دراسة التنوع الحيوي النباتي في غابات الصنوبر البروتي Pinus brutia Ten. في الساحل السوري

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Plant species diversity has been studied in the Pinus brutia Ten.

forests in the coastal region of Syria in order to obtain data for its management and conservation.

This diversity was assessed in 59 plots of 400m2 covering the whole distribution area of Pinus brutia in the coastal region.

Number, type, abundance and utilisation of plant species in each plot have been recorded.

Plant species diversity has been assessed and compared using many indicators (species richness, Shannon index, Jaccard index), and the main factors affecting this diversity have been identified using AFC analysis.

The studied forests are characterized by huge species diversity in number, types and utilisation.

The study has recorded 191 plant species belonging to 48 families, but 27% of these species were recorded in only one plot.

Parent material and altitude were the main factors affecting the distribution of species in the studied region This study is important since it gives a global view about plant species diversity and its attributes in the Pinus brutia Ten.

forests in the coastal region of Syria and determines the factors affecting this diversity; what can contribute to the conservation of this diversity and to the management of these forests.