Grzegorz Vončina

• PhD
• Pieniny National Park, Poland, Krościenko nad Dunajcem

Niniejszy artykuł prezentuje wyniki badań florystycznych przeprowadzonych w trakcie warsztatów terenowych Sekcji Briologicznej Polskiego Towarzystwa Botanicznego w Tatrach w 2022 roku. Eksploracje prowadzono w czterech obszarach, po dwa w Tatrach Wysokich i Zachodnich. Łącznie zinwentaryzowano 82 gatunki wątrobowców. Największą bioróżnorodność odno...

The results of bryological research on the Chęciny Hills (southern part of the Świętokrzyskie Mountains) are presented. In the area of Góra Rzepka Mt. and Góra Zamkowa Mt. 124 of bryophytes – 12 of liverworts and 112 of mosses were noted. The occurrence of protected, threatened and mountain species as well as ecological diversity of bryoflora are d...

Peat extraction leads to the formation of areas with altered habitat conditions in comparison to natural peatlands. Restoration of the peat-formation process in these areas is very difficult and requires the creation of suitable conditions for the growth of peatland species. The aim of the study was to analyse the habitat requirements of bryophytes...

This paper presents the information on the distribution of the moss Bryum gemmiferum R. Wilczek & Demaret in Poland. The first species site from southern Poland was published, but further research and revision of the herbarium materials provided information about its occurrence in different parts of the country. Currently, this species is known in...

A remarkable West Carpathian endemic member of Taraxacum sect. Erythrocarpa (Compositae, Crepidinae), Taraxacum pieninicum Pawłowski, is reassessed from the viewpoint of its reproduction, ploidy level and taxonomy. Numerous previous experimental papers present T. pieninicum as a sexual diploid. On the basis of new, taxonomically verified material f...

In Poland, Hedwigia ciliata (Hedw.) P. Beauv., an obligatory epilithic moss species, has in recent years also been observed on the bark of trees. In this paper, we describe 25 recently identified sites in which epiphytic H. ciliata has been observed, and provide a plausible explanation to account for this phenomenon.

The results of the bryological investigations from the Kampinoski National Park are presented. 167 bryophytes species were noted – 24 liverworts and 143 mosses. The presence of 125 bryophytes previously noted from his area was confirmed, and 42 species not yet recorded in the Kampinoski National Park were found (11 liverworts and 31 mosses).

In the year 2019 bryological investigations were carried out in the 'Przełom Osławy pod Duszatynem' nature reserve, located in the Bieszczady Zachodnie Mountains. List of species comprises 147 species and 2 varieties of bryophytes (30 liverworts and 117 mosses). Five species, namely Campylostelium saxicola, Fissidens rufulus, F. viridulus, Gymnosto...

Vončina, G. & Stebel, A. 2019. The moss Rhynchostegium rotundifolium (Brachytheciaceae) new to Poland. – Herzogia 32: 503 –507. This paper presents the first information about the occurrence of the moss Rhynchostegium rotundifolium in Poland. The species was found in a locality situated in the Góry Sowie range (Central Sudetes) in SW Poland. Habita...

Review of knowledge on alkaline fens (7230 habitats) in Poland. Enflish translation of the book originally pritned in Polish language. Contains: characteristic of the habitat type, ecohydrological considerations, ecosystem ecology, ecosystem services, diversity of plant cover in Poland, related fauna, resources and conservation staus in Poland on t...

Ophiocordyceps stylophora , a rare fungus species in Europe, was first recorded in one locality in Poland in 2011. This paper concerns 33 specimens found between 2011 and 2015 in 23 new localities in 5 areas. Amongst the described specimens, one was found on the Tenebrionidae beetle, and others grew on Elateridae larvae. For the first time Tenebrio...

Przegląd wiedzy o torfowiskach alkalicznych (siedlisko przyrodnicze 7230). Charakterystyka, ekohydrologia, budowa i stratygrafia, chemiczne uwarunkowania rozwoju roślinności. Zróżnicowanie roślinności, aktualne ujęcia fitosocjologiczne. Fauna (w szczególności bezkręgowce). Regionalne zróżnicowanie w Polsce i najważniejsze obiekty. Ujęcie w sieci ob...

