The importance of managing and conserving large old trees: a case study from Victorian Mountain Ash forests

Lindenmayer, David B.

doi:10.1071/rs16006

Cited by 15 publications

(10 citation statements)

References 27 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…For these species, the occurrence was determined by local characteristics, such as vegetation height and DBH; forest patches with large and tall trees are normally better conserved (primary forests) than areas without trees with such characteristics [ 75 ]. These trees can provide food, shelter and nesting places for the birds, and can sustain more bird species than areas without these trees [ 76 ]. Forest birds are highly susceptible to microclimatic alterations, vegetation characteristics (like vegetation density, the existence of understory and the proportion of canopy cover) and reductions in food resources and nesting sites [ 18 , 30 , 77 ].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Does scale matter? The influence of three-level spatial scales on forest bird occurrence in a tropical landscape

et al. 2018

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Consequences of habitat fragmentation for species occurrence are amongst the most important issues in landscape and conservation ecology. Empirical and theoretical studies have demonstrated that the total amount of habitat, patch size and connectivity have nonlinear effects on species survival on multiple spatial and temporal scales. Therefore, population models need to incorporate multiple scales, which can be extremely valuable to prioritizing conservation efforts in these changing landscapes. We tested how the amount and configuration of habitat affect understory bird species occurrence using fine to broad-scale habitat features. We used playback to sample birds in 13 Atlantic Forest fragments in Southeast Brazil. Microhabitat, local and regional landscape variables were tested against bird occurrence. Our results demonstrate that different bird species respond to different habitat scales. Sclerurus scansor, Xiphorhynchus fuscus, Automolus leucophthalmus, Drymophila ochropyga, Mackenziaena leachii, and Chiroxiphia caudata were most influenced by tree height and diameter (microhabitat characteristics), S. scansor, F. serrana and Pyriglena leucoptera were most influenced by forest cover and red-edge reflectance(local-scale metrics) and S. scansor, X. fuscus, D. ochropyga, P. leucoptera, F. serrana and M. leachii had area, core area and functional connectivity index (landscape features) as stronger predictors of species occurrence. Small forest fragments acted as corridors and increased overall connectivity of the entire community. The most effective means of maintaining long-term population connectivity of understory birds involves retaining both large and small areas, including forests with different micro-habitat characteristics. No management approach based on a single-scale would benefit all species. Implementing multiscale conservation strategies are necessary for maintaining long-term viability of forest birds on tropical landscapes.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Does scale matter? The influence of three-level spatial scales on forest bird occurrence in a tropical landscape

et al. 2018

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…VLTs occupy a revered position in the human psyche (ANDERSON, 2004); aesthetic (RIBE, 1989) and social/cultural values are assigned to them (LINDENMAYER, 2016). VLTs are worshipped in many societies worldwide and they support the maintenance of local/regional cultural identities.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Young urban trees as important structures in the cultural heritage of cities – a case study from Prague

Rudl¹,

Machar

Úradníček

et al. 2019

Environmental &Amp; Socio-Economic Studies

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

A BS TR A CT Urban trees generate numerous ecosystem services, and these are often closely associated with the species, age and size of trees as well as with their vitality. Generally, the focus of urban and regional planning is aimed at very large trees, because very large trees are considered to be key green structures in an urban green infrastructure. However, there is a significant knowledge gap related to the importance of young trees in cities, despite their value in urban green spaces, greenways, parks, gardens, urban forests, and as components of green roofs and green walls. This study is the result of field mapping young trees in the urban area of the famous European historical city of Prague. Field mapping revealed a total of 40 individual young trees, or young tree groups, with cultural value in the study area of Prague. The results of this empirical study indicate that young trees (not just very large and old trees) can be very important structures for the provision of cultural ecosystem services in cities, and that they can be viewed as living cultural symbols. This is a new aspect in the awareness of the environmental and social roles of urban trees. This case study from Prague suggests that (i) young trees in urban areas need more attention from researchers and (ii) should be incorporated into urban planning as an important component of urban green infrastructure.KEY WORDS: cultural ecosystem services, heritage trees, tree as a living cultural symbol, urban green infrastructure, very large trees ARTICLE HISTORY:

show abstract

“…We should be aware that the GTR benefits are specifically for different species-birds, ectomycorrhizal fungi, epiphytes, and wood-dependent beetles may be suitable bio-indicators for measuring the success of GTR in conservation effectiveness. Lifeboating of some species through GTR can cause ecological cascade effects, such as changes in invertebrate biomass due to GTR influencing the breeding success of passerine birds [44].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Retention Forestry Supports Bird Diversity in Managed, Temperate Hardwood Floodplain Forests

Machar

Schlossárek

Pechanec

et al. 2019

Forests

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The retention forestry approach is considered as one of the potentially effective tools for sustainable forest management for conservation of biodiversity in managed temperate and boreal forests. Retention of old-growth forest structures (e.g., very large old living trees) in forest stands during clear-cutting provides maintenance of key habitats for many old-growth forest interior-species. Most of ecological studies on green tree retention (GTR) consequences for biodiversity have been focused on birds. However, the long-term studies of GTR impacts on forest birds are very poor. In this paper, we focused on assessment of the long-term consequences of leaving legacy oak trees on the cut areas for bird diversity 18–22 years after clear-cutting in managed temperate European hardwood floodplain forests. Results based on bird counting using mapping of bird nesting territories revealed a key importance of legacy oak trees for maintaining bird diversity in the study area. These results are widely applicable for managed temperate hardwood forests with serious dominance of oak (Quercus sp.) in forest stands. Legacy oak trees in this habitat type are keystone structures for bird diversity. Retention approach focused on these trees is potentially an important conservation tool for preserving forest bird diversity and other associated species in temperate hardwood forests managed by clear-cutting.

show abstract

The importance of managing and conserving large old trees: a case study from Victorian Mountain Ash forests

Cited by 15 publications

References 27 publications

Does scale matter? The influence of three-level spatial scales on forest bird occurrence in a tropical landscape

Does scale matter? The influence of three-level spatial scales on forest bird occurrence in a tropical landscape

Young urban trees as important structures in the cultural heritage of cities – a case study from Prague

Retention Forestry Supports Bird Diversity in Managed, Temperate Hardwood Floodplain Forests

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About