BOVEDA, the Bolivian Vegetation Ecology Database: first stage, the Chacoan forests [PDF]
Vegetation Classification and Survey (VCS), 2022 Bolivia is a country exceptionally rich in biodiversity and home to about 20,000 vascular plant species and 15 plant formations. Therefore, it is particularly important to document the biodiversity of this territory.
Jaime Oliveira +2 more
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Distribution of graminoids in open habitats in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan [PDF]
Vegetation Classification and Survey (VCS), 2022 Aims: Landscapes of Middle Asia are exposed to human influence due to long-lasting pastoral tradition, and now are largely dominated by non-forest vegetation.
Sebastian Świerszcz +3 more
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ArgVeg – Database of Central Argentina [PDF]
Vegetation Classification and Survey (VCS), 2022 The ArgVeg is a repository of vegetation-plots data registered in the Global Index of Vegetation Databases (GIVD ID: SA-AR-002). This report presents its main characteristics, potential uses, and future perspectives.
Melisa A. Giorgis +6 more
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Vegetation Classification and Survey: the first year [PDF]
Vegetation Classification and Survey, 2021 We report on the completed first volume of Vegetation Classification and Survey (VCS), which included ten Research Papers, six Short Database Reports, two Long Database Reports, two Forum Papers and one Report. We highlight three outstanding papers as examples of contributions of which we would like to see more in the future. Finally, we announce a new
Wolfgang Willner +3 more
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iForest - Biogeosciences and Forestry, 2015 Greek fir (Abies cephalonica Loudon) grows in montane Mediterranean climates characterized by dry, warm summers. Drought is an important climatic feature of these montane ecosystems as it affects the floristic composition, structure and distribution of ...
Samaras Dimitrios A +3 more
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A plot-based analysis of the vegetation of the Northern Territory, Australia: a first assessment within the International Vegetation Classification framework [PDF]
Vegetation Classification and Survey (VCS), 2022 Aims: To develop an interim classification of the vegetation of the Northern Territory at the International Vegetation Classification (IVC) division (level 4) and macrogroup (level 5) levels.
John T. Hunter +6 more
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Vegetation structure and composition at different elevational intervals in the arid Tankwa Karoo National Park, South Africa [PDF]
Vegetation Classification and Survey (VCS), 2023 Study area: The study was conducted in the Tankwa Karoo National Park, one of the driest areas in South Africa. Historic overgrazing has resulted in the poor and often degraded state of vegetation in large parts of the Tanqua Karoo region.
Mogamat Igshaan Samuels +5 more
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Floristic patterns in the Andes of northern Patagonia’s forests, Argentina: towards integrating ecological responses with expert-based and unsupervised classification methods [PDF]
Vegetation Classification and Survey (VCS)Aims: To explore the relationship between plant communities and key environmental drivers in the Andes of northwest Patagonia, Argentina, and to evaluate the applicability of traditional phytosociological definitions to this region. Methods: We conducted
Natalia Zoe Joelson +6 more
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IranVeg – the Vegetation Database of Iran: current status and the way forward [PDF]
Vegetation Classification and Survey (VCS)Iran, situated in Southwest Asia, showcases a diverse landscape, including three phytogeographical regions and two global biodiversity hotspots. This diversity is attributed to its intricate geology, mountainous terrain, wide altitudinal range, and ...
Soghra Ramzi +63 more
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A novel biome concept and classification system based on bioclimate and vegetation – a Neotropical assay [PDF]
Vegetation Classification and Survey (VCS), 2021 The knowledge of biomes as large-scale ecosystem units has benefited from advances in the ecological and evolutionary sciences. Despite this, a universal biome classification system that also allows a standardized nomenclature has not yet been achieved ...
Gonzalo Navarro, José Antonio Molina
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