Article

Forest ecosystems in the Monti Sicani Park (Sicily)

Authors:
Pardi R.
,
Venturella G.
,
Cirlincione F.
,
Mirabile G.
,
Di Gristina E.
,
Gargano M.L.
Publication: Flora Mediterranea
Pages: 5-16
Keywords:

Reforested areas, Cedrus atlantica, Protected areas, Silvicultural management

Article history:

  1. Published online

Abstract

The authors analysed the forest ecosystems in the Monti Sicani Park (Sicily). In particular, the state of the natural and non-native forests in the Site of Community Interest (SCI ITA040005)

  • Monte Cammarata, Contrada Salaci, was evaluated in terms of distribution, evolution of forest dynamics and, silvicultural activities. The evolution of vegetation within two different forest plots are analysed and management strategies are proposed. The finding on Mount Cammarata of seedlings of Fagus sylvatica in the undergrowth of a conifer afforestation is noteworthy
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