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Rączkowska, Zofia; Kozłowska, Anna (2024): Vegetation and soil properties in subalpine and alpine belts in the Tatra Mountains [dataset]. PANGAEA, https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.973797

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Abstract:
The data present characteristics of the spatial pattern of vegetation in the Kocioł Świński Goryczkowy (upper part of the Goryczkowa Świńska Valley) and the Kocioł Gąsienicowy (the upper part of the Sucha Woda Valley), in the Tatra Mts. In the Kocioł Świński Goryczkowy the study area was located at between 1640 and 1890 m a.s.l. in the alpine and subalpine belt, while in the Kocioł Gąsienicowy it was located between1820 and 1970 m a.s.l. in the alpine belt. Vegetation data were collected on phytosociological releves at study plots. The data were collected during field surveys in June-August period in 1992-1993. The Braun-Blanquet scale was used to assess species cover. Soil samples were collected at the same site. The following properties of the soil samples were analysed in the laboratory: grain size composition by sieve method and the Bouycousa areometric method of in modification of Casagrande, conductivity and pH by potentiometry. In addition, pH and conductivity were measured in the field twice a year (spring and autumn) using a Hach 01 pH meter and Hach 01 conductometer. Data on vegetation, soils and geomorphological processes were used to identify a linkage between vegetation and relief.
Keyword(s):
high-mountain; Soil; Tatra Mountains; vegetation
Related to:
Degórski, Marek (1999): Zróżnicowanie pokrywy glebowej pięter wysokogórskich w bezwęglanowych rejonach Tatr Polskich. Prace Geograficzne IG i PZ PAN, 174, 25-26
Kozłowska, Anna; Jakomulska, Anna (1999): Struktura przestrzenna roślinności Kotłów Gąsienicowego i Goryczkowego Świńskiego. Prace Geograficzne IG i PZ PAN, 174, 63-79
Kozłowska, Anna; Rączkowska, Zofia (2009): Problems in geoecological approach to high-mountain environment (based on studies of relief-vegetation relationships). Landform Analysis, 10, 70-76
Rączkowska, Zofia; Kozłowska, Anna; Jakomulska, Anna (1999): Roślinność jako wskaźnik morfodynamiki stoku wysokogórskiego. Prace Geograficzne IG i PZ PAN, 174, 70-76
Funding:
State Committee for Scientific Research (Komitet Badań Naukowych) (KBN), grant/award no. 6P202 019 04: Przemiany środowiska przyrodniczego otoczenia Kasprowego Wierchu pod wpływem czynników naturalnych i użytkowania turystycznego (Changes of the natural environment of the Kasprowy Wierch surrounding under the influence of natural factors and the tourism)
Coverage:
Median Latitude: 49.231265 * Median Longitude: 19.973326 * South-bound Latitude: 49.217500 * West-bound Longitude: 19.958300 * North-bound Latitude: 49.233000 * East-bound Longitude: 19.986900
Date/Time Start: 1992-07-01T00:00:00 * Date/Time End: 1992-07-01T00:00:00
Minimum ELEVATION: 1656 m a.s.l. * Maximum ELEVATION: 1944 m a.s.l.
Event(s):
Kociol_Gasienicowy * Latitude Start: 49.230200 * Longitude Start: 19.985500 * Latitude End: 49.232700 * Longitude End: 19.986900 * Date/Time: 1992-07-01T00:00:00 * Elevation Start: 1940.0 m * Elevation End: 1824.0 m * Location: Carpathian Mountains * Method/Device: Vegetation survey (VEGSUR) * Comment: Vegetation was surveyed in June-August 1992-1993, soils were surveyed in 1993-1996
Kociol_Goryczkowy_Swinski * Latitude Start: 49.231900 * Longitude Start: 19.964400 * Latitude End: 49.232500 * Longitude End: 19.958000 * Date/Time: 1992-07-01T00:00:00 * Elevation Start: 1776.0 m * Elevation End: 1656.0 m * Location: Carpathian Mountains * Method/Device: Vegetation survey (VEGSUR) * Comment: Vegetation was surveyed in June-August 1992-1993, soils were surveyed in 1993-1996
Comment:
Data were collected during field research funded by the Institute of Geography and Spatial Organisation of the Polish Academy of Sciences and the project of Committee for Scientific Research.
