). Proc. of the
Slovak–Austrian Scientific Conference, 21. June 2006, Bratislava. Nitra : Pobočka biológie
drevín, ÚEL SAV Zvolen, 2006. 40 s. ISBN 80–969525–0–1.

National position of the Organisation
i. List of selected most important national projects (Centres of Excellence,
National Reference Laboratories, Agency for the Promotion of Research and
Development (APVV/APVT), National Research Programmes, Scientific Grant
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Agency of the Slovak Academy of Sciences and the Ministry of Education
(VEGA), and others)
APVT/APVV projects (see also III.4)
1. Title: Analysis of causes and possible measures against mass dieback of spruce stands in the
border regions of north Slovakia
Type of project: APVV
Grant number: 51-019302
Duration: 01.01.2002/31.12.2005
Funding: 2 844 000,- Sk (2003), 2 440 000,- Sk (2004), 1 050 000,- Sk (2005)
Responsible and status: Ing. Rastislav Jakuš, PhD. - coordinator
2. Title: Conservation of genetic resources of the chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.) in Slovakia
Type of project: APVT
Grant number: 51-015602
Duration: 09.2002/09.2005
Funding: 757 000.- Sk (2003), 1 019 000,- Sk (2004) + 230 000,- Sk (2003), 605 000.- Sk (2005)
Responsible and status: Doc. Ing. Gabriela Juhásová, CSc. - coordinator
3. Title: Conservation and use of the genetic resources of neglected fruit plant species and their
microflora in nutrition, agriculture and rural development
Type of project: APVT
Grant number: 20–016602
Duration: 01.09.2002/31.08.2005
Funding: 160 000,- Sk (2004), 100 000,-Sk (2005)
Responsible and status: doc. Ing. Ján Brindza, CSc. - coordinator, E 05: RNDr. Milan Bolvanský, CSc.
– principal investigator at IFE
4. Title: Conservation and sustainable use of genepool of crop species for nutrition and
agriculture
Type of project: APVT
Grant number: A-200
Duration: 01.01.2004/31.12.2008
Funding: Responsible and status: doc. Ing. Ján Brindza, CSc. - coordinator, E 05: RNDr. Milan Bolvanský, CSc.
– principal investigator at IFE
5. Title: Invasive pests and parasitic fungi – originators of damage on Aesculus and Platanus
genera
Type of project: APVT
Grant number: 51-032604
Duration: 01/2005 – 12/2007
Funding: 2 822 000,- Sk (2005), 3 396 000,- Sk (2006)
Responsible and status: doc. Ing. Gabriela Juhásová, CSc. - coordinator
6. Title: Optimised system for protection of spruce stands with usage of antioxidants
Type of project: APVT
Grant number: 51-P06005
Duration: 30.7.2005/30.7.2007
Funding: 84 000,- Sk (2005), 100 000,- Sk (2006)
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Responsible and status: Ing. Rastislav Jakuš, PhD. - coordinator
7. Title: Development of integrated information and bio-technical system for the protection of
spruce stands against bark beetles for the territories affected by wind damages
Type of project: APVT
Grant number: 27-P05205
Duration: 1.7.2005/31.7.2007
Funding: 620 000,- Sk (2006)
Responsible and status: Ing. Juraj Varínsky, CSc. (NFC Zvolen) – coordinator, Ing. Rastislav Jakuš,
PhD. – principal investigator at IFE
8. Title: Birds, grasshoppers and bats communities along a vertical gradient –
an intercontinental comparison
Type of project: bilateral project
Grant number: APVV, SK-CN-1806
Duration: 1.1.2006/31.12.2007
Funding: 120 000,- Sk (2006)
Responsible and status: Dr. A. Krištín, CSc., Mgr. P. Kaňuch, PhD - coordinators
9. Title: School of the young natural scientists
Type of project: APVT
Grant number: LPP -0057-06
Duration: 01.10.2006/30.09.2009
Funding: 161 100,- Sk (2006)
Responsible and status: Ing. Miroslav Saniga, CSc. - coordinator
10. Title: A forest is not just trees
Type of project: APVT
Grant number: LPP-0359-06
Duration: 27. 10. 2006/31.10.2009
Funding: 294 478,- Sk (2006)
Responsible and status: Ing. Katarína Sládeková - coordinator
Projects supported by the Scientific Grant Agency of the Slovak Academy of Sciences and the
Ministry of Education (VEGA)
1. Title: Flux of energy and matter in a forest ecosystem.
Type of project: VEGA
Grant number: 2/1155/21
Duration: 01.01. 2001/31. 12. 2003
Funding: 301 000, -Sk
Responsible and status: Prof. Ing. Eduard Bublinec, CSc. - coordinator
2. Title: Influence of necrotic disease of a tracheomycotic type on qualitative and quantitative
characteristics of beech growth
Type of project: VEGA
Grant number: 2/1010/21
Duration: 01.01.2001/31.12.2003
Funding: 91 000.- Sk
Responsible and status: Ing. Alojz Cicák, CSc. - coordinator
3. Title: Research of spruce forest decline: a regeneration connected with bark beetle outbreaks
Type of project: VEGA
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Grant number: 2/1162/21
Duration: 2101.01.2001/31.12.2003
Funding: 149 000.- Sk
Responsible and status: Ing. Rastislav Jakuš, PhD, - coordinator
4. Title: Integrated study of factors involved in degradation of woody plants in the changed
environment
Type of project: VEGA
Grant number: 2/1039/22
Duration: 01.01.2001/31.12.2003
Funding: 117 000.- Sk
Responsible and status: Doc. Ing. Gabriela Juhásová, CSc. - coordinator
5. Title: Animal ecology along vertical gradient of forests in the Western Carpathians
Type of project: VEGA
Grant number: 2/3006/23
Duration: 01.01.2003/31.12.2005
Funding: 126,000,- Sk (2003), 112 000,- SK (2004), 125 000,- Sk (2005)
Responsible and status: RNDr. Anton Krištín, CSc. - coordinator
6. Title: Relation of permanent ecological conditions to character of forest phytocoenoses and
dynamics of parameters of their components
Type of project: VEGA
Grant number: 2/1159/21
Duration: 01.01.2001/31. 12. 2003
Funding: 110 000,-Sk
Responsible and status: Ing. Ján Kukla, CSc. - coordinator
7. Title: Variability, ecology, distribution and health condition in Turkey oak Quercus cerris L. in
Slovakia
Type of project: VEGA
Grant number: 2/3193/23
Duration: 01.01.2003/31.12.2005
Funding: 49 000.- Sk (2003), 49 000,- Sk (2004), 51 000,- Sk (2005)
Responsible and status: Ing. Jozef Požgaj, CSc. - coordinator
8. Title: Structure and function of the animal communities in the ecotones of the forest
ecosystems
Type of project: VEGA
Grant number: 2/2001/22
Duration: 01.01.2002/31.12.2004
Funding: 115 000,- Sk (2003), 102 000,-Sk (2004)
Responsible and status: Ing. Miroslav Saniga, CSc. - coordinator
9. Title: Effect of phytotechnique, site conditions and provenance on production, physiological
and reproduction characteristics of selected introduced woody plants
Type of project: VEGA
Grant number: 2/1038/21
Duration: 01.01.2001/31.12.2003
Funding: 131 000.- Sk
Responsible and status: Doc. Ing. Ferdinand Tokár, DrSc. - coordinator
10. Title: Development of beech stands after shelterwood cutting – optimisation of the
regeneration method
Type of project: VEGA
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Grant number: 2/4158/24
Duration: 1.1.2004/31.12.2006
Funding: 55 000,-Sk (2004), 38 000,-Sk (2005), 75 000,-Sk (2006)
Responsible and status: Ing. Milan Barna, PhD. - coordinator
11. Title: Cycling of matter in selected forest ecosystems
Type of project: VEGA
Grant number: 2/4168/21
Duration: 1.1.2004/31.12.2006
Funding: 269 000,-Sk (2004), 303 000,- Sk (2005), 337 000,- Sk (2006)
Responsible at IFE and status: Prof. Ing. Eduard Bublinec, CSc. - coordinator
12. Title: Physiological processes, production and health state of mountain forest ecosystems on
the model area of Biosphere reserve Poľana
Type of project: VEGA
Grant number: 2/4159/04
Duration: 1.1.2004/31.12.2006
Funding: 132 000,-Sk (2004), 140 000,-Sk (2005), 95 000,- Sk (2006)
Responsible and status: RNDr. Ľubica Ditmarová, PhD, - coordinator
13. Title: Adaptation and spread of fungi and fungiform organisms in cultural Norway spruce
stands in relation to their ecological stability
Type of project: VEGA
Grant number: 1/1368/24
Duration: 1.1.2004/31.12.2006
Funding: : 23 000,-Sk (2004), 23 000,-Sk (2005), 14 000,-Sk (2006)
Responsible and status: Doc. RNDr. Ján Gáper, CSc. - coordinator, RNDr. Ivan Mihál, CSc. principal investigator at IFE
14. Title: Importance of biotic factors participating in damage of woody plants in urban
environment, selected dendrological objects and woodland economic units of Slovakia
Type of project: VEGA
Grant number: 2/4020/04
Duration: 01.01.2004/31.12.2006
Funding: 164 000,- Sk (2004), 177 000,- Sk (2005), 200 000.- Sk (2006)
Responsible and status: doc. Ing. Gabriela Juhásová, CSc. - coordinator
15. Title: Influence of anthropogenic load on the present state and development of forest
ecosystems
Type of project: VEGA
Grant number: 2/4167/04
Duration: 01.01. 2004/31. 12. 2006
Funding: 153 000,-Sk (2004), 187 000,-Sk (2005), 195 000,-Sk (2006)
Responsible and status: Ing. Ján Kukla, CSc - coordinator
16. Title: Species diversity, production and phytopathological inportance of macromycetes in
beech forest ecosystems
Type of project: VEGA
Grant number: 2/4019/04
Duration: 01.01.2004/31.12.2006
Funding: 67 000,-Sk (2004), 67 000,-Sk (2005), 88 000,-Sk (2006)
Responsible and status: RNDr. Ivan Mihál, CSc. - coordinator
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17. Title: Silvicultural, biological and ecological study of genetic resources of noble introduced
woody plant species aimed at their conservation and sustainable use in forest and agricultural
land
Type of project: VEGA
Grant number: 2/4157/04
Duration: 01.01.2004/31.12.2006
Funding: 114 000,- Sk (2004), 99 000,- Sk (2005), 150 000,- Sk (2006)
Responsible and status: doc. Ing. Ferdinand Tokár, DrSc.- coordinator
18. Title: Forest animals in changing environment: response to global and local anthropogenic
influences
Type of project: VEGA
Grant number: 2/5152/25
Duration: : 1. 1. 2005/31. 12. 2007
Funding: 112 000,- Sk (2005), 135 000,- Sk (2006)
Responsible and status: RNDr. Ján Kulfan, CSc. - coordinator
19. Title: Study of chemical communication and mutual interactions between Norway spruce and
the associated bark beetles
Type of project: VEGA
Grant number: 2/6153/26
Duration: 1.1.2006/31.12.2008
Funding: 72 000,- Sk
Responsible and status: Ing. Rastislav Jakuš, PhD. - coordinator
20. Title: Mountain forests, forest stability, structure and diversity of forest ecosystems,
dynamics of forest ecosystems
Type of project: VEGA
Grant number: 1/3524/06
Duration: 1.1.2006/31.12.2008
Funding: 50 000,- Sk
Responsible and status: doc. Ing. Eva Križová, CSc. (TU Zvolen) – coordinator, Ing. Rastislav Jakuš,
PhD. – principal investigator at IFE
21. Title: Ecology of model animals at the sites and habitats of European importance with regard
to the annex species
Type of project: VEGA
Grant number: 2/6007/26
Duration: 1.1.2006/31.12.2008
Funding: 133 000,- Sk
Responsible and status: RNDr. Anton Krištín, CSc. - coordinator
National Research Programmes
1.Title: Prognosis of the development of science and technology by 2015. “Sustainable forest
development and biological diversity”
Type of project: multilateral
Grant number: Duration: 01.03.2003/30.11.2003
Funding: 54 000,- Sk
Responsible and status: Prognostical Institute SAS – national coordinator, Ing. Peter Zach, CSc. –
principal investigator at IFE
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Other national projects
1. Title: System for protection of spruce stands on the basis of pheromones and biopreparats
Type of project: VTP
Grant number: 22/9047/22
Duration: 01.01.2002/31.12.2003
Funding: 350 000,-Sk (2003)
Responsible and status: Ing. Rastislav Jakuš, PhD. - coordinator
2. Title: Conservation and maintenance of gene-pool of old and land plant cultivars in Slovakia
Type of project: multilateral
Grant number: C 519/3–D118–VTPC/1998
Duration: 01.01.1998/31.12.2003
Funding: 60 000,- Sk (2003)
Responsible and status: RNDr. Milan Bolvanský, CSc. - coordinator
3. Title: The study about impacts of different variants of management of wind blown area from
November 2004 in natural reserve Fabova hoľa
Type of project: multilateral
Duration: 01. 2005 / 12. 2005
Funding: 10 000,- Sk
Responsible and status: Ing. Rastislav Jakuš, PhD. - coordinator
4. Title: Project of forest protection measures in the area damaged by gale disaster in the Tatra
national park on 19th November 2004
Type of project: bilateral
Duration: 01.01.2005/31.12.2005
Funding: 150 000,- Sk (2005), 150 000,- Sk (2006)
Responsible and status: National Forestry Centre – coordinator, Ing. Rastislav Jakuš, PhD. – principal
investigator at IFE
5. Title: Reconstruction of non-autochthonous forest stands to ecosystems with higher ecological
stability
Type of project: bilateral
Grant number: 6312
Duration: 01.01.2005/31.12.2007
Funding: 140 000,- Sk
Responsible and status: National Forestry Centre – coordinator, Ing. Rastislav Jakuš, PhD. – principal
investigator at IFE
6. Title: Development of subcortical insects in the Jamské Pleso area after the windthrow on 19th
September 2004
Type of project: bilateral
Duration: 1.5.2006/30.4.2009
Funding: 100 000,- Sk
Responsible and status: Ing. Rastislav Jakuš, PhD. – coordinator
7. Title: Conservation of genetic resources of the edible chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.) in
Slovakia
Type of project: multilateral
Grant number: 7.4
Duration: 01.2003/12.2003
Funding: 250 000,- Sk
Responsible and status: Ing. Gabriela Juhásová, CSc. - coordinator
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8. Title: Natural heritage of Slovakia
Type of project: multilateral
Grant number: Duration: 01.01.2003/31.12.2004
Funding: Responsible and status: SNC – coordinator, RNDr. A. Krištín, CSc. (Aves), RNDr. Ján Kulfan, CSc.
