The Importance of Temporal and Spatial Vegetation Structure Information in Biotope Mapping Schemes: A Case Study in Helsingborg,Sweden |
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Authors: | Email author" target="_blank">Tian?GaoEmail author Ling?Qiu M?rten?Hammer Allan?Gunnarsson |
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Institution: | (1) College of Forestry, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, 712100, China;(2) Department of Landscape Management, Design and Construction, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 23053 Alnarp, Sweden |
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Abstract: | Temporal and spatial vegetation structure has impact on biodiversity qualities. Yet, current schemes of biotope mapping do
only to a limited extend incorporate these factors in the mapping. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the application
of a modified biotope mapping scheme that includes temporal and spatial vegetation structure. A refined scheme was developed
based on a biotope classification, and applied to a green structure system in Helsingborg city in southern Sweden. It includes
four parameters of vegetation structure: continuity of forest cover, age of dominant trees, horizontal structure, and vertical
structure. The major green structure sites were determined by interpretation of panchromatic aerial photographs assisted with
a field survey. A set of biotope maps was constructed on the basis of each level of modified classification. An evaluation
of the scheme included two aspects in particular: comparison of species richness between long-continuity and short-continuity
forests based on identification of woodland continuity using ancient woodland indicators (AWI) species and related historical
documents, and spatial distribution of animals in the green space in relation to vegetation structure. The results indicate
that (1) the relationship between forest continuity: according to verification of historical documents, the richness of AWI
species was higher in long-continuity forests; Simpson’s diversity was significantly different between long- and short-continuity
forests; the total species richness and Shannon’s diversity were much higher in long-continuity forests shown a very significant
difference. (2) The spatial vegetation structure and age of stands influence the richness and abundance of the avian fauna
and rabbits, and distance to the nearest tree and shrub was a strong determinant of presence for these animal groups. It is
concluded that continuity of forest cover, age of dominant trees, horizontal and vertical structures of vegetation should
now be included in urban biotope classifications. |
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