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Monitoring of lichenic diversity in the surrounding area of the Urban Solid Waste Treatment Plant of Meia-Serra, Madeira, Portugal

Citation

Figueira R (2020). Monitoring of lichenic diversity in the surrounding area of the Urban Solid Waste Treatment Plant of Meia-Serra, Madeira, Portugal. Version 1.2. GBIF Portugal. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/7vdfv9 accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-12-08.

Description

The dataset contains records of epiphytic lichens observed in Santa Cruz, Madeira Island, Portugal, in the scope of the monitoring program of the Urban Solid Waste Treatment Plant of Meia-Serra. The diversity of lichens was used in this study as an indicator of air quality in the areas surrounding the treatment plant. The dataset includes measurements of lichen species coverage in 10x20 cm quadrats, performed in six stations plus a remote location. The surveys were performed twice a year, between May 2002 and January 2007. Lichens were identified at the species level, whenever possible, and the phorophyte is also reported.

Sampling Description

Study Extent

The sampling area was defined to include the surroundings of the treatment plant of Meia Serra, in order to identify potential effects by air pollution. The sites were placed at all main directions from the plant, at distances ranging from 200 m up to 2 km, plus a remote location.

Sampling

Measurements of lichen species coverage were measured in 10x20 cm quadrats placed in the bark of the main trunk of the phorophyte tree. Five trees were surveyed at each location. Only macrolichens were considered for this study.

Method steps

  1. The lichen identification was done at the location, using lens whenever necessary. When the identification was not possible, a sample was taken for latter identification in the laboratory using binocular microscopes. Several identification keys were used in support of the identification, including floras and scientifc papers for Europe, North America and Macaronesia.

Taxonomic Coverages

Epiphytic lichens
  1. Fungi
    rank: kingdom
  2. Ascomycota
    rank: phylum
  3. Lecanoromycetes
    rank: class
  4. Peltigerales
    rank: order
  5. Lecanorales
    rank: order
  6. Teloschistales
    rank: order
  7. Candelariales
    rank: order
  8. Nephromataceae
    rank: family
  9. Parmeliaceae
    rank: family
  10. Ramalinaceae
    rank: family
  11. Lobariaceae
    rank: family
  12. Pannariaceae
    rank: family
  13. Collemataceae
    rank: family
  14. Teloschistaceae
    rank: family
  15. Physciaceae
    rank: family
  16. Cladoniaceae
    rank: family
  17. Peltigeraceae
    rank: family
  18. Candelariaceae
    rank: family

Geographic Coverages

Portugal, Madeira, Santa Cruz and Machico municipalities, mainly in the area surrounding the Urban Solid Waste Treatment Plant of Meia Serra

Bibliographic Citations

Contacts

Rui Figueira
originator
position: Researcher
Instituto Superior de Agronomia
Tapada da Ajuda
Lisboa
1349-017
PT
email: ruifigueira@isa.ulisboa.pt
userId: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8351-4028
Rui Figueira
metadata author
position: Researcher
Instituto Superior de Agronomia
Tapada da Ajuda
Lisboa
1349-017
PT
email: ruifigueira@isa.ulisboa.pt
userId: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8351-4028
Rui Figueira
user
position: Researcher
Instituto Superior de Agronomia
Tapada da Ajuda
Lisboa
1349-017
PT
email: ruifigueira@isa.ulisboa.pt
userId: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8351-4028
Rui Figueira
administrative point of contact
position: Researcher
Instituto Superior de Agronomia
Tapada da Ajuda
Lisboa
1349-017
PT
email: ruifigueira@isa.ulisboa.pt
userId: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8351-4028
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