(Lepidoptera), Ing. Peter Zach, CSc. (Coleoptera) - coordinator of partial themes
9. Title: ECOSOURCES
Grant number: Duration: since 01.04.2003
Funding: Responsible and status: Ing. Ferdinand Kundrík, CSc. - coordinator
10. Title: Fungus Cryphonectria parasitica (Murr.) Barr as a causal agent of damage of
Europaean chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.) in Slovakia and Hungary
Type of project: multilateral project, Fytofarm, etc.
Grant number: 10
Duration: 01.01.2004/31.12.2006
Funding: Responsible and status: doc. Ing. Gabriela Juhásová, CSc. - coordinator
11. Title: Status of knowledge of orthopterans (Orthoptera), molluscs (Mollusca) and bats
(Chiroptera) in the National park Muránska planina (SKÚEV 0225).
Type of project: bilateral project
Grant number: SOP -00616/25
Duration: 01.01.2005/31.12.2005
Funding: 150 000,- Sk
Responsible and status: RNDr. Anton Krištín, CSc. - coordinator
12. Title: Connecting the ski centres Donovaly and Liptovské Revúce. Assessment of impacts on
environment.
Type of project: EIA study.
Grant number: Duration: 1.4.2005/30.04. 2006
Funding: 400 000,- Sk (2005), 630 000,- Sk (2006)
Responsible and status: Ing. Peter Zach, CSc. - coordinator
13. Title: Atlas of Tatra Mountains
Type of project: multilateral
Duration: 1.12.2006/31.12.2009
Responsible and status: PAN, Poland – main coordinator, Ing. Peter Fleischer, CSc.(Research Station
TANAP) – national coordinator, Ing. Peter Zach, CSc. – principal investigator at IFE
ii. List of national scientific conferences (co)-organised by the Organisation
[1] Methodical seminar for teachers of natural science and geography in cooperation with the
District Office Zvolen – Department of Education, Youth and Physical Culture organised on
26. 3. 2003 at the IFE SAS (30 participants). Discussed topic: Ecology and biosphere of the
region Podpoľanie and its surroundings (J. Kulfan, P. Zach)
[2] Conference: „Woody plants in public greenery “ 27.5.2003 – 28.5.2003, Košice
(65 participants from the organising country and from abroad)
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Organised by: IFE SAS Zvolen, Branch for Woody plants Biology Nitra, Slovak Society for
Soil, Forest, Food and Veterinary Sciences SAS Bratislava, Botanical Garden UPJŠ Košice
[3] Seminar in frame of the Chestnut festival in Modrý Kameň: „Diseases and pests on the
European (edible) chestnut and other selected woody plants“ 11.10.2003, Modrý Kameň
(50 participants)
Organised by: IFE SAS Zvolen, Branch for Woody plants Biology Nitra, Slovak Society for
Soil, Forest, Food and Veterinary Sciences SAS Bratislava, Branch Nitra, the town of Modrý
Kameň, Museum Castle Modrý Kameň
[4] Conference: „ Woody plants in public greenery “ 8.6.2004-9.6.2004, Zvolen
(62 participants from Slovakia and abroad)
Organised by: IFE SAS Zvolen, Branch for Woody plants Biology Nitra, Slovak Society for
Soil, Forest, Food and Veterinary Sciences SAS Bratislava, Branch Nitra, the town of Zvolen
– Municipality Office Zvolen.
[5] Seminar in frame of the Chestnut festival in Modrý Kameň: „Diseases and pests on the
European (edible) chestnut “ 3.10.2004, Modrý Kameň (32 participants)
Organised by: IFE SAS Zvolen, Branch for Woody plants Biology Nitra, Slovak Society for
Soil, Forest, Food and Veterinary Sciences SAS Bratislava, Branch Nitra, the town of Modrý
Kameň, Museum Castle Modrý Kameň
[6] Conference: „ Woody plants in public greenery “ 10. 5. 2005 - 11. 5. 2005, Bratislava
(93 participants)
Organised by: IFE SAS Zvolen, Branch for Woody plants Biology Nitra, Slovak Society for
Soil, Forest, Food and Veterinary Sciences SAS Bratislava, Branch Nitra, Office of the
Municipal District Bratislava – Staré Mesto
[7] Seminar in frame of the Chestnut festival in Modrý Kameň: „Diseases and pests on the
European (edible) chestnut“1. 10. 2005, Modrý Kameň (29 participants)
Organised by: IFE SAS Zvolen, Branch for Woody plants Biology Nitra, Slovak Society for
Soil, Forest, Food and Veterinary Sciences SAS Bratislava, Branch Nitra, the town of Modrý
Kameň, Museum Castle Modrý Kameň
[8] „III-th Seminar for PhD Students” 1. 3. 2006 (30 participants)
Organised by: IFE SAS Zvolen.
[9] Conference: „State of biological protection in Slovakia and its practical use“
6. 6. 2006, Nitra (60 participants)
Organised by: IFE SAS Zvolen, Slovak Society for Soil, Forest, Food and Veterinary Sciences
SAS Bratislava, Ministry for Agriculture SR Bratislava.
[10] Seminar: „Cultivation, protection and propagation of selected woody plants “
20.5.2006, Nitra (12 participants)
Organised by: Agroinstitute Nitra, IFE SAS Zvolen, Slovak Society for Soil, Forest, Food
and Veterinary Sciences SAS Bratislava
[11] Seminar organised in frame of the Chestnut festival in Modrý Kameň: „Cultivation and
protection of the European (edible) chestnut“30. 9. 2006, Bratislava (42 participants)
Organised by: IFE SAS Zvolen, the town of Modrý Kameň, Slovak Society for Soil, Forest,
Food and Veterinary Sciences SAS Bratislava
iii. List of national journals published by the Organisation
[1] Folia oecologica. Edited by IFE SAS. ISSN 1336-5266 (2003-2004)
[2] Tichodroma. Co-edited by IFE SAS and SOS/Birdlife Slovakia.
ISBN 80-969429-1-3, ISSN 1337-026X
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iv. List of edited proceedings of national scientific conferences/events
[1] Bernadovičová, S. (ed.) Dreviny vo verejnej zeleni (Woody plants in the public greenery).
Proc. conf. with international participance, 27.-28.5.2003, Košice: UPJŠ, 2003, 182 s.
[2] Juhásová, G. – Bernadovičová, S. (eds.) Choroby a škodcovia gaštana jedlého a vybraných
ovocných drevín (Diseases and pests of the edible chestnut and selected fruit trees). Proc.
sem., Modrokamenskéh gaštanové slávnosti, 11.10.2003, Modrý Kameň, Nitra: ÚEL SAV,
2003, 56 s.
[3] Bernadovičová, S. – Juhásová, G. (eds.) Dreviny vo verejnej zeleni (Woody plants in the
public greenery). Proc. conf. konferencie with international participance, 8.–9.6. 2004,
Zvolen. Nitra: ÚEL SAV, 2004. 167 s. ISBN 80–967238–8–X.
[4] Bernadovičová, S. – Juhásová, G. (eds.) Dreviny vo verejnej zeleni (Woody plants in the
public greenery). Proc. conf. konferencie with international participance, 10.–11. 5. 2005,
Bratislava. Zvolen : Ústav ekológie lesa SAV, 2005. ISBN 80-967238-9-8. 245 s.
[5] Bernadovičová, S. – Juhásová, G. (eds.) Pestovanie, ochrana a rozmnožovanie vybraných
druhov drevín (Growing, protection and reproduction of selected woody plants). Proc.
sem., 28. 4. 2006, Nitra. Nitra : Pobočka biológie drevín, ÚEL SAV Zvolen, 2006. 72 s.
[6] Juhásová, G. (ed.) Stav biologickej ochrany na Slovensku a jej praktické využitie (State of
biological protection in Slovakia and its use). Proc. Sem. 6. 6. 2006, Nitra. Nitra : Pobočka
biológie drevín, ÚEL SAV Zvolen, 2006. 48 s. ISBN 80–969525–1–X.
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International/European position of the individual researchers
i. List of invited/keynote presentations at international conferences, documented
by an invitation letter or programme
2003
[1] BUBLINEC, E. Influence of negative anthropisation on non-productive properties of soils. In Soil
anthropisation II, invited paper presented at international conference organised by the Faculty of
Natural Science of the Comenius University Bratislava, 17.12. 2003, Bratislava.
[2] DITMAROVÁ, Ľ. Physiological processes and their possible use in bio-indication of stress load to
forest woody plants. Invited paper presented at international scientific seminar 18. 3. 2003, TU
Zvolen.
2005
[1] BUBLINEC, E.: Ecological impact of wood residues harvesting for energy production. 14th
European Biomass Conference and Exhibition. Proceedings "14th European Biomass Conference
and Exhibition", Paris, France.
[2] BUČINOVÁ, K.: Macromycetes of beech stands in Central Slovakia and their response to decrease
of air polluting load over the last years. XVII. International Botanical Congress, 17- 23 July 2005,
Vienna, Austria.
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[3] KULFAN, J.: Conservation of Maculinea species in Slovakia. Ecology and conservation of
butterflies in Europe. Conference of the 5th FP, 5.-9.12.2005, Leipzig, Germany.
[4] MIHÁL, I.: Species diversity of wood-decomposing fungi in conditions of cultivated spruce forests
of various age. The 4-th international symposium „Wood-destroying fungi 2005“, 7.-8. 9. 2005,
Kováčová.
2006
[1] KUKLA, J., 2006: Forest ecosystems in the High Tatras Mts versus the man. 28. International
Slovak and Czech calorimetric seminar. 22. – 26. 5. 2006, Hotel Poľana – Hriňová.
[2] KRIŠTÍN A., MIHOK, J., DANKO, Š., KARASKA D., PAČENOVSKÝ S., SANIGA M., et al.
2006: Distribution, abundance and conservation of Strix uralensis in Slovakia. International
Workshop on Status and ecology of Ural owl in Europe, Neuschwanstein, NP Bayernwald, 24.-26.
11. 2006.
[3] KRIŠTÍN A., HOI, H., VALERA, F, 2006: Is the species Lanius minor faithful to its breeding site
and to the partner? International ornithological conference on the 80-th anniversary of ČSO,
Mikulov, 22.- 24. 9. 2006.
[4] KAŇUCH, P.: Answered and unanswered questions in research on Carpathian bats, Masaryk
University, Brno, 26. 10. 2006.
[5] ŠTEFFEK, J., VAVROVÁ, Ľ., 2006: Current ecosozological status of molluscs (Mollusca) of
Slovakia in accordance with categories and criterion of IUCN – version 3.1. (2001). In: Kyrychuk,
G. Ye. (ed.), Mollusks: Perspective of Development and Investigation, 27-29th September 2006 in
Zhytomyr, Ukraine.
[6] VAVROVÁ, Ľ., ŠTEFFEK, J., 2006: The criterion of definition of favourable conservation status
of the European important Vertigo species in Slovakia, p. 44. In: 1st Baltic malacological
symposium of Malacology, September 21-23, Riga, Latvia.
[7] MAŠÁN Peter, MIHÁL Ivan: On the migration of harvestman Opilio canestrini (Opiliones,
Phalangiidae) across Slovakia. Conference „Diversity and protection of arachnofauna in protected
areas and threatened habitats “, 14.-17. 9. 2006, Východná.
[8] BUČINOVÁ Katarína, URBAN Alexander: Identification of macrofungal species diversity in
beech forests from the Central Slovakia. Meeting of young mycologists „Mykodny“, 19.10 22.10. 2006, PLA Český kras.
ii. List of employees who served as members of the organising and/or programme
committees for international conferences
2003
[1] A. Krištín: 4th European Ornithologists Union Congress, Chemnitz, Germany, 16.- 21. 8. 2003.
