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TRANSFORMATION OF PHYTOCENOSES WITH HERACLEUM SOSNOWSKYI (APIACEAE) IN THE «BITZEVSKY FOREST» NATURAL PARK (MOSCOW)

Ecology and dynamics Опубликовано автором

Shvetsov A.N., Shaikina M.N., Kuklina A.G. Transformation of Phytocenoses with Heracleum Sosnowskyi (Apiaceae) in the “Bitzevsky Les” Natural Park (Moscow) // Ecosystems: ecology and dynamics. No 4. 2025. P. 105-124. | Abstract | PDF | Reference

 

The spread rate of the invasive species Heracleum sosnowskyi Manden. (Apiaceae) was analyzed in 2006-2020 using satellite monitoring, and the boundaries of its distribution were determined in the test area of the “Bitsevsky Les” Nature and History Park (Moscow, Russia). The current state of rare and protected plant species in the surveyed area was assessed. Geobotanical surveys were conducted using traditional methods, and the locations of protected and invasive species were recorded. According to the surveys of 2024-2025, in total 17 rare species from the “Red Data Book of Moscow” (2022) were identified: Anthemis tinctoria, Campanula patula, C. persicifolia, C. trachelium, C. latifolia, Corryganthe flos-cuculi, Gentiana cruciata, Dactylorhiza fuchsii, Listera ovata, Neottia nidus-avis, Platanthera bifolia, Primula veris, Lathyrus vernus, Polygonum bistorta, Polygonatum multiflorum, Steris viscaria, Iris pseudacorus. Additionally, 7 species in need of monitoring were found: Convallaria majalis, Leucanthemum vulgare, Maianthemum bifolium, Origanum vulgare, Orthilia secunda, Valeriana officinalis, Viola canina.

The termination of agricultural activities in the territory has triggered recovery successions that are followed by an increasing number of some rare plants. At the same time, Heracleum sosnowskyi continues to spread, changing the structure of the vegetation cover, slowing down the recovery processes, and worsening the species composition of the emerging phytocenoses.

Keywords: satellite monitoring, Heracleum sosnowskyi, plant communities, rare species, Moscow.

DOI: 10.24412/2542-2006-2025-4-105-124

EDN: KYXHWV

ORNITHOCOMPLEXES OF ARTIFICIAL RESERVOIRS IN THE CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN RUSSIA UNDER THE CHANGES IN ANTHROPOGENIC AND CLIMATIC IMPACTS

Ecology and dynamics Опубликовано автором

Shapovalova I.B. Ornithocomplexes of Artificial Reservoirs in the Central and Southern Russia under the Changes in Anthropogenic and Climatic Impacts // Ecosystems: ecology and dynamics. No 4. 2023. P. 140-176. | Abstract | PDF | Reference

 

 

In this paper we have analyzed the state of ornithocomplexes in the swamp and wetland ecosystems of regulated sections of small rivers and artificial storage reservoirs in the central and southern regions of Russia. The analysis was carried out according to the developed methodology of transformation of coastal ecosystems in intrazonal conditions. We have characterized floodplain ornithocomplexes in different natural zones of the European part of Russia, such as mixed and broad-leaved forests, forest-steppes, steppes and semi-deserts. Data of seasonal and annual dynamics are provided for the main indicators of transformation, such as species diversity and species abundance. Changes in birds’ species composition and abundance in the swamp and wetland complex were studied in connection with the changing anthropogenic (water management) and climatic impacts.

Keywords: Ivanovo Region, Tula Region, monitoring, dynamics, assessment, impact factor, steppe zone, zone of mixed and broad-leaved forests, forest-steppe zone, floodplain ecosystems, river floodplain, artificial reservoir, anthropogenic impact, intrazonal landscape, aridization, hydrological regime, climate, precipitation, humidity, species composition, population number, population density, species abundance, ornithocomplexes, bird population, rare species, Red Data Book, swamp and wetland complex.

Funding. This work was carried out as part of the fundamental research No. FMWZ-2022-0002 of the Water Problems Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences planned for 2022-2024 “Studies of Geo-Ecological Processes in Land Hydrological Systems, Formation of Surface and Groundwater Quality, Problems of Water Resources Management and Water Use under Climate Change and Anthropogenic Impact”, state registration No. AAAA-A18-118022090104-8.

DOI: 10.24412/2542-2006-2023-4-140-176

EDN: DQYCCB

DYNAMICS OF ORNITHOCOMPLEXES OF THE FOREST AND FOREST-STEPPE ZONES OF THE IVANOVO AND TULA REGIONS WHEN CHANGING BACKGROUND CLIMATE AND WATER CONTENT OF RIVERS IN CONDITIONS OF ANTHROPOGENIC IMPACT

Ecology and dynamics Опубликовано автором

Shapovalova I.B. Dynamics Of Ornithocomplexes Of The Forest And Forest-Steppe Zones Of The Ivanovo And Tula Regions When Changing Background Climate And Water Content Of Rivers In Conditions Of Anthropogenic Impact // Ecosystems: Ecology and Dynamics. No. 4. 2022. P. 50-70. | Abstract | PDF | Reference |

 

In this article we present the results of monitoring of ornithocomplexes of floodplain ecosystems of the basins of small rivers of Tula and Ivanovo regions on the example of the rivers Ptan and Vyazma for the period 2019-2022. There is given a characteristic of the composition and structure of the floodplain ornithocomplexes of small rivers of the zone of mixed forests and forest-steppe zone. The analysis of seasonal and multi-annual dynamics of the floodplain ornithocomplex is according to the main transformation indicators (species diversity and abundance). The previously developed methodology for assessing the transformation of coastal ornithocomplexes of regulated sections of small rivers located in intrazonal conditions has been tested. The relationship between the species composition and abundance of coastal ornithocomplexes has been established.

