Inventory of protected plant species in Nature Park Golija recorded in 2018

Abstract

Golija is one of the highest mountains in west Serbia, with the highest peak Jankov kamen (1833 m). It is one of the ecosystem diversity centres on the Balkan peninsula. Large areas are covered with old forest complexes, but there are also spacious meadows and pastures. Also, mires, as especially fragile ecosystems, can be found in spruce forest zone. During 2018, from June to September, we made an inventory of mires, small wetlands, grasslands and lands dominated by forbs, mosses or lichens and inland sparsely vegetated habitats on 286 sites in order to give better insight into the condition of non-forest habitats within the park which should serve as a basis for making decisions, working with other agencies and the public as well as for the long-term protection of the park ecosystems. Forty-nine different types of nonforest habitats have been registered, including one habitat that requires a new description. Habitats were classified using Serbian national classification system. Distribution maps for investigated habitats were made. Dominant and characteristic taxa vouchers were deposited in Herbarium BEOU.