[2] A. Krištín: 4th International Shrike Symposium Chemnitz, Germany, 16.-17. 8. 2003.
[3] A. Krištín: 15th Ornithological Conference“ Applied Ornithology”, Zvolen, 5.- 6. 9. 2003.
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[4] A. Krištín: 6th Theriological Conference “Research and Protection of Mammals”, Zvolen,
10.-11. 10. 2003.
[5] P. Kaňuch: 6th. Theriological Conference “Research and Protection of Mammals”, Zvolen,
10.-11.10. 2003.
[6] E. Bublinec, F. Tokár, J. Váľka, I. Mihál, P. Zach, M. Kodrík, J. Kulfan, G. Juhásová, J.
Kukla, M. Kuklová, A. Krištín, A. Cicák (12 members): International conference organised at
the occasion of the 20-th anniversary of the IFE and the 50-th anniversary of the organised forest
research at the SAS „Forest Ecology – State and Perstpectives “, 18.–19. 9. 2003, Institute of
Forest Ecology SAS Zvolen.
2004
[1] A. Krištín: International Symposium on Ecology and Conservation of Steppe-Land Birds, Lleida
Spain, 3.-7. 12. 2004.
[2] A. Krištín: 1st International Eurasian Ornithology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 8.-11. 4. 2004.
[3] A. Krištín: 16th Ornithological Conference “Applied ornithology”, Zvolen, 27.- 28. 8. 2004.
[4] Ľ. Ditmarová: International Ecophysiological Conference „Actual Problems in Plant Ecophysiology “, 16.-18. 9. 2004, Račkova dolina.
[5] I. Mihál: International Arachnological Conference "History and Trends in Arachnological
Research in Slovakia and Bohemia ", 9. 9. - 12. 9. 2004, Východná.
2005
[1] A. Krištín: 17th Ornithological Conference “Applied Ornithology” 2005, Zvolen, 16.-17. 9.2005.
[2] P. Kaňuch: 7th Theriological Conference „Research and Protection of Mammals“, Zvolen, 14.-15.
10. 2005.
[3] A. Krištín: 7th Theriological Conference „Research and Protection of Mammals“, Zvolen, 14.15.10. 2005.
[4] J. Kulfan: Lepidopterological Colloquium, Zvolen, 20. 10. 2005.
[5] A. Krištín, B. Kršiak, P. Kaňuch, A. Cicák (4 members): Lepidopterological colloquium,
Zvolen, 20. 10. 2005.
2006
[1] G. Juhásová: International Transboundary Slovak-Austrian Conference „Results of Revitalisation
of the Historical Park Sad Janka Kráľa Bratislava Petržalka“, Bratislava, 21. 6. 2006.
[2] A. Krištín: 19th Ornithological Conference „Applied Ornithology 2006“, Zvolen, 7. - 8. 9. 2006.
[3] J. Kukla, M. Kuklová (2 members): 28th International Slovak and Czech Calorimetric Seminar,
Hotel Poľana – Hriňová, 22. – 26. 5. 2006.
[4] I. Mihál: International Arachnological Conference „Arachnological Research in Protected Areas
and Threatened Habitats “, Východná, 2006.
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iii. List of employees who served as members of important international scientific
bodies (e.g. boards, committees, editorial boards of scientific journals)
Membership in:
2003
[1] E. Bublinec: National Committee MaB/UNESCO
[2] E. Bublinec: National Committee SCOPE
[3] E. Bublinec, M. Dubová: Biopolitics International Organisation
[4] E. Bublinec: American Soil Ecology Society – an honour member
[5] A. Krištín: Committee of European Union of Ornithology
[6] A. Krištín: Committee of International Congress of Ornithology
[7] M. Kodrík: International Society of Root Researchs, Uppsala, Sweden
[8] A. Krištín: Deutscher Ornithologischen Gesellscgaft f. Artenschutz und Artenmanagement
[9] A. Krištín: Czech Ornithological Society
[10] F. Mercel: International Association for Plant Taxonomy
[11] I. Mihál: International Society of Arachnology, USA
[12] J. Patočka: Czech Entomological Society
[13] J. Šteffek: Slovak National Committee MaB UNESCO
[14] E. Bublinec: Editorial Board Silva Balcanica, FRI Sofia, Bulgaria
[15] A. Krištín: Editorial Board Folia zoologica
[16] A. Krištín: Editorial Board Sylvia
2004
[1] E. Bublinec: National Committee MaB/UNESCO
[2] E. Bublinec: National Committee SCOPE
[3] E. Bublinec, M. Dubová: Biopolitics International Organisation
[4] E. Bublinec: American Soil Ecology Society – an honor member
[5] G. Juhásová: Hungarian Dendrological Scociety – an honor member
[6] A. Krištín: Committee of European Union of Ornithology
[7] A. Krištín: Committee of International Congress of Ornithology
[8] A. Krištín: Deutscher ornithologischen Gesellscgaft f. Artenschutz und Artenmanagement
[9] A. Krištín: Czech Ornithological Society
[10] F. Mercel: International Association for Plant Taxonomy
[11] I. Mihál: International Society of Arachnology, USA
[12] J. Patočka: Czech Entomological Society – an honour member
[13] J. Šteffek: National Committee MaB/UNESCO
[14] J. Šteffek: UNESCO
[15] E. Bublinec: Editorial Board Silva Balcanica
[16] A. Krištín: Editorial Board Folia zoologica
[17] A. Krištín: Editorial Board Sylvia
2005
[1] E. Bublinec: National Committee MaB/UNESCO
[2] E. Bublinec: National Committee SCOPE
[3] E. Bublinec, M. Dubová: Biopolitics International Organisation
[4] A. Krištín: Committee of European Union of Ornithology
[5] A. Krištín: Committe of International Congress of Ornithology
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[6] A. Krištín: Deutscher Ornithologischen Gesellschaft f. Artenschutz und Artenmanagement
[7] A. Krištín: Czech Ornithological Society
[8] J. Patočka: Czech Entomological Society – an honour member
[9] I. Mihál: International Society of Arachnology, USA
[10] F. Mercel: International Association for Plant Taxonomy
[11] G. Juhásová, M. Bolvanský, M. Kobza: International Society for Horticultural Science
[12] G. Juhásová: Hungarian Dendrological Scociety – an honour member
[13] E. Bublinec: Editorial Board Silva Balcanica
[14] A. Krištín: Editorial Board Folia zoologica
[15] A. Krištín: Editorial Board Sylvia
2006
[1] E. Bublinec: National Committee MaB/UNESCO
[2] E. Bublinec: National Committee SCOPE
[3] G. Juhásová, M. Bolvanský: International Association for Horticultural Science
[4] G. Juhásová: Hungarian Dendrological Scociety – an honour member
[5] A. Krištín: Committee of European Union of Ornithology
[6] A. Krištín: Committee of International Congress of Ornithology
[7] A. Krištín: Deutscher ornithologischen Gesellschaft f. Artenschutz und Artenmanagement
[8] A. Krištín: Czech Ornithological Society
[9] J. Patočka: Czech Entomological Society – an honour member
[10] I. Mihál: International Society of Arachnology, USA
[11] K. Sládeková: IUFRO Task Force Communicating Forest Science
[12] E. Bublinec: Editorial Board Silva Balcanica
[13] A. Krištín: Editorial Board Folia zoologica
[14] A. Krištín: Editorial Board Sylvia
iv. List of international scientific awards and distinctions
2004
RNDr. Anton Krištín, CSc.: Member of Scientific Programme Committee of 1st International
Eurasian Ornithology Congress, Antalya, Turkey, 8.-11. 4. 2004.
RNDr. Anton Krištín, CSc.: Member of Scientific Programme Committee International Symposium
on Ecology and Conservation of Steppe-Land Birds, Lleida Spain, 3.- 7. 12. 2004.
Ing. Peter Zach, CSc.: Member of the National Management Committee for EuroDIVERSITY
Projects, European Science Foundation, Strasbourg, France (a contact person for ESF projects –
biological sciences - in Slovakia, since 1th December 2004).
2005
Doc. RNDr. Jan Patočka, DrSc.: medal of Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Germany
Doc. RNDr. Jan Patočka, DrSc.: gold medal from VÚLHM, Praha-Strnady, CR
Doc. RNDr. Jan Patočka, DrSc.: letter of acknowledgement of the rektor of Mendel Univerzity of
Agriculture, Brno, CR
RNDr. Anton Krištín, CSc.: independent expert of European Commission
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RNDr. Anton Krištín,CSc.: independent expert of subcommission NATURA 2000 for biodiversity,
Bruxelles, Belgium
RNDr. Anton Krištín, CSc.: support to attendance to seminars on biogeography in the NP Triglav,
Slovenia and the NP Fertö Hanság, Hungary (May and September 2005)
2006
RNDr. Anton Krištín,CSc., Ing. Miroslav Saniga, CSc.: invitation to co-operation with the Royal
Airforce Ornithological Society, UK (M. Blair, J. Knight) on dispersed bird species
Ing. Peter Zach, CSc.: acknowledgement of the minister of science and environmental protection of
the Republic of Serbia, 15th March 2006 (for evaluating projects of basic research)
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i.
National position of the individual researchers
List of invited/keynote presentations at national conferences documented by
an invitation letter or programme
[1] CICÁK Alojz, MIHÁL Ivan: Necrotic disease and mycoflora in beech forest ecosystems in
the NP Muránska planina. Conference „Muránska planina – protection, research and use“,
9.10 - 10.10. 2006, Predná Hora.
ii.
List of employees who served as members of organising and programme
committees of national conferences
[1] G. Juhásová, H. Ivanová, S. Bernadovičová: Woody plants in public greenery, 27.5. –
28.5.2003, Košice
[2] G. Juhásová, H. Ivanová, S. Bernadovičová: Chestnut festival in Modrý Kameň, 11.10.2003
[3] M. Saniga: Grassy uplands and upper forest line in the Veľká Fatra Mts (problems, protection,
use), 5.2. 2004, Staré Hory
[4] G. Juhásová, S. Bernadovičová, H. Ivanová: Woody plants in public greenery, 8.6. - 9.6.2004,
Zvolen
[5] G. Juhásová: Chestnut festival in Modrý Kameň, 3.10.2004, Modrý Kameň
[6] I. Mihál: Arachnological days 2004, 31.5. - 4.6.2004, Zemplínske vrchy - Kráľovský Chlmec
[7] G. Juhásová, S. Bernadovičová, H. Ivanová: „Woody plants in public greenery “, 10. - 11. 5.
2005, Bratislava
[8] G. Juhásová: Chestnut festival in Modrý Kameň, 1.10. 2005, Modrý Kameň
[9] I. Mihál: Arachnological days, 27. 6. - 1. 7. 2005, Rimavská kotlina, basin and Bodvianska
pahorkatina, hills, Rimavská Sobota
[10] G. Juhásová, K. Adamčíková, M. Kobza: State of biological protection in Slovakia and its
practical use, 6. 6. 2006, Nitra
[11] G. Juhásová: Results of revitalisation of the historical park Sad Janka Kráľa Bratislava.
Petržalka, 21. 6. 2006, Bratislava
[12] G. Juhásová: Cultivation, protection and propagation of selected woody plants, 30. 9. 2006
Modrý Kameň
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[13] P. Kaňuch: Chiropterological seminar, 16.-17. 11. 2006, Liptovský Mikuláš
[14] A. Krištín, M. Veľký, P. Kaňuch: A congress of birds, 4. - 5.3. 2006, IFE SAS Zvolen
iii.
