Influence of land use on plant community composition in Vysocina Region grasslands, Czech Republic

Winkler, Jan; Mazur, Łukasz; Smékalová, Marta; Podlasek, Anna; Hurajová, Erika; Koda, Eugeniusz; Jiroušek, Martin; Jakimiuk, Aleksandra; Vaverková, Magdalena Daria

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“…Long-term and stable management of grass communities leads to the creation of species-rich vegetation. Changes in the use of grasslands cause a decrease in the number of species and a change in the species composition of plants (Winkler et al, 2021;Winkler et al, 2022). Vršič (2011) found that soil managed with mulch increased the number of earthworms.…”

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Relationship Between Vegetation Succession and Earthworm Population in Vineyards

Hurajová,

Martínez Barroso,

Havel

et al. 2024

J. Ecol. Eng.

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The aim of the study was to determine the effect of succession of vegetation on the population of earthworms in selected vineyards. Earthworms (Annelida, Lumbricidae) are an important group of soil invertebrates. The population of earthworms in vineyards is influenced by environmental conditions and human activities. The presence of earthworms is beneficial to the ecosystem of vineyards. Earthworms aerate the soil, improving the quality and structure of the soil in vineyards. They decompose organic matter, contribute to the formation of humus, and increase the soil fertility. Vegetation cover in vineyards affects earthworm populations. The vegetation species spectrum in the vineyard changes over time, as succession is controlled by human activity. The research took place between the years 2020 and 2023 in the wine-growing villages of Horní Dunajovice, Hostěradice, Miroslav and Miroslavská Knínice (Czech Republic). 4 species of earthworms have been recorded. Aporrectodea caliginosa and A. rosea occurre frequently in younger vineyards. Annual dicots supported the occurrence of Aporrectodea caliginosa and A. rosea. Lumbricus terrestris and L. rubellus are more common in older vineyards. Perennial species supported the occurrence of Lumbricus terrestris and L. rubellus. The annual grasse contributed to the occurrence of Lumbricus rubellus. Changes in the composition of the vineyard vegetation affect the occurrence of the observed species of earthworms.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

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Relationship Between Vegetation Succession and Earthworm Population in Vineyards

Hurajová,

Martínez Barroso,

Havel

et al. 2024

J. Ecol. Eng.

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“…The long-standing and consistent disturbances inflicted on grassland communities by human civilization have resulted in the development of vegetation specific to certain species. These changes in disturbance, driven by human activities, are also reflected in the composition of grassland communities [45]. The authors of [28] propose that polycultures consisting of grasses and native plant species represent relatively untapped resources with great potential for landscape applications.…”

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Nature-Based Management of Lawns—Enhancing Biodiversity in Urban Green Infrastructure

Winkler,

Pasternak,

Sas

et al. 2024

Applied Sciences

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Urban green areas have multifunctional benefits that may mitigate unfavorable health and ecological effects. Green areas represent important biodiversity hideouts in anthropogenic regions. Lawns are the most common elements of urban greenery, covering a considerable number of green areas in cities. The aim of this analysis was to gain knowledge on urban greenery and elaborate recommendations related to management that favors grass lawn biodiversity. The established working hypothesis is that the limited intensity of management in urban grass areas is reflected in the modification of their species composition, as well as their potential ecological functions. An experiment on the management of city lawns was conducted in 2010 (still ongoing). There are three lawn variants under different management methods: ornamental, city, and permaculture lawns. Vegetation was assessed using the method of phytocoenological relevés. The coverage values of the individual plant species were processed using multidimensional analysis of ecological data. The results showed that human decisions and activities affected the species composition of these grassy areas. There were 46 plant taxa found during the monitoring: 12 in ornamental lawn variants, 24 in city lawn variants, and 31 in permaculture lawn variants. Permaculture lawns with extensive management represent the most environmentally friendly variant with respect to biodiversity and soil moisture content. However, changes in species composition have raised questions regarding the extent to which they may perform other ecosystem functions. Increasing the intensity of lawn management has resulted in lower plant diversity. Extensive management alters the aesthetic value of lawns and creates spaces for species that may spread in urban environments.

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Environmental impacts of landfills: perspectives on bio-monitoring

Vaverková,

Paleologos,

Goli

et al. 2023

Environmental Geotechnics

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Environmental regulations on landfills contain detailed instructions for the monitoring of pollution from leachate on water, air, and soil. However, references to the impact of landfills on the landscape and the need to monitor the surrounding vegetation are described only in general terms. Studies have indicated that near-surface pollution events, which are not necessarily captured by existing regulatory monitoring schemes, have affected the vegetation in the vicinity of landfills. Indications for the effects of pollution emanating from landfills include the retreat of sensitive and native plant species, the abundance of halophytes or nitrophilous plants, and the prevalence of other invasive plant species, which can spread to adjacent ecosystems. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, a comprehensive synthesis of landfill plant-based biomonitoring results has not yet been reported. The advantage of biomonitoring lies in its ability to assess the quality of the environment as perceived by living organisms. This would facilitate the determination of the response of plants to departures from natural conditions, detection of trends occurring in ecosystems, and adoption of management practices to prevent or mitigate degradation of the environment. Thus, to detect such effects on the flora surrounding a landfill, this article recommends that biomonitoring is utilized in environmental regulations to complement existing monitoring techniques.

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Influence of land use on plant community composition in Vysocina Region grasslands, Czech Republic

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Relationship Between Vegetation Succession and Earthworm Population in Vineyards

Relationship Between Vegetation Succession and Earthworm Population in Vineyards

Nature-Based Management of Lawns—Enhancing Biodiversity in Urban Green Infrastructure

Environmental impacts of landfills: perspectives on bio-monitoring

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