| Year : |
2025 |
| Volume : |
71 |
| Issue : |
2 |
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| Authors : |
Sead VOJNIKOVIĆ, Besim BALIĆ, Mehmed ČILAŠ, Vitomir TEPAVČEVIĆ, Ćemal VIŠNJIĆ |
| Title : |
TURKISH HAZEL (Corylus Colurna L.) IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA AND MONTENEGRO: A REVIEW OF DISTRIBUTION, AUTECOLOGY, PRODUCTIVITY, SILVICULTURE, AND RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE |
| Abstract : |
Due to climate change, the distribution range of major tree species in Europe is expected to decrease, creating opportunities for the utilization of rare and neglected species that are more resilient to climate extremes. Turkish hazel (Corylus colurna L.) is one such species with potential for forest restoration in degraded areas, though its ecology remains under-researched. This review synthesizes current knowledge on its distribution, autecology, growth, silviculture, and climate change response.
Distribution: Hot-spot small isolated populations of Turkish hazel in Bosnia and Herzegovina are found on Mt Prenj, Mt Velež, around Nevesinje, while in Montenegro they are located on Mt Njegoš near Nikšić, in the localities of Somina, Piva Komarnica, and the Klauderske forests near Berane.
Autecology: The Turkish hazel (Corylus colurna) in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro occupies limestone areas, often highly karstified, with soil found in pockets. These areas have a distinctly mixed tree composition, indicating mesoxerothermic climatic conditions in mountainous regions.
Growth and Wood Use: The species culminates in growth by age 40, reaching up to 35 m in height and 100+ cm in diameter, with a lifespan exceeding 200 years. Wood is widely used especially for carpentry and furniture.
Silviculture: Shade-tolerant on fertile sites and light-demanding on rocky soils, Turkish hazel is less competitive than other broadleaves. Regular silvicultural treatments are required to ensure adequate light and growth. It is well-suited for urban environments and showing good tolerance to city pollution.
Climate Change Response: Resistant to drought, temperature extremes, windthrow, and snow damage, Turkish hazel is a promising tree species for shaping climate-smart forests. |
| For citation : |
Vojnikovic, S., Balic, B., Cilas, M., Tepavcevic, V., Visnjic, C., (2025). Turkish hazel (Corylus colurna L.) in Bosnia and Hercegovina and Montenegro: a review of distribution, autecology, productivity, silviculture, and response to climate change. Agriculture and Forestry, 71 (2): 87-106. https://doi:10.17707/AgricultForest.71.2.06 |
| Keywords : |
Turkish hazel, Corylus colurna L., distribution, autecology, silviculture, climate change |
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