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The aim of the present research conducted in the Beskid Śląski was to search for an appropriate, alternative to classic way to regenerate the forest at high mountain altitudes. An attempt was made, therefore, at regeneration of these areas using the group method that imitates the natural formation of spruce biogroups in the forest. It was concluded that the choice of place for planting should entail the time of snow cover disappearance as well as the differentiation of microsites, kind of protection and plant cover. The assessment performed favours the biogroup method of setting up spruce cultures in higher mountain altitudes, especially in areas close to the mountain top., Sylwan 154 (6): 388-396