B. Papp szerk.: Studia Botanica Hungarica 33. 2002 (Budapest, 2002)

Papp, Beáta; Sabovljevic, Marko: The Bryophyte flora of Tara National Park (W Serbia, Yugoslavia)

ing stadium and large size. The first species was reported from other places from Serbia (two localities) and Montenegro (one locality) (SABOVLJEVIC et al. 1999), while for the latter species this is the first recorded locality in Serbia. Dicranella humilis lives on wet muddy soil, Weissia rostellata is a species of shaded rocky places, while Orthotrichum philibertii occurs on barks of broad-leaved trees. These three species are new to Serbia and this is their first locality recorded in the country. Three species are European endemics: Tortella densa, Ulota bruchii, U. calvescens; these are also recorded for the first time in Serbia. CONCLUSIONS Since the knowledge on the bryoflora of the F. R. of Yugoslavia is far from being complete, the bryofloristical studies of the protected areas has great importance. The bryophyte flora of Tara National Park is very rich and valuable. In general terms, this bryoflora is of mountainous character. Enjoying a humid climate, especially the old-growth forests are very rich in liverworts. The shaded rocks and decaying wood are very important habitats for bryophytes and provide habitats for a very diverse flora. Also the wet places, meadows, fens, stream sides are rich in mosses. Several species considered rare in Europe, and European endemics occur within the study area. During our recent investigations the number of bryophyte species known from Serbia has increased by 36 taxa. Since the whole area of the Tara Mts is included in the national park and it is listed among the most important natural heritage regions of Europe, we do hope that the protection of its valuable flora and fauna, its diversity of habitats and vegetation receives the necessary attention and protection. * * * Acknowledgements - The authors are grateful to the Institute for Protection of Nature of Serbia and the leadership of Tara National Park to support our field surveys by offering accommodation and provisions. Many thanks are due to Ms Duska Dimovic for her essential help during the field work and to Erzsébet Szurdoki for her help in the identification of Sphagnum species. REFERENCES BLOM, H. (1996): A revision of the Schistidium apocarpum complex in Norway and Sweden. Bryophytorum Bibliotheca 49: 5-333.