This study was conducted in many natural sites in Al-Bayer and Al-Bassitregions
inLattakiawhere there isthe main natural distribution of Brutia pine in Syria. The aim of the
study is to analyse the relationship between the maincharacteristics of fo
rest stands (forest
mensuration) associated with silviculturetreatments, and plant diversity in the herbaceous
layer of the forest. 32 circular plotsof 400 m2were sampled. Forest characteristics, plant
species number and abundance(using Braun-Planquetindices)were recordedin each plot.
Many diversity indices (SpeciesRichness, Shannon, Jaccard) were calculated.
Species richness in the herbaceous layer correlated positively with age and
negatively with volume, basal area, and forest cover in the over story. The effect of forest
characteristics was more important on the vegetation composition than on the species
richnessor Shannon index averages in the samples. Age was the most important
characteristic influencing the vegetation composition, hence, the similarity between
different age stages (expressed in Jaccard index).
It is suggested in this study that when studying forest silviculture and management
plans and when conserving biodiversity, life formsand functions must be considered
instead ofthe traditional index.
Pinus brutia cover 67.87% of AlFronloq protected area, this forest provide habitat
for wildlife especially forest birds. The aim of this study is to define bird species that use
Pinus brutia forest and their relation to vegetation characteristics.W
e listed 63 bird species,
9 of them recorded for first time, 31.8% of species are resident in study area, where
raptors presented 15.9%.
The study showed positive correlation between species richness and plant richness
(R=0.588, P= 0.007). Shrubs layer coverage and richness affected positively bird species
richness and density. The study showed also decreasing of bird species richness with
Altitude, while raptors richness were increased with Altitude.The dominat species were
Coal tit Parus ater, wren Troglodytes troglodytes ,whereas species like Chaffinch Fringilla
coelebs, chiffchaff Phylloscopus collybita were the most abundant.
Biodiversity of wild relatives of Cataegus were studied in North-West region
of Damascus countryside located between latitudes 33.36 -33.58 N and
longitudes 35.58-36.39 E including 7 sites and 21 subsites ranging from
Zabadane to Alnabk. Results s
howed that the most of the individuals in the
search area belonging to C. azarolus and var. aronia and rare individuals ere
found to belong to C. monogyna. The study on the level of intraspecific
variability showed the presence of of three taxanomic groups, each had been
characterized with morphological and environmental qualities.The study also
pointed to the where of these species and their different types are located and to
the exist of corrlation between environmental factors and morphological
variables.
Not natural reserves in both the goals and objectives; some of which is dedicated strict protection, especially those that have a scientific interest, some of which is dedicated to attracting visitors and tourist activities and the protection of the
environment and cultural values, and this is what is called sustainable tourism, which is one of the most important types of tourism; because they are based primarily to protect the ecological balance, and the contemplation of nature, flora and fauna, and provides human comfort; Vtaatgely feature in sustainable tourism in generating opportunities for local parks, and business in the country, while protecting the environmental and cultural values in the protected areas.
From this perspective, research the topic of sustainable tourism treated in Talila protected by shedding light on the development of tourism projects, which is a basic need and economic engine of the state and society at the same time, especially in the Syrian desert, as well as the ability of tourism projects to secure a sustainable financial resources.
This research aims to describe the morphological and anatomical of
Bryopsida species in the Bassel ALASSAD forest, through the project of the
Biodiversity in Syria. Five species of Bryopsida were identified, four of them
belong to “Acrocarpi Mosse
s group” and one belong to “Pleurocarpi Mosses
group”.
These species were studied morphologically according to the description of
the parts “Gametophyte”,
Crustacean Zooplankton Was Studied In Five ponds In AL- Sinn's
Fish farm. As a one Of The Most Important components Fresh
Water Ecosystem . The samples of zooplankton were collected
During Period From November 2013 To March 2015, By One
Sampling a Month.
The Studay was aimed at surveying the plant species growing in Al
Qunaitera region, their dynamic distribution, environmental characteristics
and economic values.
Atotale number of 268 species were found belonging to 170 genera at 46
families.
Only two of the founded species weren’t reported by Mouterde in his flora
of Syria.
Some species of the Syrian Flora were waned, other were extincted.
therefore, it was so nessesary to make a releve for restrict and classify the
survival species in order to put them under conserving & improvement genetic
program. The aim of this
research was to study the plant diversity in West
Homs; one of important basaltic region in Syria, and to concentrate on the wild
legumes and the Rhizobium strains which cohabit with. A plant survey was
carried out showed the existence of 365 species belong to 202 genera and 51
families, 15 species are endemic.12 species not observed previously in Syria but
are found in Lebanon were recorded,in addition another 3 species not listed at
all neither in Syria nor in Lebanon were mentioned. The geobotanical
attributes and the economical importance of the gathered species were
determined.as so as systematic keys of the most important families were
suggested...The root nodules of 10 species belong to 10 genera of wild legumes
were studied. Rhizobium strains were isolated and cultured in vitro. The
morphologic characters were studied microscopy. The pure strains were
reserved by refrigerator.
This study was carried out to determine the biodiversity of rodents and
their distribution in Syrian Arab Republic, and to evaluate the role of owls as
natural enemies against rodents.
The investigation of owl pellets indicated that small mammals
in general
and especially rodents are the main food of owls. This investigation was able to
identify ١٤ species, representing five families of rodents inside the pellets
collected from different locations in Syria. these are:
Microtus socialis.; Mesocricetus auratus; Cricetulus migratorius; Tatera
indica; Mus musculus; Rattus norvegicus; Rattus rattus; Nesokia indica;
Meriones tristrami; Meriones libycus; Meriones crassus; Allactaga euphratica;
Jaculus jaculus and Spalax leucodon.
This study is considered a newly addition and continuous survey to
Ascomycetes and Basidiomycetes which are importance in Barada basin
(Damascus district), it basically aims at knowing fungal biological communities
at framework of biodiversity and
ecological diversity in Syria. The study
extended from ١٩٩٦ to ١٩٩٩ years.
Researchers in this study confirm that there are representatives of ١٠
families out of which ١٦ genera has been specified which are distributed to ٢٦
species (٢٤ of them have been specified), and representatives of ١٣ families out
of which ١٨ genera has been specified which are distributed to ٢٧ species. The
places of spreading of each of them in its medium, most important
characteristics, which allow to distinguish it have been referred to, as well as to
the main practical importance, which describes it regarding the nutritive value
or to do environmental roles.
