Collapsing foundations: The ecology of the British oak, implications of its decline and mitigation options
Collapsing foundations: The ecology of the British oak, implications of its decline and mitigation options
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崩溃的基础:英国橡树的生态、其衰退的影响和缓解方案
DOI:
10.1016/j.biocon.2019.03.040
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发表时间:
2019
影响因子:
5.9
通讯作者:
Mitchell R
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作者:
Mitchell R
Oak (Quercusspp.) is declining globally due to a variety of pests, pathogens and climate change. Assessments of the impact of losing keystone species such as oak, should include the impact on associated biodiversity and ecosystem functioning, and consider mitigation options. Here, we assess the potential ecological implications of a decline inQuercus petraea/roburwithin the UK. We collated a database of 2300 species associated withQ. petraea/roburof which 326 were found to be obligate associates (only found onQ. petraea/robur).One potential mitigating measure for lessening the impact of oak decline on associated biodiversity would be establishing alternative tree species. However, of 30 alternative tree species assessed, none supported a high proportion of the oak-associated species (maximum 28% byFraxinus excelsiorash, which is currently declining due toHymenoscyphus fraxineus, a fungus). However, the functioning of oak (leaf litter/soil chemistry and decomposition) was potentially replicable owing to its similarities with other tree species.The impact on the four main oak woodland communities within the UK, of a theoretical 50% decline in oak on ecosystem functioning and associated species was explored for five scenarios, that differed in the selection of replacement tree species. The most resilient woodland communities (in all the aspects assessed) were those capable of supporting the greatest diversity of tree species and when the currently occurring tree species replaced oak. The greatest change was predicted whereF. excelsiorwas lost in addition to a decline in oak, and if only one species, particularlyAcer pseudoplantanussycamore, filled the canopy gaps.
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影响因子:
6.4
作者:
I. Tomlinson;C. Potter;Helen R. Bayliss
通讯作者:
Helen R. Bayliss
DOI:
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发表时间:
2014
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影响因子:
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作者:
A. Lõhmus;K. Runnel
通讯作者:
K. Runnel
影响因子:
3.7
作者:
J. Rodwell;C. Pigott;D. A. Ratcliffe;A. J. C. Malloch;H. Birks;M. Proctor
通讯作者:
M. Proctor
DOI:
10.1007/bf00477156
发表时间:
1995
期刊:
Water, Air, and Soil Pollution
影响因子:
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作者:
F. Bussotti;M. Ferretti;A. Cozzi;P. Grossoni;A. Bottacci;C. Tani
通讯作者:
C. Tani
影响因子:
1.4
作者:
F. Gallego;A. Algaba;R. Fernández
通讯作者:
R. Fernández