Dianthus plumarius subsp. blandus - Monitoring under extreme conditions
Iris Oberklammer, University of Vienna (AT)
Dianthus plumarius subsp. blandus is a narrow endemic with a number of populations in the National Park Gesäuse. Using eight permanently marked rectangular plots, the number and growth stage of clusters of this plant was mapped in 2015. This census will be repeated in 2017. The changes in size, number of ramets and location within the monitoring plots will allow conclusions regarding recruitment and mortality. These investigations will provide insights in the population dynamics and if necessary help to decide on the appropriate management measures to preserve this beautiful pioneer species