Mid-forest meadows have a high natural value, due to preserving unique meadow and ecotone biotopes, similar to the natural state. Due to their dissimilarity, they also had a considerable effect on the functioning of forest ecosystems they border. The aim of the study conducted in 2006-2010 in the Bukówka river valley was to assess the natural values of mid-forest meadows with the Oświt method [2000] based on 140 phytosociological records, to estimate the economic value by evaluating dry matter yield and to calculate the fodder value of sward. Richness and floristic diversity of mid-forest meadows was observed, resulting mainly from the mosaic character of habitats and intensity of use. The studied communities from the classes Phragmitetea, Potametea, Lemnetea, as well as Molinio-Arrhenatheretea generally presented a poor quality, due to a very late time of cutting and excessive moisture of most habitats.

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