Comparing the Index of Biodiversity Potential (IBP) in managed and unmanaged temperate lowland forests
Abstract
The Index of Biodiversity Potential (IBP) can differentiate between management regimes in a context of semi-natural, mature, close-to-nature managed and set-aside temperate lowland forests. Under optimal tree-growing conditions, thresholds within the capped IBP are frequently and largely exceeded. Application of an uncapped IBP or adjustment of the scoring systems can increase the discriminating power of the index for maturity-related factors.