Walory szaty roślinnej jako podstawa powołania nowych form ochrony przyrody w masywie Ochodzitej (Beskid Śląski)

Abstract

The Ochodzita Massif located in the south part of the Silesian Beskid is a subject to heavy anthropopression. A large part of the landscape of this area are fields and meadows. Dense development of buildings lower parts of the Massif, the current agricultural management and the existence of object connected with tourism are conductive to the development of ruderal plants. There is no form of nature protection. In the years 2010–2012 the phytosociological research was conducted in the Ochodzita massif aiming at reco-gnition of the diversity of plant communities and the identification of the areas of eligibility for legal protection in terms of vegetation. 43 non-forest plant associations, 21 non-forest communities, 8 forest plant associations and 3 forest communities were distinguished as a result of the analysis of the collected material. 13 habitats of Euro-pean importance were identified within the Ochodzita Massif, including 4 priority habitats. They are represented by 16 plant communities. Numerous species being under legal protection were found in the study area. Bearing in mind the beauty of the landscape and the presence of protected species and natural habitats of Eu-ropean importance, it was proposed to create protected areas in the form of 3 nature and landscape complexes: "Ochodzita", "Koczy Zamek" and "Nad Czadeczką", 1 ecological site "Kosarzyska” and 1 nature reserve called "Czerna".