The relationship between tree species and wood colonising fungi and fungal interactions influences wood degradation

Manici, L.; Meo, Isabella De; Saccà, Maria Ludovica; Ceotto, E.; Caputo, F.; Paletto, Alessandro

doi:10.1016/j.ecolind.2023.110312

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“…In the last decades, some studies have highlighted the significant influence of quantitative and qualitative characteristics of deadwood, such as volume, size, components, and decay rate, on biodiversity levels in natural and semi-natural forests, particularly in saproxylic communities [10,11]. Additionally, in the plantations-characterized by a simplified forest system-lying deadwood and standing dead trees play a key role in providing microhabitats, food, and water reservoirs for wildlife [12].…”

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Young Generations’ Perception of the Role of Deadwood in Forests: Comparison between Italy and Türkiye

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The recreational value of a forest is related to the degree of naturalness that can be measured by considering qualitative and quantitative characteristics of deadwood and habitat trees. Forest user groups’ knowledge and opinions towards forest naturalness can support decision-makers in defining strategies. Among user groups, the literature shows a knowledge gap regarding the new generations’ perceptions and opinions related to biodiversity conservation. The aim of this study is to investigate young generations’ perception and preferences towards deadwood in forests. A questionnaire was developed and administrated online—in Italy and Türkiye—to a sample of university students under 25 years old. A total of 407 questionnaires (187 in Italy and 220 in Türkiye) were collected and processed. The results show that students from both countries have a high level of knowledge of deadwood and its role in forests. Most respondents perceive standing dead trees in forests to be aesthetically negative, while large lying deadwood is perceived as aesthetically positive. The attention of young generations towards issues related to biodiversity conservation is confirmed by the significance given in both countries to the management strategy that closely aligns with natural processes of mortality in undisturbed forests, where deadwood is allowed to remain without removal.

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Young Generations’ Perception of the Role of Deadwood in Forests: Comparison between Italy and Türkiye

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Ascomycota and Basidiomycota fungal phyla as indicators of land use efficiency for soil organic carbon accrual with woody plantations

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Fornasier

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Natural forests support higher mycological diversity and more edible mushroom species than plantation forests in Ethiopia

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Yohannes,

Dejene

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Forestry: An International Journal of Forest Research

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To identify measures to protect and conserve macrofungal communities in Ethiopian forests, we need a more comprehensive understanding of macrofungal diversity, functions, and fruiting body production. In this study, we assessed macrofungal communities in three forest types in Gambo Forest District, South-Central Ethiopia. We surveyed 18 plots (each 1000 m2) located in a clear-cut and replanted plantation forest, an old plantation forest, and a natural forest. We identified a total of 132 macrofungal species, of which 75% were saprotrophic, 16% were ectomycorrhizal, and 9% were plant pathogens. We identified 40 edible species, including economically important species, such as those from the genus of Agaricus, Morchella, Cantharellus, Suillus, and Termitomyces. The three forests were significantly different (P < .001) in terms of their macrofungal community composition, with natural forest having the highest species richness and unique community assemblages. In total, 86 macrofungal species were collected from natural forest, of which 28 species were edible. The macrofungal diversity of clear-cut and old plantation forests did not differ significantly. Our findings suggest that prioritizing the restoration or preservation of fragmented natural forests rather than the expansion of exotic tree plantations would be a more effective strategy for conserving and enhancing macrofungal species diversity and the production of economically valuable edible species.

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The relationship between tree species and wood colonising fungi and fungal interactions influences wood degradation

Cited by 7 publications

References 65 publications

Young Generations’ Perception of the Role of Deadwood in Forests: Comparison between Italy and Türkiye

Young Generations’ Perception of the Role of Deadwood in Forests: Comparison between Italy and Türkiye

Ascomycota and Basidiomycota fungal phyla as indicators of land use efficiency for soil organic carbon accrual with woody plantations

Natural forests support higher mycological diversity and more edible mushroom species than plantation forests in Ethiopia

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