Author
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- Nikolaos Proutsos
(Hellenic Agricultural Organization “Demeter”, Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems, Terma Alkmanos, 11528 Athens, Greece)
- Alexandra Solomou
(Hellenic Agricultural Organization “Demeter”, Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems, Terma Alkmanos, 11528 Athens, Greece)
- George Karetsos
(Hellenic Agricultural Organization “Demeter”, Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems, Terma Alkmanos, 11528 Athens, Greece)
- Konstantinia Tsagari
(Hellenic Agricultural Organization “Demeter”, Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems, Terma Alkmanos, 11528 Athens, Greece)
- George Mantakas
(Hellenic Agricultural Organization “Demeter”, Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems, Terma Alkmanos, 11528 Athens, Greece)
- Konstantinos Kaoukis
(Hellenic Agricultural Organization “Demeter”, Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems, Terma Alkmanos, 11528 Athens, Greece)
- Athanassios Bourletsikas
(Hellenic Agricultural Organization “Demeter”, Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems, Terma Alkmanos, 11528 Athens, Greece)
- George Lyrintzis
(Hellenic Agricultural Organization “Demeter”, Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems, Terma Alkmanos, 11528 Athens, Greece)
Abstract
Junipers face multiple threats induced both by climate and land use changes, impacting their expansion and reproductive dynamics. The aim of this work is to evaluate the ecological status of Juniperus foetidissima Willd. forest stands in the protected Natura 2000 site of Mt. Oiti in Greece. The study of the ecological status is important for designing and implementing active management and conservation actions for the species’ protection. Tree size characteristics (height, breast height diameter), age, reproductive dynamics, seed production and viability, tree density, sex, and habitat expansion were examined. The data analysis revealed a generally good ecological status of the habitat with high plant diversity. However, at the different juniper stands, subpopulations present high variability and face different problems, such as poor tree density, reduced numbers of juvenile trees or poor seed production, inadequate male:female ratios, a small number of female trees, reduced numbers of seeds with viable embryos, competition with other woody species, grazing, and illegal logging. From the results, the need for site-specific active management and interventions is demonstrated in order to preserve or achieve the good status of the habitat at all stands in the region.
Suggested Citation
Nikolaos Proutsos & Alexandra Solomou & George Karetsos & Konstantinia Tsagari & George Mantakas & Konstantinos Kaoukis & Athanassios Bourletsikas & George Lyrintzis, 2021.
"The Ecological Status of Juniperus foetidissima Forest Stands in the Mt. Oiti-Natura 2000 Site in Greece,"
Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(6), pages 1-15, March.
Handle:
RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:13:y:2021:i:6:p:3544-:d:522284
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