Effect of nature protection and management of grassland on biodiversity – Case from big flooded river valley (NE Poland)

Knozowski, Paweł; Nowakowski, Jacek J.; Stawicka, Anna Maria; Górski, Andrzej; Dulisz, Beata

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165280

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“…There were a total of 133 individual grasslands in the study area, which were of similar size (Figure 1) and for which the type of use (frequency of mowing and type and intensity of fertilisation) was determined. Based on our earlier study [26], three types of meadows were distinguished: extensively used meadows mown once a year (area of approx. 5.3 km 2 ), intensively used meadows mown two to four times per year and fertilised with mineral fertiliser (area approx.…”

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“…The decline in the number of species and their abundance in agricultural areas is linked to aspects manifested by the intensification of agriculture: the creation of large monocultures, row and field crops, denser and more uniform cropping structures, the loss of native pastures and other semi-natural habitats, an increase in the area of autumn sowings [22,23], or increased use of fertilisers and pesticides [24]. Bird diversity is also negatively affected by the frequency and timing of mowing [25,26].…”

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“…In turn, the cessation of land use leads to changes in species composition and impoverishment of plant communities [36,37], which consequently reduces the availability of invertebrates for birds [20,38]. The diversity, abundance, and availability of invertebrates for birds in restored wetlands are also modified by groundwater levels [39][40][41] and habitat moisture [26,39,42]. In forests and agricultural environments, the negative effects of drought and high temperatures on the abundance of soil fauna, e.g., Collembola, Diptera, and other arthropods, were recorded [43][44][45][46].…”

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“…The intensification of fodder production, resulting in reduced areas of permanent pastures and meadows and more intensive management, may have lowered both the amount of food and its availability to birds. So far, we have shown that the mode of use, especially the frequency of mowing and the type of fertilisation, modified by environmental factors such as distance to the river, soil moisture, and the presence of shrubs affects the biotic diversity of invertebrates, amphibians, and birds [26]. The highest invertebrate diversity was recorded in extensively used meadows introduced in agro-environmental projects, while the strongest reduction in the number of species and their abundance was caused by intensive use of meadows with manure fertilisation [26].…”

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“…Moreover, the number of papers highlighting the impact of agricultural land use on the physiological aspects of birds is sparse. While the effects of agricultural resource management on bird diversity, species occurrence or abundance, and reproduction have been investigated (e.g., [20,26,29,132,133]), there are few reports on how such factors affect birds' body or physiological condition during the nesting season (e.g., [134][135][136][137]).…”

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Effect of Management of Grassland on Prey Availability and Physiological Condition of Nestling of Red-Backed Shrike Lanius collurio

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The study aimed to determine the influence of grassland management on the potential food base of the red-backed shrike Lanius collurio and the condition of chicks in the population inhabiting semi-natural grasslands in the Narew floodplain. The grassland area was divided into three groups: extensively used meadows, intensively used meadows fertilised with mineral fertilisers, and intensively used meadows fertilised with liquid manure, and selected environmental factors that may influence food availability were determined. Using Barber traps, 1825 samples containing 53,739 arthropods were collected, and the diversity, abundance, and proportion of large arthropods in the samples were analysed depending on the grassland use type. In the bird population, the condition of the chicks was characterised by the BCI (Body Condition Index) and haematological parameters (glucose level, haemoglobin level, haematocrit, and H:L ratio). The diversity of arthropods was highest in extensively used meadows. Still, the mean abundance and proportion of arthropods over 1 cm in length differed significantly for Orthoptera, Hymenoptera, Arachne, and Carabidae between grassland use types, with the highest proportion of large arthropods and the highest abundance recorded in manure-fertilised meadows. The highest Body Condition Indexes and blood glucose levels of nestlings indicating good nestling nutrition were recorded in nests of birds associated with extensive land use. The H:L ratio as an indicator of the physiological condition of nestlings was high on manure-fertilised and extensively managed meadows, indicating stress factors associated with these environments. This suggests that consideration should be given to the effects of chemicals, such as pesticides or drug residues, that may come from slurry poured onto fields on the fitness of red-backed shrike chicks.

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Effect of Management of Grassland on Prey Availability and Physiological Condition of Nestling of Red-Backed Shrike Lanius collurio

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A novel estimation method of grassland Fractional vegetation cover based on multi-sensor data fusion

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Smooth Brome (Bromus inermis L.)—A Versatile Grass: A Review

Mackiewicz-Walec,

Żarczyński,

Krzebietke

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Smooth brome (Bromus inermis L.) is a species of perennial grass with growing economic importance. Initially, this species had attracted interest as a source of animal feed. Over the years, the interest in smooth brome increased significantly due to the growing knowledge about its advantages. The aim of this study was to explore the contemporary significance of smooth brome. This plant is characterized by a high tolerance to many negative environmental factors, such as periodic droughts, low temperatures and salinity, which contributes to its constant presence in the landscape of many countries. The moderate soil requirements of smooth brome, combined with the effective use of soil resources and rational nutrient utilization, contribute to high biomass yields that can reach 13 t/ha DM. The usefulness of this grass species in various management systems has been recognized in numerous research studies. Smooth brome can generate benefits in many branches of the economy. This efficient energy plant is used in paper production, and it is also recommended for the protection of fallow land or the reclamation of degraded land. Smooth brome prevents erosion, enhances biodiversity, and provides shelter for many animal species. This species fits well into the current assumptions of agricultural policy and increasingly demanding environmental standards. According to the latest guidelines, modern agriculture should pursue economic and environmental goals simultaneously. In this context, smooth brome constitutes a valuable link in sustainable development. Due to its numerous advantages, smooth brome not only provides high-quality feed and biomass but also effectively sequesters CO2, improves soil fertility and enhances biodiversity, which makes it an important element of agriculture and environmental protection.

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Effect of nature protection and management of grassland on biodiversity – Case from big flooded river valley (NE Poland)

Cited by 4 publications

References 160 publications

Effect of Management of Grassland on Prey Availability and Physiological Condition of Nestling of Red-Backed Shrike Lanius collurio

Effect of Management of Grassland on Prey Availability and Physiological Condition of Nestling of Red-Backed Shrike Lanius collurio

A novel estimation method of grassland Fractional vegetation cover based on multi-sensor data fusion

Smooth Brome (Bromus inermis L.)—A Versatile Grass: A Review

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