scholarly journals HIGH NATURE VALUE GRASSLANDS FROM ARRHENATHERION ALLIANCE IDENTIFIED IN MUREŞ COUNTY

2016 ◽  
Vol 73 (2) ◽  
pp. 280
Author(s):  
Silvia Oroian ◽  
Mihaela Samarghitan ◽  
MARIANA Hiritiu ◽  
SANDA Cosarca ◽  
CORNELIU Tanase
Keyword(s):  
Floristic Composition ◽  
Natura 2000 ◽  
High Productivity ◽  
Hay Meadows ◽  
Plant Associations ◽  
Current State ◽  
Good Nutrition ◽  
Nutrition Value ◽  
Forage Value ◽  
Sanguisorba Officinalis

Arrhenatherion alliance meadows are recognized to be among the best pastures in our country due to high productivity and good nutrition value. The research was conducted in several areas of Mures County. The studied grasslands were classified into two types of Natura 2000 habitats: 6510 Lowland hay meadows (Alopecurus pratensis, Sanguisorba officinalis) and 6520 Mountain hay meadows. The identified phytocoenosis belong to two plant associations: Arrhenatheretum elatioris Br.-Bl. Ex Scherrer 1925 and Poo Trisetetum flavescentis (Knapp 1951) Oberd. 1957. The analysis of data collected in the field reveals that the current state of conservation of the two types of habitat is good and very good. Habitats in a good and very good state of preservation is distinguish by a great floristic composition: approx. 100-150 cormophyte species with good and very good forage value. As habitats are more susceptible to the management applied and any changes to land use can affect habitat quality (eg abandoning  mowing and turning the land into pasture), the ecological functions of this habitat will be satisfied as long as they are mowed after Poaceae species matured.

scholarly journals Floristic diversity of extensively used fresh meadows (6510) in the Wielki Łęg Obrzański complex

2015 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Anna Klarzyńska ◽  
Anna Kryszak
Keyword(s):  
Soil Moisture ◽  
Poa Pratensis ◽  
Floristic Composition ◽  
Natura 2000 ◽  
Organic Soils ◽  
Habitat Conditions ◽  
Index Method ◽  
Laboratory Methods ◽  
Plant Associations ◽  
Mineral Soils

<p>One of the habitat types protected within the framework of the NATURA 2000 network due to the presence of species of European importance are fresh meadows from the <em>Arrhenatherion</em> alliance. The maintenance of their characteristic floristic composition depends on habitat conditions and extensive use, while any changes in this respect trigger succession transformations potentially threatening their nature value. </p><p>The aim of the study was to conduct nature and habitat valuation of one of the largest meadow complexes in the Wielkopolska region, i.e. Wielki Łęg Obrzański, which will make it possible to describe the preservation status of fresh meadows and their habitats. </p><p>Based on multifaceted analyses of 535 relevés made using the Braun-Blanquet method in the years 2006–2012 and representing the <em>Arrhenatherion</em> alliance, the phytosociological and botanical structure as well as constancy of species in individual variants (floristic types) were determined. Moreover, their habitat conditions were defined, i.e. soil moisture and nitrogen content using the index method according to Ellenberg, while laboratory methods were used to determine the content of organic matter, soil moisture as well as the contents of potassium, magnesium and phosphorus in soil. </p><p>Floristic composition of fresh meadows from the <em>Arrhenatherion</em> alliance differs due to high heterogeneity of habitat. The presence of fresh meadow phytocenoses both on dried organic soils (the driest forms of flood meadows) and on mineral soils (oak-hornbeam forests) contributes to differences in the floristic composition both in ryegrass meadows and grass–fescue meadows, mainly due to soil moisture and fertility as well as sward use type. This constituted the basis for the identification of lower syntaxonomic units in the internal structure of the plant associations. Five variants were distinguished in <em>Arrhenatheretum elatioris</em>, while the community of <em>Poa pratensis</em>–<em>Festuca rubra</em> was developed in as many as 8 variants.</p>

scholarly journals The Conservation Status of Grassland Habitats Belonging to Protected Areas from Oltenia ‘Natura 2000’ Site, Romania

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 430-434
Author(s):  
Daniel RĂDUŢOIU
Keyword(s):  
Salt Marshes ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Natura 2000 ◽  
Forest Steppe ◽  
Characteristic Structure ◽  
Hay Meadows ◽  
Natura 2000 Site ◽  
Sanguisorba Officinalis ◽  
River Valleys ◽  
Alluvial Meadows

