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DESCRIPTION:This talk aims to provide an overview of the challenges and opt
 ions for the restoration and conservation of two singular habitats: gypsum
  outcrops and cliffs\, both for their ecological features\, as well as for
  their biodiversity\, particularly their plant diversity.\nGypsum soils in
  drylands support important habitats for conservation of unique specialize
 d flora that must be preserved. Gypsum habitats are altered in different d
 egrees by human activities. However\, several ecological issues hinder the
  recovery of gypsum habitats. We aimed to explore the restoration options 
 to assist in the recovery of gypsicolous vegetation affected by quarrying\
 , as the main threatened factor of these gypsum habitats. We assessed habi
 tat current conditions and studied local native plant communities to estab
 lish references for restoration\, addressed the effect of gypsum on plant 
 development\, determined the suitability of various soil treatments and re
 vegetation methods\, and explored the potential of lichen translocation to
  recover gypsum biological soil crusts. Also\, we performed an economic as
 sesment of different restoration options\, analysing the effectiveness of 
 the most feasible options comparing both\, ecological success (survival) a
 nd economic [AT1]&nbsp\;(costs).\nWorldwide\, cliffs harbor diverse endemi
 c plants\, endangered species\, and rock-dwelling birds and bats\, often h
 ousing 35-66% of the endemic plant species of most countries. Despite bein
 g relatively undisturbed by humans\, the exponential rise in climbing's po
 pularity has led to 'cliff overcrowding.' Climbing\, once a niche sport\, 
 now boasts over 50 million enthusiasts globally\, impacting many cliffs an
 d jeopardizing endemic species by degrading their habitats and reducing ge
 netic diversity. This loss imperils the ability of cliff species to adapt 
 to climate changes\, increasing extinction risks\, particularly for plants
  with limited dispersal abilities. Unfortunately\, cliffs remain scientifi
 cally little studied and have been overlooked so far in global agendas for
  biodiversity conservation. To mitigate future losses of species and genet
 ic diversity\, we urgently need more data on cliff biodiversity\, as well 
 as more research linking climbing pressure and cliff ecosystem health.\n&n
 bsp\;\n*** eingeladen von BayCEER-Mitglied Carl Beierkuhnlein
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LOCATION:H6\, Geo
SUMMARY:Prof. Juan Lorite Moreno\, Botanical Department\, University of Gra
 nada\, Spain (Homepage): Perspectives and challenges in the restoration an
 d conservation  of two isolated habitats: gypsum and cliffs
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