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| Uredništvo HŠD | 5 | |
| 180 years of the Croatian Forestry Society and 150 years of the Šumarski list |  
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| In this year, we are marking the 180th anniversary of the Croatian Forestry Society and the 150th anniversary of Šumarski list.
In two issues of Novine hrvatsko-slavonsko-dalmatinske (today’s Narodne novine – Croatian Official Gazette), No. 99 of 12 December 1846 and No. 100 of 16 December 1846, an invitation was published to the foresters of Croatia and Slavonia of that time to attend the founding assembly of the Forestry Department of the Croatian-Slavonian Economic Society, which is considered the beginning of today’s Croatian Forestry Society. On St Stephen’s Day, 26 December 1846, foresters to whom we owe the Society’s long existence gathered at the episcopal estate of Prečec, a location between Dugo Selo and Ivanić Grad. Despite poor weather conditions and flooding, 17 foresters attended the founding assembly.
Thus began a 180-year journey of the third oldest forestry society in Europe, after the German and Swiss societies, which today has more than 2,800 members. During the Society’s existence, the states in which it operated changed (six states), as did their names (ten state names), while the Society itself changed its name 13 times.
Over 180 years of its activity, the Society was initially led by distinguished individuals who developed Croatian forestry and later founded the Croatian-Slavonian Forestry Society in 1876. They were succeeded by noblemen, forest owners, landowners, forestry officials at various levels of state administration, and sometimes also modest civil servants. Most often, the presidents of the Society were eminent university professors of the Faculty of Forestry as well as respected forestry professional. Today, the Society is headed by its 41st president, the distinguished scientist, Academician Igor Anić. In operational terms, the Society has been managed by secretaries, 44 of them to date, also professionals of very broad backgrounds, ranging from civil servants to prominent scientists. In this jubilee year, the Society is led by Secretary Oliver Vlainić, a respected forestry professional and former President of the Croatian Forestry Society for two terms.
From its very beginning, through its activities the Society sought to promote the advancement of forestry, and proposed to political decision-makers what it considered, at a given time, to be of best interest for forests and forestry. Its work included proposing legislative and subordinate regulations related to forestry, the establishment of educational, scientific and professional forestry and wood-technology institutions, the organisation of forest administration, and forest management interventions in both regular and exceptional circumstances. The Society has always included all ranks of forestry professionals as its members, from operational and scientific to managerial and supervisory sectors. Today, the Croatian Forestry Society is a professional and guild association of forestry experts, experts in hunting, wood processing and wood utilisation, biotechnology, as well as other professionals with at least secondary education who work in any of the aforementioned fields. The present and future times provide an opportunity for the Croatian Forestry Society to continue bringing together the forestry and wood-technology profession and science, and to use its voice and its actions to help in the adaptation to all challenges arising at the national and global levels.
This year, Šumarski list proudly celebrates its 150th anniversary of uninterrupted publication, which makes it the oldest Croatian scientific journal with continuous production and printing. On a global scale, it is among the ten oldest forestry journals and among older ecological journals. From its very first day of publication, dated 1 January 1877, Šumarski list has served as a chronicle of events in Croatian forestry and beyond. Thanks to a succession of outstanding editors, initially from operational forestry and later predominantly from the scientific community, a respected and recognisable journal has been created. Among the editors, special mention should be made of Prof. emeritus Branimir Prpić, who served as editor-in-chief of the journal for as many as 41 years. The statistics are impressive: over the 149 volumes published to date, 1,128 issues and 86,900 pages have been produced. It is also important to mention the journal’s fully digitised archive and its open access availability via Hrčak – the Portal of Croatian Scientific and Professional Journals, since 2006. This anniversary year, Šumarski list shall start with its transformation. After 32 years of recognisable green A4-format covers, the journal is receiving a new look with a white background. The new editorial team—Editor-in-Chief Prof. Marilena Idžojtić, PhD, and Technical and Layout Editor Branko Meštrić, BSc in Forestry—after six months of preparation during 2025, is presenting to the readers and the public a more modern appearance, not only of the cover but of the entire journal layout. At the end of last year, a new section dedicated to exceptional trees of our forests was established, and additional new sections are planned for the future. Of course, the forestry profession and scientific community are invited to contribute to the creation of new content for this proud Croatian forestry scientific, professional and guild journal.
