TRAIL CORRIDORS AS HABITAT AND CONDUITS FOR MOVEMENT OF PLANT-SPECIES IN ROCKY-MOUNTAIN-NATIONAL-PARK, COLORADO, USA

被引：55

作者：

BENNINGERTRUAX, M ^{[1
]}

VANKAT, JL ^{[1
]}

SCHAEFER, RL ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] MIAMI UNIV, DEPT MATH & STAT, OXFORD, OH 45056 USA

来源：

LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY | 1992年 / 6卷 / 04期

关键词：

DISTURBANCE; EDGE; EXOTIC SPECIES; VEGETATION;

D O I：

10.1007/BF00129705

中图分类号：

Q14 [生态学（生物生态学）];

学科分类号：

071012 ; 0713 ;

摘要：

Ground-layer vegetation was sampled along selected trail corridors to determine whether corridors provide habitat for certain species and act as conduits for species movement. Patterns of plant species composition were analyzed in relation to distance from trail edge, level of trail use, and distance from trailheads, junctions, and campgrounds. Species composition was significantly affected by distance from trail edge and level of trail use, as species were favored or inhibited by the corridor, depending upon their growth habits. Species composition was also affected by distance from trailheads. These findings, along with the presence of exotic species, indicate that trail corridors in Rocky Mountain National Park function as habitat and conduits for movement of plant species.

引用

页码：269 / 278

页数：10

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