The impact of grazing on the density of seedlings and saplings in a Lesvos valonia oak forest (Quercus ithaburensis subsp. macrolepis) was investigated. Two sampling areas were located in Anemotia and Batousa villages, with a stocking density of 0.09 head/ha and 0.02 village head/ha, correspondingly. The impact of grazing on the densities of seedlings, young saplings and trees was quantified in 300 sampling plots (100 m2 each) distributed in each experimental site. Three height categories were distinguished 0-20 cm, 20-150cm and >150cm. In Anemotia area we found more seedlings but fewer saplings and trees than Batousa area . The density of saplings was significantly differed between two areas. The regeneration was higher in Anemotia because of lower competition for light, humidity and nutrients.
The impact of grazing in (Quercus ithaburensis subsp.macrolepis) forest regeneration in W. Lesvos, Greece
Abstract
- Authors
- E. Koutsidou, K. Chalios and N.S. Margaris
- Affiliation
- Department of Environmental Science, Division of Ecosystem management, Lofos Panepistimiou, 811 00 Mytilini, ekou@env.aegean.gr
- Keywords
- Quercus ithaburensis subsp. macrolepis, grazing, regeneration
- Proceedings
- RANGE SCIENCE AND PROTECTED AREAS – Proceedings of the 6th Panhellenic Rangeland Congress in Leonidio Arcadia Peloponnesus, 2-4 October 2008 (Edited by: Konstantinos Th. Mantzanas, Vasillios P. Papanastasis)
- Congress
- RANGE SCIENCE AND PROTECTED AREAS