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- Title
Predicting of the current and future geographical distribution of Laurus nobilis L. under the effects of climate change.
- Authors
Akyol, Ayhan; Örücü, Ömer K.; Arslan, E. Seda; Sarıkaya, Ayşe Gül
- Abstract
Today, climate change affects all living things on earth. It also leads to serious losses in terms of biodiversity, ecosystem services, and human welfare. In this context, Laurus nobilis L. is a very important species for Turkey, and the Mediterranean countries. This research aimed to simulate the current distribution of the suitable habitat for L. nobilis in Turkey and to predict its possible range shifts in future climate scenarios. To predict the geographical distribution of L. nobilis, the study used the maximum-entropy algorithm-based MaxEnt 3.4.1 with seven bioclimatic variables created using the Community Climate System Model 4.0 (CCSM4) and the prediction models RCP4.5–8.5 for the years 2050–2070. The results indicated that the most important bioclimatic variables that shape the distribution of L. nobilis are BIO11-mean temperature of coldest quarter, and BIO7-annual temperature range. Two climate change scenarios predicted that the geographical distribution of L. nobilis would increase slightly and then decrease in the future. However, the spatial change analysis showed that the general geographical distribution area of L. nobilis did not change significantly, but the "moderate," "high," and "very high" suitable habitats changed towards "low" suitable habitats. These changes were particularly effective in Turkey's Mediterranean region, which shows that climate change is instrumental in determining the future of the Mediterranean ecosystem. Therefore, suitability mapping and change analysis of potential future bioclimatic habitats can help in planning for land use, conservation, and ecological restoration of L. nobilis.
- Subjects
TURKEY; RESTORATION ecology; ECOSYSTEMS; HABITATS; CURRENT distribution; LAND use planning; ATMOSPHERIC models; ECOSYSTEM services
- Publication
Environmental Monitoring & Assessment, 2023, Vol 195, Issue 4, p1
- ISSN
0167-6369
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10661-023-11086-z