List of employees serving in important national scientific bodies (e.g. boards,
committees, editorial boards of scientific journals)
Membership:
[1] K. Adamčíková
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Slovak Society for Agricultural, Forest, Food and Veterinary Sciences by SAS (2003,
2004, 2005, 2006)
Slovak Botanical Society SAS (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Slovak Society for Medicinal Plants (2005, 2006)
Slovak Mycological Society SAS (2006)
[2] M. Barna
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Editorial Board of the journal Folia Oecologica (2004, 2005, 2006)
Slovak Ecological Society SAS (2005, 2006)
[3] S. Bernadovičová
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Slovak Society for Soil, Forest, Food and Veterinary Sciences by SAS (2003, 2004, 2005,
2006)
Slovak Society for Medicinal Plants (2005, 2006)
[4] M. Bolvanský
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Slovak Society for Soil, Forest, Food and Veterinary Sciences by SAS (2003, 2004, 2005,
2006)
[5] E. Bublinec:
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Scientific Board of the Faculty of Ecological and Environmental Sciences (Banská
Štiavnica) TU in Zvolen (2003, 2004, 2005)
Scientific Board of the Faculty of Forestry TU in Zvolen (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Scientific Board of the PF CU Ružomberok (2005, 2006)
Scientific Collegiums for Biological-Ecological Sciences SAS(2003, 2004)
Accrediting Sub-commission SAS – accrediting opinion ÚKE SAS (2003)
VEGA Commission for Biological and Ecological Sciences (2003, 2004)
Editorial Board of the journal Academia (2003, 2004)
Editorial Board of the Forestry Journal (2003, 2004)
Editorial Board of the journal Phytopedon (2005, 2006)
Slovak Society for Soil, Forest, Food and Veterinary Sciences by SAS (2003, 2004, 2005,
2006)
Societas Pedologica Slovaca (2003, 2004)
Department of Soil Science and Protection of the Slovak Academy of Soil Sciences (2003,
2004, 2005, 2006)
Slovak Academy of Soil Sciences (2003, 2004)
Forestry Departments SASC (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Slovak Ecological Society SAS (2003, 2004, 2005)
Commission on PhD study in the branch of Ecology (2003, 2004, 2006)
Commission onr PhD study in the branch of Ecology and Protection of Biodiversity
(2005, 2006)
Commission on PhD study in the branch of Soil Science (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Department for Science at the Conference of Bishops of Slovakia (2003)
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Expert for evaluation of APVT projects (2004)
Slovak Branch of the International Union of Soil Sciences (2005, 2006)
Slovak Agency of the European Confederation of Soil Sciences Societies – ECSSS (2005,
2006)
[6] A. Cicák
Advisory Committee of the centre of the Partial monitoring system „LESY“ (2003, 2004,
2005, 2006)
Slovak Botanical Society SAS (2005)
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[7] Ľ. Ditmarová
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Slovak Bioclimatological Society (2005, 2006)
Slovak Meteorological Society (2005, 2006)
[8] C. Greguš
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Slovak Academy of Soil Sciences (2003, 2004)
[9] H. Ivanová
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Slovak Society for Soil, Forest, Food and Veterinary Sciences by SAS (2003, 2004, 2005,
2006)
Slovak Botanical Society SAS (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Slovak Society of Medicinal Plants (2005, 2006)
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[10] G. Juhásová
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Slovak Botanical Society SAS (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Slovak Society for Agricultural, Forest, Food and Veterinary Sciences by SAS in
Bratislava and the Branch in Nitra (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Slovak Mycological Society (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Commission on PhD study in the branch of Plant Protection (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Commission on PhD study in the branch of Mycology (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Commission on PhD study in the branch of Landscape and Garden Architecture (2006)
Commission on PhD study in the branch of Forest Protection - MZLU Brno (2006)
Commission on PhD study in the branch of Forest Protection and Game Management–
Prague (2006)
Commission on PhD study in the branch of Gardening (2006)
Slovak Society for Medicinal Plants (2005, 2006)
Accrediting Commission, advisory subject of the Government of the Slovak Republic
(2006)
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[11] P. Kaňuch
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Head of the committee of the Association for Bats Protection in Slovakia (2003, 2004,
2005, 2006)
Slovak Ornithological Society (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Executive Editor of the journal Tichodroma (2005, 2006)
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[12] D. Kellerová
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Slovak Society for Soil, Forest, Food and Veterinary Sciences by SAS (2003, 2005,
2006)
Slovak Meteorological Society SAS (2003, 2004, 2005)
[13] M. Kobza
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Slovak Society for Agricultural, Forest, Food and Veterinary Sciences by SAS (2003,
2004, 2005)
Slovak Society for Medicinal Plants (2005, 2006)
[14] M. Kodrík
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Commission on PhD study in the branch of Ecology (2003)
Commission on PhD study in the branch of Plant Protection (2003)
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[15] J. Kukla
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Commission VEGA for Soil, Forestry and Veterinary Sciences (2003, 2004)
Committee Societas Pedologica Slovaca (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Department of Soil Science and Protection, Slovak Academy of Soil Sciences (2003,
2004, 2005, 2006)
Committee on the Forestry Section of the Slovak Society for Agricultural, Forest, Food
and Veterinary Sciences by SAS (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Slovak Ecological Society SAS(2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Commission on PhD study in the branch of Ecology (2003, 2004, 2006)
Commission on PhD study in the branch of Ecology and /Protection of Biodiversity
(2005, 2006)
Commission on PhD study in the branch of Soil Science (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Commission SAS for the living environment (2003, 2004)
Advisory Committee PLA - BR Poľana (2003)
Editorial Board of the journal Folia oecologica (2004,2005, 2006)
Slovak Branch of the International Union of Soil Sciences, IUSS (2004, 2005, 2006)
Member of the Editorial Board of the Forestry Journal (2006)
Slovak Agency of the European Confederation of Soil Sciences Societies – ECSSS
(2005, 2006)
[16] M. Kuklová
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Slovak Society for Soil, Forest, Food and Veterinary Sciences by SAS (2003, 2004,
2005, 2006)
Slovak Ecological Society SAS (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Slovak Botanical Society SAS (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Societas Pedologica Slovaca (2005, 2006)
[17] J. Kulfan
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Attestation Commission TU in Zvolen (2003, 2004)
Committee of the Slovak Entomological Society (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Commission onr PhD study in the branch of Plant Protection (2003)
Commission on PhD study in the branch of Ecology and Protection of Biodiversity
(2005, 2006)
Advisory Committee of the NNP SR for protection of fauna (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Slovak Zoological Society (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
[18] A. Krištín
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Chair of the VEGA (2003, 2004)
Head of the Commission VEGA for biological and ecological sciences (2003)
Vice-head of the Commission VEGA for biological and ecological sciences (2004)
Commission APVT for the environment (2003, 2004)
Editorial Board of the journal Biológia (Biology) Bratislava (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Editorial Board of the journal Tichodroma Bratislava (2003, 2004)
Chief-editor of the journal Tichodroma (2005, 2006)
Editorial Board of the journal Reussia (2006)
Vice-head of the Slovak Ornithological Society and the Head of the Committee of the
Central-Slovak Branch SBP (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Slovak Zoological Society (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Head of the Advisory Committee NNP SR for protection of fauna (2003, 2004, 2005,
2006)
Commission on PhD study in the branch of Ecology (2003, 2004, 2006)
Commission on PhD study in the branch of Zoology (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Commission on PhD study in the branch of Ecology and Protection of Biodiversity
(2005, 2006)
Commission on PhD study in the branch of Applied Zoology and Game Management
(2005)
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Commission on PhD study in the branch of Game Management Biology (2006)
Commission on the branch Zoology – Faculty of Natural Sciences UK Praha (2003,
2004, 2005, 2006)
Expert for evaluation of projects APVT, ESF (2004)
Member of the Slovak Ecological Society SAS (2006)
Member of the Association for Bats Protection in Slovakia (2006)
[19] B. Kršiak
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Slovak Ornithological Society /Birdlife Slovakia (2006)
[20] F. Mercel
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Slovak Botanical Society SAS (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Commission on PhD study in the branch of Landscape Gardening (2006)
[21] I. Mihál
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Slovak Mycological Society SAS (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Secretary of the Arachnological Section of the Slovak Entomological Society SAS
(2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Slovak Society for Agricultural, Forest, Food and Veterinary Sciences by SAS (2004)
Slovak Ecological Society SAS(2004)
Slovak Climatologic Society SAS (2004)
Editorial Board of KMETIANUM (Proceedings of the Museum of A. Kmeť, Martin)
(2005, 2006)
[22] K. Pastirčáková
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Slovak Society for Soil, Forest, Food and Veterinary Sciences by SAS (2004, 2005,
2006)
Slovak Mycological Society SAS (2004, 2005, 2006)
Slovak Society of Medicinal Plants (2005, 2006)
[23] J. Patočka
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Slovak Entomological Society SAS (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
[24] J. Požgaj
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Commission onr PhD study in the branch of Landscape Engineering (2003, 2004, 2005)
[25] M. Saniga
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Slovak Ornithological Society (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
[26] M. Sárossy
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Slovak Ornithological Society (2003, 2004)
[27] R. Sásik
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Slovak Society for Agricultural, Forest, Food and Veterinary Sciences by SAS (2004)
[28] B. Schieber
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Slovak Society for Soil, Forest, Food and Veterinary Sciences by SAS (2003, 2004,
2005, 2006)
Slovak Ecological Society SAS (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
[29] K. Sládeková
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Executive editor of the journal Folia oecologica (2005, 2006)
[30] A. Šalgovičová
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Slovak Society for Agricultural, Forest, Food and Veterinary Sciences by SAS (2003,
2004, 2005, 2006)
[31] J. Šteffek
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Editorial Board of the journal Enviromagazín (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Editorial Board of the journal Naturae Tutela (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Slovak Zoological Society (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
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Slovak Botanic Society SAS (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Slovak Ecological Society SAS (2005, 2006)
Advisory Committee of the NNP SR for protection of fauna (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Working group for preparing proposals for extending supplements to the European
environmental legislation by the ME SR (2003)
Scientific Board of the Faculty of Ecological and Environmental Siences (Banská
Štiavnica) TU in Zvolen (2004, 2005, 2006)
Expert for evaluation of projects APVT, ESF (2004)
Commission on PhD study in the branch of Ecology and Protection of Biodiversity
(2006)
[32] F. Tokár
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Editorial Board of the journal Folia oecologica (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Slovak Society for Soil, Forest, Food and Veterinary Sciences by SAS (2003, 2004,
2005, 2006)
Slovak Botanical Society SAS (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Slovak Ecological Society SAS (2003, 2004, 2005)
Commission onr PhD study in the branch of Ecology (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Commission on PhD study in the branch of Forest Cultivation (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Collegium for Biological and Ecological Sciences SAS (2004)
[33] J. Váľka
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Scientific Board of the Faculty of Forestry TU in Zvolen (2003, 2004, 2005)
Scientific Board of the Faculty of Ecological and Environmental Sciences (Banská
Štiavnica) TU in Zvolen (2005, 2006)
Scientific Collegium for Biological and Ecological Sciences SAS (2003, 2004)
Commission for Computer Network and Computer Science SAS (2003, 2004)
[34] M. Veľký
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Slovak Ornithological /Birdlife Slovakia (2006)
Association for Bats Protection in Slovakia (2006)
[35] P. Zach
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Committee of the Central-Slovak Branch of SOS (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Committee of the Slovak Entomological Society (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Slovak Ornithological Society (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Contact person for ESF biodiversity projects - Slovakia (2003, 2004, 2005)
Slovak Platform for Biodiversity (2004, 2005, 2006)
List of national awards and distinctions
iv.
2003
[1] A. Krištín: Prize for scientific and professional literature 2002 in biological and medical
sciences for the book “Birds distribution in Slovakia”, awarded by the Literary Fund SR
[2] J. Patočka: Medal of J. D. Matejovie for development of forest science, awarded at the 105-th
anniversary of the Forest Research Institute Zvolen
[3] K. Pastirčáková: Prize of the SAS for the third place in the competition of young scientists for
the best publication at the 50-th anniversary of the SAS
[4] G. Juhásová: honor medal for merits in biological sciences
[5] G. Juhásová: J. Fándly´s medal for contributing to soil and forestry science development
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2004
[1] F. Mercel: Holuby´s memorial medal of the Slovak Botanical Society SAS for the life-long
work
2006
[1] Krištín, A.: Golden medal of the ZOO Bojnice for development of zoology in Slovakia
[2] Krištín, A.: Silver medal of Prof. Dr. O. Ferianc for development of ornithology in Slovakia
[3] Krištín, A.: Prize of the director of the national nature conservationion for development of
nature conservation in Slovakia
[4] Patočka, J.: Premium prize of the Literary Fund SR for the book Lepidoptera Puppae, edited
by the Danish publishing house APOLO-BOOKS
[5] Saniga, M.: Prize of the Literary Fund SR for the „Popular-scientific contribution of the year “
(2-nd place), awarded for the cycle of presentations about the life of Central-European nature
„Calendar of Nature “at the occasion of the EU Week of Science, Bratislava, 23 th November
Supplementary information and/or comments documenting international and
national status of the Organisation
4. Project structure, research grants and other funding resources
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International projects and funding
i. List of major projects within the European Research Area – 5th and 6th
Framework Programme of the EU, European Science Foundation, NATO, COST,
INTAS, CERN, etc. (here and in items below please specify: type of project, title,
grant number, duration, funding, responsible person in the Organisation and
his/her status in the project, e.g.
coordinator,
principal investigator,
investigator)
1. Title: CARBOMONT. Effects of land-use changes on sources, sinks and fluxes of carbon in
European mountain areas. Hemi-surface area indexes of above-ground organs of meadow
phytocoenoses in the locality Poľana – Snohy
Type of project: 5th Framework programme, EU multilateral project
Duration: 17.06.2003/31.11.2003, 11.06.2004/30.09.2004
Funding: 68 000,-Sk (2003), 50 000,-Sk (2004)
Responsible and status: Institute of Landscape Ecology SAS – national coordinator,
Ing. Ján Kukla, CSc. - principal investigator at IFE
2. Title: Merci. Methodological and experimental research centre and infrasructure for studies
of global climate change and impacts on forests
Type of project: 5th Framework programme, EU multilateral project
Duration: 1.1.2003/31.12.2004
Funding: travel expenses and stay abroad fully covered for a single researcher
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Responsible and status: Institute of Landscape Ecology, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic –
coordinator, RNDr. Ľ. Ditmarová – principal investigator at IFE
3. Title: Integration of associated candidate countries and new EU member states in European
research area by environmental approaches, Akronym: ERA ENV
Type of project: 6th Framework Programme, EU multilateral project
Grant number: 510433
Duration: 1.4.2005/30.09.2006
Funding: Responsible and status: doc. Dr. Ing. Viliam Pichler (TU Zvolen) – national coordinator,
Ing. Gabriela Jamnická – principal inestigator at IFE
4. Title: EU AGRI MAPPING. The agrifood research landscape
Type of project: 6th Framework Programme, EU multilateral project
Duration: since 1.7.2006. The projects is expected to continue under 7th FP.
