| Title | Climatic, bioclimatic, and pedological influences on the vegetation classification of "Bosco dell'Incoronata" in Southern Italy |
| Abstract | The ongoing growth of human populations over the past 100 years has led to the widespread degradation of natural ecosystems triggering global environmental, economic, and social problems. Therefore, it is necessary to characterise the priority areas for nature conservation to prevent the loss of ecosystem services and to identify suitable conservation and protection plans. In light of this, the present study aims to identify an operational methodology to characterise the aspects that most influence the highly natural areas, such as those of the Natura 2000 network. Various factors that can influence the vegetation will be considered to identify the best practices to save the naturalness of these ecosystems and habitats. The study area is the forestland "Bosco dell'Incoronata" (Puglia Region, Southern Italy) within the homonymous Natural Regional Park, representing a green island surrounded by cultivated fields. This area was chosen because intense pilgrimages of people for religious purposes are frequent and, therefore, several disturbance factors can be considered. The methodological approach is based on the phytosociological, bio-climatological, and pedological studies, considered essential for an in-depth understanding of the dynamics taking place in the area. The results of the elaborations explain the presence of some of the plant communities found in the area. Finally, some measures are proposed to optimise the conservation strategy and safeguard biodiversity while allowing the use of the area by a man with a more sustainable use of available resources. |
| Source | Rendiconti lincei. Scienze fisiche e naturali |
| Keywords | BioclimatologyPhytosociologyTrednSoilVegetationNatural park |
| Journal | Rendiconti lincei. Scienze fisiche e naturali |
| Editor | Springer Verlag Italia, Milano, Italia |
| Year | 2023 |
| Type | Articolo in rivista |
| DOI | 10.1007/s12210-023-01146-4 |
| Authors | Carmine Massarelli & Claudia Campanale |
| Text | 478598 2023 10.1007/s12210 023 01146 4 Bioclimatology Phytosociology Tredn Soil Vegetation Natural park Climatic, bioclimatic, and pedological influences on the vegetation classification of Bosco dell Incoronata in Southern Italy Carmine Massarelli Claudia Campanale Water Research Institute, National Research Council of Italy, F. De Blasio, n. 5, 70132, Bari, Italy The ongoing growth of human populations over the past 100 years has led to the widespread degradation of natural ecosystems triggering global environmental, economic, and social problems. Therefore, it is necessary to characterise the priority areas for nature conservation to prevent the loss of ecosystem services and to identify suitable conservation and protection plans. In light of this, the present study aims to identify an operational methodology to characterise the aspects that most influence the highly natural areas, such as those of the Natura 2000 network. Various factors that can influence the vegetation will be considered to identify the best practices to save the naturalness of these ecosystems and habitats. The study area is the forestland Bosco dell Incoronata Puglia Region, Southern Italy within the homonymous Natural Regional Park, representing a green island surrounded by cultivated fields. This area was chosen because intense pilgrimages of people for religious purposes are frequent and, therefore, several disturbance factors can be considered. The methodological approach is based on the phytosociological, bio climatological, and pedological studies, considered essential for an in depth understanding of the dynamics taking place in the area. The results of the elaborations explain the presence of some of the plant communities found in the area. Finally, some measures are proposed to optimise the conservation strategy and safeguard biodiversity while allowing the use of the area by a man with a more sustainable use of available resources. Published version https //link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12210 023 01146 4 Articolo in rivista Springer Verlag Italia 2037 4631 Rendiconti lincei. Scienze fisiche e naturali Rendiconti lincei. Scienze fisiche e naturali Rend. lincei, Sci. fis. nat. Rendiconti lincei. Scienze fisiche e naturali. Rendiconti lincei claudiacampanale CAMPANALE CLAUDIA carmine.massarelli MASSARELLI CARMINE |