Keywords: Russia, Ivanovo Region, Tula region, monitoring, dynamics, assessment, impact factor, zone of mixed and broad-leaved forests, forest-steppe zone, floodplain ecosystems, river floodplain, intrazonal landscape, aridization, hydrological regime, climate, precipitation, humidity, species composition, number, population density, abundance, ornithocomplexes, population, rare species, Red Book, swamp-near-water complex.

Acknowledgements. The author would like to thank the chief editor and reviewers of the “Ecosystems: Ecology and Dynamics” for their assistance with this publication. The author also expresses a special gratitude to Zh.V. Kuzmina and E.I. Tobolova.

Funding. The work was carried out for the Water Problems Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences as part of the research work for 2022-2024 “Study of Geoecological Processes in Hydrological Systems of Land, Formation of the Quality of Surface and Ground Waters, Problems of Water Resources Management and Water Use under Conditions of Climate Change and Anthropogenic Impact”, No. FMWZ-2022-0002, State Registration No. AAAA-A18-118022090104-8.

DOI: 10.24412/2542-2006-2022-4-50–70

EDN: JWYDZG

 

THE INFLUENCE OF SPRING HUNTING ON THE DISTRIBUTION OF GEESE OF THE KUMO-MANYCH DEPRESSION

Ecology and dynamics Опубликовано автором

Demyanets S.S., RosenfeldS.B. The Influence of Spring Hunting on the Distribution of Geese of the Kumo-Manych Depression // Ecosystems: ecology and dynamics. No 1. 2022. P. 134-146. | Abstract | PDF | Reference |

 

 

The influence of spring hunting on geese has long been recognized throughout the world as the main component of the decline in their total number. Unfortunately, the spring hunt for migratory birds, which has long been abandoned by all European, part of Asian and North American countries, is still underway in Russia. This negates the efforts of specially protected natural areas to preserve rare species of Anseriformes. Restrictions on spring hunting at the regional level can be introduced with great difficulty, mainly due to the powerful hunting lobby. Measures to restrict spring hunting in the Republic of Kalmykia were carried out from 2008 to 2012, and during this period, an increase in the number of this species was noted. In 2019, after no measures were taken to restrict hunting in the Republic of Kalmykia, a smaller number of red-breasted goose at the stop can be noted compared to the one when restrictive measures were in force. In our opinion, the results of the study are a good illustration of the strong influence spring hunting has on the populations of Anseriformes, which are forced to use only a part of the territory suitable for migratory stops. The most effective measures will be the complete closure of the spring hunting for waterfowl in the Kumo-Manych depression and the creation of temporary mobile resting zones on key water bodies of the depression during the autumn-winter hunting season. In 2020, thanks to this study, the regional hunting parameters prohibited spring hunting for waterfowl on the territory of the Kumo-Manych depression in the Republic of Kalmykia and Stavropol district.

This article presents scientific evidence of the negative influence of the disturbance factor during the spring hunting period on both rare and hunting species of geese. This study can serve as an example for other regions of Russia, where it is required to introduce restrictive measures during the spring hunting for waterfowl.

Keywords: spring hunting, anseriformes, rare species, red-breasted goose, bird protection.

Funding. The research was carried out for the ЕС LIFE16 NAT/BG/000847 Grant “Life for Safe Flight”.

Acknowledgements. The authors express their gratitude to the administration and employees of the “Chyornye Zemli” Reserve, to A.V. Nikitin, the director of the “Manych-Gudilo” Tourist and Hunting Complex, and his pilots, as well as to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Kalmykia. We also thank A.S. Opaev for his help with statistical methods and for his valuable comments.

DOI: 10.24412/2542-2006-2022-1-134-146

OBJECTIVES AND LANDSCAPE-BIOGEOGRAPHIC BACKGROUND OF THE USTYANSKY NATURE PARK (ARKHANGELSK OBLAST, MIDDLE TAIGA) PART 2. BIODIVERSITY OF THE “NAUCHNY” CLUSTER OF THE USTYANSKY NATURE PARK

Ecology and dynamics Опубликовано автором

Emelyanova L.G., Leonova N.B., Oboturov A.S. OBJECTIVES AND LANDSCAPE-BIOGEOGRAPHIC BACKGROUND OF THE USTYANSKY NATURE PARK (ARKHANGELSK OBLAST, MIDDLE TAIGA) PART 2. BIODIVERSITY OF THE “NAUCHNY” CLUSTER OF THE USTYANSKY NATURE PARK // Ecosystems: ecology and dynamics. 2020. Vol. 4. No. … Read next