In the present paper, are rendered the results of the research referring to the conservation status of the grasslands from two sites ‘Natura 2000’ located in Oltenia region, in South-Western part of Romania: ROSCI0202 Oltenia Forest Steppe and ROSCI0039 Ciuperceni - Desa. Within these sites, there are five habitats: 62C0* Ponto-Sarmatic steppes, 6260* Pannonic sand steppes, 6440 Alluvial meadows of river valleys of the Cnidion dubii, 6510 Lowland hay meadows (Alopecurus pratensis, Sanguisorba officinalis) and 1530* Pannonic salt steppes and salt marshes. The investigation of the conservation status of these habitats was carried out by assessing their conservation status at EU level, namely by assigning them to one of the four categories – “favourable”, “unfavourable-inadequate”, “unfavourable-bad”, and “unknown” – according to the stated attributes for each habitat, to the threats of destruction and to the dangers that may lead to their destruction or disappearance. By applying the evaluation matrix of the conservation state of the five habitats from the two sites Natura 2000, only three of the five studied habitats have a good conservation status: 62C0* Ponto-Sarmatic steppes, 6260* Pannonic sand steppes, 6440 alluvial meadows of river valleys of the Cnidion dubii. The habitat 1530* Pannonic salt steppes and salt marshes have a good-moderate status while 6510 Lowland hay meadows (Alopecurus pratensis, Sanguisorba officinalis) has amoderate-poor status. Referring to the characteristic structure and functions to the type of habitat, the research revealed that in numerous areas occupied by the five habitats good conservation conditions are not good.

scholarly journals Botanical Survey of Medicinal Plants Used in the Traditional Treatment of Human Disease in Montain Hay Meadows from Gurghiului Mountains

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Oroian ◽  
Mihaela Sămărghiţan ◽  
Sanda Coşarcă ◽  
Mariana Hiriţiu ◽  
Florentina Oroian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Natura 2000 ◽  
Medicinal And Aromatic Plants ◽  
Economic Resource ◽  
Traditional Treatment ◽  
Floristic Inventory ◽  
Hay Meadows ◽  
Plant Associations ◽  
Plant Area ◽  
Therapeutic Compounds

Abstract The aim of this study was to identify the medicinal and aromatic plants from mountain hay meadows (6520 - Natura 2000 habitat) of Gurghiului Mountains and to analyze the correlation of these herbs with their therapeutic compounds as well as the human diseases on which they can be used on therapeutic purpose. The area covered by this study was the Gurghiului Mountains. Regarding the vegetation, this area is characterized by the predominance of forest ecosystems, along with semi-natural mountainous grasslands. The floristic inventory for the studied area included numerous medicinal plants with therapeutic chemical compounds. These medicinal plants were grouped in this study according to the dominant active principles used in phytotherapy. Two plant associations were identified: Festuco rubrae-Agrostietum capillaris Horvat 1951 and Poo-Trisetetum flavescentis Knapp ex Oberdorfer 1957. This survey demonstrates that the medicinal plant area in the Gurghiului Mountains is a promising economic resource for developing this region, but it needs planned exploitation.

Geobotanical studies at the Caucasus: a review of materials of the International Conference “Flora and conservation in the Caucasus: history and current state of knowledge” (Pyatigorsk, May 22–25, 2019)

2019 ◽  
pp. 91-94
Author(s):  
T. M. Lysenko ◽  
V. Yu. Neshatayeva ◽  
Z. V. Dutova
Keyword(s):  
Plant Communities ◽  
Aquatic Vegetation ◽  
Plant Cover ◽  
Floristic Composition ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Wide Field ◽  
The Caucasus ◽  
International Conference ◽  
Rare And Endangered Species ◽  
Current State

The International conference “Flora and conservation in the Caucasus: history and current state of knowledge” dedicated to the 130-year anniversary of the Perkalsky Arboretum took place at 22–25 of May 2019 in Pyatigorsk (Stavropol Territory) on the base of the Pyatigorsk Museum of local lore and natural history. The participants were from 11 cities of Russia and 7 Republics of the Caucasus and represented 14 institutions. Proceedings of the conference were published by the beginning of the meeting the book of abstracts includes 49 papers on the study of vascular plants, bryophytes, lichens and fungi, plant communities, as well as the protection of rare and endangered species, unique plant communities, and ecological problems in the Caucasus. The following geobotanical topics were highlighted in 13 papers: forest communities (3 reports), meadow and steppe vegetation (2), xeric open forests (2), communities of ecotone areas (1), structure of populations of rare plant species (3), as well as the history and current status of nature protected areas (2). The great emphasis has been focused on the study of floristic composition and plant populations. Thus, the conference showed that very few studies от vegetation are currently carried out in the Caucasus, and a lot of districts are not affected by the research. The greatest attention is paid to forest vegetation while meadow, steppe, alpine heath and xerophytic communities are studied rather poorly. Besides, there are “white spots” — mire, floodplain and aquatic vegetation. In nowadays, when the anthropogenic impact on the plant cover of the Caucasus is intensively increasing, it is especially important to study natural undisturbed communities preserved in protected natural areas. Another important issue is the conservation of the unique vegetation cover of the whole Caucasus. Thus, the study of vegetation of this region opens a wide field for researchers using various methods of modern plant science.

