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Post-fire bryophyte succession in Mediterranean ecosystems is driven by a trade-off between colonization and competitive abilities. Fire intensity significantly impacts long-term bryophyte community trajectories and soil restoration potential.

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  • Altered fire regimes due to climate and land-use change impact ecosystems globally.
  • Post-fire bryophyte succession mechanisms are poorly understood, especially in Mediterranean-type ecosystems.

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  • To examine changes in bryophyte functional composition after fire in Pyrenean oak woodlands.
  • To identify traits and environmental factors driving bryophyte succession post-fire.

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  • Defined bryophyte functional groups based on seven traits.
  • Analyzed post-fire chronosequence data (1-20+ years) using linear and structural equation models.
  • Assessed effects of fire, vegetation, climate, topography, and soil conditions.

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  • Two functional groups identified: early colonizers and perennial stayers.
  • Early colonizer abundance decreased with time since fire and increased with fire intensity.
  • Perennial stayer abundance showed opposite trends, indicating a competition-colonization trade-off.

Conclusions:

  • Successional dynamics are shaped by biotic interactions and environmental stress (radiation, water availability).
  • Increased fire intensity can alter long-term bryophyte community trajectories.
  • Understanding bryophyte responses aids in identifying species for soil restoration.