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This paper presents a characteristics of the largest population of European yew Taxus baccata L. in the polish part of the Carpathian mountains. Number of yew individuals was determined along with their spatial distribution, and the chosen features of population were analyzed. Detailed field studies included: measurement of tree height and stem thickness, determination of sex and developmental stage (seedlings, juveniles, mature, senescent) as well as the relationships among them. The health status and vitality of each individual were also evaluated, and a prognosis of population development was made. Taking into account the local growth conditions of the population and the type of management applied in the forests of the Beskid Niski range, some recommendations were matle for the active protection of yew in this region.