Current state of mangrove floristic composition and characteristics of communities on the eastern coast of Guangdong Province

2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
李皓宇 LI Haoyu ◽  
彭逸生 PENG Yisheng ◽  
刘嘉健 LIU Jiajian ◽  
王树功 WANG Shugong ◽  
陈桂珠 CHEN Guizhu
Keyword(s):  
Floristic Composition ◽  
Guangdong Province ◽  
Eastern Coast ◽  
Current State

scholarly journals Influence of harvest season, cutting frequency and nitrogen fertilization of mountain meadows on yield, floristic composition and protein content of herbage

2009 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 596-604 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olívio Bochi Brum ◽  
Secundino López ◽  
Ricardo García ◽  
Sonia Andrés ◽  
Alfredo Calleja
Keyword(s):  
Protein Content ◽  
Nitrogen Fertilizer ◽  
Nitrogen Fertilization ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Floristic Composition ◽  
Advanced Stage ◽  
Hay Meadows ◽  
Cutting Frequency ◽  
Mountain Meadows ◽  
K Fertilization

The aim of the present study was to investigate the influence of cutting frequency, harvest season and nitrogen fertilization on yield and floristic composition of the herbage harvested from a mountain meadow. The meadow was divided into 22 plots, each receiving a different N P K fertilization treatment. The study lasted seven years, and during the first three years (1985-1987) each plot was harvested twice per year (June and September) according to a traditional harvest system, whereas in the years 1989-1991 each plot was harvested three times per year (spring, summer and autumn) following a more intensive harvest system. Nitrogen fertilizer favoured the development of the grasses in spring, thus reducing the proportion of legumes in the two cut harvest system, whereas grasses reached an advanced stage of maturity before the first cut in late June. However, the three cut harvest system entailed an earlier first cut in spring. As a result, the production of legume biomass was significantly increased both in the first cut and in the subsequent regrowths. No significant response in total herbage production to the N fertilizer was observed in the more intensive harvest system. Therefore, the three cut harvest system without nitrogen fertilization seemed to be the most suitable practice for the management of these botanically-complex mountain meadows. These results may contribute to design fertilization and management practices of mountain hay meadows to optimize their productivity and sustainability.

scholarly journals A comparison of grassland vegetation from three agri-environment conservation measures

2016 ◽  
Vol 55 (2) ◽  
pp. 176-191 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Ó hUallacháin ◽  
J.A. Finn ◽  
B. Keogh ◽  
R. Fritch ◽  
H. Sheridan
Keyword(s):  
Species Richness ◽  
Natura 2000 ◽  
Botanical Composition ◽  
Grassland Vegetation ◽  
Hay Meadows ◽  
Grassland Conservation ◽  
Conservation Measures ◽  
Grassland Habitats ◽  
Natural Grassland

Abstract Semi-natural grassland habitats have declined significantly throughout Europe. To halt the decline, grassland conservation measures have been included in most European agri-environment schemes. This is the first study to compare the botanical composition of grassland habitats managed under the Irish Agri-Environment Options Scheme (AEOS). Sixty fields on drystock pastoral farms in receipt of agri-environment payments for grassland conservation were surveyed, with 20 fields being enrolled in each of the following AEOS options: Traditional Hay Meadow (THM), Species-Rich Grassland (SRG) and Natura 2000 species-rich grassland (Natura). The vegetation quality of sites enrolled in the Natura measure was higher than the quality of those enrolled in the THM and SRG measures. Natura sites had the greatest species richness, with a mean >40 species per site, which included approximately 17 species indicative of high botanical quality. Traditional Hay Meadows sites had the lowest species richness (mean: 29 species per site) and were dominated by species associated with improved grassland. Some THM sites had good levels of botanical richness and were similar in composition to Natura sites, with some Natura sites having lower vegetation quality, more similar to that of THM sites. Species-Rich Grassland had botanical richness that was intermediate between THM and Natura sites. A thorough assessment of the effectiveness of these measures was confounded by a lack of quantitative objectives for the target community composition to be attained. We discuss limitations and potential opportunities regarding the design, targeting, implementation and cost-effectiveness of these agri-environment measures.

scholarly journals CONSERVATION STATUS OF PLANTS AND HABITATS UNDER TEN YEARS OPERATION PHASE OF A WIND FARM. CASE STUDY: SFANTA ELENA KARST PLATEAU, IRON GATES NATURAL PARK, ROMANIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 56 ◽  
pp. 129-147
Author(s):  
Mihaela URZICEANU ◽  
◽  
Paulina ANASTASIU ◽  
Ioana-Minodora SIRBU ◽  
Tatiana Eugenia SESAN ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
Wind Farm ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Floristic Composition ◽  
Natura 2000 ◽  
Current Data ◽  
Conservation Value ◽  
Anthropogenic Pressures ◽  
Natural Park ◽  
Favourable Conservation Status

