Forest stands precipitation on two monitoring plots (further MP) located in
the spruce stands in Vizovicke vrehy Mts were investigated. We intended to
show the distribution of the undercrown precipitation caused by different
parts of spruce crowns (near to the stem, in the middle, and around the bor
der area of the crown). We were motivated by the fact that drips were highe
r than free plot precipitation in some cases. Therefore, we did not determi
ne the global quantification of drips.
The stemflow, one of the stand precipitation components that influences the
soil chemism, especially near to the tree stem was observed, as well. This
influence becomes more significant on the slopes known as "aprons". The st
emflow was collected by special collecting equipment made of the polyuretha
ne foam.