The lichen-rich coastal heath vegetation on the isle of Anholt, Denmark — conservation and management

Abstract

The high conservational value of the lichen-rich vegetation and landscape of the marine foreland Orkenen on the isle of Anholt is treated from a Danish as well as a European perspective. The sensitivity of the lichen-rich vegetation to physical disturbance is emphasized. The impact of invasive species such asPinus mugo as well as the effect of atmospheric deposition of nutrients on the heaths at Anholt is described. Considerations related to the development of a management plan for Orkenen are presented.