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Tree and stand level variables affecting the species richness, cover and composition of epiphytic lichens on temperate broad-leaved trees (Fraxinus excelsior, Quercus robur, Tilia cordata, Ulmus glabra, and U. laevis) were analysed in floodplain forest stands in Estonia. The effect of tree species, substrate characteristics, and stand and regional variables were tested by partial canonical correspondence analysis (pCCA) and by general linear mixed models (GLMM). The most pronounced factors affecting the species richness, cover and composition of epiphytic lichens are acidity of tree bark, bryophyte cover and circumference of tree stems. Stand level characteristics have less effects on the species richness of epiphytic lichens, however, lichen cover and composition was influenced by stand age and light availability. The boreo-nemoral floodplain forests represent valuable habitats for epiphytic lichens. As substrate-related factors influence the species diversity of lichens on temperate broad-leaved trees differently, it is important to consider the effect of each tree species in biodiversity and conservation studies of lichens.
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The authors are thankful to the administration of the Alam-Pedja Nature Reserve, to M. Suurkask from the Soomaa National Park, and to the family Kose for kind help during field work. Special thanks belong to M. Otsus, E. M. Jeletsky, T. Niitla and K. Sasi for the assistance in field work, and to L. Saag and P. Lõhmus for determining and verifying some of the specimens. We are grateful to T. Randlane and anonymous reviewers for valuable comments to the manuscript. We thank E. Jaigma for improving the English text of the manuscript. Financial support was received from the Estonian Science Foundation (grants No. 5494) and from the Estonian Ministry of Education and Research (targeted financing Nos. SF0182639s04, SF0180153s08 and SF0180098s08). This research was also supported by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund and by the Archimedes Foundation (grant RLOOMTIPP).
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Jüriado, I., Liira, J., Paal, J. et al. Tree and stand level variables influencing diversity of lichens on temperate broad-leaved trees in boreo-nemoral floodplain forests. Biodivers Conserv 18, 105–125 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10531-008-9460-y
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