Berryman, S./ McCune, B. 2006: Epiphytic lichens along gradients in topography and stand structure in western Oregon, USA. - Pacific Northwest Fungi1(2): 1-38. [RLL List # 203 / Rec.# 28446] Keywords: OREGON/ ECOLOGY/ STAND STRUCTURE/ EPIPHYTES/ FOREST AGE/ MACROLICHENS/ CYANOLICHENS/ CASCADE RANGE/ ELEVATION
Abstract: ["We infer that remnant trees serve as refugia for lichens through a disturbance and provide lichen inoculum to younger trees. Hardwood patches were hotspots for lichen diversity, particularly cyanolichens that are infrequent on conifers. Hardwood patches were most prevalent along perennial streams. To maintain and enhance lichen communities at a landscape level, forest managers must consider the importance of features such as late-successional stands, remnant trees, hardwoods, and riparian areas to lichen communities. These features are especially important to retain in or near regenerating forests to promote colonization by dispersal-limited lichens." Only available online at http://pnwfungi.org/articles.htm