DIVERSITY, MANAGEMENT AND RECOVERY OF VIVID COMMUNITIES IN MAINLAND PORTUGAL
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.56346/ijsa.v7i10.290Keywords:
conservation, desertification, flora, pastures, vegetationAbstract
Perennial grasslands are habitats of some fragility when not properly managed. On the other hand, they are associated with high floristic diversity, serving as refuges for biodiversity and sheltering endemic species. This chapter presents a review, description, and characterization of some types of acidophilic, mesophytic grasslands, which correspond to priority subtypes of protected habitats in Europe. These habitats are present in mainland Portugal and classified within the vegetation classes: Celtico giganteae-Agrostietea castellanae and Poetea bulbosae. The pressures and threats are analyzed, as well as potential conservation measures related to management practices. The possible need for recovery actions is also discussed.
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