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Special Section - Proceedings of the V SISEF Congress: “Forests & Society - Changes, Conflicts, Sinergies”
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Development of the tree and shrub component and recovery techniques in a burnt pine forest, Castel Fusano, Rome

Manetti MC, Cutini A, Gugliotta OI, Hajny MT, Amorini E

C.R.A. - Istituto Sperimentale per la Selvicoltura, v.le S. Margherita 80, I-52100 Arezzo (Italy)

Abstract: A five-year study (2000-2005) was established in a part of Castel Fusano (Rome) pinewood burned in 2000. The aims of the research were: i) to analyse the behaviour of the coenoses after fire; ii) to verify the post-fire growth and canopy recovery of the Mediterranean maquis; iii) to evaluate natural regeneration of italian stone pine (Pinus pinea L.); iv) to verify the effectiveness of italian stone pine plantation in enhancing the establishment of the forest cover. Permanent research plots were established to evaluate features and dynamics of the Mediterranean maquis as well as mortality and development of 1-year-old italian stone pine (ca.500 ha^-1) seedlings. Two different plantation systems were applied: blocks of three seedlings at 8x8 m distance; one seedling at 5x5 m distance. After five growing seasons from the fire, only 700 stools ha^-1 have resprouted, mainly holm oak (48%), whose only 38% of good vigour. Canopy cover of the broad-leaved species is not enough to assure a quick forest establishment. Combined pine plantation with the maquis species, has given satisfactory results, though the mortality was quite high because of the game damages. The block planting performed better for growth and survival of seedlings. This last plantation system could be a rational choice to assure, in a relative short time, forest recovery and mixed stands characterised by a considerable presence of natural vegetation.

Received: May 18, 2006 - Accepted: Jan 01, 2007 - Published online: Mar 21, 2007

Full Text DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.3832/efor0435-0040131

Citation: Manetti MC, Cutini A, Gugliotta OI, Hajny MT, Amorini E, 2007. Development of the tree and shrub component and recovery techniques in a burnt pine forest, Castel Fusano, Rome. Forest@ 4 (1): 131-141. [online 2007-03-21] URL: http://www.sisef.it/forest@/show.php?id=435 - [doi: 10.3832/efor0435-0040131]

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