Funding: Responsible and status: Dr. Olivier Chartier (EUROQUALITY, France) - coordinator,
Ing. Peter Zach, CSc. – principal investigator at IFE
5. Title: Insects on Norway spruce (Picea abies) and Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) at their
distributional limits in the Northern and Central Europe
Type of project: EC programme LAPBIAT, bilateral project, Subarctic Research Institute Kevo of the
Uniniversity of Turku, Finland
Grant number: Duration: 1.12.2002/31.12.2005
Funding: 400 000,- Sk (EU, 2003), 400 000,- SK (SAS, 2004)
Responsible and status: RNDr. J. Kulfan, CSc., Ing. P. Zach, CSc. - coordinators
6. Title: The study of bark beetle infestation mechanism in conditions of large outbreaks in
eastern France as basis for the new nature friendly method of pest control
Type of project: Marie Currie Fellowship Programme, EC, Brussels, Belgium
Grant number: Duration: 01.01.2003/31.12.2004
Funding: travel expenses and stay of the coordinator in France (INRA) were fully covered
Responsible and status: Ing. Rastislav Jakuš, PhD - coordinator
7. Title: National Capacity Self-Assessment – NCA
Type of project: GEF, multilateral project
Grant number: UNDP/GEF
Duration: 1.1.2004/31.12.2005
Funding: 21.000,- Sk
Responsible and status: Prof. Ing. Eduard Bublinec, CSc. - coordinator
8. Title: BioSoil, Europaean scheme „Forest focus“
Type of project: EU, multilateral Duration: 1.6./30.11.2006
Funding: 239 000,- Sk
Responsible and status: Ing. Pavol Pavlenda, PhD. (NFC) - national coordinator, Ing. Ján Kukla, CSc.
– principal investigator at IFE
9. Title: Lepidoptera pupae. Synthesys
Type of project: multilateral
Grant number: EU Programme SYNTHESYS, HU-TAF-2914 NL-TAF-2911
Duration: 1.11.2006/30.4.2007
Funding: EU, the project fully covers travel expenses and stay of a principal investigator abroad
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Responsible and status: Doc. RNDr. Jan Patočka, DrSc – principal investigator
ii. List of other international projects incl. funding
1. Title: Development of a remote sensing based early warming system for forest decline and
bark beetle outbreaks in Slovakia
Type of project: multilateral project
Grant number: SLK/022/02
Duration: 01.01.2003/31.12.2004
Funding: 210 108,-Sk
Responsible and status: Ing. Rastislav Jakuš, CSc. - coordinator
2. Title: Diversity of macrofungi, air pollution stress and ecology of the rhizosphere in
beechwoods
Type of project: bilateral, with Universität Wien, Department für Botanische Systematik und
Evolutionsforschung, Mykologische Abteilung, Vienna, Austria
Grant number: SK - 04-BA-008
Duration: 10.05.2005 - 31.12.2005
Funding: 135 000,- Sk
Responsible and status: Ing. Katarína Bučinová - coordinator
3. Title: Die Identifierung von Ektomycorrhizen des Buchenwaldökosystems in der zentralen
Slowakei
Type of project: SAIA, bilateral, with Universität Wien, Department für Botanische Systematik und
Evolutionsforschung, Mykologische Abteilung, Vienna, Austria
Grant number: 52s01
Duration: 27.01.2006/30.11.2006
Funding: 55 772,- Sk
Responsible and status: Ing. Katarína Bučinová - coordinator
iii. List of other important projects and collaborations without direct funding
1. Title: Forest ecosystems response to global change and environmental pollution in the Southeastern and Central Europe: consequences for sustainable forest management
Type of project: bilateral project, Forest Research Institute, Sofia, Bulgaria
Duration: 01.04.2003/31.03.2005
Responsible and status: Ing. Jozef Váľka, CSc., Ing. Peter Zach, CSc. - coordinators
2. Title: Influence of heavy metals on environment in selected regions in Poland and Slovakia
Type of project: bilateral project, SGGW – Warszaw
Duration: 1.1.2000/31.12.2005
Responsible and status: Ing. Jozef Váľka, CSc. - coordinator
3. Title: Infestation of the oak Lepidoptera in the state Illinois and Central Europe by
microsporidian pathogens
Type of project: multilateral, Illinois Natural History Survey, US
Duration: 1.1.2003/31.12.2006
Responsible and status: doc. RNDr. J. Patočka, DrSc. - coordinator
4. Title: Behavioural ecology of endangered Lanius and Upupa species in overlapping habitats
Type of project: multilateral, CSIC, Alnarp, Spain, KLIVV, Vienna, Austria
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Duration: project is not limited in time
Responsible and status: RNDr. Anton Krištín, CSc. - coordinator
5. Title: Woodpeckers
Type of project: multilateral, National park Berchtesgaden, Germany
Duration: 1.1.2002/31.12.2005
Responsible and status: RNDr. Anton Krištín, CSc. - coordinator
6. Title: Ornithologische Schriftenschau
Type of project: multilateral project, Deutsche ornitologische Gesselshaft
Duration: since 1993
Responsible and status: RNDr. Anton Krištín, CSc. - coordinator
7. Title: Birds, grasshoppers and bats communities along a vertical gradient –
an intercontinental comparison
Type of project: bilateral project, Institute of Zoology, Chinesse Academy of Sciences, China
Duration: 1.1.2003/31.12.2005
Responsible at IFE and status: RNDr. A. Krištín, CSc., Mgr. P. Kaňuch - coordinators
8. Title: Butterflies of the Czech Republic: distribution and conservation
Type of project: bilateral project
Duration: 1.1.1995/31.12.2003
Responsible and status: RNDr. Ján Kulfan, CSc. - coordinator
9. Title: The structure, health status and soil condition of beech forest ecosystems in
Southeastern and Central Europe
Type of project: bilateral project
Duration: 1.4.2006/1.4.2008
Responsible and status: Ing. Alojz Cicák, CSc. - coordinator
10. Title: Invasiveness of Acer platanoides in Europe and North America
Type of project: multilateral
Duration: 1.1.2005/31.12.2007
Responsible and status: prof. J. Adams, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, USA – coordinator,
RNDr. Ján Kulfan. CSc. – principal investigator at IFE
National projects and funding
i. List of projects supported by the Agency for the Promotion of Research and
Development (APVV/APVT), National Research Programmes, and their funding
APVT/APVV projects
1. Title: Analysis of causes and possible measures against mass dieback of spruce stands in the
border regions of north Slovakia
Type of project: APVV
Grant number: 51-019302
Duration: 01.01.2002/31.12.2005
Funding: 2 844 000,- Sk (2003), 2 440 000,- Sk (2004), 1 050 000,- Sk (2005)
Responsible and status: Ing. Rastislav Jakuš, PhD. - coordinator
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2. Title: Conservation of genetic resources of the chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.) in Slovakia
Type of project: APVT
Grant number: 51-015602
Duration: 09.2002/09.2005
Funding: 757 000.- Sk (2003), 1 019 000,- Sk (2004) + 230 000,- Sk (2003), 605 000.- Sk (2005)
Responsible and status: Doc. Ing. Gabriela Juhásová, CSc. - coordinator
3. Title: Conservation and use of the genetic resources of neglected fruit plant species and their
microflora in nutrition, agriculture and rural development
Type of project: APVT
Grant number: 20–016602
Duration: 01.09.2002/31.08.2005
Funding: 160 000,- Sk (2004), 100 000,-Sk (2005)
Responsible and status: doc. Ing. Ján Brindza, CSc. - coordinator, E 05: RNDr. Milan Bolvanský, CSc.
– principal investigator at IFE
4. Title: Conservation and sustainable use of genepool of crop species for nutrition and
agriculture
Type of project: APVT
Grant number: A-200
Duration: 01.01.2004/31.12.2008
Funding: Responsible and status: doc. Ing. Ján Brindza, CSc. - coordinator, E 05: RNDr. Milan Bolvanský, CSc.
– principal investigator at IFE
5. Title: Invasive pests and parasitic fungi – originators of damage on Aesculus and Platanus
genera
Type of project: APVT
Grant number: 51-032604
Duration: 01/2005 – 12/2007
Funding: 2 822 000,- Sk (2005), 3 396 000,- Sk (2006)
Responsible and status: doc. Ing. Gabriela Juhásová, CSc. - coordinator
6. Title: Optimised system for protection of spruce stands with usage of antioxidants
Type of project: APVT
Grant number: 51-P06005
Duration: 30.7.2005/30.7.2007
Funding: 84 000,- Sk (2005), 100 000,- Sk (2006)
Responsible and status: Ing. Rastislav Jakuš, PhD. - coordinator
7. Title: Development of integrated information and bio-technical system for the protection of
spruce stands against bark beetles for the territories affected by wind damages
Type of project: APVT
Grant number: 27-P05205
Duration: 1.7.2005/31.7.2007
Funding: 620 000,- Sk (2006)
Responsible and status: Ing. Juraj Varínsky, CSc. (NFC Zvolen) – coordinator, Ing. Rastislav Jakuš,
PhD. – principal investigator at IFE
8. Title: Birds, grasshoppers and bats communities along a vertical gradient –
an intercontinental comparison
Type of project: bilateral project
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Grant number: APVV, SK-CN-1806
Duration: 1.1.2006/31.12.2007
Funding: 120 000,- Sk (2006), covers travel expenditures
Responsible and status: Dr. A. Krištín, CSc., Mgr. P. Kaňuch, PhD - coordinators
9. Title: School of the young natural scientists
Type of project: APVT
Grant number: LPP -0057-06
Duration: 01.10.2006/30.09.2009
Funding: 161 100,- Sk (2006)
Responsible and status: Ing. Miroslav Saniga, CSc. - coordinator
10. Title: A forest is not just trees
Type of project: APVT
Grant number: LPP-0359-06
Duration: 27. 10. 2006/31.10.2009
Funding: 294 478,- Sk (2006)
Responsible and status: Ing. Katarína Sládeková - coordinator
ii. Number of projects supported by the Scientific Grant Agency of the Slovak
Academy of Sciences and the Ministry of Education (VEGA) for each year, and
their funding
VEGA
2003
2004
2005
2006
9
11
11
12
1,189
1,239
1,308
1,544
number
funding (millions of SKK)

Summary of funding from external resources
External resources
2003
2004
2005
2006
total
average
external resources (millions of SKK)
6,579
6,624
8,190
8,279
29,672
7,418
external resources transfered to
coooperating research organisations
(millions of SKK)
0,000
0,000
0,000
0,000
0,000
0,000
ratio between external resources and total
salary budget
0,596
0,598
0,696
0,677
2,566
0,642
24,794
25,072
28,185
29,264 107,315 26,829
overall expenditures (millions of SKK)
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Supplementary information and/or comments on research projects and funding
resources
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5. Organisation of PhD studies, other pedagogical activities
i. List of accredited programmes of doctoral studies (as stipulated in the
previously effective legislation as well as in the recently amended Act on the
Universities)
[1] 15-21-9 Ecology (until 1st January 2010)
[2] 41-97-9 Plant Protection (until 1st January 2010)
[3] Ecology and Protection of Biodiversity. In frame of study branch 4.3.4. Ecology, Ecology of
Individuals and Populations (duration not limited)
ii. Summary table on doctoral studies (number of internal/external PhD students;
number of students who completed their study by a successful thesis defence;
number of PhD students who quitted the programme)
PhD study
31.12.2003
31.12.2004
31.12.2005
31.12.2006
number
defended thesis
students quitted
number
defended thesis
students quitted
number
defended thesis
students quitted
number
defended thesis
students quitted
number of potential PhD
supervisors
internal
11
4
0
9
2
0
10
1
1
10
1
1
external
22
1
2
14
0
2
14
0
1
15
3
0
supervised at external
institution by the research
employees of the assessed
organisation
5
1
0
5
0
0
5
1
0
4
1
0
PhD students
iii. Postdoctoral positions supported by
a) external funding (specify the source)
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b) internal funding - the Slovak Academy of Sciences Supporting Fund of Stefan
Schwarz
--iv. Summary table on pedagogical activities in undergraduate programmes for
each year
Teaching
2003
2004
2005
2006
lectures (hours/year)
294
309
233
225
practicum courses (hours/year)
223
179
135
152
supervised diploma works (in total)
11
21
9
14
members in PhD committees (in total)
8
6
5
9
members in DrSc. committees (in total)
2
1
1
0
members in university/faculty councils (in
total)
2
2
2
3
members in habilitation/inauguration
committees (in total)
4
3
5
4
v. List of published university textbooks
--vi. Number of published academic course books
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vii. List of joint research laboratories/facilities with the universities
[1] Centre for Wood Research of Istitute of Forest Ecology SAS and Faculty of Wood Sciences of
Technical University Zvolen
The Centre is focusing on basic and applied research of wood, woody structures, including research of
wood properties. Processes of biodegradation in wood or in woody materials, commercial use of wood
from the broadleaved and exotic woody plants are studied in the Centre too. The Centre provides
technical equipment, research training and education (doctoral studies).
