Habitat & Vegetation
Research
All research questions pertaining to habitat classifications, detailing & botanical matters are included on this page (e.g. Phase 1 habitat & Phase 2 vegetation surveys). Each topic is explained and includes a status bar, research dates, PDF download (where applicable) & website button/s link (where applicable). The majority of research is ongoing and will take multiple years to complete. If you are an ecologist, postgraduate/graduate student or have an deep interest in Capo Testa & would like to assist in survey work please feel free to get in Contact & chose area/s of preference. The research codes (e.g. A1) relate to the Research Project Questions section at the bottom of the About page.
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A1: PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY - of Capo Testa in-line with EUNIS Classification methods (HABITAT MAPPING & CLASSIFICATION). Dates: from Autumal 2017 to present day (last surveyed April-October 2019).
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*Notes: Although habitat definitions are made, nature is transient, so updating of boundaries every year is important and are constantly being edited throughout the monitoring process.
A2: PHASE 2 VEGETATION SURVEY - of Capo Testa excluding urban areas (Capo Testa village & Funtanaccia) . With primary aim to compile a Botanical Inventory of the SAC. (BOTANICAL SURVEY & INVENTORY)).
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*Notes: Further survey works required for Grasses & Orchids. The Botanical Inventory is in the process of being completed but due to graphical representation techniques is taking longer than previously thought. Thank you for your patience.
A3: Identification & subsequent qualitative/quantitative monitoring of Invasive & Non-native plant species in relation to populations of Endemic & Endangered species & habitats in Capo Testa. (INVASIVE/NON-NATIVE & ENDEMIC/ENDANGERED PLANT POPULATIONS/COMMUNITIES).
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F1: Habitat-profiling of Gariga, Macchia & Woodland-type environments in Capo Testa SAC. With reference to flora, fauna, ecosystem-mechanics, bio-acoustics & habitat management. Relevant EUNIS classifications include:
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5320; Coastal Elicriso Gariga (Low-formations of Euphorbia close to Cliffs).
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5210; Arborescent Macchia with Ginepro (Arborescent Mattoral with Juniperus phoenicea).
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9340; Meso-Mediterranean Holm-Oak Forest (Quercus ilex Forests).
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5530; Tree-Spurge Gariga (Thermo-Mediterranean & Pre-Desert Scrub with Euphorbia dendroides).
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5430; Sardinian Genista Gariga (Endemic Phyrgana ofEuphorbio-Verbascion).
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F61; Rosmarino-Cisto Gariga (Western Garrigue - Rosmarinatea).
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F2: Habitat-profiling of Coastal Dune Grassland & Scrub environments in Capo Testa SAC. With reference to flora, fauna, ecosystem-mechanics, bio-acoustics & habitat management. Relevant EUNIS classifications include:
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2230; Malcomietalia Dune Grassland (Fixed-Dune Grassland).
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2240; Brachypodietalia Dune Grassland with Annuals (Fixed-Dune Grassland).
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2210; Crucianellion maritimae Fixed Beach Dunes (Fixed-Grey Dunes with Pancratium maritimum).
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2250; Costal Dunes with Ginepro (Coastal Dunes with Juniperus spp.).
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1210; Annual Vegetation of Drift-lines (Non-Fixed Vegetated Dunes).
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F3: Habitat-profiling of Rocky-Outcrop, Cave, Cliff-top & Ledge environments in Capo Testa SAC. With reference to flora, fauna, ecosystem-mechanics, bio-acoustics & habitat management. Relevant EUNIS classifications include:
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1240; Vegetated Sea-Cliffs with endemic Limonium spp. (Mediterranean).
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H1.1; Cave Entrances (8310; Caves not open to the public).
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EUNIS Unclassified 1 (Uncl1); Cliff-top Ledge Communities.
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F4: Habitat-profiling of Unclassified Plagio-Climax Communities/Ecosystems in Capo Testa SAC. With reference to flora, fauna, ecosystem-mechanics, bio-acoustics & habitat management:
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Uncl2; Biennial Malva Stands (Malva veneta).
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Uncl3; Sarsapilla-Lentisco Gariga (Smilax aspera-Pistacia lentiscus).
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Uncl4; Intensive Greenroof (with Orchids).
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Uncl5; Improved/Semi-Improved Grassland Meadows & Macchia Edges.