Conflicting science requirements impact on rare moss conservation measures

The Antarctic Treaty recognizes the outstanding scientific values of the Antarctic environment through the designation of Antarctic Specially Protected Areas (ASPAs) that have rigorous management plans specific to each site. Deception Island has the largest concentration of rare bryophyte species an...

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Published in:Antarctic Science
Main Authors: Pertierra, Luis R., Lara, Francisco, Benayas, Javier, Lewis-Smith, Ronald I., Hughes, Kevin A.
Other Authors: Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación (España), Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad (España)
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:unknown
Published: Cambridge University Press 2018
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10261/196673
https://doi.org/10.1017/S0954102017000360
https://doi.org/10.13039/501100003329
https://doi.org/10.13039/501100004837
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spelling ftcsic:oai:digital.csic.es:10261/196673 2024-02-11T09:58:31+01:00 Conflicting science requirements impact on rare moss conservation measures Pertierra, Luis R. Lara, Francisco Benayas, Javier Lewis-Smith, Ronald I. Hughes, Kevin A. Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación (España) Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad (España) 2018-02 http://hdl.handle.net/10261/196673 https://doi.org/10.1017/S0954102017000360 https://doi.org/10.13039/501100003329 https://doi.org/10.13039/501100004837 unknown Cambridge University Press #PLACEHOLDER_PARENT_METADATA_VALUE# info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/MINECO/Plan Estatal de Investigación Científica y Técnica y de Innovación 2013-2016/CGL2014-56416-P https://doi.org/10.1017/S0954102017000360 Sí Antarctic Science 30(1): 13-21 (2018) 0954-1020 http://hdl.handle.net/10261/196673 doi:10.1017/S0954102017000360 1365-2079 http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100003329 http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100004837 none Human impact Single-island endemic Maritime Antarctica Conflict of values Bryophyte Threatened species artículo http://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_6501 2018 ftcsic https://doi.org/10.1017/S095410201700036010.13039/50110000332910.13039/501100004837 2024-01-16T10:46:32Z The Antarctic Treaty recognizes the outstanding scientific values of the Antarctic environment through the designation of Antarctic Specially Protected Areas (ASPAs) that have rigorous management plans specific to each site. Deception Island has the largest concentration of rare bryophyte species and communities in Antarctica, while also offering substantial opportunities for research in a range of scientific disciplines due to its volcanic nature. As a result, conflicts between research interests and conservation goals may arise. On the summit ridge of Caliente Hill severe trampling damage to the moss assemblages growing in association with localized geothermal activity was observed. The range of species affected included the entire known population of Schistidium deceptionense, an endemic moss known only from this site, as well as other very rare Antarctic mosses (Ditrichum ditrichoideum, Bryum orbiculatifolium, Bucklandiella subcrispipila, Pohlia wahlenbergii and Dicranella hookeri). A photomapping study was undertaken to characterize further the status of the site and monitor changes within it. Increased awareness, co-ordination of activities and a spatial zoning within the site could help mitigate damage from permitted activities. Nevertheless, prioritization of longer term conservation goals over short-term research interests may ultimately be necessary where local human impact cannot be managed by other means. This study was part of the MIDAH CTM2010-11013 project financed by the Spanish National Polar Programme. Our deepest gratitude goes to Olga LópezHilzinger for her photometric skills and continuous support on producing the photo-assemblages. Thanks also to all the Spanish researchers working in the area for sharing their valuable thoughts. In particular, special thanks to Dr Amos Gil. We are also indebted to Peter Convey for his valuable insight. We are very grateful to Ryszard Ochyra for critical review of the specimens. We also thank Graciela de Diego for field support. LRP was partially ... Article in Journal/Newspaper Antarc* Antarctic Antarctic Science Antarctica Deception Island Single Island Digital.CSIC (Spanish National Research Council) Antarctic The Antarctic Deception Island ENVELOPE(-60.633,-60.633,-62.950,-62.950) Single Island ENVELOPE(68.667,68.667,-69.817,-69.817) Summit Ridge ENVELOPE(-57.038,-57.038,-63.448,-63.448) Caliente Hill ENVELOPE(-60.712,-60.712,-62.973,-62.973) Antarctic Science 30 1 13 21
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topic Human impact
Single-island endemic
Maritime Antarctica
Conflict of values
Bryophyte
Threatened species
spellingShingle Human impact
Single-island endemic
Maritime Antarctica
Conflict of values
Bryophyte
Threatened species
Pertierra, Luis R.
Lara, Francisco
Benayas, Javier
Lewis-Smith, Ronald I.
Hughes, Kevin A.
Conflicting science requirements impact on rare moss conservation measures
topic_facet Human impact
Single-island endemic
Maritime Antarctica
Conflict of values
Bryophyte
Threatened species
description The Antarctic Treaty recognizes the outstanding scientific values of the Antarctic environment through the designation of Antarctic Specially Protected Areas (ASPAs) that have rigorous management plans specific to each site. Deception Island has the largest concentration of rare bryophyte species and communities in Antarctica, while also offering substantial opportunities for research in a range of scientific disciplines due to its volcanic nature. As a result, conflicts between research interests and conservation goals may arise. On the summit ridge of Caliente Hill severe trampling damage to the moss assemblages growing in association with localized geothermal activity was observed. The range of species affected included the entire known population of Schistidium deceptionense, an endemic moss known only from this site, as well as other very rare Antarctic mosses (Ditrichum ditrichoideum, Bryum orbiculatifolium, Bucklandiella subcrispipila, Pohlia wahlenbergii and Dicranella hookeri). A photomapping study was undertaken to characterize further the status of the site and monitor changes within it. Increased awareness, co-ordination of activities and a spatial zoning within the site could help mitigate damage from permitted activities. Nevertheless, prioritization of longer term conservation goals over short-term research interests may ultimately be necessary where local human impact cannot be managed by other means. This study was part of the MIDAH CTM2010-11013 project financed by the Spanish National Polar Programme. Our deepest gratitude goes to Olga LópezHilzinger for her photometric skills and continuous support on producing the photo-assemblages. Thanks also to all the Spanish researchers working in the area for sharing their valuable thoughts. In particular, special thanks to Dr Amos Gil. We are also indebted to Peter Convey for his valuable insight. We are very grateful to Ryszard Ochyra for critical review of the specimens. We also thank Graciela de Diego for field support. LRP was partially ...
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author Pertierra, Luis R.
Lara, Francisco
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Hughes, Kevin A.
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title Conflicting science requirements impact on rare moss conservation measures
title_short Conflicting science requirements impact on rare moss conservation measures
title_full Conflicting science requirements impact on rare moss conservation measures
title_fullStr Conflicting science requirements impact on rare moss conservation measures
title_full_unstemmed Conflicting science requirements impact on rare moss conservation measures
title_sort conflicting science requirements impact on rare moss conservation measures
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