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Some Effects of Disturbance on the Lichen Flora of Oceanic Hazel Woodland

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 March 2007

O. L. Gilbert
O. L. Gilbert
Affiliation:
Department of Landscape Architecture, University of Sheffield, Sheffield S10 2TN.
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Abstract

The lichen flora of hazel woodland on the island of Eigg off the west coast of Scotland is described. One area is interpreted as representing ancient ‘climax’ woodland partly on account of its rich epiphytic lichen flora. At other sites various levels of exploitation have modified the lichen communities. Site comparison has enabled a number of species to be recognised which may be useful in the recognition of relict hazel woodland in other oceanic areas. The ecology of the indicator species is discussed. Pertusaria alpina Hepp ex Ahles is reported as new to the British Isles.

Type
Research Article
Information
The Lichenologist , Volume 16 , Issue 1 , February 1984 , pp. 21 - 30
Copyright
Copyright © British Lichen Society 1984

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