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QLA 2022 4 - Combining Early and Late Stages

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QLA 2022 4 - Combining Early and Late Stages

Amplifying Succession in Geomorphologically Diverse Habitats

Ben Hackenberger
Jun 15, 2022
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Existing Zones of Succession

Introducing geomorphological heterogeneity to the site generates more habitat zones and opportunities for biodiversity to develop. This diversity is supported by constant changes and interactions between major zones of disturbance or stasis, as well as between the species inhabiting those sites.

Geomorphological and biological diversity are interlinked within the framework of landscape change. These diagrams show how large-scale dynamics of the site, such as flooding and mining, impact the spatial development of early- and late-stage habitat zones.

Special thanks to Klára Řehounková, whose guidance on site, numerous articles, and book “Near-natural restoration vs. technical reclamation of mining sites in the Czech Republic” have helped us draw connections between the concept of geodiversity and geomorphological approaches driven by digital modeling.

Diagrams Developed by Marie Schega

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