Biodiversity
 The aim of this work package is to compile and present regional and site specific information on biodiversity at different levels. Baseline information on habitat and species diversity is assessed and presented at different spatial levels from sites to natural historic provinces. The often low species diversity at SCANNET sites is due to climatic severity, spatial isolation and recent deglaciation. However, some taxa (e.g., waders, sawflies) show relatively high species diversity in northern areas. Intraspecific variability and active speciation are frequent phenomena in the area. Assessment of the diverse baseline information on habitat richness and species diversity will preceed improvement in standardisation and comparability of observations. Check lists for major groups (birds, vascular plants, lichens) have been compiled and selected invertebrate groups are now addressed (Lepidoptera, Carabidae, Aquatic insects). Contact Seppo Neuvonen for more information. |
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