A5015479281- Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Urban Planning and Valuation
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Biological Control of Invasive Species
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- Lichen and fungal ecology
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Plant Ecology and Soil Science
- Plant and animal studies
- Historical and Environmental Studies
- Environmental Conservation and Management
- Forest Management and Policy
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology
- Avian ecology and behavior
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
- Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions
- Livestock and Poultry Management
- Electromagnetic Fields and Biological Effects
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Groundwater and Watershed Analysis
Istituto Superiore per la Protezione e la Ricerca Ambientale
2020-2025
Sapienza University of Rome
2009-2020
University of Perugia
2016
Institute of Environmental Biology and Biotechnology
2013
University of Molise
2012
Abstract In this paper we present a comprehensive inventory of the non‐native vascular flora Italy, which was produced within project “A survey Italian flora”, funded by Ministry for Environment. Previously published floristic accounts were main source information. Historical records critically revised and integrated with recent literature, data from herbaria some unpublished information, so as to obtain complete, up‐to‐date catalogue plant species that occur spontaneously in Italy. The...
The Vegetation Prodrome of Italy was promoted in 2012 by the Italian "Ministry Environment, Land and Sea Protection", collaboration with "Italian Society Botany", to provide a comprehensive systematic catalogue description plant communities. that is presented this paper first full organic synthesis vegetation at alliance syntaxonomic level. It fulfils several needs, main one being unified national framework may make an important contribution definition European Prodrome. Syntaxonomy, as well...
Abstract In this paper, we provide an overview of the distribution and invasive status non‐native species in Italian flora across its administrative regions, biogeographic regions main land use types, a synthesis current knowledge on threats they pose within country. The information plant collected during project "A survey flora" was used to compile comprehensive regional national databases. number given region increases proportion size, resident population density latitude, reaching highest...
Biological invasions have become one of the main drivers habitat degradation and a leading cause biodiversity loss in island ecosystems worldwide. The spread invasive species poses particular environmental threat on islands Mediterranean Basin, which are hot spots contain rare habitats endemic species, especially small islands, highly vulnerable to loss. Following recent survey, this paper we aim provide an overview present-day non-native vascular flora based sample 37 located middle Sea,...
Habitat monitoring in Europe is regulated by Article 17 of the Habitats Directive, which suggests use typical species to habitat conservation status. Yet, Directive uses term “typical” but does not provide a definition, either for its reporting or impact assessments. To address issue, an online workshop was organized Italian Society Vegetation Science (SISV) shed light on diversity perspectives regarding different concepts species, and discuss possible implications habitat...
The census of the loci classici 1,227 native, non-endemic vascular plants described from Italy is here presented and described. effective place publication accepted names, basionyms homotypic synonyms were identified critically verified. geographic information on was excerpted protologues, as well typification for taxa before 1 January 1958. names without a holotype are 1,165. For 591 lecto- or neo-typification available in literature, while 572 currently still need type designation. ten...
Abstract Questions Do vascular plant species richness and beta‐diversity differ between managed structurally complex unmanaged stands? To what extent do relate to forest structural attributes heterogeneity? Location Five national parks in central southern Italy. Methods We sampled composition eight temperate mesic stands dominated or co‐dominated by beech, comparison as high forests with similar environmental features. compared richness, across pairs of (unmanaged vs managed) using GLMM s....
The present work is aimed at presenting the data, methods and criteria that are being used for assessment of ecosystem collapse risk in Italy.
Abstract Questions What are the main drivers of variation in beta‐diversity for B romus erectus semi‐natural dry grasslands habitat 6210(*) at different scales? How should environmental variables and spatial patterns be taken into account to conserve maximum possible within habitat? Location Central I taly. Methods We used 195 vegetation relevés distributed three nested extents: a single mountain, mountain chain southern L azio. Multiple regression on distance matrices was performed using...
In order to improve the floristic knowledge of Italian territory, we report inventory taxa collected during annual field trip working group for Floristics, Systematics and Evolution Botanical Society held in 2015 eastern Irpinia Vulture-Melfese area (South Italy). The investigated territories are located southern Apennines, along border between Campania Basilicata administrative regions. These areas scarcely known terms vascular flora. samplings were performed 19 sites selected as...
Abstract Human-assisted introduction of alien plants is causing ecosystem transformations worldwide and considered an important threat to biodiversity. We provide a European assessment habitat levels invasion in heathlands scrub identify successful trends across biogeographical regions. analysed geographically stratified data set 24,220 dwarf shrub vegetation plots sampled Europe. Among the 6547 vascular plant taxa occurring these plots, we identified 311 neophytes (4.8%, i.e. species...
The evaluation and the subsequent monitoring of conservation status habitats is one key steps in nature protection. While some European countries have tested suitable methodologies, others, including Italy, lack procedures at national level. aim this work to propose a method assess habitat 92A0 (Salix alba Populus galleries) central test using data from Molise region. We selected parameters that highlight flora vegetation order structures functions site After selecting parameters, we them on...
We present the EU LIFE PonDerat project, which is aimed at restoring natural ecosystems of Pontine Archipelago, a group islands located off western coast Italy. The spread invasive species major environmental threat on these islands, are rich in rare habitats and endemic important sites for conservation Mediterranean biodiversity. project focuses that protected by laws but currently threatened introduced plants animals. main targets control measures black rats, feral goats, mouflons genus...