The tropical dry forest (TDF) is one of the most endangered ecosystems of the Neotropic, with only 5% of the original coverage. The objective of this study is to evaluate the distribution patterns of the cortical lichen communities of the Valle del Cauca TDF. Ten permanent 50x20 m plots were established in ten relics of dry forest. In each plot, 50 phorophytes were selected, belonging to five species (10 individuals per species). Three quadrants of 30x20 cm acetate were sampled in each phorophyte, corresponding to three strata: <1 m, 1-2 m and> 2m. Parameters such as Diameter at breast height, height, temperature and relative humidity were measured. Preliminary results show about 200 species of lichens, with dominance of costrose species. No preference for phorophyte has been detected, but there are differences between the relics of dry forest.
Complete tool for submission, evaluation and publication of proceedings for scientific events.
