The effect of land use change on soils and vegetation over various lithological formations on Lesvos (Greece)

The sensitivity of the Mediterranean environment to degradation caused by land use and climate change. Special issue

Auteurs :
KOSMAS, C.
GERONTIDIS, S.
MARATHIANOU, M.
BRANDT, C.J.

Description :
The effect of land use change, from arable to abandoned pasture, on soil properties and vegetation establishment was studied in hilly areas of the island of Lesvos. The main purpose of this study was to establish key indicators or land parameters that can be used for defining environmentally sensitive areas to desertification. This study showed that soil depth is the most important parameter which has to be considered in planning land use change from arable to unmanaged pasture under the soil and climatic conditions of the study area.


Type de document :
Article de monographie

Source :
Catena (Giessen), issn : 0341-8162, 2000, vol. 40, n°. 1, p. 51-68, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 38 ref.

Date :
2000

Editeur :
Pays édition : Allemagne, Cremlingen-Destedt, Catena