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According to the biogeographical delineation, Lithuanian forests represent
the transitional Boreal (south taiga) – Nemoral zone of mixed and
coniferous and broadleaved deciduous forests with
Picea abies, Pinus sylvestris, Betula spp.,
Populus tremula, Alnus spp.,
Fraxinus excelsior, Quercus robur,
Acer platanoides, Ulmus spp. etc.
The boundaries of the large
phytogeographical division
comprising Carpinus betulus,
Ulmus caprinifolia (south western Lithuania)
and Quercus petraea (small patches in the south Lithuania) cross the
country and separate the northern and southern sub zones of the
broadleaved and coniferous zones.
Forests and forest management are historically significant as vital resources
of Lithuania’s prosperity providing many versatile and useful products, as
well as a spiritual and welfare resource for the population.
LIETUVOS MIŠK INSTITUTAS
LITHUANIAN FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE