Trade-offs in biodiversity and ecosystem services between edges and interiors in European forests.
Nat Ecol Evol
; 8(5): 880-887, 2024 May.
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ABSTRACT
Forest biodiversity and ecosystem services are hitherto predominantly quantified in forest interiors, well away from edges. However, these edges also represent a substantial proportion of the global forest cover. Here we quantified plant biodiversity and ecosystem service indicators in 225 plots along forest edge-to-interior transects across Europe. We found strong trade-offs phylogenetic diversity (evolutionary measure of biodiversity), proportion of forest specialists, decomposition and heatwave buffering increased towards the interior, whereas species richness, nectar production potential, stemwood biomass and tree regeneration decreased. These trade-offs were mainly driven by edge-to-interior structural differences. As fragmentation continues, recognizing the role of forest edges is crucial for integrating biodiversity and ecosystem service considerations into sustainable forest management and policy.
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Colección:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Bosques
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Biodiversidad
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Nat Ecol Evol
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Bélgica