The role of plantations and natural regeneration on initial recovery of vegetation cover in a quarry in Morelos, Mexico
Background and Aims: Studies on rehabilitation of quarries are scarce in Mexico. In this study we analyzed the relative importance of plantations and natural regeneration on the initial recovery of vegetation in a quarry of the dry tropics. We compared species composition and diversity of plants est...
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| author | Bonfil , Consuelo Contreras-Rodríguez, Viridiana Barrales-Alcalá, Bruno Arturo |
| author_facet | Bonfil , Consuelo Contreras-Rodríguez, Viridiana Barrales-Alcalá, Bruno Arturo |
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| description | Background and Aims: Studies on rehabilitation of quarries are scarce in Mexico. In this study we analyzed the relative importance of plantations and natural regeneration on the initial recovery of vegetation in a quarry of the dry tropics. We compared species composition and diversity of plants established by both means, their contribution to vegetation cover and some functional traits that explain their performance.
Methods: in September 2019 we marked and identified all individuals (planted and naturally recruited) established in 26 plots (18 × 3.5 m) where the plantation was established. Their height and crown cover were registered; samples of branches and leaves were taken to analyze some functional traits. One year later we registered survival and growth of previously marked individuals in a subsample of the plots.
Key results: The contribution of natural regeneration to vegetation cover was much higher (81%) than that of the plantation (19%); its diversity was also higher. Species from natural regeneration had low values of wood density and leaf dry matter content, as well as Senecio salignus, the planted species having a larger crown cover. Except for Dodonaea viscosa, species with higher wood density had lower survival and/or growth.
Conclusions: The large contribution of natural regeneration to initial vegetation cover, one of the first objectives of rehabilitation, is remarkable; its abundance and diversity were favored by proximity to a mature forest. Six of the planted species had a good performance, so we recommend their use in the future. When there is no nearby source of propagules, the presence of naturally established species can be promoted by seed sowing or plantations. |
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| spelling | oai:oai.abm.ojs.inecol.mx:article-19652023-01-12T19:48:30Z The role of plantations and natural regeneration on initial recovery of vegetation cover in a quarry in Morelos, Mexico El papel de las plantaciones y la regeneración natural en la recuperación inicial de la cobertura vegetal en una cantera en Morelos, México Bonfil , Consuelo Contreras-Rodríguez, Viridiana Barrales-Alcalá, Bruno Arturo . functional traits growth rehabilitation survival tropical deciduous forest. bosque tropical caducifolio crecimiento rasgos funcionales rehabilitación supervivencia. Background and Aims: Studies on rehabilitation of quarries are scarce in Mexico. In this study we analyzed the relative importance of plantations and natural regeneration on the initial recovery of vegetation in a quarry of the dry tropics. We compared species composition and diversity of plants established by both means, their contribution to vegetation cover and some functional traits that explain their performance. Methods: in September 2019 we marked and identified all individuals (planted and naturally recruited) established in 26 plots (18 × 3.5 m) where the plantation was established. Their height and crown cover were registered; samples of branches and leaves were taken to analyze some functional traits. One year later we registered survival and growth of previously marked individuals in a subsample of the plots. Key results: The contribution of natural regeneration to vegetation cover was much higher (81%) than that of the plantation (19%); its diversity was also higher. Species from natural regeneration had low values of wood density and leaf dry matter content, as well as Senecio salignus, the planted species having a larger crown cover. Except for Dodonaea viscosa, species with higher wood density had lower survival and/or growth. Conclusions: The large contribution of natural regeneration to initial vegetation cover, one of the first objectives of rehabilitation, is remarkable; its abundance and diversity were favored by proximity to a mature forest. Six of the planted species had a good performance, so we recommend their use in the future. When there is no nearby source of propagules, the presence of naturally established species can be promoted by seed sowing or plantations. Antecedentes y Objetivos: Los estudios sobre la rehabilitación de canteras son escasos en México. En este estudio se analizó la importancia relativa de las plantaciones y la regeneración natural en la recuperación inicial de la vegetación en una cantera del trópico seco. Se comparó la composición y diversidad de especies presentes por ambas vías, su contribución a la cobertura y algunos rasgos funcionales que explican su desempeño. Métodos: En septiembre de 2019 se marcaron e identificaron los individuos presentes (plantados y reclutados naturalmente) en 26 bloques (18 × 3.5 m) en los que se estableció la plantación. Se registró su altura y cobertura y se tomaron muestras de ramas y hojas para analizar algunos rasgos funcionales. Un año después se registró la supervivencia y el crecimiento de los individuos previamente marcados en una submuestra de los bloques. Resultados clave: La contribución de la regeneración natural a la cobertura de la vegetación fue mucho mayor (81%) que la de la plantación (19%); su diversidad fue también mayor. Las especies reclutadas naturalmente tuvieron valores bajos de densidad de madera y contenido de masa seca de las hojas, al igual que Senecio salignus, la especie plantada con mayor cobertura. Con excepción de Dodonaea viscosa, las especies con mayor densidad de la madera tuvieron menor supervivencia y/o crecimiento. Conclusiones: Se destaca la gran aportación de la regeneración natural a la cobertura inicial, uno de los primeros objetivos de la rehabilitación; su abundancia y diversidad se favorecieron por la cercanía a un bosque maduro. Seis de las especies plantadas tuvieron un buen desempeño, por lo que se recomienda su uso futuro. Cuando no haya una fuente de propágulos cercana, se puede fomentar la presencia de las especies de regeneración natural mediante la siembra de semillas o con plantaciones. Instituto de Ecología, A.C. 2022-11-22 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion application/pdf text/xml application/epub+zip https://abm.ojs.inecol.mx/index.php/abm/article/view/1965 10.21829/abm129.2022.1965 Acta Botanica Mexicana; No. 129 (2022) Acta Botanica Mexicana; Núm. 129 (2022) 2448-7589 0187-7151 spa https://abm.ojs.inecol.mx/index.php/abm/article/view/1965/4314 https://abm.ojs.inecol.mx/index.php/abm/article/view/1965/4355 https://abm.ojs.inecol.mx/index.php/abm/article/view/1965/4315 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 |
| spellingShingle | Bonfil , Consuelo Contreras-Rodríguez, Viridiana Barrales-Alcalá, Bruno Arturo The role of plantations and natural regeneration on initial recovery of vegetation cover in a quarry in Morelos, Mexico |
| title | The role of plantations and natural regeneration on initial recovery of vegetation cover in a quarry in Morelos, Mexico |
| title_full | The role of plantations and natural regeneration on initial recovery of vegetation cover in a quarry in Morelos, Mexico |
| title_fullStr | The role of plantations and natural regeneration on initial recovery of vegetation cover in a quarry in Morelos, Mexico |
| title_full_unstemmed | The role of plantations and natural regeneration on initial recovery of vegetation cover in a quarry in Morelos, Mexico |
| title_short | The role of plantations and natural regeneration on initial recovery of vegetation cover in a quarry in Morelos, Mexico |
| title_sort | role of plantations and natural regeneration on initial recovery of vegetation cover in a quarry in morelos, mexico |
| url | https://abm.ojs.inecol.mx/index.php/abm/article/view/1965 |
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