We invite all members of the Croatian Forestry Society, as well as the forestry profession and scientific community, to mark these more than significant anniversaries with dignity through their activities in 2026.
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authors: Uredništvo HŠD | |
| IZVORNI ZNANSTVENI ČLANCI | ||
| Marko Bačurin, Ida Katičić Bogdan, Krunoslav Sever, Saša Bogdan | https://doi.org/10.31298/sl.150.1-2.1 |
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| Rootstock Influence on Intra-Clonal Variability in Spring Leaf Phenology of Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur L.) |
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| This study aimed to investigate the influence of rootstock on intra-clonal variation in spring leaf phenology of pedunculate oak (Quercus robur L.) clones. In the context of clonal seed orchards, phenological synchrony is critical for successful pollination and seed production. While leaf phenology is largely under genetic control, increasing evidence suggests that rootstocks can influence scion phenology.The experiment was conducted at the Brestje nursery using 43 pedunculate oak clones, each represented by three grafted ramets on genetically diverse seedling rootstocks. Phenological monitoring was carried out from 2010 to 2014, and intra-clonal differences in budburst timing (phenophase 3) were analyzed using bootstrap analysis. Additionally, the impact of a late spring frost in 2012 was assessed by comparing the timing of phenophase 4 between frost-damaged and frost-surviving ramets.Results showed that, despite genetic uniformity, there was significant intra-clonal variability in budburst timing. In 2010, as many as 79.1% of clones exhibited a budburst range of ?3 days between ramets, which can be considered a biologically meaningful threshold. The highest level of phenological synchrony was recorded in 2013. Notably, ramets that flushed later were less susceptible to frost damage, with the greatest observed difference between damaged and undamaged ramets being 21 days.These findings highlight the critical role of rootstock in shaping scion phenology, particularly in the context of optimizing seed production and weather adaptability in clonal seed orchards. |
authors: Marko Bačurin Ida Katičić Bogdan ŠL Krunoslav Sever ŠL Saša Bogdan ŠL | |
| Aleksandar Vemić, Sanja Lazić, Aleksandar Lučić, Zlatan Radulović, Ljubinko Rakonjac, Snežana Stajić, Vladan Popović | https://doi.org/10.31298/sl.150.1-2.2 |
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| Influence of the Salix caprea Genotype and Leaf Characteristics on the Occurrence of Fungus Melampsora caprearum |
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| Leaf rust caused by Melampsora caprearum is one of the most important but understudied diseases of goat willow (Salix caprea). This research studied for the first time the effect of genotype and the morphology of goat willow leaves on the occurrence and abundance of Melampsora caprearum uredinia. The genotype showed a statistically significant impact on the occurrence and abundance of uredinia on goat willow leaves. The morphological characteristics of the leaves, leaf area, leaf circumference, and length and width of the leaves had a statistically significant effect on the occurrence of uredinia, while they did not impact the uredinia abundance on the leaves. On the same tree, leaves of larger dimensions showed greater resistance to the occurrence of infection symptoms. Based on leaf morphology, the results represent a realistic basis for selecting goat willow trees less susceptible to Melampsora caprearum. Measures that can be applied in goat willow habitats to regulate leaf dimensions and reduce damage from Melampsora caprearum are discussed. |
authors: Aleksandar Vemić Sanja Lazić Aleksandar Lučić Zlatan Radulović Ljubinko Rakonjac Snežana Stajić Vladan Popović | |
| PREGLEDNI ČLANCI | ||
| Ognjen Bonacci | https://doi.org/10.31298/sl.150.1-2.3 |
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| The Role of Forests in Hydrological Processes |
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| The paper discusses the interdisciplinary nature of hydrology, emphasizing its key role in understanding and solving water-related problems. Water stands out as a basic prerequisite for life, the development of societies and ecosystems, but also as a source of potential threats in the form of floods and droughts. Climate change further intensifies these risks, which is why better water resource management is necessary. Different divisions of hydrology are presented (according to components of the hydrological cycle, research methods, applications and spatial scale) and the emergence of new fields such as ecohydrology and socio-hydrology is highlighted. They integrate natural and social processes into hydrology, exploring how the interaction of water, ecosystems and people shapes the environment and social development. Special emphasis is placed on forest hydrology. Forests, through their processes of interception, infiltration, transpiration and reduction of surface