AtlasDrevin.sk is a unique Slovak online encyclopedia focused on learning about trees (trees and shrubs) that grow in Slovakia and the wider region. The website was created as a result of a long-term interest in dendrology and visual identification of trees. It is intended for the general public - from students and teachers to experts or curious forest visitors.
The content is based on an extensive database of trees and shrubs with professional descriptions, which includes hundreds of species. Each species is processed into a separate item, where the visitor will find the Slovak and scientific name, classification in the taxonomy (species, genus, family, ...), as well as detailed information about its morphological features, such as the morphology of buds, shoots, leaves, flowers, fruits, and others. These descriptions are supplemented with high-quality photographs that help in the practical determination of the tree species directly in the field or in teaching.
An important part of each species profile is also information about its geographical distribution, ecological requirements and practical importance - for example, in terms of forestry, landscaping or nature conservation. Some species are characteristic of their occurrence at higher altitudes, others are widespread in floodplain forests, or are introduced from abroad as decorative trees.
For easier use, the site includes a key for determining tree species, which allows users to recognize a species based on visible signs (assimilative organs - leaves), even if they do not know its name. At the same time, an explanatory dictionary is available, which helps to understand technical botanical terms in simple language. Other practical functionality is an alphabetical list of species, the division of gymnosperms and angiosperms into the system, and an overview of forest vegetation stages in Slovakia, which will be especially appreciated by students of biology and ecology.
The "interesting" section deserves special attention, as it contains short, popular-scientific articles about lesser-known species, natural phenomena, peculiarities of growth behavior, or ecological requirements of trees.
AtlasDrevin.sk is a valuable digital project that combines scientific knowledge, practical usability and aesthetic processing into one accessible online tool. Whether you are a student preparing for a dendrology exam, a science teacher, a forester, a gardener, or just a curious observer of nature, this website will provide you with everything you need to understand the trees and shrubs that make up the natural wealth of our country. Learn about their names, shapes, environment and meaning - directly from one place.
Knowledge of any kind should be freely accessible and free of charge. With this intention, I also prepared and implemented my website www.atlasdrevin.sk. However, the collection, processing of the material into the final form (atlas of trees), as well as the construction of the website and its operation costs something. For now, I am the main sponsor myself. If you like my page and the shared information was useful to you, you can support me through:
