Abstract
Rubus scrubs (Pruno-Rubion radulae, class Rhamno-Prunetea and Lonicero-Rubion
silvatici, class Lonicero-Rubetea plicati) are forming a distinct part of the landscape
in the Northwest European part of the European Sand Belt. Vegetation composition
of Rubus scrubs was sampled along three randomly chosen 100km long transects in
the Northern, Central and Southern part of the Netherlands in 187 relevés of 30
m2. In the transects, 65 Rubus species were found, the number of Rubus species
per relev was 1-7 (avg. 3.22). In total 21 communities could be distinguished, from
which 7 could be assigned to described communities, viz. Rubetum grati typicum
(all three transects), Rubetum grati rubetosum ammobii (Northern transect),
Rubetum silvatici (Northern transect), and Pruno-Rubetum sprengelii (all three
transects, but especially the Central). In all three transects communities could be
distinguished which formerly were included in the Rubetum silvatici, but which
probably deserve association status on their own. GIS analysis on the basis of soil,
geology and geomorphology, land use and landscape type maps is used to explain
community diversity and Rubus distribution.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 20th International Workshop of the European Vegetation Survey, A century of phytosociology & 20 years of the new spirit in phytosociology, Rome, Italy, 6 - 9 April, 2011 |
| Pages | 50 |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
| Event | 20th International Workshop of the European Vegetation Survey, A century of phytosociology & 20 years of the new spirit in phytosociology, Rome, Italy - Duration: 6 Apr 2011 → 9 Apr 2011 |
Workshop
| Workshop | 20th International Workshop of the European Vegetation Survey, A century of phytosociology & 20 years of the new spirit in phytosociology, Rome, Italy |
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| Period | 6/04/11 → 9/04/11 |
