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V. Núñez et al. 2010. L<strong>and</strong>scape integration of Mediterranean reforestations: identification of best practices in Madrid region<br />

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5. Try to integrate infrastructures <strong>and</strong> equipment<br />

6. Do not disturb the genius loci (spirit of the place)<br />

3.3 Detailed l<strong>and</strong>scape criteria<br />

1. Reforestation pattern<br />

2. Reforestation size<br />

3. Planting density<br />

4. Species selection<br />

5. Soil preparation<br />

6. Protection of the reforestation area<br />

7. Initial pruning <strong>and</strong> thinning treatments.<br />

We only present here some of the main detailed l<strong>and</strong>scape criteria as they exceed the length of<br />

this communication.<br />

3.3.1. Reforestation pattern<br />

We assessed different patterns depending on the reforestation objective (table 1). A mosaic of<br />

structures is most proposed because it involves biodiversity increase (Díaz Pineda <strong>and</strong> Schmidtz<br />

2003; Farina 2006; de Zavala et al. 2008), stability improvement (Margaleff 1993), connectivity<br />

strength (Pino et al. 2000; De Lucio et al. 2003) <strong>and</strong> enhanced visual quality (Ammer <strong>and</strong><br />

Pröbstl 1991).<br />

3.3.2. Reforestation size<br />

Mediterranean l<strong>and</strong>scape reforestations must include forested patches of different size. But, for<br />

inside-forest species presence, patches over 100 ha must be part of the mosaic (Dajoz 2002). If<br />

pine reforestation is adopted, patches over 70 ha are needed to mature all forest phases<br />

development (Korpel 1982).<br />

3.3.3. Planting density<br />

Planting density recommendations depend on reforestation objective: wood production (1000-<br />

2000 trees/ha), erosion protection (3000-2000 trees/ha), natural forest reconstruction (

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