Managed forests important for red-list bryophytes and lichens: Gustaffson et al., 2004

Journal: Basic and Applied Ecology
Location: Boreal Sweden

In 30 managed forests (180ha in total) in boreal Sweden surveyed before harvest, 33 red list bryophyte and lichen species (35% of all red list species that have been observed in that part of Sweden) were found, ranging from 5 to 16 species per stand (10 on average), or 6 per hectare. This is more frequent than in designated hot-spot areas. 51% of species were growing on dead trees, and 48% on live. Mature managed forests may be important habitats for red list bryophyte and lichen species.

Gustafsson L, Appelgren L, Jonsson F, Nordin U, Persson AA, Weslien J-O, 2004. “High occurrence of red-listed bryophytes and lichens in mature managed forests in boreal Sweden” Basic and Applied Ecology, Volume 5(2): 123-129, DOI: 10.1078/1439-1791-00223.
Affiliations: Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Vänersborg, Trångsviken, The Forestry Research Institute of Sweden (Skogforsk)