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[2] Centre for Scientific Tourism in Slovakia
The Centre for Scientific Tourism in Slovakia has been established at the Institute to implement results
of basic research to different community structures. The Centre actively co-operates with the
researchers of the Forestry Faculty at the Technical University in Zvolen. It focuses on the status of
natural forests in Slovakia. Researchers of the Centre conduct their studies in soil sciences,
biodiversity, forest conservation, etc. They guide foreign visitors to the Slovakian natural forests
(recently Pro Silva Italia - Italy, University of Cologne, Bavarian Forest Research Institute - Germany,
etc.). Between 2003 and 2006 the researchers of the Centre, together with the State Nature
Conservation, prepared sound biodiversity data from the easterly borderline forest area (Slovakia,
Poland, Ukraine) to conserve unique natural forests as the world natural heritage of UNESCO.
[3] Agreement on cooperation with the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra
Some reseachers of the Institute are members of the Branch of the Slovak Society for Agricultural,
Forest, Food and Veterinary Sciences at the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra. They ensure
exchange of knowledge in biology and ecology by participating in VEGA, APVT/APVV projects, etc.
Also, they give presentations for the university students and act in educational commissions at the
SUA in Nitra. Assoc. prof. G. Juhásová, PhD. from the Institute is the vice-head of the commission on
education of researchers in the field of plant pathology and the member of the commission on
landscape engineering, as well as the member of the commission on landscape and garden
architecture. The researchers from the Institute (Branch for Woody Plants Protection) and those from
SUA (both work places located in Nitra) effectively share their laboratories and equipment.
viii. Supplementary information and/or comments on doctoral studies and
pedagogical activities
The Institute´s researchers are in higly regarded educational positions (prof. E. Bublinec, PhD., Ing. J.
Váľka. PhD.) or are members (prof. E. Bublinec, PhD., J. Kukla, PhD.) of commissions on state
examinations and commissions on diploma/doxtoral studies (e.g. in Soil Sciences) at the TU Zvolen.
Prof. E. Bublinec, PhD is a member of the board awarding the prestigious national prize „The student
of the year“. For more details see the Institute´s reports.
6. Direct output to the society
(applications of results, popularisation and outreach activities)
i. List of the most important results of applied research projects
2003
[1] Analysis of causes and possible measures against mass dieback of spruce stands in
border regions of north Slovakia)
Tree health, forest decline. The method to characterize the extent and intensity of dieback of spruce
stands (decline of a new type) has been developed. Three types of damage and dieback have been
distinguished. A classical type of dieback “A” was the most frequent, occurring almost in all mature
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spruce stands, especially in forest margins. The damage types “B” and “C” were not restricted to forest
edges only. The study of natural spruce forests in the Tatra Mountains (performed on transects)
revealed considerable differences in ecological conditions. The lack of nutrients in forest soils,
accumulation of acid spruce litter on the ground and leaching effect of precipitation was reflected by
the low values of active reaction (pHH2O) in the upper (0-5 cm) mineral layer. The results have been
used in management of mountain spruce forests in Slovakia – forestry practices, nature conservation
(M. Blaženec, R. Jakuš, J. Kukla, M. Kuklová, B. Schieber).
2004
[2] Importance of biotic factors participating in damage of woody plants in urban
environment, selected dendrological objects and woodland economic units of Slovakia
Pest species – fungi. The fungus Cryphonectria parasitica, a causal agent of oak and chestnut blight
disease, was newly recorded at Pernek and Petrovce. Thus, the number of localities infected with the
harmful fungus in Slovakia has increased to 36. This is alarming. Genetic variability of isolates of the
fungus was determined by the European testers. Ten v-c groups were identified. In the subregion Malé
Karpaty the chestnut cultivation strains compatible with the EU-13 v-c group were prevailing. In the
other subregions the EU-12 was predominating. The presence of dsRNA - agents of hypovirulence,
was confirmed from eight isolates and five localities (Limbach, Modra, Stredné Plachtince, Horné
Lefantovce, Arborétum Mlyňany). These hypovirulent isolates are more efficient in the treatment of
chestnut trees (biological control) than those known from France and Hungary. The results are being
applied in the protection of edible chestnut in Slovakia (G. Juhásová, M. Kobza, K. Adamčíková).
2005
[3] Cycling of matter in sellected forest ecosystems
In Slovakia, apparently, there is a deficiency in raw materials. The peat deposits have already been
exhausted and those remaining are often protected in the form of wetlands. The current deficit can be
bridged over with a new raw material - alginite. The alginite is a sedimentary rock. It was formed by
sedimentation in tertiary lakes, in calderas of basalt volcanoes filled in with precipitation water. The
substance contains a high proportion of organic material (algae). The high content of organic
compounds and nutrients makes this material an efficient fertilizer. The alginite has excellent waterretention properties. There is a growing interest to use it abroad, e.g. in deserted and semi-deserted
areas in Arabia. Apart from the nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium and magnesium, the rock is
rich in trace elements such as Zn, Cu, Mo, Mn, Se, Co and B. The average contents of non-essential
elements like Cd, Hg, As and Pb are lower than the limit set for organic-mineral fertilizers. In alginite,
concentrations of toxic elements Cr and Ni are over threshold values. However, the toxic effects of
these elements can be lowered or eliminated if alginite is composted together with the organic waste. It
is evident that some amounts of Cr and Ni in alginite are not accessible to plants. This is why we have
recommended alginite (ENVIGEO) for use in tree nurseries, in gardening or cultivation of seedlings or
as a soil-improving agent. Alginite can also be used as an agent in aforestation of sandy soils. It may
support growth of woody plants in areas modified by pollutants, industrial barrens included (E.
Bublinec).
2006
[4] Invasive pests and parasitic fungi – originators of damage to Aesculus and Platanus
trees
Invasive pest species – insects. The horsechestnut leaf miner (Cameraria ohridella), an invasive
moth (Lepidoptera) originating from southern Europe, has established its population in Slovakia,
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causing a serious damage to the horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum). The other invasive species,
Corythuca ciliate, was recorded on plane trees (Platanus spp.). In 2004-2006 we applied, for the first
time in Slovakia, the microinjection technology to protect the horse-chestnut and plane trees. The
results are promising. In 2005 we treated, using 8,822 injectors, 731 horse-chestnut trees in 25
localities. A total of 294 injectors were applied to 26 plane trees in five localities. In the horsechestnut
leaf miner the effectiveness of chemical treatment (Abamectin) varied from 86 to 100 percent (2006).
The method can be considered as environment-friendly. It mainly contributes to preserving old horsechestnut and plane trees in town parks (JUHÁSOVÁ,G., KOBZA,M.,ADAMČÍKOVÁ,K.).
[5] Connecting the ski areas Donovaly - Liptovské Revúce. Environment impact
assessment - EIA study
Better skiing, greater impacts on nature? Development of tourism in Slovakia requires new
investments in the ski areas. Developers tend to improve the quality of existing ski areas or they look
for new ski areas throughout the country to reflect adequately growing interest in ski activities. The
intention to connect the present ski areas at Donovaly and Liptovské Revúce, Central Slovakia, has
been analysed in the EIA study (167 pp., enclosures) made by the IFE researchers in 2005 and 2006.
The study provided a complex analysis of effects of human activities on nature, landscapes and
society. The proposed ski area is likely to become the largest one in Slovakia if all the proposed
activities are allowed (ZACH, P.).
[6] Calendar of nature
Twelve popular-scientific articles (author M. Saniga) devoted to Central Europaean nature have been
published in the popular-scientific magazine „Quark“ under heading “The Calendar of Nature”. These
and numerous other articles have been awarded the 2nd price of the Literary Fund and not only this.
Many young readers have been given a unique possibility to get acquainted with the secrets of nature
and nature conservation (SANIGA, M.).
ii. List of the most important studies commissioned for the decision-making
authorities, the government and NGOs, international and foreign organisations
2003 - 2006
Prognosis for development in agricultural sciences by 2015. National programme. Prognostical
institute SAS, Government of SR (E. Bublinec).
Monitoring Slovak virgin forests as the world’s natural heritage. UNESCO, Ministry of environment,
Slovak Agency for Environment (E.Bublinec).
Prognosis for science and technology development by 2015. Sustainable forest development and
biological diversity. National programme. Prognostical Institute SAS, Government of SR (P. Zach).
Timber line in Europe from the world-wide viewpoint. Expert opinion for the Ministry of education
SR (E. Bublinec).
Hidden risks of the programme “Declaration of the Government of SR on the forest management”.
Expert opinion for Ministry of agriculture SR (C. Greguš, E. Bublinec).
Transformation of the organization Lesy SR to the state-controlled corporation. Expert opinion for
Ministry of agriculture SR and Lesy SR (E. Bublinec)
Assessment of favourable status of animals according to the Birds and Habitats directives in
NATURA 2000. Elaboration of monitoring methods for the State nature conservation
(A. Krištín, J. Kulfan, P.Kaňuch).
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Proposal of the forest act (selected paragraphs). State secretary of Ministry of agriculture SR (C.
Greguš).
Comments on the proposal of the forest act. Forestry department of Ministry of agriculture SR (C.
Greguš).
Wind calamity in the High Tatras in 2004 (inevitable measures). Elaborated for M. Maxon, a deputy
of the National Committee SR (C. Greguš).
Coordination of the forest management by the user Lesy SR, B. Bystrica. Expert opinion for the
Ministry of agriculture SR (J.Váľka, E. Bublinec).
Physical, mechanical, chemical and mineralogical properties of mineral raw materials in Slovakia. MH
SR/ENVIGEO (E. Bublinec et al.).
Possibilities of treatment of the horse chestnut trees using the injection techniques in the President
garden, Bratislava, 2004. Expert opinion (G. Juhásová, M. Kobza, R. Sásik, A.
Magušinová, K. Adamčíková, S. Bernadovičová, H. Ivanová, M. Noszák, K. Pastirčáková).
In 2003-2006 the Institute performed over 100 additional expertises on biodiversity in forest and urban
areas. The expertises are mostly concerning tree health and management of natural resources. For
more information see the Institute´s reports.
iii.
List of the most important popularisation activities
M. Saniga: Tales. Rozprávky prababičky prírody. Bratislava: Epos, 2003, 167 s.
M. Saniga: Tales. Rozprávky spod Čierneho kameňa. Bratislava: Epos, 2004, 174 s.
M. Saniga: Tales. Rozprávky z Konvalinkového údolia. Bratislava, Epos, 2004, 73 s.
2003
M. Saniga:
Fascinating 74 articles for TASR and other media. They all deal with nature and nature
conservation. For more information see the Institute´s report, 2003.
H. Ivanová:
Baktériové ochorenie listov hľúznatých begónií. (Zahradnictví 1/2003, s. 8)
Hubové ochorenia skladovaných jabĺk. (Rostlinolékař. Časopis specializovaný na ochranu rostlin,
03/2003, s. 23-25)
Najčastejšie škodce citrusov. (Zahradnictví 6/2003, s. 9)
Antraknóza listov červených a bielych ríbezlí. (Zahradnictví 8/2003, s. 7)
Cytospórové usychanie tŕpky vavrínolistej. (Zahradnictví 10/2003, s. 26)
C. Greguš:
Oprávnené obavy o budúcnosť. Hospodársky denník, 26.5.2003
C. Greguš, E. Bublinec:
Skryté riziká Programového vyhlásenia Vlády SR o lesnom hospodárstve. Hospodárske noviny, 2. 4.
2003, s. 6
C. Greguš, D. Kellerová:
Fakty vyvracajú negatívne hodnotenie slovenského lesníctva. Hospodárske noviny,
29.5.2003
A. Krištín:
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Vzácne a ohrozené druhy rovnokrídlovcov: indikátory hodnotných biotopov. Ochrana prírody
Slovenska 2/2003: 8-9
A. Krištín, P. Urban:
Zo stretnutia prírodovedcov Čebovská Bukovina 2003. Chránené územia Slovenska 57: 39- 40
J. Kulfan:
Aké sú lovecké možnosti modliviek? Hmyz, 3 (4), 2002: 71.
Pichler, V., Bublinec, E., Burkovský, J., Ďurkovič, J., Gömöry, D., Gregor, J., Kontriš, J., Kontrišová,
O., Krištín, A., Križová, E., Kropil, R., Kukla, J., Kulfan, J., Mihál, M., Pichlerová, M., Saniga, M.,
Šomšák, L., Tužinský, L., Ujházy, K., Zach, P., 2003:
Patterns of Slovak primeval forests relevant to the UNESCO world natural heritage selection criteria.
Slovak Environmental Agency, Banská Bystrica, 26 pp.
2004
M. Saniga:
Fascinating 115 articles for TASR and other media. They all deal with nature and nature
conservation. For more information see the Institute´s report, 2004.
C. Greguš:
Stručné zhodnotenie diela J. Dekrét-Matejovie. Enviromagazín, 2004, 5, p. 1-12
230. výročie narodenia J. Dekrét-Matejovie. Univerzitné noviny, TU Zvolen, jún 2004
prenáška v Krajskej knižnici v Banskej Bystrici: Odborný profil J.Dekrét-Matejovie (1.3.2004)
R. Jakuš, M. Blaženec, P. Baláž, L. Kulla, M. Turčáni, R. Leontovič, J. Novotný, J. Gáper:
Odumieranie smrečín na severe Slovenska pokračuje. In Les. Roč. 60, č.1 (2004), s.19–21.
