Analytical study of Topography on the Ecological characteristics of vegetation in the Syrian steeps


Abstract in English

Syrian Steeps has formed the most important ecosystem in Syria ,in particular on both side , biodiversity vegetation and wildlife. Despite of this fact, the structure of communities have been changed by many effects ,thus Syrian steeps has lost its balance .This study aimed to analysis the impact of topography on characteristics of communities , We found 38% of variance return back to elevation and landscape ,specially between the low sites ( often Depression , valleys and Terraces ) and the high sites (often summit of mountains and plains).

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