scholarly journals Combining Historical and Ecological Knowledge to Optimise Biodiversity Conservation in Semi-Natural Grasslands

10.5772/24634 ◽  
2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Gustavsson ◽  
Anna Dahlstrom ◽  
Marie Emanuelsson ◽  
Jorgen Wissman ◽  
Tommy Lennartsso
Keyword(s):  
Biodiversity Conservation ◽  
Ecological Knowledge ◽  
Natural Grasslands

scholarly journals Integrating Social and Ecological Knowledge for Targeting Voluntary Biodiversity Conservation

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. e12340 ◽  
Author(s):  
Riikka Paloniemi ◽  
Teppo Hujala ◽  
Salla Rantala ◽  
Annika Harlio ◽  
Anna Salomaa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biodiversity Conservation ◽  
Ecological Knowledge

scholarly journals The Biodiversity Promotion Areas: effectiveness of agricultural direct payments on plant diversity conservation in the semi-natural grasslands of the Southern Swiss Alps

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (14) ◽  
pp. 4155-4172
Author(s):  
Simone Ravetto Enri ◽  
Emiliano Nucera ◽  
Michele Lonati ◽  
Pier Francesco Alberto ◽  
Massimiliano Probo
Keyword(s):  
Biodiversity Conservation ◽  
Functional Groups ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Plant Diversity ◽  
Swiss Alps ◽  
Species Number ◽  
Ecological Indicator ◽  
Vegetation Types ◽  
Natural Grasslands ◽  
Meadow Species

Abstract An agro-environmental payment for the management of the so-called ‘Biodiversity Promotion Areas’ (BPA) has been used to accomplish biodiversity conservation goals in Switzerland. These areas have been managed according to specific limitations on mowing dates and fertilizers. We assessed the regional-scale effectiveness of BPA implementation within Ticino Canton by answering the following questions: (i) is plant species diversity higher in BPA than in conventionally managed grasslands (CMG)? (ii) which are the differences between BPA and CMG in terms of climatic, topographical, ecological, and vegetation variables? (iii) which vegetation types, functional groups, and plant species are specifically related to BPA? A total of 242 vegetation surveys (64 in BPA and 178 in CMG, respectively) was carried out in 55 farms and the main climatic and topographic features were assessed. Differences in terms of plant diversity, ecological indicator and pastoral values, species functional groups, vegetation types, and indicator species between BPA and CMG were assessed. The BPA harboured a higher plant diversity. They were located in steeper areas, at higher elevations, and characterised by lower soil nutrient content, mowing tolerance, and pastoral value than CMG. Dry meadow species number and cover were higher in BPA, while nutrient-rich meadow species number was higher in CMG. The species associated to BPA belonged to a wider range of functional groups and 38% of them belonged to the national list for biodiversity promotion in agriculture, whereas no species associated to CMG belonged to that list. Thus, our results confirmed the effectiveness of BPA for biodiversity conservation for the Southern Swiss Alps.

scholarly journals Influence of Sustainable Fertilization on Yield and Quality Food of Mountain Grassland

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 410-417 ◽  
Author(s):  
Costel SAMUIL ◽  
Mihai STAVARACHE ◽  
Culita SIRBU ◽  
Vasile VINTU
Keyword(s):  
Biodiversity Conservation ◽  
Mineral Nutrients ◽  
Mineral Fertilizers ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Mountain Grassland ◽  
Management Regime ◽  
Natural Grasslands ◽  
Green Fodder ◽  
Set Up

The semi-natural grasslands in Romanian mountains are particularly important for the sustainable development of this region. Therefore, the objective of this paper was to evaluate the effects of mineral and manure fertilization upon the sward in order to recommend certain versions which have minor repercussions upon the plant diversity. In this study, we examined the influence of organic and mineral fertilizers on the production, biodiversity and quality of green fodder. The experiment was set up in mountain grassland of Festuca rubra L. and Agrostis capillaris L., during five years. In the experiment was evaluated the effects of management treatments on productivity, biodiversity and quality of the forage grass. The rate applications of fertilizers determine the number of species and the rate of production. The small quantities of organic and mineral nutrients (10 t·ha-1 manure and 30 kg·ha-1 nitrogen) can lead to larger yields while at the same time, improving biodiversity conservation and the quality of forage. Using a low input-based management system can be a solution that will lead to higher yields and contribute to biodiversity conservation and the good quality of the forage. In conclusion the use of a fertilizer management regime based on small quantities of organic and mineral nutrients can lead to larger yields while at the same time, improving biodiversity conservation and the quality of forage.

scholarly journals Local ecological knowledge and its relationship with biodiversity conservation among two Quilombola groups living in the Atlantic Rainforest, Brazil

PLoS ONE ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. e0187599 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruno Esteves Conde ◽  
Tamara Ticktin ◽  
Amanda Surerus Fonseca ◽  
Arthur Ladeira Macedo ◽  
Timothy Ongaro Orsi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biodiversity Conservation ◽  
Local Ecological Knowledge ◽  
Atlantic Rainforest ◽  
Ecological Knowledge
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