P. Kaňuch:
Zbavme netopiere zlej povesti. (SME 11.12.2004)
P. Urban, A. Krištín, A. Mezei:
Zo stretnutia prírodovedcov na Čabradi. Chránené územia Slovenska. Vol.61,2004,s.17-21.
G. Juhásová:
Poškodenie briez parazitickými mikroskopickými hubami. (Zahradnictví 7/ 2004, s.48-49)
G. Juhásová, K. Adamčíková:
Usychanie sumachu pálkového. (Zahradnictví 4/ 2004, s. 39)
Pôvodca poškodenia plodov hlohyne šarlátovej. (Zahradnictví 5/ 2004, s. 32-33)
H. Ivanová:
Poškodenie listov a plodov orecha kráľovského (vlašského). (Zahradnictví 1/ 2004,
12-13)
Moníliové usychanie višní.(Zahradnictví 9/2004, s. 13)
Odumieranie borovice čiernej.(Zahradnictví 11/ 2004, s. 56)
E. Krutá, G. Juhásová:
Boj proti ploskáčikovi pagaštanovému. (Zahradnictví, 8/2004, s. 16-17)
I. Mihál:
Halucinogénne huby môžu spôsobiť smrť. (Nový Vpred Žurnál - 15. 11. 2004)
J. Patočka, J. Kulfan:
Mníška veľkohlavá opäť škodila na Slovensku. Biológia, Ekológia, Chémia, Vol. 9, No. 2,
2004, p. 14-15 + obálka.
2005
M. Saniga:
Fascinating 155 articles for TASR and other media. They all deal with nature and nature
conservation. For more information see the Institute´s report, 2005.
G. Juhásová
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Nové poznatky pri realizácii ochrany drevín vo verejnej zeleni – Tlačová beseda dňa
5.4.2005 v Medickej záhrade v Bratislave (STV Bratislava, Slovenský rozhlas, Dobré
ráno, Popoludnie s rozhlasom, Vysielanie pre zahraničných Slovákov, Bratislavské noviny,
Pravda, Roľnícke noviny, Sme, Plus 7 dní)
Poznatky a skúsenosti s ošetrením chránených a pamätných stromov vo verejnej zeleni,
ústup drevín vo verejnej zeleni v dôsledku výstavby v mestách – Tlačová beseda dňa
10. 5. 2005, pri príležitosti konania konferencie s medzinárodnou účasťou Dreviny vo
verejnej zeleni v Bratislave (Slovenský rozhlas, Pravda, Bratislavské noviny, Sme, Nový čas)
Problémy rekonštrukcie Sadu Janka Kráľa v Bratislave-Petržalke (Slovenský rozhlas,
Nový čas - jún 2005)
Nové poznatky v biologickej ochrane gaštana jedlého (STV Bratislava, STV Banská
Bystrica, Slovenský rozhlas, Pravda, Roľnícke noviny, Nový čas - október 2005)
Ošetrenie pagaštana konského technológiou injektáže (STV Banská Bystrica – október 2005)
„Koniec gaštanov?“ - rozhovor s redaktorom časopisu Život Vladimírom Kampfom (10. 10. 2005,
41/2005)
„Poznajú účinnú ochranu gaštana jedlého?“ - rozhovor s redaktorom denníka Roľnícke
noviny Jánom Jančovicom (49/2005)
„Dôležitý je zdravotný stav stromov“ (Voleková, M.) - spracované na základe informácií od doc.
Juhásovej z Ústavu ekológie lesa SAV Zvolen (Prešporské noviny, 22. 4. 2005)
„Starostlivosť o dreviny patrí do rúk odborníkom“ (Voleková, M.) – spracované na základe informácií
od doc. Juhásovej z Ústavu ekológie lesa SAV Zvolen (Prešporské noviny, 6. 4. 2005)
V starom Meste bude konferencia o zeleni – informácia doc. Juhásovej (Bratislava SME,5.5.2005)
„Názory odborníkov a ochranárov na počet stromov na výrub v Sade Janka Kráľa sú rôzne“ - na
otázky SITA odpovedala doc. Juhásová z Ústavu ekológie lesa SAV Zvolen (Bratislavské noviny, 17.
júna 2005)
„Každý strom v meste je chorý“ - informácia M. Kóňu na základe rozhovoru s doc. Juhásovou z
Ústavu ekológie lesa SAV Zvolen (SME, 13. 4. 2005)
„Na pomoc stromom“ – informácia Ľ. Somolányiho na základe rozhovoru s doc.
Juhásovou z Ústavu ekológie lesa SAV Zvolen (Šport, 13. 4. 2005)
„Pagaštany dostali prvú pomoc“ – rozhovor s doc. Juhásovou z Ústavu ekológie lesa SAV
Zvolen (Pravda, 13. 4. 2005)
„Injektory zachránili gaštany“ – informácia doc. Juhásovej z Ústavu ekológie lesa SAV
Zvolen (Nový čas, 6. 7. 2005)
M. Kobza:
„Ošetrenie pagaštana konského technológiou injektáže“ – STV Bratislava, Slovenský rozhlas (apríl
2005)
A. Krištín:
Krištín, A., Kaňuch, P., 2005: Na hranici Palearktu a orientu: za vtákmi do Číny. Vtáčie správy 12 (1):
18-20.
Kam spejeme s vtáčou chrípkou? (Zvolenské noviny, 9/2005)
Pri Detve našli najväčšieho európskeho netopiera. (Sme, 8/2005)
Na Poľane chytili najväčšieho európskeho netopiera. (MY NV Žurnál 8/2005)
Krištín, A., Reuven Y., Tryjanowski P., 2004: Advances in shrikeology: the 4th
International Shrike Symposium, Chemnitz, Germany. Biol. Letters 41: 59-63.
Ľ. Vavrová, J. Kulfan:
Modráčiky rodu Maculinea na Slovensku (Skladačka.) Štátna ochrana prírody SR, 2004 Banská
Bystrica.
J. Kulfan:
Skryté škodce krásnych smrekov. Záhradkár, 41, 12, (2005), p. 76-77.
J. Patočka, J. Kulfan:
Mníška veľkohlavá opäť škodila na Slovensku. Biológia, Ekológia, Chémia, 9, 2, (2004),
p. 14-15 + obálka.
J. Kukla:
Informácia o príčinách vzniku a následkoch požiarov vo V. Tatrách. Správa pre Vydavateľstvo
regionálnej aj celoslovenskej dennej tlače Petit Press, a.s., Námestie SNP 30, Bratislava, 6/2005.
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K. Sládeková:
Informácia o aktivitách Ústavu ekológie lesa v rámci Európskeho týždňa vedy a techniky.
Správa pre TASR, B. Bystrica, 4. 11. 2005.
Lesníci otvárali dvere: Európsky týždeň vedy a techniky pritiahol malých i veľkých
návštevníkov. In Správy SAV, roč. 41, č. 11, 2005, s. 7.
http://www.sav.sk/index.php?lang=sk&charset=&doc=services-news&news_no=664.
Seminár o používaní databáz Web of Knowledge. In IT lib. Informačné technológie a
knižnice. Roč. 9, č. 2 (2005), s. 25–26, http://www.cvtisr.sk/itlib/itlib052/sladekova.htm.
Marketing a public relations ako faktor úspechu (Na margo jedného podujatia). In IT lib. Informačné
technológie a knižnice. Roč. 9, č. 3 (2005), s.51. http://www.cvtisr.sk/itlib/itlib053/sladekova.htm
2006
M. Saniga:
Fascinating 175 articles for TASR and other media. They all deal with nature and nature
conservation. For more information see the Institute´s report, 2006.
K. Adamčíková:
Nenahraditeľné straty starých gaštanov. Záhrada & Bývanie (ročenka o záhradách, rastlinách
v byte a príjemnom bývaní), s. 22-23.
S. Bernadovičová
Menej známy byľomor na brezách. Zahradnictví č. 1, s. 44.
Roztoče na lipách. Rostlinolékař č. 6, s. 22.
Roztoče na listoch ovocných drevín. Rostlinolékař č. 6, s. 21-22.
Ľ. Ditmarová:
Prečo listy na jeseň žltnú“. Nový čas, október 2006.
H. Ivanová:
Poškodenie líp vlnovníkom lipovým. Zahradnictví č. 1, s. 45.
Letné hnednutie listov líp. Zahradnictví č. 10, s. 35.
Výskyt ploskáčika platanového na listoch platanov. Zahradnictví č. 11, s. 38.
Roztoče na lipách. Rostlinolékař č. 6, s. 22.
Roztoče na listoch ovocných drevín. Rostlinolékař č. 6, s. 21-22.
G. Juhásová:
Gaštanové pochúťky. Záhrada & Bývanie (ročenka o záhradách, rastlinách v byte a príjemnom
bývaní), s. 24-25.
Sad Janka Kráľa Bratislava-Petržalka (Farebná skladačka). Vydala Mestská časť BratislavaPetržalka, Ústav ekológie lesa SAV Zvolen, Magistrát der Stadt Wien, Proeuro Bratislava.
Živá reťaz zmenila plány stavebníka. Pravda, 25.10.2006.
Obe strany tvrdia: Ide nám o sad. SME, 25.10. 2006.
Investor výstavby pri Sade Janka Kráľa prišiel s kompromismi, zeleným nestačia. Bratislavské noviny,
02.11.2006.
V Modrom Kameni chcú zachrániť jedlé gaštany. Pravda, 02.10.2006.
V Modrom Kameni chcú zachrániť jedlé gaštany, ničí ich smrtiaca huba. Správa pre TASR,
10.03.2006.
Gaštany ničí smrtiaca huba, chcú ich zachrániť. SME, 03.10.2006.
G. Juhásová, M. Kobza:
Nenahraditeľné straty starých gaštanov. Záhrada & Bývanie (ročenka o záhradách, rastlinách v byte a
príjemnom bývaní, s. 22-23.
Ošetrené pagaštany. Život Turca, 16.5.2006.
A. Krištín:
Dravce medzi spevavcami alebo naše strakoše. Vtáky č.1, s. 4-6.
K histórií slovenskej ornitologickej spoločnosti/BirdLife Slovensko. Vtáky č.2, s.3.
I. Mihál:
Huby nerastú. ROĽNÍCKE NOVINY. Bleskové správy, 2006, č. 32.
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Počasie bude priať plávkam, nie plavkám. PRAVDA, 25.8.2006.
K. Pastirčáková:
Roztoče na listoch ovocných drevín. Rostlinolékař č. 6, s. 21-22.
Roztoče na lipách. Rostlinolékař č. 6, s. 22.
K. Sládeková:
Jasne, nápadito a presne: V severotalianskej Ispre učili vedcov komunikovať s neodborníkmi. In
Správy SAV. Roč. 42, č. 4, 2006, s. 13.
Osobnosť knižnično-informačného pracovníka v znalostnej spoločnosti. In IT lib. Informačné
technológie a knižnice. Roč. 10, č. 3, 2006, s. 56-57.
T. Sirotiak:
Mimoriadne silný výskyt vlnovníka lipového Eryophyes tiliae. Rostlinolékař č. 6, s. 23.
J. Śteffek:
Národný park Morne Trois Pitons na ostrove Dominica. 21. storočie č. 8/3, s. 86 – 88.
Martinik – ostrov nezabudnuteľných prírodných scenérií. Enviromagazín č. 11, s.30-31.
TV contributions
2003
M. Saniga:
Four TV contributions on the Slovakian or Czech TV channels. For more information see the
Institute´s report, 2003. Movies included.
2004
M. Saniga:
12 TV contributions on the Slovakian or Czech TV channels. For more information see the
Institute´s report, 2004. Movies included.
G. Juhásová:
Lipa Kráľa Mateja a jej budúcnosť. (Regionálne vysielanie STV Bratislava, 9.12.2004)
Gaštan jedlý a možnosti jeho záchrany v rámci Eurofondov. (Regionálne vysielanie STV
Banská Bystrica, 11.11.2004)
Príčiny poškodenia vybraných druhov drevín v Leviciach.(Regionálne vysielanie STV
Levice, apríl 2004)
Prežijú jedlé gaštany inváziu parazitických húb? (Televízne noviny STV1, október 2004)
J. Patočka:
Slovenská televizia a televízia JOJ v máji 2004: interview o premnožení húseníc mníšky
Pentphora morio na Sklovsku v rämci vysielaných správ.
I. Mihál:
Otravy muchotrávkami. (TV JOJ - 27.7.2004, Televízne noviny)
J. Kukla:
Komentár k problematike tatranských lesov po novembrovej vetrovej kalamite (telefonické
vstupy v rámci rozhovoru s MŽP SR v STV1; Správy a komentáre, 22.11. 2004)
2005
M. Saniga:
16 TV contributions on the Slovakian or Czech TV channels. For more information see the
Institute´s report, 2005.
J. Patočka:
Rozhovor za správami v STV 1, 2005 o premnoženej mníške Penthephora morio.
A. Krištín:
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Rozhovor o vtáčej chrípke (STV 1, STV 2, 9/2005)
2006
M. Saniga:
19 TV contributions on the Slovakian or Czech TV channels. For more information see the
Institute´s report, 2006.
