Prospects for Restoring the Biodiversity of Steppe Vegetation: Sowing of Perennial Grasses

Russian Journal of Ecology -     

Analysis of the Factors of Species Association in Serial Communities of Sown Perennial Grasses by the Method of Direct and Indirect Ordination

Russian Journal of Ecology -     

Syntaxonomy of Southern Ural Forests as a basis for the system of their protection

Using the example of Southern Ural forests, it is shown that the Braun-Blanquet method is promising for estimating the efficiency of the system of specially protected natural areas (SPNAs) and drawing up guidelines for its further development. In particular, evidence is provided that forests of the unions Aconito-Piceion and Lathyro-Quercion are protected quite insufficiently. Proposals concerning organization of new SPNAs are formulated.