Аbout relic of oak grove in Volgo-Akhtuba flood-plain

Abstract

The unique files of oak woods extended at tops of manes in northern part by Volgo-Akhtuba flood-plain, represent the relic wood communities which have reached of final stages succession developments, characteristic for the flood-plain southern rivers. Absence of seed renewal, copies of 1st generation and strong defeat of leaves testifies to their adverse condition. Direct anthropogenous influence, the raised mineralization of ground waters – is the major factors menacing to their existence. It is recommended to include the given oak large forests in system SGNT of water-marsh grounds of theLower Volga Valley.

Keywords

• relic vegetative communities
• oak grove
• succession