Species vegetation cover is given according to the Braun-Blanquet scale:
+ - <5%; few individuals, 1 - <5%; numerous individuals, 2 - 5%-25%, 3 - 25%-50%, 4 - 50%-75%, 5 - 75%-100%
Vegetation types as given in the dataset table are:
a - Oreochloo distichae-Juncetum trifidi typicum
b - Oreochloo distichae-Juncetum trifidi typicum mossy form
c - Oreochloo distichae-Juncetum trifidi typicum moss form in transition to salicetosum herbaceae
d - Oreochloo distichae-Juncetum trifidi caricetosum sempervirentis
e - Oreochloo distichae-Juncetum trifidi caricetosum sempervirentis form with Vaccinium
f - Oreochloo distichae-Juncetum trifidi pioneer form with Luzula spadicea
g - Oreochloo distichae-Juncetum trifidi form with Luzula spadicea
h - Luzuletum spadiceae
i - "Vaccinietum myrtilli"
j - anthropogenic rich sward
k - anthropogenic community with Alchemilla sp.
l - Oreochloo distichae-Juncetum trifidi sphagnetosum
m - Oreochloo distichae-Juncetum trifidi typicum form with Vaccinium myrtillus
n - Oreochloo distichae-Juncetum trifidi post-grazing subalpine form
o - Oreochloo distichae-Juncetum trifidi post-grazing subalpine form with Calamagrostis villosa
p - Calamagrostietum villosae tatricum
q - Festuca picta - community
Parameter(s):
#NameShort NameUnitPrincipal InvestigatorMethod/DeviceComment
1Event labelEventRączkowska, Zofia
2PlotPlotRączkowska, Zofia
3LATITUDELatitudeRączkowska, ZofiaGeocode – Latitude of profile
4LONGITUDELongitudeRączkowska, ZofiaGeocode – Longitude of profile
5ELEVATIONElevationm a.s.l.Rączkowska, ZofiaAltimeterGeocode
6ExposureExposureRączkowska, ZofiaCompass
7Slope inclination, descriptiveSlope inc descRączkowska, ZofiaInclinometer (IN)Slope inclination [°]
8Herbs, coverHerbs cov%Rączkowska, ZofiaVisual estimation
9Moss, coverMoss cov%Rączkowska, ZofiaVisual estimation
10Number of speciesSpec No#Rączkowska, Zofia
11Litter, coverLit cov%Rączkowska, ZofiaVisual estimation
12DebrisDebris%Rączkowska, ZofiaVisual estimationcover of coarse rock debris
13DebrisDebris%Rączkowska, ZofiaVisual estimationcover of fine debris and earth fraction
14pHpHRączkowska, ZofiapH meter, Hach, Hach 01pH O/A
15Conductivity, electricalCond electrµSRączkowska, ZofiaHach conductivity probe
16Size fractionSize fraction%Rączkowska, Zofiaparticles > 2 mm
17Size fractionSize fraction%Rączkowska, Zofiaparticles < 2 mm
18Size fractionSize fraction%Rączkowska, Zofiaparticles < 2 mm including sand
19Vegetation typeVegetation typeRączkowska, Zofia
20Agrostis rupestrisA. rupestrisRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
21Alchemilla sp.Alchemilla sp.Rączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
22Alectoria ochroleucaA. ochroleucaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
23Anthelia cf. julaceaA. cf. julaceaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
24Anthelia juratzkanaA. juratzkanaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
25Anthoxanthum alpinumA. alpinumRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
26Arthrorhaphis citrinellaA. citrinellaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
27Avenula versicolorA. versicolorRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
28Barbilophozia floerkeiB. floerkeiRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
29Barbilophozia lycopodioidesB. lycopodioidesRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
30Calamagrostis villosaC. villosaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
31Calypogeia cf. muellerianaC. cf. muellerianaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
32Campanula alpinaC. alpinaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
33Campanula scheuchzeriC. scheuchzeriRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
34Carex sempervirensC. sempervirensRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
35Cephalozia bicuspidataC. bicuspidataRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
36Cerastium cerastoidesC. cerastoidesRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
37Cerastium uniflorumC. uniflorumRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
38Cetraria islandicaC. islandicaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
39Chamaenerion angustifoliumC. angustifoliumRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
40Cladonia mitisC. mitisRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
41Cladonia cocciferaC. cocciferaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
42Cladonia furcataC. furcataRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
43Cladonia pleurotaC. pleurotaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
44Cladonia sp.Cladonia sp.Rączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
45Deschampsia flexuosaD. flexuosaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
46Dianthus glacialisD. glacialisRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
47Dicranum scopariumD. scopariumRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
48Diplophyllum cf. taxifoliumD. cf. taxifoliumRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
49Ditrichum cf. pusillumD. cf. pusillumRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
50Ditrichum heteromallumD. heteromallumRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
51Doronicum clusiiD. clusiiRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
52Empetrum hermaphroditumE. hermaphroditumRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
53Epilobium anagallidifoliumE. anagallidifoliumRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
54Euphrasia minimaE. minimaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
55Festuca airoidesF. airoidesRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
56Festuca pictaF. pictaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
57Gentiana asclepiadeaG. asclepiadeaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
58Gentiana punctataG. punctataRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
59Geum montanumG. montanumRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
60Gnaphalium supinumG. supinumRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
61Hieracium alpinumH. alpinumRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
62Hieracium atratumH. atratumRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
63Homogyne alpinaH. alpinaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
64Huperzia selagoH. selagoRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)f. imbricatum
65Hylocomium splendensH. splendensRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
66Juncus trifidusJ. trifidusRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
67Jungermannia sphaerocarpaJ. sphaerocarpaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
68Kiaeria starkeiK. starkeiRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
69Lophozia sudeticaL. sudeticaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
70Lophozia ventricosaL. ventricosaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
71Luzula alpinopilosaL. alpinopilosaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
72Luzula luzuloidesL. luzuloidesRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)erythranth.
