Stability and Regeneration of Dolomite Vegetation
Informations
- Funding country
Hungary- Acronym
- -
- URL
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- Start date
- 2/1/2002
- End date
- 12/31/2004
- Budget
- 20,766 EUR
Fundings
| Name | Role | Start | End | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thematic Programme | Grant | 2/1/2002 | 12/31/2004 | 20,766 EUR |
Abstract
The project focuses both the native components /rock grasslands/ and a man made component /Austrian pine plantations/ of the dolomite vegetation in Central Hungary, with special attention to the regeneration processes. Stability of the rock grasslands will be studied by using permanent plot method in two temporal scales: 5 and 20 years. The instability of the Pinus nigra plantations will be characterized by the fire danger index under various climatic scenarios and considering ecologically contrasting stands. Since a creeping colonization of the understorey of the pine stands by Fraxinus ornus is obvious, the ecological plstocity of F. ornus need to be studied, because this tree is probably a successful candidate to replace the alien austrian pine stands with native trees. The regeneration of rock grassland communities following pine forest burning will be monitored for ten years. The viability and germinability of the key species of the regeneration process will also be investigated, partly in cooperation with the Kew Gardens. The impact of fire on the soil structure and element composition will be monitored by detailed pedological research. Permanent plots at freshly burnt sites will be used for short term effects detection, while for long term effect evaluation space for time substitution is planned.