J Plant Ecol ›› 2022, Vol. 15 ›› Issue (6): 1118-1124 .DOI: 10.1093/jpe/rtac061

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Aprisco Field Station: the spatial structure of a new experimental site focused on agroecology

Michael J. O’Brien1,*, Elisa P. Carbonell2,3 and Christian Schöb1,2,3,*   

  1. 1 Biology, Geology, Physics and Inorganic Chemistry, Área de Biodiversidad y Conservación, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Móstoles, Spain, 2 Asociación Aprisco, Torrejón el Rubio, Spain, 3 Agroecology Solutions S.L., Torrejón el Rubio, Spain

    *Corresponding author. E-mail: mikey.j.obrien@gmail.com (M.J.O.); christian.schob@urjc.es (C.S.)
  • Received:2022-03-31 Revised:2022-04-07 Accepted:2022-04-24 Online:2022-04-29 Published:2022-12-01

Abstract:

The Dehesa ecosystem provides important social and economic values across the Iberian Peninsula. Assessing the temporal dynamics of this system under climate change is important for the maintenance and conservation of these highly valuable ecosystems. Here, we present the baseline data of an observational plot network in the Dehesa that will form the foundation for monitoring long-term dynamics and for experimental manipulations testing the mechanisms driving resilience within the Dehesa. The initial surveys indicate that the forest structure is typical for the Dehesa, which suggests it is an exemplary site for examining temporal dynamics of this ecosystem. We present these initial data to encourage collaborations from international scientists via either direct experimental projects or meta-analyses.

Key words: agriculture, Dehesa, economic value, Quercus ilex, spatial structure, temporal dynamics, woodlands

摘要:
野外农场工作站:一个新的农业生态试验点的空间结构
Dehesa生态系统对整个伊比利亚半岛有着重要的社会和经济价值。在气候变化下评估该系统的时间动态对于维护和保护这些极具价值的生态系统非常重要。本论文展示了Dehesa生态系统一个观测样点的基础数据,这些数据为在Dehesa生态系统内进行长期动态监测,以及开展检验森林恢复力驱动机制的实验模拟奠定了基础。初步调查表明,Dehesa的森林结构是典型的,说明其是研究该生态系统时间动态的典型样地。我们展示这些基础数据是为了鼓励国际科学家通过直接实验项目或meta分析进行合作

关键词: 农业, Dehesa, 经济价值, 冬青栎(Quercus ilex), 空间结构, 时间动态, 树林