Diversity of Birch and Alder Forests in the Kostanay Region of Kazakhstan
Koblanova S. Mukhtubayeva S. Kakimzhanova A. Orazov A. Dyussembekova D. Abileva G.
October 2024Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
Forests
2024#15Issue 10
This study delves into the phytocenotic structure and biodiversity of forest ecosystems dominated by species of the family Betulaceae (Betula pendula, Betula pubescens, and Alnus glutinosa) in the Kostanay region of Kazakhstan. The research is a significant step toward understanding the influence of environmental factors, particularly hydrological regimes and soil conditions, on the formation and functioning of these forest communities. Field studies were conducted across multiple plots, where detailed geobotanical descriptions and analyses of species diversity were performed. The results underscore the significant species diversity, with 146 vascular plant species identified across various forest types, and are of great importance. Birch forests exhibit higher species diversity than alder forests, with the highest diversity observed in plots with favourable moisture conditions. The study concludes that the hydrological regime is critical in shaping these forest ecosystems’ phytocenotic structure and productivity. These conclusions underline the importance of biodiversity conservation and sustainable forest management in the region, making the implications of this research significant and far reaching.
boreal forests , catchment , phytodiversity (biodiversity)
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Laboratory of Plants Biotechnology and Breeding, National Center for Biotechnology, Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan
Department of Ecology and Environmental Conservation, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, 02-097, Poland
Laboratory of NatureLaB, Astana International University, Astana, 020000, Kazakhstan
Laboratory of Plants Biotechnology and Breeding
Department of Ecology and Environmental Conservation
Laboratory of NatureLaB
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