Effects of the Abandonment of Traditional Cultural Practices on Epiphytic Bryolichenic Communities in Chestnut Orchards in North-West Spain
This study delves into the impact of contrasting management practices on epiphytic bryolichenic communities, shedding light on their divergent responses to management regimes on <i>Castanea sativa</i> Mill. orchards. Lichens and bryophytes were sampled in managed and abandoned plots, in...
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| author | Graciela Paz-Bermúdez Ana Belén Fernández-Salegui Helena Hespanhol Mª Eugenia López de Silanes Cristiana Vieira María Calviño-Cancela |
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| description | This study delves into the impact of contrasting management practices on epiphytic bryolichenic communities, shedding light on their divergent responses to management regimes on <i>Castanea sativa</i> Mill. orchards. Lichens and bryophytes were sampled in managed and abandoned plots, in 95 trees, in north and south sides and at two heights in Galicia (NW Spain). The studied groups exhibited opposing reactions to these management practices; bryophytes suffered adverse effects in managed stands, experiencing reduced cover and species richness compared to abandoned orchards, while lichens displayed heightened cover and species diversity. The size of trees, included as a covariate in our analyses, displayed no significant impact on the overall species richness of lichens or bryophytes, although it did influence the cover of specific functional traits. These differing outcomes may be linked to alterations in environmental conditions brought by management interventions. Furthermore, the study uncovered divergent responses within the taxonomic and functional composition of epiphytic communities. Different species and functional groups exhibited varying reactions to changing environmental conditions, making predictions a complex endeavour. In conclusion, this research emphasizes the need for management strategies that account for the diverse ecological requirements of different species and functional groups since no single management regime will suit all species or functional groups. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b65be090b1fe4565be74b65abef01a9e2024-01-26T16:34:24ZengMDPI AGForests1999-49072024-01-0115116010.3390/f15010160Effects of the Abandonment of Traditional Cultural Practices on Epiphytic Bryolichenic Communities in Chestnut Orchards in North-West SpainGraciela Paz-Bermúdez0Ana Belén Fernández-Salegui1Helena Hespanhol2Mª Eugenia López de Silanes3Cristiana Vieira4María Calviño-Cancela5Departamento de Enxeñería dos Recursos Naturais e Medio Ambiente, Escola de Enxeñería Forestal, Universidade de Vigo, A Xunqueira s/n, 36005 Pontevedra, SpainFacultad de Ciencias Biológicas y Ambientales, Campus de Vegazana, Universidad de León, 24071 León, SpainCIBIO, Centro de Investigação em Biodiversidade e Recursos Genéticos, InBIO Laboratório Associado, Campus de Vairão, Universidade do Porto, 4485-661 Vila do Conde, PortugalDepartamento de Enxeñería dos Recursos Naturais e Medio Ambiente, Escola de Enxeñería Forestal, Universidade de Vigo, A Xunqueira s/n, 36005 Pontevedra, SpainMuseu de História Natural e da Ciência da Universidade do Porto (MHNC-UP/UPorto/PRISC), Praça Gomes Teixeira, 4099-002 Porto, PortugalDepartamento de Ecoloxía e Bioloxía Animal, Facultade de Bioloxía, Universidade de Vigo, Lagoas Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, SpainThis study delves into the impact of contrasting management practices on epiphytic bryolichenic communities, shedding light on their divergent responses to management regimes on <i>Castanea sativa</i> Mill. orchards. Lichens and bryophytes were sampled in managed and abandoned plots, in 95 trees, in north and south sides and at two heights in Galicia (NW Spain). The studied groups exhibited opposing reactions to these management practices; bryophytes suffered adverse effects in managed stands, experiencing reduced cover and species richness compared to abandoned orchards, while lichens displayed heightened cover and species diversity. The size of trees, included as a covariate in our analyses, displayed no significant impact on the overall species richness of lichens or bryophytes, although it did influence the cover of specific functional traits. These differing outcomes may be linked to alterations in environmental conditions brought by management interventions. Furthermore, the study uncovered divergent responses within the taxonomic and functional composition of epiphytic communities. Different species and functional groups exhibited varying reactions to changing environmental conditions, making predictions a complex endeavour. In conclusion, this research emphasizes the need for management strategies that account for the diverse ecological requirements of different species and functional groups since no single management regime will suit all species or functional groups.https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/15/1/160lichensbryophytesbiodiversity<i>Castanea sativa</i>managedunmanaged |
| spellingShingle | Graciela Paz-Bermúdez Ana Belén Fernández-Salegui Helena Hespanhol Mª Eugenia López de Silanes Cristiana Vieira María Calviño-Cancela Effects of the Abandonment of Traditional Cultural Practices on Epiphytic Bryolichenic Communities in Chestnut Orchards in North-West Spain Forests lichens bryophytes biodiversity <i>Castanea sativa</i> managed unmanaged |
| title | Effects of the Abandonment of Traditional Cultural Practices on Epiphytic Bryolichenic Communities in Chestnut Orchards in North-West Spain |
| title_full | Effects of the Abandonment of Traditional Cultural Practices on Epiphytic Bryolichenic Communities in Chestnut Orchards in North-West Spain |
| title_fullStr | Effects of the Abandonment of Traditional Cultural Practices on Epiphytic Bryolichenic Communities in Chestnut Orchards in North-West Spain |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effects of the Abandonment of Traditional Cultural Practices on Epiphytic Bryolichenic Communities in Chestnut Orchards in North-West Spain |
| title_short | Effects of the Abandonment of Traditional Cultural Practices on Epiphytic Bryolichenic Communities in Chestnut Orchards in North-West Spain |
| title_sort | effects of the abandonment of traditional cultural practices on epiphytic bryolichenic communities in chestnut orchards in north west spain |
| topic | lichens bryophytes biodiversity <i>Castanea sativa</i> managed unmanaged |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/15/1/160 |
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