A Preliminary Assessment of Lichens in Different Landscapes of Hanoi, Vietnam

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, with a total area of 3359.82 km<sup>2</sup> and a population of about 8.4 million people. This is one of the most developed cities in Vietnam, with an urbanization rate of 60%. In this study, we investigated how developed and urbanized areas may influence...

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Main Authors: Hoang Ngoc Khac, Le Dac Truong, Nguyen Thi Hong Hanh, Nguyen Thi Hong Lien, Nguyen Quoc Binh, Vo Thi Phi Giao, Pham Hong Tinh, Bui Thi Thu
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author Hoang Ngoc Khac
Le Dac Truong
Nguyen Thi Hong Hanh
Nguyen Thi Hong Lien
Nguyen Quoc Binh
Vo Thi Phi Giao
Pham Hong Tinh
Bui Thi Thu
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Le Dac Truong
Nguyen Thi Hong Hanh
Nguyen Thi Hong Lien
Nguyen Quoc Binh
Vo Thi Phi Giao
Pham Hong Tinh
Bui Thi Thu
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description Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, with a total area of 3359.82 km<sup>2</sup> and a population of about 8.4 million people. This is one of the most developed cities in Vietnam, with an urbanization rate of 60%. In this study, we investigated how developed and urbanized areas may influence lichen diversity in Hanoi. The lichen community from Hanoi was studied using three tree stands from each of five landscapes: natural vegetation, industrial parks, urban and rural areas, and roadsides. Lichen species and their cover abundance were recorded on tree trunks at heights from 30 to 150 cm above ground in ten host trees that were randomly selected for each replication. Sixty-seven lichen species, from sixteen families and eight orders, were recorded. Results showed urbanization and the development of industrial parks and transportation altered species composition, evidenced by a reduced number of lichen species. Natural forests sustained the highest lichen diversity measured. These results suggest that a greater diversity of lichen can be preserved in natural forests, if that natural vegetation is effectively managed and conserved.
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spelling doaj-art-9ebb7e7b5ec64346a0de0e1d511834a82025-01-24T13:29:24ZengMDPI AGDiversity1424-28182024-12-011712710.3390/d17010027A Preliminary Assessment of Lichens in Different Landscapes of Hanoi, VietnamHoang Ngoc Khac0Le Dac Truong1Nguyen Thi Hong Hanh2Nguyen Thi Hong Lien3Nguyen Quoc Binh4Vo Thi Phi Giao5Pham Hong Tinh6Bui Thi Thu7Faculty of Environment, Hanoi University of Natural Resources and Environment, Hanoi 100000, VietnamFaculty of Environment, Hanoi University of Natural Resources and Environment, Hanoi 100000, VietnamFaculty of Environment, Hanoi University of Natural Resources and Environment, Hanoi 100000, VietnamFaculty of Biology, Hanoi National University of Education, Hanoi 100000, VietnamVietnam National Museum of Nature, Hanoi 100000, VietnamFaculty of Biology-Biotechnology, University of Science, Vietnam National University—Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, VietnamFaculty of Environment, Hanoi University of Natural Resources and Environment, Hanoi 100000, VietnamFaculty of Environment, Hanoi University of Natural Resources and Environment, Hanoi 100000, VietnamHanoi is the capital of Vietnam, with a total area of 3359.82 km<sup>2</sup> and a population of about 8.4 million people. This is one of the most developed cities in Vietnam, with an urbanization rate of 60%. In this study, we investigated how developed and urbanized areas may influence lichen diversity in Hanoi. The lichen community from Hanoi was studied using three tree stands from each of five landscapes: natural vegetation, industrial parks, urban and rural areas, and roadsides. Lichen species and their cover abundance were recorded on tree trunks at heights from 30 to 150 cm above ground in ten host trees that were randomly selected for each replication. Sixty-seven lichen species, from sixteen families and eight orders, were recorded. Results showed urbanization and the development of industrial parks and transportation altered species composition, evidenced by a reduced number of lichen species. Natural forests sustained the highest lichen diversity measured. These results suggest that a greater diversity of lichen can be preserved in natural forests, if that natural vegetation is effectively managed and conserved.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/17/1/27lichensnatural forestsurban areaHanoiVietnam
spellingShingle Hoang Ngoc Khac
Le Dac Truong
Nguyen Thi Hong Hanh
Nguyen Thi Hong Lien
Nguyen Quoc Binh
Vo Thi Phi Giao
Pham Hong Tinh
Bui Thi Thu
A Preliminary Assessment of Lichens in Different Landscapes of Hanoi, Vietnam
Diversity
lichens
natural forests
urban area
Hanoi
Vietnam
title A Preliminary Assessment of Lichens in Different Landscapes of Hanoi, Vietnam
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title_fullStr A Preliminary Assessment of Lichens in Different Landscapes of Hanoi, Vietnam
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title_short A Preliminary Assessment of Lichens in Different Landscapes of Hanoi, Vietnam
title_sort preliminary assessment of lichens in different landscapes of hanoi vietnam
topic lichens
natural forests
urban area
Hanoi
Vietnam
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