Multi-taxon conservation in northern forest hot-spots: the role of forest characteristics and spatial scales

• DOI: 10.1007/s10980-021-01205-x
• Publication Date: 2021-02-14T13:42:49Z
• Authors: Simon Kärvemo; Mari Jönsson; Anne-Maarit Hekkala; Jörgen Sjögren; Joachim Strengbom
• Keywords: Old-growth forest; Secondary forest; Habitat Fragmentation

Abstract Context Biodiversity is highly affected by industrial forestry, which leads to the loss and fragmentation of natural habitats. To date, most conservation studies have evaluated associations among a single species group, forest type, or spatial scale. Objective The objective was evaluate richness multiple groups across various types characteristics at scales. Methods We used occurrence data for 277 interest from 455 stands high value, including four types. Results Local, landscape, regional influenced biodiversity in non-uniform pattern For example, an increased local spruce basal area forests associated with higher vascular plant bryophyte values, whereas macrofungi lichen were positively correlated deadwood availability, but negatively volume landscape. Furthermore, landscapes twice as much mature average, had more than 50% values plants, macrofungi, lichens. Conclusion Among sessile northern forests, uniform strategy scales suboptimal. A multi-faceted that acknowledges differences tailored measures promote likely be successful. Nevertheless, common measure suggests increasing old landscape beneficial strategy.