The results of bryological investigations from the “Boczki” nature reserve, located in Puszcza Romincka Forest, are presented. The reserve was established in 1974 for protection well preserved forest communities characteristic of the Romincka Primeval Forest. 154 bryophyte species were recorded – 37 liverworts and 117 mosses, including 37 unpublish...

The results of bryological investigations from the “Boczki” nature reserve, located in Puszcza Romincka Forest, are presented. The reserve was established in 1974 for protection well preserved forest communities characteristic of the Romincka Primeval Forest. 154 bryophyte species were recorded – 37 liverworts and 117 mosses, including 37 unpublish...

This text presents some new informations about firing lime activity in Zielone Skałki area (S Poland, Pieniny Mts.).

The aim of this article is to present the history and the current condition of Jarmuta Hill, situated in Szczawnica (Male Pieniny Range, Western Carpathians in southern Poland) in relation to its environmental and cultural values. Authors have presented the hill on the background of Pieniny region as an intricate object where cultural heritage inte...

The aim of this article is to present the history and the current condition of Jarmuta Hill, situated in Szczawnica (Małe Pieniny Range, Western Carpathians in southern Poland) in relation to its environmental and cultural values. Authors have presented the hill on the background of Pieniny region as an intricate object where cultural heritage inte...

Tozzia alpina subsp. carpatica is rare in Poland. This vascular plant occurs in the Beskid Sląski, Beskid Żywiecki and Bieszczady Mts. The paper presents the distribution of T. alpina subsp. carpatica and its protection status in Babiogórski National Park. Phytosociological records showing phytocoenotic relationships were made for known and newly d...

The paper provides information about new localities of 118 species, including 2 hornworts, 22 liverworts and 94 mosses collected at the Ciężkowickie Foothills. The most interesting are bryophytes protected and threatened in Poland, for example

This work presents a list of localities for the following species: Barbilophozia barbata, Campylopus flexuosus, Conocephalum salebrosum, Didymodon spadiceus, Eucladium verticillatum, Frullania dilatata, Hamatocaulis vernicosus, Harpanthus flotovianus, Pohlia ludwigii, Riccardia latifrons, Scorpidium scorpioides, Sphagnum fuscum, and Tomentypnum nit...

The paper presents the results of studies on bryophyte flora of the Reberce forest reserve located in the Przemyśl foothills. Thirty-three species of liverworts, 70 species and two varieties of mosses were found. Terrestrial (66 species) and epixylic (58) bryophytes formed the largest ecological groups in the reserve. Twenty-four protected species...

The phenotypic and genetic relationships among five Pinus sylvestris populations in the western part of the Carpathian Mountains were analyzed based on seven morphological needle traits and 67 loci using 10 RAPD primers. Three of the studied populations were on the western side (Macelowa Góra, Czubatka, Łazowa Skałka) and two were located in the ce...

Dicranum viride (Sull. & Lesq.) Lindb. (widłoząb zielony) jest gatunkiem mchu objętym ścisłą ochroną gatunkową, zagrożonym w Polsce i Europie (Stebel 2012). Od kilku lat liczba jego notowań wyraźnie rośnie, szczególnie we wschodniej części Polski (np. Stebel i in. 2015; Vončina 2016; Żarnow iec & Stebel 2016; Rosadziński 2017). Nie wiadomo, czy wzr...

Paper presents couple of new national and regional bryophyte records accross the world, including Europe, Asia, Africa, Central and South America, Antarctica. In Europe there are interesting findings from Poland (Sphagnum molle, Pseudocalliergon lycopodioides), Hungary (Seligeria acutifolia), Bulgaria and Macedonia (Didymodon icmadophilus), etc. A...

The paper presents the first locality of Eragrostis minor in the Pieniny Range (49°26'25.8"N 20°25'20.0"E). Author has shown the occurrence of the grass on the Carpathians background (Fig. 1). The reason for the spread of the plant along the roads and in the settlements are an ecological requirements and biology which attachment to the Carpathians...

