Microsite availability and establishment of native species on degraded and reclaimed sites
Summary Restoration of native plant communities on previously disturbed land requires the identification and modification of environmental factors that impede or restrict ecosystem succession or development. One of the key factors in successful reclamation is to ensure colonization and persistence o...
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crwiley:10.1046/j.1365-2664.2003.00848.x 2024-06-23T07:52:34+00:00 Microsite availability and establishment of native species on degraded and reclaimed sites Elmarsdottir, Asrun Aradottir, Asa L. Trlica, M. J. 2003 http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2664.2003.00848.x https://api.wiley.com/onlinelibrary/tdm/v1/articles/10.1046%2Fj.1365-2664.2003.00848.x https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1046/j.1365-2664.2003.00848.x en eng Wiley http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor Journal of Applied Ecology volume 40, issue 5, page 815-823 ISSN 0021-8901 1365-2664 journal-article 2003 crwiley https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2664.2003.00848.x 2024-06-04T06:45:25Z Summary Restoration of native plant communities on previously disturbed land requires the identification and modification of environmental factors that impede or restrict ecosystem succession or development. One of the key factors in successful reclamation is to ensure colonization and persistence of native species within an area. Therefore, the identification of microsite types that favour colonization by native species should improve our ability to successfully reclaim degraded areas. The objectives of this study were to (i) identify and describe microsite types that were conducive to the establishment of five native plant species ( Euphrasia frigida, Galium normanii , Thymus praecox , Cerastium spp. and Rumex acetosa ) on degraded and reclaimed sites in Iceland; and (ii) to determine the effects of reclamation activities that included the application of manure and inorganic fertilizer on the distribution of microsite types and seedling establishment. Reclamation sites of different ages were examined on an eroded area where the target community was a grass or shrub heath. The spatial distribution of plant establishment was not random but varied among microsite types and study sites. More seedlings than expected were found in microsite types characterized by small rocks and biological soil crusts. These may have entrapped seed and provided more soil stability and moisture than other microsite types. The cover of these microsite types varied among the study sites but the pattern of seedling establishment among the five native forbs was similar. Synthesis and applications . Practical reclamation methods are improved by identifying those factors that promote successful seedling establishment by native species. Application of fertilizer without additional seeding proved to be a simple reclamation approach that increased the availability of one favourable microsite type, enhanced the establishment of native species and subsequently allowed vegetation cover to expand. Seed of native plants may be difficult to obtain ... Article in Journal/Newspaper Euphrasia frigida Iceland Wiley Online Library Journal of Applied Ecology 40 5 815 823 |
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Summary Restoration of native plant communities on previously disturbed land requires the identification and modification of environmental factors that impede or restrict ecosystem succession or development. One of the key factors in successful reclamation is to ensure colonization and persistence of native species within an area. Therefore, the identification of microsite types that favour colonization by native species should improve our ability to successfully reclaim degraded areas. The objectives of this study were to (i) identify and describe microsite types that were conducive to the establishment of five native plant species ( Euphrasia frigida, Galium normanii , Thymus praecox , Cerastium spp. and Rumex acetosa ) on degraded and reclaimed sites in Iceland; and (ii) to determine the effects of reclamation activities that included the application of manure and inorganic fertilizer on the distribution of microsite types and seedling establishment. Reclamation sites of different ages were examined on an eroded area where the target community was a grass or shrub heath. The spatial distribution of plant establishment was not random but varied among microsite types and study sites. More seedlings than expected were found in microsite types characterized by small rocks and biological soil crusts. These may have entrapped seed and provided more soil stability and moisture than other microsite types. The cover of these microsite types varied among the study sites but the pattern of seedling establishment among the five native forbs was similar. Synthesis and applications . Practical reclamation methods are improved by identifying those factors that promote successful seedling establishment by native species. Application of fertilizer without additional seeding proved to be a simple reclamation approach that increased the availability of one favourable microsite type, enhanced the establishment of native species and subsequently allowed vegetation cover to expand. Seed of native plants may be difficult to obtain ... |
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Elmarsdottir, Asrun Aradottir, Asa L. Trlica, M. J. Microsite availability and establishment of native species on degraded and reclaimed sites |
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Elmarsdottir, Asrun Aradottir, Asa L. Trlica, M. J. |
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Microsite availability and establishment of native species on degraded and reclaimed sites |
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Microsite availability and establishment of native species on degraded and reclaimed sites |
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Microsite availability and establishment of native species on degraded and reclaimed sites |
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Microsite availability and establishment of native species on degraded and reclaimed sites |
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Microsite availability and establishment of native species on degraded and reclaimed sites |
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microsite availability and establishment of native species on degraded and reclaimed sites |
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