title: Evaluation of Austrian pine (Pinus nigra) plantations in Hungary with respect to nature conservation – a review
abstract: The review deals with the stands of the alien Austrian pine (Pinus nigra Arn.) in Hungary, emphasizing the ecological consequences of the afforestation. A short historical overview about the establishment of pine cultures is presented with outlining the distribution of the stands among the major forestry regions of Hungary. The nature conservation and economic problems associated with Austrian pine are summarized, including: the local extinction of the species-rich native flora, the less valuabl
journal: Tájökológiai Lapok