Effect of forest roadside on vegetation characteristics in the Hyrcanian temperate forest

Keybondori, Soghra; Abdi, Ehsan; Deljouei, Azade; Lázaro-Lobo, Adrián; Ervin, Gary N.; Shakeri, Zahed; Etemad, V; Borz, Stelian Alexandru

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“…Identification of environmental variables that influencing species' spatial distribution is crucial from an ecological perspective (Jahantab, Sepehri, Mirdeylami, et al, 2011; Keybondori et al, 2023; Mirinejad et al, 2018). Our results emphasize that slope percentage plays a pivotal role in shaping the distribution of F. angulata and F. carduchorum .…”

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“…In line with our findings, Bashari et al (2021), using several machine‐learning models, identified slope percentage as the most significant determinant for the distribution of Ferula ovina in a semiarid region of central Iran. Slope percentage is vital in regulating the spatial arrangement of soil nutrient (Zhou et al, 2024), soil stability (Abdi & Deljouei, 2019; Abdi & Saleh, Majnonian, et al, 2019; Deljouei et al, 2023), water (Farahnak et al, 2019), heat, and sunlight (Deljouei et al, 2018), creating diverse microclimates with unique soil properties (Keybondori et al, 2023), particularly in mountainous regions like Iran (Deljouei et al, 2017; Douaihy et al, 2013; Keybondori et al, 2023; Momeni Damaneh et al, 2022; Santos et al, 2006). In mountainous areas, slope percentage is recognized as a key topographic factor that indirectly influences plant distribution patterns (Oke & Thompson, 2015).…”

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Impact of climate change on the future distribution of three Ferulago species in Iran using the MaxEnt model

Hosseini,

Mostafavi,

Sadeghi

2024

Integr Envir Assess & Manag

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The decline of habitats supporting medicinal plants is a consequence of climate change and human activities. In the Middle East, Ferulago angulata, Ferulago carduchorum, and Ferulago phialocarpa are widely recognized for their culinary, medicinal, and economic value. Therefore, this study models these Ferulago species in Iran using the MaxEnt model under two representative concentration pathways (RCP4.5 and RCP8.5) for 2050 and 2070. The objective was to identify the most important bioclimatic (n = 6), edaphic (n = 4), and topographic (n = 3) variables influencing their distribution and predict changes under various climate scenarios. Findings reveal slope percentage as the most significant variable for F. angulata and F. carduchorum, while solar radiation was the primary variable for F. phialocarpa. MaxEnt modeling demonstrated good to excellent performance, as indicated by all the area under the curve values exceeding 0.85. Projections suggest negative area changes for F. angulata and F. carduchorum (i.e., predictions under RCP4.5 for 2050 and 2070 indicate −34.0% and −37.8% for F. phialocarpa, and −0.3% and −6.2% for F. carduchorum; additionally, predictions under RCP 8.5 for 2050 and 2070 show −39.0% and −52.2% for F. phialocarpa, and −1.33% and −9.8% for F. carduchorum), while for F. phialocarpa, a potential habitat increase (i.e., predictions under RCP4.5 for 2050 and 2070 are 23.4% and 11.2%, and under RCP 8.5 for 2050 and 2070 are 64.4% and 42.1%) is anticipated. These insights guide adaptive management strategies, emphasizing conservation and sustainable use amid global climate change. Special attention should be paid to F. angulata and F. carduchorum due to anticipated habitat loss. Integr Environ Assess Manag 2024;00:1–14. © 2024 SETAC

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Impact of climate change on the future distribution of three Ferulago species in Iran using the MaxEnt model

Hosseini,

Mostafavi,

Sadeghi

2024

Integr Envir Assess & Manag

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“…To produce a comprehensive final mapping of vertebrate species, the analysis was limited to species that met the following criteria: (i) presence of at least 20–25% of their range within the Zagros forests, including 10 birds, 5 mammals, 6 reptiles, and 4 amphibians listed in Table 1 ; (ii) categorization as threatened with extinction by the IUCN, resulting 13 birds and 9 mammals listed in Table 1 ; and (iii) designation as indicator species, including in 8 birds, 17 mammals, 14 reptiles, and 2 amphibians listed in Table 1 . It should be noted that indicator species serve as biological indicators reflecting habitat types or combinations thereof, crucial for ecosystem conservation and management 66 , 67 . The term “indicator species” has three distinct meanings: they reflect an environment’s biotic or abiotic state, reveal evidence for or indicate impacts of environmental change, and signify the diversity of other species, taxa, or entire communities within an area.…”