G. Juhásová:
Informácia o gaštane jedlom na Slovensku. (TV JOJ, 1.10.2006 )
Ako ďalej pri pestovaní gaštana jedlého. (TV Markíza, 5.10.2006)
Prečo hynú pagaštany. (STV, 30.09.2006)
Zvláštnosti ihličnatých drevín. (TV JOJ, 03.10.2006)
Choroby gaštana jedlého. (TV JOJ, 10.11.2006)
Contributions on the radio
2003
M. Saniga:
21 contributions on the radio. For more information see the Institute´s report, 2003.
G. Juhásová:
Najnovšie poznatky o biologickom boji na gaštane jedlom (Slovenský rozhlas, Dobré ráno)
Najnovšie poznatky rozšírení ploskáčika pagaštanového (Slovenský rozhlas, Popoludnie s rozhlasom)
2004
M. Saniga:
28 contributions on the radio. For more information see the Institute´s report, 2004.
G. Juhásová:
Choroby a škodcovia gaštana jedlého. (Slovenský rozhlas, relácia Popoludnie s rozhlasom,
beseda za okrúhlym stolom, 9.6.2004)
Perspektívy pestovania gaštana jedlého na Slovensku. (Slovenský rozhlas, relácia Dobré
ráno, 1.10.2004)
O osude starých stromov. (Rádio Twist, október 2004)
2005
M. Saniga:
Fascinating 44 contributions on the radio. For more information see the Institute´s report, 2005.
J. Váľka.:
Informácia o podujatiach ÚEL SAV počas Európskeho týždňa vedy a techniky. Rádio Regina, 11. 11.
2005.
B. Schieber.:
Význam listového opadu v lese. (Rádio Regina, 11.11. 2005, relácia „U nás doma“).
2006
M. Saniga:
Fascinating 58 contributions on the radio. For more information see the Institute´s report, 2006.
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G. Juhásová:
Zahraničný investor chce na Krasovského ulici v Petržalke začať výstavbu polyfunkčného
objektu, ochranári sú proti. (Rozhlasová stanica Regina, „Ozveny dňa“, 24.10.2006)
iv.
List of patents issued abroad, incl. revenues
v.
List of the patents issued in Slovakia, incl. revenues
2006
Patent number: 285421
Patent holder: Ing. Alojz CICÁK, CSc.
Patent name: The method to estimate dry weight in the spring shoots of European beech
Patent owner: Institue of Forest Ecology SAS, Zvolen, The Slovak Republic
vi.
List of licences sold abroad, incl. revenues
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vii. List of licences sold in Slovakia, incl. revenues
--viii. List of contracts with industrial partners, incl. revenues
2003
Dedication contract
NBS Bratislava
10 000,-Sk
LESOPROJEKT Zvolen
1. 5. – 30. 11. 2003
270 000,-Sk
FRI Zvolen
140 000,-Sk
2004
Land Register Society Výborná
106 000,-Sk
Prognostical Institute SAS Bratislava
1. 2004 – 30. 6. 2004
22 000,-Sk
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MONDI BP SCP, holding Ružomberok
25 000,-Sk
2005
ISA real agency, Banská Bystrica
1 030 000,-Sk
ORGA-TRADE holding Bratislava
40 000,-Sk
NNP Banská Bystrica
150 000,-Sk
FRI Zvolen
1. 4. – 30. 11. 2005
150 000,-Sk
FRI Zvolen
30. 10. – 10. 12. 2005
140 000,-Sk
2006
NFC Zvolen
19. 12. 2005 – 31. 7. 2007
870 000,-Sk
NFC Zvolen
20. 11. 2006
239 000,-Sk
TATRY FUND
31. 5. 2009
173 538,-Sk
District Court Rimavská Sobota
189 561,-Sk
NFC Zvolen
1. 5. – 30. 9. 2006
150 000,-Sk
ix. List of research projects with industrial partners, incl. revenues
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x. Summary of outreach activities
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Outreach activities
2003
2004
2005
2006
total
studies for the decision sphere, government and NGOs,
international and foreign organisations
24
28
17
44
113
articles in press media/internet popularising results of
science, in particular those achieved by the Organization
86
129
184
205
604
appearances in telecommunication media popularising
results of science, in particular those achieved by the
Organization
27
50
64
84
225
public popularisation lectures
3
2
3
18
26
comments
on
xi. Supplementary
information
and/or
applications
and
popularisation activities
The questionnaire does not give information on the entire popularisation activities of the Institute.
Especially the activities of Dr. M. Saniga have been mentioned in terms “the author has made a
fascinating set of articles, TV or radio contributions”. Nevertheless, more information can be obtained
from the Institute´s yearly reports. Numerous activities, prizes of the l Literary Fund awarded, coordination of two popularisation projects (both supported since 2006 by APVV), popularisation
activities of the Institute´s Information Centre in coopreration with IUFRO structures (ERA), show
strengths of the Institute in making the science highly popular among the public.
7. Background and management. Staffing policy and implementation of
findings from previous assessments
i. Summary table of personnel
Personnel
2003
2004
2005
2006
all personel
60
65
62
64
research employees from Tab. Research
staff
39
38
36
36
31,26
32,09
32,49
32,7
46,4
45,3
45,7
48,2
FTE from Tab. Research staff
averaged age of research employees with
university degree
ii. Professional qualification structure
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Number of
2003
2004
2005
2006
DrSc.
3
3
2
2
PhD / CSc.
33
32
31
29
Prof.
1
1
1
1
Doc./Assoc. Prof.
4
4
4
4
iii. Status and development of research infrastructure incl. experimental,
computing and technical base (description of the present infrastructure,
premises, and material and technical resources. Infrastructure, instrumentation
and major technical equipment necessary for the achievement of the objectives
specified in the research Concept)
The Institute´s activities are diverse. They are performed in the field and also in the Institute´s
laboratories. There are monitoring sensors of temperature, moisture, solar radiation and other
equipment installed in the field. Samples are deposited and analysed in the Institute, in some cases
also in the laboratories of other institutions.
The principal equipment of the Institute (Zvolen) consists of atomic absorbtion spectrometer
(AAS) to identify elements, absorbtion spectrometer Cintra (UV-VIS) to analyse chlorophyll, EcaFlow analysator to identificate heavy metals and psychromet to measure water potential in plants.
They are followed by laser analyser to determinate soil particle sizes, colorimeter SPECOL to
determine contents of chemical elements in soil and plants, LI-COR LI 3000 A to determine leaf
surface, IKA Calorimeter C 4000 to determine energy content in organic material, Minikin TH
(4x, EMS Brno, CZ) to measure air temperature and humidity, Minikin RT (3x, EMS Brno, CZ) to
measure global radiation, Raingauge SR03 (2x, EMS Brno, CZ) to measure precipitation, DR 22
(24x, EMS Brno, CZ) to measure changes in stem perimeter, (32x, EMS Brno, CZ) to monitor
changes in temperature under bark of trees and measuring centres (dataloggers) recording
measurements of Sap Flow, changes in stem perimeter, changes in temperature under bark,
changes in soil temperature and moisture content and its sucking potential (3 x, EMS Brno, CZ).
Phytopathological laboratory equipment (in Nitra) consists of Precision Electronic Balance
KERN 440-49N (Germany), Sterile Box (FATRAN L-F) for isolation and cultivation of
pathogens, Cultivation box KBC G-100/250 (CZ) for preserving and regulating temperature,
humidity and light conditions during cultivation of pathogens, High Pressure-Laboratory autoclave
PS 20A (Chirana, SK) and CV-EL (CertoClav, A) for sterilization of cultivation media and
laboratory aids, etc. Optical equipment includes primarily microscopes and
stereomicroscopes. The Institute owns GIS.
The Institute has its own server. It has developed a modern intranet computer structure. Associated
work places are connected with the intranet net of the Institute. A video-conference room has been
established in the Institute, providing some 50-60 seats. Thus, scientific presentations can be
transferred via Internet with ease.
Available and new equipment will be used in the further research. Analyses will be supported by
new non-destructive techniques of roentgen absorbtion spectrometry.
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Necessary (required) technical equipment includes sensors for measuring soil moisture and
temperature (Soil sensor CCSS), sensors for soil sucking potential (Soil gypsum block), sap flow
control modules, and possibly, other equipment too (strongly depends on grants).
Infrastructure, instrumentation and techincal equipment necesseray to obtained the
objectives outlined in the research concept
iv. Status and development of bibliographic resources, activities of the
Organisation’s library and/or information centre
The Centre for Scientific Information and the Institute´s Library belong to the network of libraries and
information centres of the Slovak Academy of Sciences. The Centre provides library, bibliographic
and information services primarily for the researchers of the Institute. It disseminates scientific
knowledge for professionals as well as for the public at large, through targetted projects and
publication activities. The latest project of the Centre granted by the Slovak Scientific and Developing
Agency is running under the name “A forest is not just trees”.
The Institute is the editor of the international journal Folia oecologica. The Centre is involved in
performing editorial activities and distribution of the journal. To obtain free print publications and get
access to electronical information sources, it co-operates with the The Central Library of SAS. For the
mutual publications exchange and document delivery purposes, both Slovak and foreign libraries are
used. The Centre participates in creating the Union Catalogue of periodicals of the Slovak Republic.
Seeing a shift away from building of book collections towards providing an access to specialized
information sources, the Centre is focusing on search, evaluation and distribution of either information
or information sources in the field of forestry, ecology and related disciplines.
The Information Centre and the Library both tend to increase quality and number of information
sources and associated services. It is likely that growing demands on services will be reflected by
involving the further librarian in the Institute´s activities.
v. Describe how the results and suggestions of the previous assessment were
taken into account
The Accreditation Commission of SAS (in the further tex Commission) made a positive assessment of
the Institute´s role and performance. It stated that goals and methods employed coped with the longterm development in particular research field. The same was said about the results achieved by the
Institute. The research staff quality, with regard to age structure and qualification, was assessed
positively. In accordance with the Institute´s goals the commission recommended to modernise the
technical equipment. Educational activities of the Institute were considered developing well and
promising. With regard to international cooperation the Institute revealed active contacts to relevant
work places abroad. It also proved ability to prepare international publications and projects, including
the projects of European Union/Europaen Community (see e.g. LAPBIAT, Marie Currie Felloowship).
Based on a comprehensive assessment the Institute was accredited in the category “A”.
The Institute has carefully delt with the recommendations of the Commission, namely:
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Introduction of methods of molecular biology in forest ecology research. This task has been shown to
be difficult to deal with because of high costs (expenditures), cuts in grants and limitations concerning
employment of PhD students in general. Nevertheless, the steps have been made to apply molecular
biology in some research areas.. This has largely been possible in frame of cooperation with
institutions abroad. The Konrad Lorenz Institute for Ethology, Vienna, Austria, has provided its
facilities, incl. those in m. biology, to reveal some details in the biology and ecology of the Lesser
Grey Shrike (Dr. A. Kristín). Methods of molecular biology have also been used in the study of forest
bats performed in the Czech Republic and Poland (P. Kaňuch). The most promising results were
obtained in mycological research. Methods of molecular biology enabled to identify forest fungi
occurring in the beech forests exposed to different pollution loads (project “Die Identifierung von
Ektomycorrhizen des Buchenwaldökosystems in der zentralen Slowakei”). Mgr.K. Bučinová
identified fungi in the University of Vienna, Department of Botany, Systematics and Evolution
Research, Vienna, Austria. Further co-operation between Hungarian and Slovakian mycologists (Dr.
G. Juhásová) resulted in the detection of dsRNA, the hypovirulent isolates of the fungus
Cryphonectria parasitica from Slovakia (see results). At the moment, the Institute´s researchers use
the facilities abroad more frequently than they did before. At the present moment, lack of financial
sources does not allow to establish the laboratory of molecular biology at the Institute. Some facilities
have been developing at the TU Zvolen.
Concentrating research activities into the most promising research areas.. The Institute tends to reduce
those research activities which are likely to be less competitive than the others. This is a long-term
task. Also, the Institute has to be flexible enough to follow changes in the research policy, in general.
Modernisation. Recommendations of the Commission were heard and applied in particular
departments of the Institute. Modernisation has mostly been done in those research teams which
succeeded to obtain larger grants. A video conference room has been made with a kind support of
SAS. Also, the Institute´s computer net has been modernised. The identification laboratory was
established in the Department of Animal Ecology. Nevertheless, further investment in the Institute´s
equipment is required.
Participatione in the FP. Compared to the latest assessment the number of project under the 5th or 6th
Framework Programme of the European Union has increased from one to four. None of the projects
has been coordinated by the Institute. The project AGRI MAPPING (www.AgriFoodResearch.net)
provides possibility to enter research structures of the 7th FP. This was the further task for the Institute
set by the Commission.
Small proportion of researchers with DrSc title. Criteria set to obtain the title DrSc. are very hard in
biological sciences, including forest ecology research. Even the best of the best researchers have
difficulties to meet them. Dr. Kristin from the Institute is likely to obtain the title soon.
vi. Supplementary information and/or comments on management, research
infrastructure, and trends in personnel development
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Other information relevant to the assessment
The researchers of the Institute have much less time to conduct their studies as administrative work is
increasing rapidly (writing reports, project proposals, yearly reports, preparing
evaluation/accreditation materials, etc., etc.).