Located in the Iron Gates Natural Park, Romania, at the foot of the Locvei Mountains, the Sfanta Elena Karst Plateau is a very picturesque territory, characterized by a karst relief, covered by High Nature Value grasslands. In the last decade this territory has been subjected to increasing anthropogenic pressures, and specific concerns on biodiversity have been raised after the construction of a wind farm in 2011. Starting from a concern expressed by a scientist, our study aims to provide current data on plant species with conservation value and to assess the conservation status of orchid-rich grasslands around wind turbines after ten years of wind farm operation. During the operation period we identified 19 plant taxa with conservation value, eight of which which are orchid species. Four of them are new reports for this territory: Gymnadenia conopsea, Neotinea ustulata, Neottia nidus-avis and Orchis simia, as well other rare taxa such as Cirsium grecescui, Lathyrus sphaericus, Linum hologynum and Rumex thyrsiflorus, are mentioned for the first time. The orchid-rich grasslands in the wind farm area correspond to the Natura 2000 habitat 6210* whose structure and floristic composition are within the acceptable limits of Favourable conservation status. The conservation status of plant species is directly dependent on the quality of their habitat, as well as the variety of pressure and threat factors in the area.

scholarly journals The current state of organization of payroll calculations in the conditions of development of information technologies

2020 ◽  
pp. 164-169
Author(s):  
Larysa Brazhnikova ◽  
Svitlana Harna ◽  
Antonina Shnurko
Keyword(s):  
Minimum Wage ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
High Productivity ◽  
Current State ◽  
Subsistence Minimum ◽  
Wage Tax ◽  
Logical Method ◽  
Social Privilege

Purpose. The aim of the article is investigation of the current state of organization of payroll calculations in the context of constant change of the normative and legal framework and in the conditions of development of information technologies. Methodology of research. The theoretical and methodological basis of the research is the normative and legal framework, scientific works of domestic scientists on the problems of organization of remuneration in Ukraine. The research is conducted on the basis of the use of general scientific and special methods of cognition. The monographic method is used in the scientific publications, the method of analysis and systematic approach is used to the study the current state of the organization of remuneration, the method of comparisons is used in the study of the dynamics of the minimum wage, the subsistence minimum for different categories of population. Abstract and logical method is used to formulate conclusions from the conducted study. Findings. The problematic issues of the current state of the organization of payroll calculations in Ukraine are formed. The optimal ways of solving problems of organization of remuneration are determined, among which are the following: updating of the legislative and regulatory framework; state control over compliance with the size and types of social guarantees (minimum wage, subsistence minimum for different categories of population, tax social privilege); accuracy, timeliness, reliability of accounting and reporting, etc. Originality. It has further developed the study of the functions of wages that it must perform in modern conditions and the creation of a basis for increasing the interest of employees in high-productivity work. Practical value. The proposed above proposals will help to overcome the problems of the current state of payments in Ukraine. The complex and in-depth study of this problem is outlined, as well as the prospects for the development of the state in the sphere of remuneration. Key words: remuneration; minimum wage; Tax Code of Ukraine; tax social privilege; personal income tax; single social contribution; reporting.

scholarly journals Phytosociogical Research on Wet Meadows Dominated by Scirpus sylvaticus L. in Călimani and Gurghiului Mountains (Mureș County)

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 49-59
Author(s):  
Silvia Oroian ◽  
Mihaela Sămărghiţan
Keyword(s):  
Community Organization ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Floristic Composition ◽  
Natura 2000 ◽  
Floristic Diversity ◽  
Mountain Area ◽  
Wet Meadows ◽  
Vegetation Sampling ◽  
Standard Procedures ◽  
Fringe Communities

Abstract Phytosociological structure of the communities dominated by Scirpus sylvaticus was studied in the mountain area of Mureş County with focus on vegetation community organization, floristic composition and habitat conservation. The vegetation sampling and data analysis were done following standard procedures. The study of wet meadows from the Călimani and Gurghiului Mountains carried out in field during 2015-2019, highlights the presence of hygrophilous coenoses belonging to the Scirpetum sylvatici Ralski 1931 plant association. These wet meadows grow on alluvial, gleyic and acidophilous soils. The identified communities belong to Natura 2000 habitat 6430 Hydrophilous tall-herb fringe communities of plains in the montane to alpine levels. The conservation status of the habitat is good and very good and the floristic composition emphasizes a rich floristic diversity.

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