The protective effect of forests against rockfalls across the French Alps: Influence of forest diversity
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- 作者：S. Dupirea ; sylvain.dupire@irstea.fr" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; F. Bourriera ; J.-M. Monneta ; S. Bigotb ; L. Borgnieta ; F. Bergera ; T. Curtc
- 关键词：Mountain forest ; Protection capability ; Rockfall ; Ecosystem services ; Biodiversity ; Alps
- 刊名：Forest Ecology and Management
- 出版年：2016
- 出版时间：15 December 2016
- 年：2016
- 卷：382
- 期：Complete
- 页码：269-279
- 全文大小：2058 K
文摘
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We investigated the protective effect of 3886 French Alpine forests against rockfalls.
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The length of forested slope is a predominant variable for rockfalls assessment.
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Half of the French Alpine forests are very effective in reducing rockfall hazard.
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Mix tree species and promote shade-tolerant species is positive for the protection.
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High biodiversity and structural heterogeneity in forests improve rockfall protection.