Characterization of a temperate forest in an altitudinal gradient in Oaxaca, Mexico
Characterization of the vegetation helps to generate management and conservation guidelines, however, few studies in temperate forests integrate the understory vegetation. The objective of this study was to describe the structure, composition, and tree, shrub, and herbaceous floristic diversity of t...
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2023
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| author | Velasco Luis, Mario Ubaldo Velázquez Martínez, Alejandro Hernández de la Rosa, Patricia Fierros González, Aurelio Manuel Vera Castillo, José Amando Gil |
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| description | Characterization of the vegetation helps to generate management and conservation guidelines, however, few studies in temperate forests integrate the understory vegetation. The objective of this study was to describe the structure, composition, and tree, shrub, and herbaceous floristic diversity of the pine-oak forest in an altitudinal gradient in the community of Miguel Hidalgo, San Antonio Huitepec, Oaxaca. Dasometric variables were taken at 45 sites distributed in three altitudinal intervals. Alpha and beta diversity were estimated, as well as the importance value index, and compared among intervals. 27 tree species, 25 shrubs and 73 herbaceous were identified. A medium diversity was determined for trees and herbs, and low for shrubs. The diversity of the three life forms did not present a defined distribution pattern; however, the upper altitudinal interval presented the highest average value of basal area, height, and individual coverage. Pinus oocarpa Schiede., Gaultheria erecta Vent. and Pteridium aquilinum var. feei (W. Schaffn. ex Fée) Maxon presented the highest value of the importance value index in the lower and intermediate altitudinal range, and Pinus pseudostrobus Lindl. and Salvia cinnabarina M. Martens & Galeotti in the upper altitudinal range. The upper altitudinal interval presented a better state of conservation influenced by less anthropogenic disturbance. Considering the understory in characterization studies improves the understanding of the dynamics of growth and development of forest vegetation. |
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| spelling | oai:oai.myb.ojs.inecol.mx:article-24652024-02-17T01:11:44Z Characterization of a temperate forest in an altitudinal gradient in Oaxaca, Mexico Caracterización de un bosque templado en un gradiente altitudinal en Oaxaca, México Velasco Luis, Mario Ubaldo Velázquez Martínez, Alejandro Hernández de la Rosa, Patricia Fierros González, Aurelio Manuel Vera Castillo, José Amando Gil conservación diversidad estructura manejo forestal riqueza sotobosque conservation diversity structure forest management richness understory Characterization of the vegetation helps to generate management and conservation guidelines, however, few studies in temperate forests integrate the understory vegetation. The objective of this study was to describe the structure, composition, and tree, shrub, and herbaceous floristic diversity of the pine-oak forest in an altitudinal gradient in the community of Miguel Hidalgo, San Antonio Huitepec, Oaxaca. Dasometric variables were taken at 45 sites distributed in three altitudinal intervals. Alpha and beta diversity were estimated, as well as the importance value index, and compared among intervals. 27 tree species, 25 shrubs and 73 herbaceous were identified. A medium diversity was determined for trees and herbs, and low for shrubs. The diversity of the three life forms did not present a defined distribution pattern; however, the upper altitudinal interval presented the highest average value of basal area, height, and individual coverage. Pinus oocarpa Schiede., Gaultheria erecta Vent. and Pteridium aquilinum var. feei (W. Schaffn. ex Fée) Maxon presented the highest value of the importance value index in the lower and intermediate altitudinal range, and Pinus pseudostrobus Lindl. and Salvia cinnabarina M. Martens & Galeotti in the upper altitudinal range. The upper altitudinal interval presented a better state of conservation influenced by less anthropogenic disturbance. Considering the understory in characterization studies improves the understanding of the dynamics of growth and development of forest vegetation. La caracterización de la vegetación sirve para generar directrices de manejo y conservación, sin embargo, pocos estudios en bosques templados integran a la vegetación del sotobosque. El objetivo del presente estudio fue describir la estructura, composición y diversidad florística arbórea, arbustiva y herbácea del bosque de pino-encino en un gradiente altitudinal en la comunidad de Miguel Hidalgo, San Antonio Huitepec, Oaxaca. Se tomaron variables dasométricas en 45 sitios distribuidos en tres intervalos altitudinales. Se estimaron la diversidad alfa y la beta, así como el índice de valor de importancia, y se compararonentre intervalos. Se identificaron 27 especies arbóreas, 25 arbustivas y 73 herbáceas. Se determinó una diversidad media, para arbóreas y herbáceas, y baja para arbustivas. La diversidad de las tres formas de vida no presentó un patrón de distribución definido; sin embargo, el intervalo altitudinal superior presentó el mayor valor promedio de área basal, altura y cobertura individual. Pinus oocarpa Schiede., Gaultheria erecta Vent. y Pteridium aquilinum var. feei (W. Schaffn. ex Fée) Maxon presentaron el valor más alto del índice de valor de importancia en el intervalo altitudinal inferior e intermedio y Pinus pseudostrobus Lindl. y Salvia cinnabarina M. Martens & Galeotti en el intervalo altitudinal superior. El intervalo altitudinal superior presentó mejor estado de conservación influenciado por una menor perturbación antropogénica. Considerar al sotobosque en estudios de caracterización mejora la comprensión de la dinámica de crecimiento y desarrollo de la vegetación forestal. Instituto de Ecología, A.C. 2023-04-26 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Artículo evaluado por pares application/pdf text/xml https://myb.ojs.inecol.mx/index.php/myb/article/view/2465 10.21829/myb.2023.2912465 Madera y Bosques; Vol. 29 No. 1 (2023): Spring 2023; e2912465 Madera y Bosques; Vol. 29 Núm. 1 (2023): Primavera 2023; e2912465 2448-7597 1405-0471 spa https://myb.ojs.inecol.mx/index.php/myb/article/view/2465/2459 https://myb.ojs.inecol.mx/index.php/myb/article/view/2465/2501 10.21829/myb.2020.261996 10.21829/myb.2019.2531140 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 |
| spellingShingle | Velasco Luis, Mario Ubaldo Velázquez Martínez, Alejandro Hernández de la Rosa, Patricia Fierros González, Aurelio Manuel Vera Castillo, José Amando Gil Characterization of a temperate forest in an altitudinal gradient in Oaxaca, Mexico |
| title | Characterization of a temperate forest in an altitudinal gradient in Oaxaca, Mexico |
| title_full | Characterization of a temperate forest in an altitudinal gradient in Oaxaca, Mexico |
| title_fullStr | Characterization of a temperate forest in an altitudinal gradient in Oaxaca, Mexico |
| title_full_unstemmed | Characterization of a temperate forest in an altitudinal gradient in Oaxaca, Mexico |
| title_short | Characterization of a temperate forest in an altitudinal gradient in Oaxaca, Mexico |
| title_sort | characterization of a temperate forest in an altitudinal gradient in oaxaca, mexico |
| url | https://myb.ojs.inecol.mx/index.php/myb/article/view/2465 |
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