runoff, significantly affect the water balance, the regulation of hydrological extremes, erosion mitigation, flood protection and preservation of drinking water quality. Research shows that forests reduce rainfall variability, stabilize the climate and act as natural reservoirs and filters for water. At the same time, deforestation increases runoff and erosion, while afforestation can temporarily reduce water availability due to high evapotranspiration of young forests. Optimal effects depend on climate, forest type and spatial scale. The need for an integrated approach to forest and water management is emphasized, since the impacts of forests on water resources are not universally positive or negative, but depend on local conditions. Future development of forest hydrology requires interdisciplinarity, long-term data and linking scientific research with practical ecosystem management in the context of climate change. |
authors: Ognjen Bonacci | |
| Velisav Karaklić, Miljan Samardžić, Zoran Galić | https://doi.org/10.31298/sl.150.1-2.4 |
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| Factors Affecting Soil CO2 Emission in Forest Ecosystems – a Literature Overview |
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| In this paper, our aim is to review the factors contributing to CO2 emissions from forest soils. Forest ecosystems play a crucial role in the global carbon cycle and they are essential for mitigating the negative impacts of climate change. Soils represent the largest reservoir of carbon in terrestrial ecosystems. Approximately 44% of the carbon within the world’s forests is stored in forest soil. Ecosystem respiration encompasses both aboveground and soil respiration. In various forest types, soil respiration (CO2 emissions from soil) can account for between 55% and 85% of total ecosystem respiration. Globally, soil CO2 emission is one of the major sources of greenhouse gas emissions, reaching up to 100 Gt C per year. Soil temperature and moisture are the most significant factors influencing soil CO2 emissions. One of these variables may exert a stronger influence on emissions than the other. Other important factors include soil type, soil properties, land uses (forests, grasslands, croplands, barren areas, and wetlands), land-use change, forest type, stand structure and forest management practices. Understanding how these factors impact soil CO2 emissions in forest ecosystems is crucial in the context of climate change. Forest management is a key factor influencing emissions and can lead to various outcomes for soil CO2 emissions in forest ecosystems. By studying the major factors affecting soil CO2 emissions in forest ecosystems, we can better understand their role in climate change mitigation. |
authors: Velisav Karaklić Miljan Samardžić Zoran Galić | |
| STRUČNI ČLANCI | ||
| Martina Đodan, Andrija Barišić | https://doi.org/10.31298/sl.150.1-2.5 |
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| važnost, opis i metodologija – Quality of Forest Planting Material – Importance, Description and Methodology |
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| Forest reproductive material (FRM) is essential for silvicultural activities. Climate change impacts site suitability for certain species, complicating the planning and execution of activities. High-quality FRM, especially seedlings adapted to local conditions, is crucial for planting to be effective. Seedling quality can be determined by various attributes, but the most important attributes are those that enable the survival and growth of forest seedlings in current and future site conditions. A review of current publications shows a lack of recent scientific studies and active research on the qualitative properties of forest seedlings. Additionally, there is insufficient legal framework for assessing seedling quality based on their morphological and physiological attributes when marketed for most species. The aim of this paper is I) to determine the morphological and physiological attributes of forest seedlings that affect their quality, and II) to provide general recommendations for nursery production of forest seedlings in the face of climate change. The research determined that the quality of forest seedlings requires the integration of morphological and physiological attributes, emphasizing the most important ones for the survival and growth of seedlings in the field. For each attribute, its significance for seedling survival and growth in the field is described, along with the determination method. Nursery production programs and general recommendations for producing forest seedlings due to climate changes are emphasized. While difficult to predict, threats are inevitable; therefore, a quality production program is more essential than ever. |
authors: Martina Đodan ŠL Andrija Barišić | |
| Mihael Delić, Kruno Lepoglavec, Hrvoje Nevečerel | https://doi.org/10.31298/sl.150.1-2.6 |
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| Green Corridors as a Tool for Spatial Connectivity and Sustainable Development |
