Comparison of Air Temperature Characteristics in Forest Communities in Puszcza Borecka and in Open Space

Abstract

Changes in similarities of five forest communities and of open space taking place during the year were analyzed in the scope of twelve daily and monthly characteristics of air temperature. The density of tree crowns having impact on the level of solar radiation reaching the ground during the day and the level of long term nocturnal emissions is the most important factor shaping thermal conditions in the forest.

Keywords

• air temperature
• similarities of thermal conditions
• forest communities
• puszcza borecka (borecka primeval forest)
• j.h. ward clustering method