Habitat management for the protected<i>Maculinea</i>butterflies: The effect of mowing

Novák, Jan; Skalický, Milan; Hakl, J.; Dvořáková, Elena

doi:10.1556/crc.35.2007.2.173

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“…(Anton et al 2008;Anton et al 2007a;Anton et al 2007b; Batáry et al 2009;Dierks and Fischer 2009;Drechsler et al 2007;Ernst 1999;Geissler-Strobel 1999;Grill et al 2008;Johst et al 2006;Lhonoré 1997;Novak et al 2007;Nowicki et al 2007;Nowicki et al 2005;Rakosy et al 2010;Settele et al 2005b;Stettmer et al 2001a;Stettmer et al 2008;Tartally et al 2008;Thomas 1984;Witek et al 2008;Wynhoff 1998;Wynhoff et al 2008;Wynhoff et al 2011) Plebejus aquilo (Boisduval, 1832) Name in the Habitats Directive: Agriades glandon aquilo E: Arctic Blue…”

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Dos and Don’ts for butterflies of the Habitats Directive of the European Union

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Section: Phengaris Nausithousunclassified

Dos and Don’ts for butterflies of the Habitats Directive of the European Union

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Dušej³

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“…Rotational mosaic mowing implies successive mowing of different meadow fragments (Morris and Rispin 1987;Saarinen and Jantunen 2005;Novák et al 2007;Gaisler et al 2011). This mowing method resembles traditional meadow management (Pöyry 2007), the abandonment of which has led to the decline of numerous meadow specialists, including the endangered Colias myrmidone (Esper, 1781) (Konvička et al 2008a) or charismatic large blue butterflies of the genus Maculinea (=Phengaris), which are flagships of grassland conservation in Europe (Thomas et al 2009).…”

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Land management impacts on European butterflies of conservation concern: a review

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Recent land use changes, namely the intensification of agriculture and forestry as well as the abandonment of traditional grassland management methods, have resulted in the decline of butterfly diversity in Europe. Appropriate management of butterfly habitats is thus required in order to reverse this negative trend. The aim of our study was to review the available literary information concerning the effects of various types of management on European butterflies of conservation concern, and to provide practical recommendations for the management of butterfly habitats. Since vegetation succession is a major threat to butterfly populations, there is a need for activities to suppress this process. Extensive grazing and rotational mowing, which imitate the traditional way of meadow use, appear to be the most suitable management in this respect. Both grazing and mowing should optimally be of low intensity and follow a mosaic design, with different land fragments being successively used at different times. Habitat disturbance through trampling, either associated with grazing or various sporting activities (hiking, biking, horse riding), or through occasional small-area burning, also prove to be beneficial for many butterflies. In the case of woodland species, maintaining open habitats within forests (glades, clearings, wide road verges) and thinning forest stands is recommended. Among the unfavourable management activities identified, the most harmful are afforestation of open lands and drainage works. Therefore, such activities must be stopped at butterfly sites in order to ensure the effective conservation of species of conservation concern.

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Habitat management for the protectedMaculineabutterflies: The effect of mowing

Cited by 2 publications

References 4 publications

Dos and Don’ts for butterflies of the Habitats Directive of the European Union

Dos and Don’ts for butterflies of the Habitats Directive of the European Union

Land management impacts on European butterflies of conservation concern: a review

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