TY  - CONF
KW  - Ulmus minor
KW  -  Ulmus laevis.
EP  - 103
Y1  - 2018///
M2  - Uppsala, Suecia
T2  - LIFE + ELMIAS Ash and Elm and IUFRO WP 7.02.01 Root and Stem Rots Conference (LIFE-IUFRO)
N2  - The degradation of European elm stands due to the negative impact of humaninduced changes in riparian ecosystems and the emergence of the highly aggressive Dutch elm disease (DED) pathogens prompted several elm breeding programs. In Spain, seven Ulmus minor clones tolerant to DED were recently selected and the small and fragmented Ulmus laevis populations were proven to be native. With this background, the LIFE+ ELM project (2014-2019; slogan ?elms alive?; www.olmosvivos.es) has the overall objectives of monitoring acclimation of selected clones to riparian habitats presumed to be suitable for reintroduction (within the Tagus river basin), and to gain experience and ecological knowledge for future implementation of large scale elm restoration activities. It also intends to recover the use of elms as an ornamental shade tree in urban landscaping. By now, 11,156 individuals have been planted in forest and urban green areas, representing 67% of the total planned plantations. Plant material consists of clonal copies of the seven Ulmus minor clones obtained by micropropagation and U. laevis seedlings from two relict populations in the restoration area. The limited attractiveness of this last species for the elm bark beetles points to a low risk of DED damage in U. laevis. Due to the lack of earlier restoration attempts, it will be necessary to evaluate factors such as distance to the river, elevation, soil humidity, and incidence of pests, diseases and herbivory to form conclusions about the adaptability and survival of each elm genotype and species. To this end, experimental plots have been established in the restoration areas and preliminary results show a significant genotype x environment interaction. The ultimate goal is for the populations of both elm species to reach sexual maturity so they can contribute to gene flow and conservation of native genetic resources. Another key aim of LIFE + ELM is to transfer the knowledge and experience gained in the project to other players in forest restoration and the general public.
SP  - 103
TI  - The LIFE + ELM project ?Elms Alive? for the restoration of Ulmus minor and Ulmus laevis in Spain
ID  - upm55535
AV  - public
CY  - Suecia
UR  - https://www.slu.se/en/ew-calendar/2018/8/iufro/
PB  - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
A1  - Martin Garcia, Juan Antonio
A1  - Dominguez Flores, Tania
A1  - Domínguez, Jorge
A1  - Garcia Viñas, Juan Ignacio
A1  - Gonzalez Doncel, Ines
A1  - Gonzalez Gordaliza, Guillermo Jose
A1  - León, David
A1  - Magro Hernandez, Carlos
A1  - Martinez Arias, Clara
A1  - Medel Cuesta, David
A1  - Miranda Garcia-roves, Eva
A1  - Miravalles Quesada, Oscar
A1  - Rodriguez Calcerrada, Jesus
A1  - Zafra Felipe, Elena Cristina
A1  - Gil Sanchez, Luis Alfonso
ER  -