Information on distribution and habitats of 176 bryophyte species revealed by a survey of the Wolin Island conducted during the 12 th Bryological Workshop organised by the Bryological Section of the Polish Botanical Society is presented. The most interesting (rare, protected and threatened) are: Ctenidium molluscum, Dicranum viride, Frullania tamar...

New distribution data for 171 bryophyte taxa in the Roztocze National Park are provided. Among them there are 43 species protected by law in Poland, including 20 strictly protected species, as well as 13 species threatened in Poland. The research revealed 36 species (5 liverworts and 31 mosses) new for the region. Noteworthy is the occurrence of 19...

aBstract. New distribution data for 171 bryophyte taxa in the Roztocze National Park are provided. Among them there are 43 species protected by law in Poland, including 20 strictly protected species, as well as 13 species threatened in Poland. The research revealed 36 species (5 liverworts and 31 mosses) new for the region. Noteworthy is the occurr...

Abstra ct: The aim of this article is to present the history and the current state of Bryjarka hill, situated in Szczawnica (the Beskid Sądecki range in southern Poland) in relation to its environmental and cultural values. Another aim of this article is to show that Bryjarka hill plays an important role in the biological, geological and cultural a...

New distribution data for 183 species, one subspecies and four varieties of bryophytes in the Świętokrzyski National Park are provided. The most interesting species (rare, protected and new for the area) are Anastrophyllum hellerianum, Buxbaumia viridis, Cephalozia catenulata, Dicranum viride, Lophozia ascendens, Mannia fragrans and Tetraplodon ang...

To what extent do semi-natural grasslands differ in community specificity (i.e. the representation of habitat specialists in a community)? Does the community specificity coincide with evolutionary history and nutrient availability of the habitats? West Carpathian semi-natural grasslands (Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland). Habitat specificity of ind...

A rare epixylous moss, Buxbaumia viridis (Moug. ex Lam. & DC.) Brid. ex Moug. & Nestl., was searched for at historical localities in the Tatra and in Gorce Mts. The species was rediscovered at nine new localities in both areas, but not confirmed at any historical site. This paper presents data on autecology of B. viridis at each newly found localit...

Łącznie do prac monitoringowych zostało wybranych 15 stanowisk w latach 2010 i 2011, które reprezentowały cały dotychczas poznany zasięg tego gatunku w obszarach alpejskim i kontynentalnym (Tab. 1). Dotychczas najwięcej stanowisk odszukano w obszarze Pieniny, dlatego do monitoringu wybrano 3 spośród nich. Monitoringiem objęto po dwa stanowiska w os...

The authors present information on the occurrence of Buxbaumia viridis in the Pieniny National Park. The moss was observed on 28 localities during the fi eld studies carried out in the years 2005–2012.

Recent occurrence of moss Buxbaumia viridis (Bryophyta, Buxbaumiaceae) in the Kłodzko region (Central and Eastern Sudetes, SW Poland) A rare epixylous moss, Buxbaumia viridis (Moug. ex Lam. & DC.) Brid. ex Moug. & Nestl., was searched at historical localities in the Kłodzko region, especially in Bialskie and Bystrzyckie Mts. The species was redisco...

The paper reports the fi rst two records of Ophiocordyceps stylophora (Berk & Broome) G. H. Sung, J. M. Sung, Hywel-Jones & Spatafora in Poland, describes, illustrates and briefl y discusses its macroscopic and microscopic characters, and briefl y characterizes its habitats in Poland.

authors describe the new localities of Buxbaumia viridis in the Polish Carpathians, Połonina Wetlińska range in the Bieszczady National Park. new represent the easternmost sites of this species in Poland (Fig. 2), however the new stations are situated nearby localities recorded in Slovakia. sporophytes grew on the decaying logs in forest. In two st...

The crucial aim of this work was to compare four relict Scots pine populations in the Pieniny Właściwe range by using morphological characteristic of their needles. The material was taken from the trees growing in the following stands: Sokolica, Czerwone Skałki, Biała Skała, Zamkowa Góra. Ten needles collected from twelve different trees found on e...

During phytosociological studies (1996-1999) 14 localities of 9 new species and 218 localities of 52 rare species were found. The majority of new localities (78%) is located in the western part of the Pieniny National Park. Most of the new species are represented by small groups of individual in single localities.