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| Green corridors are increasingly recognized as a key component of green infrastructure in spatial and landscape planning, particularly in the context of sustainable development, active mobility, and the functional integration of urban, rural, and natural areas. They are commonly defined as linear spatial elements that ensure the continuity of ecological, recreational, and social functions while simultaneously connecting settlements, natural habitats, and cultural landscapes. Within contemporary European planning frameworks, green corridors are promoted as multifunctional spatial tools that contribute to biodiversity conservation, climate adaptation, and improved quality of life for local communities.This paper presents a methodological and applied framework for planning a network of green corridors, based on the integration of existing transport and forest infrastructure and the application of selected park design techniques. The research was conducted in a spatially heterogeneous region characterized by extensive forest complexes, river valleys, agricultural land, and dispersed settlements. Such spatial conditions create favorable prerequisites for the development of green corridors, but also pose challenges related to depopulation, limited mobility options, and fragmented planning approaches.The main objective of the study was to analyze the possibilities of establishing a functional network of green corridors by using the existing infrastructure with minimal spatial intervention. Special emphasis was placed on the role of forestry expertise in spatial connectivity, landscape interpretation, and sustainable use of forest road networks. The specific objectives were to (i) identify and analyze the spatial characteristics of fifteen proposed green corridors, (ii) determine suitable trail profiles and park techniques in relation to different spatial contexts, (iii) present a synthetic overview of planning solutions through a comparative table, and (iv) discuss the contribution of forestry professionals to interdisciplinary green infrastructure planning.The research methodology combined desk-based spatial analysis, field observations, and the synthesis of professional planning criteria. The existing road networks, including local, unclassified, and forest roads, were analyzed and classified according to their potential for pedestrian and cycling use. Forest infrastructure was interpreted not only as a production-oriented system but also as a valuable spatial resource for recreational and connective functions. Based on spatial context and functional requirements, four basic trail profile types (S-TIP 1–4) were defined (Figures 1–4) and applied across the analyzed corridors.The results are presented through a comprehensive table (Table 1) that summarizes the key characteristics of all sixteen green corridors, including corridor designation, start and end points, categories of transport infrastructure, applied trail profiles, planned park techniques, dominant functions, and spatial contribution. The analysis demonstrates that most corridors rely on a combination of existing local roads and primary or secondary forest roads, confirming that functional green corridors can be established without extensive new infrastructure development (Figure 5). Trail profiles are clearly differentiated according to spatial context: urban and peri-urban areas predominantly require separated or traffic-calmed profiles, while rural and forested areas allow for more flexible and low-impact solutions.Planned park techniques are intentionally modest and context-sensitive, focusing on rest areas, interpretative panels, viewpoints, and simple park elements. This approach emphasizes spatial connectivity and legibility over intensive park equipment, reinforcing the multifunctional nature of green corridors. The study also highlights the importance of forestry professionals in planning processes, particularly in integrating forest roads into green infrastructure networks in a way that preserves ecological, production, and social forest functions.The discussion places the results within a broader interdisciplinary context, linking forestry, spatial planning, landscape architecture, and sustainable mobility. Green corridors are interpreted not merely as recreational trails, but as spatial structures that support active mobility, cultural and natural heritage interpretation, and balanced regional development. The proposed methodological framework demonstrates transferability and can be applied in other regions with similar spatial characteristics.In conclusion, the paper confirms that green corridor planning based on the existing infrastructure and forestry expertise represents an effective and sustainable approach to spatial connectivity. The presented methodology and results provide a practical planning tool and a professional basis for further development of green infrastructure networks, while also supporting a stronger role of forestry professionals in interdisciplinary spatial planning and landscape management. |
authors: Mihael Delić Kruno Lepoglavec Hrvoje Nevečerel ŠL | |