What plant traits tell us: Consequences of land-use change of a traditional agro-forest system on biodiversity and ecosystem service provision

摘要: Traditional agro-forest systems (TAFS) link the two ecosystems forest and grassland are an attractive, species-rich land-use type in European cultural landscape. In past decades, particularly mountainous regions, socio economic changes have resulted their abandonment or intensification of use. Our study employed plant traits to analyze understand consequences that on species diversity, functional diversity provision ecosystem services larch (Larix decidua) grassland, a TAFS Alps. By applying commonly used such as growth form pollination agent, together with less flower color edible healing plants, we found highest traditionally managed meadows pastures, while was seen be high also abandoned grasslands. We further show scenic beauty is best pastures. Regarding largest pool meadows, coverage intensively meadows. Summarizing our results, deduce both grasslands result loss decrease provided services. Consequently, enhancement knowledge through investigation essential for maintenance conservation these valuable ecosystems.