Indicator species of broad-leaved oak forests in the eastern Iberian Peninsula

Most singular forests showed a higher number of local indicator species. The indicator species of each site combination represent the main ecological traits shared by these groups - such as proximity to the coast, land uses or postglacial migration pathways - thereby defining their relationships. Indicator value analysis with site group combinations (Multipatt function) proved to be a useful tool for the identification of different species that could serve both to determine the local forest conservation status and aid in its preservation, as well as contributing to an understanding of the life history of larger territories.