Lichens and forests

 
Epiphytic lichens are excellent indicators of forest continuity. We performed a lot of scientific research in this topic.

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Recent trends and future challenges for lichen biomonitoring in forests

Lobaria pulmonaria (L.) Hoffm.: The Multifaceted Suitability of the Lung Lichen to Monitor Forest Ecosystems

Microclimatic Alteration after Logging Affects the Growth of the Endangered Lichen Lobaria pulmonaria

Exploring the biodiversity of key groups in coppice forests (Central Italy): the relationship among vascular plants, epiphytic lichens, and wood-decaying fungi

The Reproductive Strategy as an Important Trait for the Distribution of Lower-Trunk Epiphytic Lichens in Old-Growth vs. Non-Old Growth Forests

Vitality and Growth of the Threatened Lichen Lobaria pulmonaria (L.) Hoffm. in Response to Logging and Implications for Its Conservation in Mediterranean Oak Forests

Epiphytic lichen diversity and sustainable forest management criteria and indicators: A multivariate and modelling approach in coppice forests of Italy

Structural variables drive the distribution of the sensitive lichen Lobaria pulmonaria in Mediterranean old-growth forests

Mediterranean old-growth forests: The role of forest type in the conservation of epiphytic lichens

Fragmentation of Mediterranean oak forests affects the diversity of epiphytic lichens

Functional traits of epiphytic lichens as potential indicators of environmental conditions in forest ecosystems

Lichens and bryophytes as indicators of old‐growth features in Mediterranean forests

Testing Lobaria pulmonaria (L.) Hoffm. as an indicator of lichen conservation importance of Italian forests