Bryophyte diversity as an indication of habitat quality in two special areas of conservation on the outskirts of Vilnius (Verkiai Regional Park)

The research results on bryophyte diversity in two special areas of conservation (Environs Lakes Žalieji and Ežerėliai Complex ) included into the Natura 2000 network occurring outskirts Vilnius are presented. study aimed to ascertain at studied sites. In addition, status habitats protected under European Union Habitats Directive terms species they contain was evaluated. carried out 2019–2020 2022 covered all habitat types substrata territories. A total 110 (11 liverworts 99 mosses) were recorded both areas. About 70% bryophytes one Among 13 Directive, three them confirmed their favourable status. with dominant deciduous trees (9020 Fennoscandian hemiboreal natural old broad-leaved forests rich epiphytes 9180 Tilio-Acerion slopes, screes ravines) distributed area Environs characterised by a large number epiphytes, among which there also indicators habitats, Dicranum viride recorded. Our did not reveal indicating 9010 Western taiga habitats. contrast, small wetland Three typical (Hamatocaulis vernicosus, Sphagnum warnstorfii Tomentypnum nitens) 7140 Transition mires quaking bogs (the Complex). our confirm that some outskirts, despite increased pressure urbanisation, still able maintain