The behaviour of the species mingling index Msp in relation to species dominance and dispersion

Berlin

2004

S. 87-92

5 Abb., 22 Lit. Ang.

Artikel aus einer ZeitschriftUnselbständiges Werk

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Ecosystem conservation plays an increasingly important role in forest management. The value for such conservation has been directly linked to high diversity of species and structure within systems. In the past, forestry inventory practices have concentrated on aspects that were primarily required for timber management. Now, however, much interest has arisen in measures that will indicate higher or lower diversity. The interspersion of trees of different species reflects diversity at a local level and may serve as an important indicator for the simplification of a forest or woodland system. This article shows that the mingling index Msp is robust in describing the spatial dispersion of plants; some guidelines for interpreting Msp are provided.