73Luzula sylvaticaL. sylvaticaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
74Luzula sudeticaL. sudeticaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
75Lycopodium clavatumL. clavatumRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
76Minuartia sedoidesM. sedoidesRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
77Mutellina purpureaM. purpureaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
78Nardia scalarisN. scalarisRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
79Nardus strictaN. strictaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
80Oligotrichum hercynicumO. hercynicumRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
81Oreochloa distichaO. distichaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
82Oxyria digynaO. digynaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
83Parnassia palustrisP. palustrisRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
84Phleum rhaeticumP. rhaeticumRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
85Placynthiella oligotrophaP. oligotrophaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
86Plagiothecium curvifoliumP. curvifoliumRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
87Pleurocladula albescensP. albescensRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
88Pleurocladula islandicaP. islandicaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
89Pleurozium schreberiP. schreberiRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
90Poa alpinaP. alpinaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
91Poa alpinaP. alpinaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)Poa alpina vivipara
92Poa graniticaP. graniticaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
93Pogonatum urnigerumP. urnigerumRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
94Pohlia cf. obtusifoliaP. cf. obtusifoliaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
95Pohlia obtusifoliaP. obtusifoliaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
96Polygonum bistortaP. bistortaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
97Polytrichastrum alpinumP. alpinumRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
98Polytrichastrum formosumP. formosumRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
99Polytrichastrum longisetumP. longisetumRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
100Polytrichastrum sexangulareP. sexangulareRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
101Polytrichum communeP. communeRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
102Polytrichum piliferumP. piliferumRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
103Polytrichum strictumP. strictumRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
104Potentilla aureaP. aureaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
105Primula minimaP. minimaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
106Pseudevernia furfuraceaP. furfuraceaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
107Racomitrium sudeticumR. sudeticumRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
108Ranunculus pseudomontanusR. pseudomontanusRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
109Rhytidiadelphus squarrosusR. squarrosusRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
110Salix herbaceaS. herbaceaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
111Salix silesiacaS. silesiacaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
112Sanionia uncinataS. uncinataRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
113Sedum alpestreS. alpestreRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
114Sempervivum montanumS. montanumRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
115Soldanella carpaticaS. carpaticaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
116Solidago alpestrisS. alpestrisRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
117Solidago alpinaS. alpinaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
118Solorina croceaS. croceaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
119Solorina saccataS. saccataRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
120Sphagnum capillifoliumS. capillifoliumRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
121Sphagnum girgensohniiS. girgensohniiRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
122Sphagnum quinquefariumS. quinquefariumRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
123Sphagnum russowiiS. russowiiRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
124Tanacetum alpinumT. alpinumRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
125Taraxacum alpinumT. alpinumRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
126Tetraplodon angustatusT. angustatusRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
127Thamnolia vermicularisT. vermicularisRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
128Thymus alpestrisT. alpestrisRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
129Trapeliopsis granulosaT. granulosaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
130Trifolium badiumT. badiumRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
131Tritomaria quinquedentataT. quinquedentataRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
132Urtica dioicaU. dioicaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
133Vaccinium myrtillusV. myrtillusRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
134Vaccinium uliginosumV. uliginosumRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
135Vaccinium vitis-idaeaV. vitis-idaeaRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
136Veratrum lobelianumV. lobelianumRączkowska, ZofiaVisually estimated, according to Braun-Blanquet (1951)
Status:
Curation Level: Enhanced curation (CurationLevelC)
Size:
4194 data points

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