What is the plant biodiversity in a cultural landscape? A comparative, multi-scale and interdisciplinary study in olive groves and vineyards (Mediterranean France)

Cohen, Marianne; Bilodeau, Clélia; Alexandre, Frédéric; Godron, Michel; Andrieu, Julien; Grésillon, Étienne; Garlatti, F.; Morganti, Aurélien

doi:10.1016/j.agee.2015.06.023

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“…The effects of the recent intensification of agriculture on biodiversity are a major concern in rural landscapes dominated by agriculture with regard to improving farm sustainability and the provision of ecosystem services (Cohen et al, 2015). The impact of agriculture on biodiversity depends on the practices and their type, frequency and intensity (Nascimbene, Marini, Ivan, & Zottini, 2013).…”

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“…The impact of agriculture on biodiversity depends on the practices and their type, frequency and intensity (Nascimbene, Marini, Ivan, & Zottini, 2013). Of these practices, weeding and ploughing reduce herbaceous plant diversity more than mowing, sowing or grazing (Cohen et al, 2015). However, other conventional agricultural practices, such as fertilization and irrigation, have a direct positive effect on herbaceous biomass (Grime, 1979).…”

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The influence of the soil management systems on aboveground and seed bank weed communities in olive orchards

Carpio

Lora

Martín-Consuegra

et al. 2020

Weed Biology and Management

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The biodiversity of farmed landscapes is, in the context of agricultural intensification, a key aspect with regard to improving the sustainability of agroecosystems. Olive groves are undergoing rapid changes because of the spread of intensive farming systems, which may have negative environmental impacts. This paper reports a survey on the aboveground flora and seed banks in five olive groves located in Andalusia (Southern Spain). In this study, the following three management systems have been compared: no‐tillage, with the mowing of spontaneous weedy vegetation; no‐tillage, with the mowing of planted cover crops (Poaceae); and conventional tillage practices. Results showed that coverage and an abundance of vegetation are favored by spontaneous weedy vegetation with mowing management, while the richness of aboveground species was affected by landscape diversity and the presence of edges, which increases the richness and diversity of aboveground flora species in olive groves. Seed bank composition showed a low relationship with aboveground flora in the three cover crop management systems. The multivariate analysis performed pointed to those seed species that have a major influence on the aboveground flora communities of each of the three agricultural systems. The seed bank was clearly impoverished in terms of both abundance and species richness after the long‐term conventional tillage practices. We conclude that the intensive long‐term conventional tillage dramatically reduces weed communities in olive orchards and the subsequent ecosystem services provided by them.

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The influence of the soil management systems on aboveground and seed bank weed communities in olive orchards

Carpio

Lora

Martín-Consuegra

et al. 2020

Weed Biology and Management

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“…Maffi 2005, Pretty et al 2009, Wolverton et al 2014, Gavin et al 2015 and local rural communities (e.g. Galluzzi et al 2010, Dahlström et al 2013, Otero et al 2013, Cohen et al 2015, Vallejo et al 2015, Rangel-Landa et al 2016. However, some authors suggest that the concept should be applied more broadly, for example, as expressed by Cocks and Wiersum (2014, pages 733-734) that biocultural heritage "…should be extended to include the values and associated practices concerning biodiversity of any kind of either traditional/rural or modernized/urban societies."…”

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What is biological cultural heritage and why should we care about it? An example from Swedish rural landscapes and forests

Eriksson¹

2018

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Citation: What is biological cultural heritage and why should we care about it? An example from Swedish rural landscapes and forests. Nature Conservation 28: 1-32. https://doi.org/10.3897/natureconservation.28.25067 AbstractThere is currently a growing concern that biocultural heritage is threatened in many landscapes. This paper focuses on biological cultural heritage, broadly meaning biological cultural traces that are considered as heritage, but leaving out other aspects of the biocultural heritage concept. An operational definition of biological cultural heritage (BCH) is suggested, based on niche construction theory: "biological manifestations of culture, reflecting indirect or intentional effects, or domesticated landscapes, resulting from historical human niche construction". Some factors that influence recognition of BCH are discussed, using a comparison between Swedish open to semi-open vs. forested landscapes. While the former landscapes are generally associated with biological cultural values, BCH is generally over-looked in forests. Two main reasons for this are suggested: loss of cultural memory and a perception of forests as wilderness. A conclusion is that recognition of BCH is essential for guiding development of biological conservation programmes in forests, irrespective of whether the conservation goal is to focus on culturally impacted forests or to conserve what is considered as close to pristine forests. Furthermore, recognising BCH in forests will promote interest and learning of the history of forests and their values and will be informative for developing conservation programmes for all biota in forests, not only those that historically were favoured by culture. Hence, there is no inherent conflict between preserving relatively untouched forests and those with remaining traces of pre-industrial forest management. The recognition of BCH in forests will inspire and promote further integration of cultural and natural heritage research. Keywords REVIEW ARTICLE Launched to accelerate biodiversity conservation A peer-reviewed open-access journalOve Eriksson / Nature Conservation 28: 1-32 (2018) 2

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“…Olive groves and vineyards are emblematic cropping systems in the Mediterranean basin, especially in economically-marginal and peripheral rural areas. Their presence dates back to the very first stages of civilization, and their economic relevance is still an important attribute of Mediterranean landscapes, in relation to tourism development, rural economy, and environmental services [8][9][10]. The long cultivation history and the continuous economic exchange between the northern and the southern sides of the Mediterranean basin have determined a high-spatial variability of landscape, with crop varieties shaping agronomic and cultural traits of rural land, in turn threatened by latent socioeconomic transformations [6,11].…”

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Agro-Forest Management and Soil Degradation in Mediterranean Environments: Towards a Strategy for Sustainable Land Use in Vineyard and Olive Cropland

Marchi¹,

Ferrara²,

Biasi

et al. 2018

Sustainability

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Landscape fragmentation typical of the Mediterranean region is the result of long-term settlement history and continuous socioeconomic interactions among countries. In complex agro-ecosystems of the Mediterranean basin, formulation of practical guidelines aimed at counteract soil and land degradation, water depletion, rural area depopulation, and the loss of agricultural knowledge is imperative. Based on a multidisciplinary, integrated approach, the present contribution discusses the role of traditional agricultural systems in ecosystem services provision, considering together economic sustainability and the medium-term ecological benefits. A permanent monitoring of rural areas specialized in traditional crop production such as olive and vine may support optimal selection of cultivars finely adapted to a warm climate. A competitive agricultural system may consider human well-being, social equity, and conservation of natural resources, to ensure a high level of services for current and future generations. Recovery and conservation of agricultural resources provide positive externalities and social benefits at both local and regional levels. Understanding the multiple use and functions of tree crop landscapes will contribute to improve food security, land quality, and the provision of related ecosystem services.

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What is the plant biodiversity in a cultural landscape? A comparative, multi-scale and interdisciplinary study in olive groves and vineyards (Mediterranean France)

Cited by 31 publications

References 35 publications

The influence of the soil management systems on aboveground and seed bank weed communities in olive orchards

The influence of the soil management systems on aboveground and seed bank weed communities in olive orchards

What is biological cultural heritage and why should we care about it? An example from Swedish rural landscapes and forests

Agro-Forest Management and Soil Degradation in Mediterranean Environments: Towards a Strategy for Sustainable Land Use in Vineyard and Olive Cropland

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