Los briófitos como bioindicadores de efectos del fuego en la laurisilva canaria

Bryophytes, such as mosses and liverworts, serve as sensitive bioindicators of environmental changes, including fire effects on laurel forests. A study conducted in Garajonay National Park, one of the best-preserved Canarian laurel forests, found that post-fire recolonization patterns are not uniform and are significantly influenced by climate and forest structure rather than time since fire alone. Researchers analyzed bryophyte species richness and composition across a chronosequence of 5 to 57 years, comparing burnt and unburnt areas. The findings highlight the importance of microclimate dependence and high dispersal capabilities in these communities, deepening the understanding of their ecological dynamics.

CEDRÉS-PERDOMO, R. D., & GONZÁLEZ-MANCEBO, J. M. (2023). Bryophytes as bioindicators of fire effects on the Canarian laurel forest. Conservación Vegetal, (27), 19–23. https://doi.org/10.15366/cv2023.27.005