PJB-2019-599
Comparison of herb layer diversity in mature and young beech stands
OSMAN YALÇIN YILMAZ
Abstract
Oriental beech (Fagus orientalis Lipsky) is one of the economically important timber species of Turkey and it has a wide geographical distribution. Forest management can significantly affect both the diversity and abundance of understory vegetation. The aim of this study is to compare the understory communities (herbs, shrubs, and tree seedlings and saplings) of mature and young beech stands in Belgrad Forest near İstanbul, Turkey. We studied understory species richness and composition in 16 plots in old and young beech stands. We found no significant differences between two stand types in understory plant diversity but understory species composition in two stand type was found to be different. Our finding can be useful for forest management planning; by focusing on stand scale to clarify the effects of differences in forest management.
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