Dubrovets B. Biotic Potential and Ecological Functions of Forests of National Natural Park «Holosiivskyi»

The thesis is devoted to the research of biological productivity of forests of the National natural park «Holosiivskyi», development of models for assessing the stock of live biomass, determination of the amount of deposited carbon and produced oxygen of the park's stands. The analysis of characteristics of the forest stands of the National natural park «Holosiivskyi» was carried out. Temporary sample plots in the research area have been made aimed to the estimate the biotic potential of the forests of the park. The regression equations of the biomass expansion factors of live biomass components for the main forest species of the National natural park «Holosiivskyi» have been obtained, taking into account the taxation characteristics of the investigated stands and the regional specifics of forest ecosystems. A separate calculation of live biomass of forests of the park and its density is carried out. The carbon sequestration role of forests in the absorption of carbon dioxide emissions in the study area is calculated as well as volumes of oxygen production.