Tree bark constitutes an ideal habitat for microbial communities, because it is a stable
substrate, rich in micro-niches. Bacteria, fungi, and terrestrial microalgae together form …

Water use traits in lichens are important attributes that determine the duration of hydration
and metabolically active periods. In this study, the water holding capacity (WHC) and …

In this note, the new Italian law for active forestry is discussed in relation to sustainable forest
management criteria. In particular, we discuss how the law has serious flaws concerning the …

To date, the lichens Chrysothrix candelaris and Varicellaria hemisphaerica have been
classified as accurate primeval lowland forest indicators. Both inhabit particularly valuable …

Lichen biomonitoring programs focus on temporal variations in epiphytic lichen communities
in relation to the effects of atmospheric pollution. As repeated surveys are planned at …

This study delves into the impact of contrasting management practices on epiphytic
bryolichenic communities, shedding light on their divergent responses to management …

Subalpine habitats in sky islands in the Southwestern USA are currently facing large-scale
transformations. Lichens have widely been used as bioindicators of environmental change …

The current trend of declining epiphytic richness caused by human activities (forest
fragmentation, logging, agriculture, and livestock grazing) and the greater efforts required to …

The European forestry landscape represents an important priority for biodiversity and needs
adequate management strategies. The main focus of this review is the importance of …

Lichens, formed through symbiosis between mycobionts and photobionts, exhibit distinct
growth forms, including crustose and foliose types, impacting their selection for various …