Assessing the conservation status of EU forest habitats: The case of Quercus suber woodlands

Angiolini, Claudia; Foggi, Bruno; Sarmati, Simona; Gabellini, A.; Gennai, Matilde; Castagnini, Paolo; Mugnai, Michele; Viciani, Daniele; Fanfarillo, Emanuele; Maccherini, Simona

doi:10.1016/j.foreco.2021.119432

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“…Ren et al [62] came to a similar conclusion in a study conducted in a natural subtropical forest. In summary, our results emphasize the importance of size structure in forest monitoring and management, which is consistent with the findings of Angiolini et al, who supported the role of size structure in classifying European forest habitat types [71].…”

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Effects of Tree Diversity, Functional Composition, and Large Trees on the Aboveground Biomass of an Old-Growth Subtropical Forest in Southern China

Wang

Zheng

Zhang

et al. 2023

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Forest aboveground biomass (AGB) plays an important role in regulating the global carbon cycle and is thus an essential component of ecosystem functioning. In the relationships between biodiversity and ecosystem functioning (BEF), studies have shown that many biotic factors (e.g., species, functional traits, and large trees) and abiotic factors have significant impacts on AGB. However, the relative strength of these affecting factors remains unclear. In this study, we analyzed woody plants (diameter at breast height [DBH] ≥ 1 cm) within a 1.6 ha plot in an old-growth subtropical natural forest in southern China. We used structural equation models to test the effects of tree diversity (species, phylogenetic, functional, and size inequality), functional composition, large trees, and environmental factors (topography, soil nutrients, and understory light) on AGB. Our results indicated that size inequality, the community-weighted mean of maximum DBH (CWM_MDBH), and large trees had significant, positive effects on AGB (p < 0.001), while lower soil phosphorus content was found to promote an increase in AGB. Furthermore, large trees, which were mostly composed of dominant tree species, were the main driver of AGB, and the effect of functional composition (e.g., CWM_MDBH) on AGB was substantially reduced by large trees. We argue that the selection effect plays a key role in regulating BEF relationships in subtropical natural forests and conclude that retaining large-diameter trees and dominant species, along with sustaining a complex stand structure, are key measures for improving productivity.

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Section: The Effects Of Tree Size Inequality On Agb Were Stronger Tha...supporting

confidence: 93%

Effects of Tree Diversity, Functional Composition, and Large Trees on the Aboveground Biomass of an Old-Growth Subtropical Forest in Southern China

Wang

Zheng

Zhang

et al. 2023

Forests

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“…Moreover, the provided data will be useful for a wide range of researchers in botany, ecology, and forestry. For instance, potential uses are: (i) detailed mapping of the distribution of plant individuals; (ii) measurements of plant abundance with a high degree of accuracy and precision; (iii) assessment of the health status of the plants; (iv) measurements of plant morpho-functional traits; (v) recording of phenological observations (e.g., date of flowering and fruiting, abundance of flowers and fruits); (vi) calculation of wood biomass for both forestry and habitat conservation purposes; (vii) coupling of structural and vegetation data to explore the patterns of plant diversity in relation to forest structure; (viii) providing, through the structural data, a sound basis for orienting forest management strategies, such as identifying suitable stands to be promoted to natural evolution, for assessing forest conservation status or maximizing the productivity of different ecosystem services 6 , 39 .…”

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“…Another example is the automated measurement of forest structural parameters from three-dimensional forest point cloud data 41 – 43 : the mapping data provided by this paper comprises point clouds from which forest structural parameters such as tree number per stand and their diameter at breast height can be automatically extracted. The extraction of structural data may be of use in comparing forest communities in terms of diameter distribution and tree species composition 44 – 46 ; its potential for classifying and monitoring European Union forest habitats and evaluating their conservation status was partially explored by 39 .…”

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Robotic monitoring of forests: a dataset from the EU habitat 9210* in the Tuscan Apennines (central Italy)

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Angelini,

de Simone

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Effective monitoring of habitats is crucial for their preservation. As the impact of anthropic activities on natural habitats increases, accurate and up-to-date information on the state of ecosystems has become imperative. This paper presents a new dataset collected from the forests located in the Tuscan Apennines (Italy) using the ANYmal robot. The dataset provides information regarding the structure and composition of the EU priority habitat 9210*. The dataset, which is publicly available through a Zenodo repository, includes photos, videos, and point clouds of the environment. This dataset is a valuable resource for the scientific community working in the field of forest ecology and conservation and has the potential to inform future research and conservation efforts on habitat 9210*. The collaboration between robotic engineers and plant scientists provides a unique perspective on the forest ecosystem and underscores the potential for interdisciplinary work in this field. This dataset constitutes an important contribution to the ongoing effort to monitor and conserve habitats globally, particularly in light of the challenges posed by global changes.

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“…Article 17 of the EEC Habitat Directive requires monitoring the conservation status of those habitats included in the Natura 2000 Network every six years [1,2]. Despite the efforts of monitoring proposals by numerous authors [3][4][5][6], the absence of common EU minimum standards for monitoring habitats is problematic when assessing their conservation status [7][8][9]. In Spain, the first great effort to establish the ecological basis for evaluating habitats' conservation status was performed in 2009 [10].…”

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Validation of the Habitat Quality Index of Tetraclinis articulata Forests and Its Application in Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Restoration Projects

Moya-Pérez

Selma

Rocamora³

et al. 2022

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The latest reports from the European Commission warn of the need to improve the conservation status of its forest habitats. Native populations of priority habitat 9570 (Tetraclinis articulata forests) in continental Europe are located in the southeast of the Iberian Peninsula. The LIFE-TETRACLINIS-EUROPE project aimed to improve habitat conservation conditions. As part of the results of this project, a habitat quality index was proposed with the intention of evaluating both its conservation conditions and its evolution after the implemented action measures. The variables used in this index were selected with the aim of achieving high representativeness of the quality of the habitat while at the same time being easily integrated into monitoring programs. In this paper, we intend to verify the suitability of the variables chosen for this index, its sensitivity to discriminate different conservation levels, and its possible inclusion in forest management programs through a cost-effectiveness analysis.

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Assessing the conservation status of EU forest habitats: The case of Quercus suber woodlands

Cited by 7 publications

References 34 publications

Effects of Tree Diversity, Functional Composition, and Large Trees on the Aboveground Biomass of an Old-Growth Subtropical Forest in Southern China

Effects of Tree Diversity, Functional Composition, and Large Trees on the Aboveground Biomass of an Old-Growth Subtropical Forest in Southern China

Robotic monitoring of forests: a dataset from the EU habitat 9210* in the Tuscan Apennines (central Italy)

Validation of the Habitat Quality Index of Tetraclinis articulata Forests and Its Application in Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Restoration Projects

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