Mapping the vegetation of Molhașul Mare from Izbuc peat bog, Apuseni Mountains (Romania)

Abstract

: This paper presents, on the basis of floristic and phytocoenotic data from field studies and the literature, the real vegetation map of Molhașul Mare from Izbuc peat bog, in the Apuseni Muntains. This oligotrophic bog, situated at 46°35’29” N and 22°45’43” E, is the most representative from this area and the least impacted by human activities, being therefore declared a Botanical Reserve. On its surface of c.8 ha, there have been identified, described on floristic and ecological grounds and mapped at 1:1000 scale, 9 plant community types that correspond to 4 Natura 2000 habitat types: 7110*, 7149, 7150 and 91D0*. The vegetation map will be useful for monitoring the conservation status of the plant communities and habitats and will facilitate the establishment of suitable conservation measures for the protection of the peat bog.