AbstractCyclaneusma minus on Pinus sylvestris needles in Poland.The occurrence of C.minuson living and dead needles was investigated in 140Pinus sylvestrisstands of Southern Poland. C.minuscould be found at all locations; it was less common in older stands than in younger ones. In young planta tions (up to the age of 20 years) the fungus caused heavy cast of (mostly two year old) needles.