data_Impact of trail proximity and substrate on the taxonomic and functional diversity of bryophytes in a Valdivian temperate rainforest
Cottet, Agustina C.; Floriani, Franco D.; Fernández, Natalia V. | 2026
Description
Aims
Recreational trails in temperate rainforests can generate subtle but ecologically significant impacts. Bryophytes, due to their poikilohydric nature and substrate dependence, are excellent indicators of environmental change. We aimed to evaluate the effects of trail proximity and substrate availability on the taxonomic diversity and functional trait composition of bryophyte communities.
Location
Lago Puelo National Park, Patagonia, Argentina, within Valdivian temperate rainforest.
Methods
We established 66 plots (1 m2) at two distances from a recreational trail (near and far). In each plot, we recorded canopy openness, vegetation cover, sampled substrate type, bryophyte species richness, and functional traits related to water regulation.
Keywords
bryophyte communities functional diversity substrate type temperate rainforest trail impact
Related Paper
Agustina C. Cottet, Franco D. Floriani, Natalia V. Fernández (2026). Impact of Trail Proximity and Substrate on the Taxonomic and Functional Diversity of Bryophyte in a Valdivian Temperate Rainforest. Applied Vegetation Science, 29. https://doi.org/10.1111/avsc.70075
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Metadata
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Journal:
Applied Vegetation Science -
Subject:
Community-environment relationships Functional diversity -
Continent:
South America -
Biome:
Temperate midlatitudes -
Year:
2026 -
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Last Modified (index entry):
Sep 30, 2026 8:36 AM
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