Fernando Allende Álvarez

Autonomous University of Madrid Spain

Dr. Fernando Allende Álvarez is an associate professor of Regional Geographical Analysis at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) and has a PhD in Geography (2007). He combines modelling and field studies of vegetation and climate using quantitative and qualitative data. His research focuses on woodland ecology, mountain climates, geomorphology, and applied techniques in remote sensing and geographical information systems (GIS). He has collaborated in multidisciplinary research groups with different universities and institutions in Europe, Latin America, and the USA.

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The history and past management of trees within woodlands are the main objectives of this book. The authors show four points of view about one theme: silvicultures. Wood pasture systems of South East England and Northern Italy, Spanish pollard forests, and Portuguese montado are great examples of European ancient forests. Reconstruction of forest ecology, management, protection, and the understanding of these silvicultures from different perspectives are the main values of this monograph. The authors would like to make all readers aware of the value of ancient forests as cultural and socioecosystem services.

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Cartography of Landscape Dynamics in Central Spain

By N. López-Estébanez, F. Allende, P. Fernández-Sañudo, M.J. Roldán Martín and P. De Las Heras

Part of the book: Cartography

Pollard Forest of Fraxinus angustifolia in the Centre of Iberian Peninsula: Protection and Management

By Fernando Allende Álvarez, Gillian Gomez-Mediavilla and Nieves López-Estébanez

The activity of pollarding Fraxinus angustifolia L. is one of the most singular in the Guadarrama piedmont, Madrid. This treatment generates a patrimonial landscape of great interest and identity. The main aims of this work are to determine the surface covered by Fraxinus angustifolia L.; its conservation state and structure; the main variables that influence its distribution; and the elaboration of a typology. We start with the historical construction of these forests (from the eleventh century until the present moment). Some of them are excellent examples of pollard forests, thanks to the traditional regulations based on regional codes and byelaws and on a rational exploitation from some owners. Then, we analyse the physical determinants of this forest distribution. We establish a typology in which we consider the surface soil moisture, accompanying species, slope, morphostructural unit and type of property. Fraxinus angustifolia L. is, due to its narrow dependence of the existence of water, an indicator species of climate change and therefore vulnerable to the increase in temperatures and its consequences. Furthermore, its value as cultural heritage and the need for its conservation for its silvicultural values are highlighted.

Part of the book: Silvicultures

Fernando Allende Álvarez

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Silvicultures

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