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Fire protection priorities in the oak forests of Iran with an emphasis on vertebrate habitat preservation

Sayahnia,

Ommi,

Khoshnamvand

et al. 2024

Sci Rep

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This study examines the impact of fire incidents on wildlife and habitats in the western oak forests of Iran (Zagros region). These forests are globally recognized for their exceptional biodiversity but are frequently threatened by wildfires. To achieve this, the study uses the space–time scan statistics permutation (STSSP) model to identify areas with a higher frequency of fires. The study also analyzes the effects of fires on the Zagros forests from 2000 to 2021 using remote-sensing MODIS data. Also, to understand the elements at risk of fire, burned areas were assessed based on the richness of vertebrate species, determined by the distribution of 88 vertebrate species. The results show that the annual fire rate in the Zagros forests is 76.2 (fire occurrences per year), calculated using the Poisson distribution. Findings show the highest fire rates are found in the northwest and a part of the south of the Zagros. The northwest of the Zagros also has the largest number of single fires and clusters, indicating a wide spatial distribution of fire in these regions. On the other side, it was unexpectedly found that these regions have the richest number of species and higher habitat value. The results demonstrate a significant correlation between the value of the habitat and the extent of burned areas (p < 0.05). The study also reveals that the greatest impact of fires is on small vertebrates. The overlap of frequent fire spots with the richest regions of Zagros oak forests in terms of vertebrate diversity emphasizes the need for strategic forest risk reduction planning, especially in these priority zones.

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“…Topography has long been recognized as a significant factor influencing vegetation patterns at local scales, primarily due to the close relationship between elevation and temperature [ 20 , 21 , 22 ]. Since the 1890s, it has been known that micro-topography impacts local vegetation patterns through its influence on the surrounding abiotic environment [ 23 ].…”

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Effects of Micro-Topography and Vegetation on Soil Moisture on Fixed Sand Dunes in Tengger Desert, China

Zhang,

Zhao,

et al. 2024

Plants

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Soil moisture is a key factor in arid ecosystems, with local variations influenced by topography and vegetation. Understanding this relationship is crucial for combating desertification. Employing ANOVA, Mean Decrease Accuracy (MDA) analysis from random forest modeling and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), this study investigates the distribution of soil moisture and its associations with topographic and vegetative factors across four micro-geomorphic units in the Tengger Desert, China. Significant heterogeneity in soil moisture across various layers and locations, including windward and leeward slopes and the tops and bottoms of dunes, was observed. Soil moisture generally increases from the surface down to 300 cm, with diminishing fluctuations at greater depths. Soil moisture peaks in the surface and middle layers on windward slopes and in deep layers at the bottom of dunes, exhibiting an initial rise and then a decline on windward slopes. Topographic (including slope direction and elevation difference) and vegetation (including shrub and herb coverage) factors significantly influence soil moisture across three depth layers. Topographic factors negatively affect soil moisture directly, whereas vegetation positively influences it indirectly, with shrub and herb abundance enhancing moisture levels. These insights inform ecological management and the formulation of soil moisture-conservation strategies in arid deserts. The study underscores customizing sand-binding vegetation to various micro-geomorphic dune units.

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Effect of forest roadside on vegetation characteristics in the Hyrcanian temperate forest

Cited by 7 publications

References 66 publications

Impact of climate change on the future distribution of three Ferulago species in Iran using the MaxEnt model

Impact of climate change on the future distribution of three Ferulago species in Iran using the MaxEnt model

Fire protection priorities in the oak forests of Iran with an emphasis on vertebrate habitat preservation

Effects of Micro-Topography and Vegetation on Soil Moisture on Fixed Sand Dunes in Tengger Desert, China

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