title: DYNAMICS OF ILLUMINANCE INCIDENT ON THE LANW SURFACE IN THE SHADE OF VARIOUS WOODY SPECIES
abstract: Aim . This paper is aimed at studying the relative light conditions (RLC) for lawns in the crown shade of light‐requiring and shade‐tolerant trees from the landscaping sites of Stavropol. Methods . The illuminance incident on the lawn surface was measured using a TKA‐LUX light meter from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., every two hours. Results . It is shown that lawns under the crowns of light‐requiring tree species (Larix sibirica), received the highest RLC. During three calendar periods (22.05–15.06–18.09.2
journal: South of Russia ecology development