Mosaic forest management at landscape scale enhance fungal diversity and production reducing the risk of large wildfires in Mediterranean ecosystems
Mediterranean oak (Quercus) forests alternating with Cistus scrub are one of the most widespread ecosystems in the Mediterranean region. Both species have a high fungal production and diversity varying according age and stand structure. These ecosystems are seriously threatened by forest fires. The...
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| Tipo de recurso: | tesis de maestría |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2023 |
| País: | España |
| Institución: | Universidad de Valladolid |
| Repositorio: | UVaDOC. Repositorio Documental de la Universidad de Valladolid |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:uvadoc.uva.es:10324/63786 |
| Acceso en línea: | https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/63786 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Canopy cover Cistus ladanifer Landscape Sporocarps Forest succession 3106 Ciencia Forestal 3106.04 Ordenación de Montes |
| Sumario: | Mediterranean oak (Quercus) forests alternating with Cistus scrub are one of the most widespread ecosystems in the Mediterranean region. Both species have a high fungal production and diversity varying according age and stand structure. These ecosystems are seriously threatened by forest fires. The aim of this study was to evaluate the mycological potential of these ecosystems by studying the production diversity and composition of the fungal community in order to be able to determine the to determine appropriate management practices. Sporocarps were collected during four consecutive years in plots of young Cistus, aged Cistus and Quercus plots. Results showed that both stand age and dominant vegetation in the plot influence sporocarp production, diversity and richness, with young Cistus plots showing the highest production. Older Cistus stands showed an intermediate fungal composition indicating transition towards Quercus. Based on these results, it is suggested that a mosaic management that favors stand rejuvenation, but also maintains certain areas of senescent vegetation, would result in higher production and richness while preventing great wildfires. |
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