Trends of plant communities growing on the Etruscan tombs (Cerveteri, Italy) related to different management practices

Cicinelli, Emanuela; Benelli, Fabiola; Bartoli, Flavia; Traversetti, Lorenzo; Caneva, Giulia

doi:10.1080/11263504.2019.1578286

Cited by 18 publications

(17 citation statements)

References 26 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…There were several factors to consider when assessing the floristic affinity among monuments and their biodiversity values, including the size of the analyzed area, the occurring stone, their previous weathering, and the human interventions of regular maintenance [3,17,68]. In fact, as the most relevant and visited monument on the site, the Cyrus Tomb is under periodic maintenance, so the chance of seed settlement, germination, and growth were noticeably lower than in the other parts of the site.…”

Section: Plant Colonization Similarity Among the Monumentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The lack of maintenance facilitates the natural weathering of construction materials. Weathering causes an increase in material porosity, grain disintegration, formation of fissures and cracks, which also encourage microbial growth and allow the rooting of higher plants on building surfaces [4,43,68]. Prolonged human negligence the bioreceptivity of building materials to plant colonization, while the conservation state of building materials and their maintenance influences the rate of colonization on structures [4,22,39,41,42,45].…”

Section: Plant Colonization Similarity Among the Monumentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Substrate Preferences of Ruderal Plants in Colonizing Stone Monuments of the Pasargadae World Heritage Site, Iran

et al. 2021

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Plant colonization on archaeological structures is limited by the substrate conditions of stone surfaces. Despite its relevance for ecological studies and the management plans of archaeological sites, the knowledge on monuments substrate (e.g., stones, microhabitats, microsites), which could be suitable sites for plant establishment, is an underestimated topic. Here, we aim to identify the substrate preference of plants in colonizing stone surfaces as a first step in evaluating the biodeterioration risk. We selected the Pasargadae World Heritage Site (WHS) for its variety of different conditions, and we assessed the substrate preference of 142 ruderal plants occurring on nine monuments, two types of stones, and eight microsites. Our data indicated that stone typology and microsite conditions affected species composition, diversity, and richness. The porosity of the different limestone and the progressive weathering phenomena resulted as relevant factors in plant colonization. Significantly, microsites as a junction of two stone blocks (M1a) and big fractures covered by soil (M3) hosted the most favorable conditions, which needed periodic monitoring during the maintenance activities of the site. Evaluating the substrate preference of ruderal plants can contribute to the identification of the high-risk areas for plant colonization, which need to be considered in the management plans of archaeological sites.

show abstract

Section: Plant Colonization Similarity Among the Monumentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Plant Colonization Similarity Among the Monumentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Substrate Preferences of Ruderal Plants in Colonizing Stone Monuments of the Pasargadae World Heritage Site, Iran

et al. 2021

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Due to the abovementioned cultural and biological value of L. nobilis and C. australis, the preservation of such formations in the Antica Lavinium site represents an opportunity for conservation from different viewpoints. It is undoubtable that plant growth in archaeological or cultural sites requires careful planning [20] and spontaneous evolution of vegetation can be harmful for Cultural Heritage conservation [78]. In the case of the Antica Lavinium site, this natural growth does not jeopardize monuments or archaeological remains (mainly located in managed areas outside the forest formations) and becomes, itself, a historical heritage to preserve and maintain.…”

Section: Historical and Cultural Analysis Of Species And Forests And Their Managementmentioning

confidence: 99%

Linking Man and Nature: Relictual Forest Coenosis with Laurus nobilis L. and Celtis australis L. in Antica Lavinium, Italy

et al. 2021

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The Mediterranean basin has been a refugium for relict plant taxa and native laurophyllic forests. The Latium coasts and, especially, the Antica Lavinium site, host relict forest communities, whose natural importance is enriched by their cultural value. Here, we aim at investigating the ecological framework, cultural and historical values, and management over time, of relict communities that have Laurus nobilis and Celtis australis as their priority habitats. To achieve this, we performed vegetation surveys and we conducted statistical analyses (PCA, NMDS). Among the 45 vegetation surveys, 25 were characterized by the two target species. The PCA analysis highlighted how the L. nobilis formations and the mixed formations with C. australis present some differences but are not sufficient to describe different coenosis. The comparison among similar forests in central and southern Italy confirmed the wide coenological amplitude of L. nobilis with respect to other laurophyllic species. Antica Lavinium has an overall good preservation of laurel forest formations, but also of mixed formation with C. australis. In the area, historical, cultural, and natural characteristics mutually contributed to the development of human civilizations and plant communities, highlighting their deep linkage.

show abstract

“…Growth of living organisms may degrade heritage monuments, leading to aesthetic and structural deterioration. Esthetic damages, such as color and/or shape modification, are caused by biofilm formation; mechanical and chemical damages occur at the surface as well as in the inner zone of the artifacts and can bring in the long term to the monument decay (Scheerer et al, 2009;Toreno et al, 2018;Cicinelli et al, 2019).…”

Section: Damages To Urban Artifacts and Monumentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Survey of Multiple Interactions Between Plants and the Urban Environment

Fineschi¹,

Loreto²

2020

Front. For. Glob. Change

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

It is well-acknowledged that plants in urban areas provide multiple ecosystem services. They contribute improving ambient quality and mitigating negative impacts of human presence, beautifying the anthropic environment, and promoting place identity and cultural heritage. However, the existence of plants in general, and trees in particular, cannot be considered independent on urban activities and infrastructures. Release of plant volatile compounds is profoundly affected in urban environments, in turn modifying plant relationships with other living organisms, both plants and animals, and affecting air chemistry and quality. Plants also interfere with stone artifacts, cultural and historical heritage. Plant-human coexistence requires precise and adequate managing measures, which have often been ignored in cities' government and planning. Plants and humans (and human infrastructures) are frequently considered as independent from each other and plant requirements are often disregarded, thus causing difficult or erroneous management and/or environmental damage. We review some of the most important ecosystem services provided by plants in urban environment, and also focus on possible negative effects of plants that may become relevant if urban vegetation is improperly managed and unintegrated in proper city planning, both of historical centers and of new towns or suburbs. Keywords: ecosystem services, global change, green area typologies in cities, green urban planning and management, positive (negative) plant-human interactions, urban trees

show abstract

Trends of plant communities growing on the Etruscan tombs (Cerveteri, Italy) related to different management practices

Cited by 18 publications

References 26 publications

Substrate Preferences of Ruderal Plants in Colonizing Stone Monuments of the Pasargadae World Heritage Site, Iran

Substrate Preferences of Ruderal Plants in Colonizing Stone Monuments of the Pasargadae World Heritage Site, Iran

Linking Man and Nature: Relictual Forest Coenosis with Laurus nobilis L. and Celtis australis L. in Antica Lavinium, Italy

A Survey of Multiple Interactions Between Plants and the Urban Environment

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About