Aprisco Field Station: the spatial structure of a new experimental site focused on agroecology

The Dehesa ecosystem provides important social and economic values across the Iberian Peninsula. Assessing the temporal dynamics of this system under climate change is important for the maintenance and conservation of these highly valuable ecosystems. Here, we present the baseline data of an observa...

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Published in:Journal of plant ecology 2022-12, Vol.15 (6), p.1118-1124
Main Authors: O’Brien, Michael J, Carbonell, Elisa P, Schöb, Christian
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Ecosystems
Forests and forestry
Spain
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Summary:The Dehesa ecosystem provides important social and economic values across the Iberian Peninsula. Assessing the temporal dynamics of this system under climate change is important for the maintenance and conservation of these highly valuable ecosystems. Here, we present the baseline data of an observational plot network in the Dehesa that will form the foundation for monitoring long-term dynamics and for experimental manipulations testing the mechanisms driving resilience within the Dehesa. The initial surveys indicate that the forest structure is typical for the Dehesa, which suggests it is an exemplary site for examining temporal dynamics of this ecosystem. We present these initial data to encourage collaborations from international scientists via either direct experimental projects or meta-analyses.
ISSN:1752-993X
1752-9921
1752-993X
DOI:10.1093/jpe/rtac061