Contrasted Successional Trajectories in a Mediterranean Wetland Due to Geomorphic- and Human-Induced Perturbations

Wetland ecosystems in water-limited environments locally boost biotic interactions, habitat diversity, and species concentrations, but little knowledge exists on their long-term functioning susceptibility to regime shifts that might influence conservation reclamation actions. Here we used a historical ecology approach rare Mediterranean peat-bog reconstruct ecological successions for the last 4 millennia. The reconstruction is explore role of geomorphic thresholds, climate changes, anthropogenic perturbations as drivers ecosystem trajectory frame projected aridification climate. Our findings highlight how superimposition pastoral disturbances river incision, has exacerbated sensitivity changes. Considering trajectory, disappearance occur independently changes precipitation regime. Insights given by Historical Ecology have implications our understanding responses perturbations, demonstrating dynamics must be considered before engaging strict action.