Recent trends and future challenges for lichen biomonitoring in forests

Author:
Frati L. & Brunialti G.
Year:
2023
Journal:
Forests
Pages:
14(3): 647 [18 p.]
Url:
https://doi.org/10.3390/f14030647
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Currently, forest ecosystems are often located in remote areas, far from direct sources of air pollution. Nonetheless, they may be affected by different types of atmospheric deposition, which can compromise their health and inner balance. Epiphytic lichens respond to air pollution and climate change, and they have been widely adopted as ecological indicators, mainly in urban and industrial areas, while forest ecosystems are still underrepresented. However, in recent years, their use has become increasingly widespread, especially in the context of long-term monitoring programs for air pollution in forests. In this review, we provide a critical analysis of the topic from the point of view of the different methodological approaches based on lichen responses adopted in forest ecosystems. Further, we discuss the main challenges posed by the current global change scenario. Keywords: air pollution; climate change; lichen diversity; functional traits; indicator species; bioaccumulation.
Id:
35261
Submitter:
zpalice
Post_time:
Thursday, 23 March 2023 19:16