The edge of two worlds: A new review and synthesis on Eurasian forest-steppes

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dc.contributor.authorErdos, Laszlo
dc.contributor.authorAmbarlı, Didem
dc.contributor.authorAnenkhonov, Oleg A.
dc.contributor.authorBatori, Zoltan
dc.contributor.authorCserhalmi, Daniel
dc.contributor.authorKiss, Marton
dc.contributor.authorTörök, Peter
dc.date.accessioned2020-04-30T23:32:48Z
dc.date.available2020-04-30T23:32:48Z
dc.date.issued2018
dc.departmentDÜ, Ziraat Fakültesien_US
dc.descriptionPeter, Torok/0000-0002-4428-3327; Anenkhonov, Oleg/0000-0001-8633-7154; Batori, Zoltan/0000-0001-9915-5309; Magnes, Martin/0000-0002-5453-5735en_US
dc.descriptionWOS: 000442660900001en_US
dc.description.abstractAimsEurasian forest-steppes are among the most complex non-tropical terrestrial ecosystems. Despite their considerable scientific, ecological and economic importance, knowledge of forest-steppes is limited, particularly at the continental scale. Here we provide an overview of Eurasian forest-steppes across the entire zone: (a) we propose an up-to-date definition of forest-steppes, (b) give a short physiogeographic outline, (c) delineate and briefly characterize the main forest-steppe regions, (d) explore forest-steppe biodiversity and conservation status, and (e) outline forest-steppe prospects under predicted climate change. LocationEurasia (29 degrees-56 degrees N, 16 degrees-139 degrees E). Results and ConclusionsForest-steppes are natural or near-natural vegetation complexes of arboreal and herbaceous components (typically distributed in a mosaic pattern) in the temperate zone, where the co-existence of forest and grassland is enabled primarily by the semi-humid to semi-arid climate, complemented by complex interactions of biotic and abiotic factors operating at multiple scales. This new definition includes lowland forest-grassland macromosaics (e.g. in Eastern Europe), exposure-related mountain forest-steppes (e.g. in Inner Asia), fine-scale forest-grassland mosaics (e.g. in the Carpathian Basin) and open woodlands (e.g. in the Middle East). Using criteria of flora, physiognomy, relief and climate, nine main forest-steppe regions are identified and characterized. Forest-steppes are not simple two-phase systems, as they show a high level of habitat diversity, with forest and grassland patches of varying types and sizes, connected by a network of differently oriented edges. Species diversity and functional diversity may also be exceptionally high in forest-steppes. Regarding conservation, we conclude that major knowledge gaps exist in determining priorities at the continental, regional, national and local levels, and in identifying clear target states and optimal management strategies. When combined with other threats, climate change may be particularly dangerous to forest-steppe survival, possibly resulting in compositional changes, rearrangement of the landscape mosaic or even the latitudinal or altitudinal shift of forest-steppes.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipOrszagos Tudomanyos Kutatasi AlapprogramokOrszagos Tudomanyos Kutatasi Alapprogramok (OTKA) [K 119 225, PD 116114]; Hungarian Government [EFOP-3.6.1-16-2016-00014]; National Youth Excellence Scholarship [NTP-NFTO-16-0623]; NKFIH [K 124796, K 119225]; Russian Federal Budget [AAAA-A17-117011810036-3]en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipOrszagos Tudomanyos Kutatasi Alapprogramok, Grant/Award Number: K 119 225 and PD 116114; Hungarian Government, Grant/Award Number: EFOP-3.6.1-16-2016-00014; National Youth Excellence Scholarship, Grant/Award Number: NTP-NFTO-16-0623; NKFIH, Grant/Award Number: K 124796 and K 119225; Russian Federal Budget, Grant/Award Number: AAAA-A17-117011810036-3en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.1111/avsc.12382en_US
dc.identifier.endpage362en_US
dc.identifier.issn1402-2001
dc.identifier.issn1654-109X
dc.identifier.issue3en_US
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1en_US
dc.identifier.startpage345en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1111/avsc.12382
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12684/4821
dc.identifier.volume21en_US
dc.identifier.wosWOS:000442660900001en_US
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ1en_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Scienceen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopusen_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherWileyen_US
dc.relation.ispartofApplied Vegetation Scienceen_US
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanıen_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessen_US
dc.subjecthabitat complexityen_US
dc.subjectlandscape heterogeneityen_US
dc.subjectmeadow steppeen_US
dc.subjectprairieen_US
dc.subjectsemi-arid vegetationen_US
dc.subjectsteppeen_US
dc.subjectvegetation mosaicen_US
dc.subjectwooded-steppeen_US
dc.subjectwoodlanden_US
dc.titleThe edge of two worlds: A new review and synthesis on Eurasian forest-steppesen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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