 ISSN 0235-7224 ISSN 2029-0586 (online) |
2007 m. Nr. 2 European Habitats and their status in
surroundings of Lake Žuvintas
The distribution, characteristics, and status of habitat types listed in Annex I of EU Habitats Directive, occurring in the vicinities of Lake Žuvintas, are discussed. In the study territory, 12 types of freshwater, grassland, mire and woodland habitats were found, with the total area of 5561.45 ha. The plant communities occurring within these habitats represent 8 syntaxonomic classes. Anthropogenic changes of vegetation structure were observed in 82.1% of habitat sites. Disturbance of hydrological regime was recognized as the main reason of habitat transformation. The habitats were also greatly impacted by eutrophication and management changes, while the impact of peat extraction and fires was not so important. Recommendations for habitat protection and restoration are proposed. Keywords: European habitats, plant communities, favourable conservation status, anthropogenic change, management, Žuvintas Biosphere Reserve |
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