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Plant Sciences
P. Meyer, A. P. Spinu, A. Molder, J. Bauhus
Summary: The high tree mortality during the dry and hot years of 2018-2019 in Europe has raised concerns about the future of European beech forests under climate change. This study compared the mortality rates of managed and unmanaged stands of beech trees in Hessen, Germany. The results showed that various factors, including initial stand density, tree removals, climate water balance, and competitive status of trees, influenced mortality rates.
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Environmental Sciences
Yahya Kooch, Mohammad Kazem Parsapour, Azam Nouraei, Zahra Mohmedi Kartalaei, Donghui Wu, Maria Gomez-Brandon, Manuel Esteban Lucas-Borja
Summary: This study investigates the impact of soil-forming parameters and silvicultural systems on soil quality and function in forest environments. The findings suggest that the single-tree selection method is more advantageous for soil functioning compared to the shelterwood management approach. However, forest regions, altitude, and silvicultural systems all play important roles in influencing soil function.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
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Forestry
Ladislav Kulla, Joerg Roessiger, Michal Bosela, Stanislav Kucbel, Vlastimil Murgas, Jaroslav Vencurik, Jan Pittner, Peter Jaloviar, Ladislav Sumichrast, Milan Saniga
Summary: This study examines the long-term natural dynamics of European beech-dominated old-growth forests in the Western Carpathians. The results show an increase in radial increment and a decrease in tree mortality over the past 50 years. This suggests that European beech has strengthened its role as the most important and competitive tree species in the sub-mountain and mountain zones of Central European mountains.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Maren Granstrom, Mindy S. Crandall, Laura S. Kenefic, Aaron R. Weiskittel
Summary: This study compared the effects of different silvicultural systems and harvesting methods on the quality and value of mixed, northern conifer stands in Maine, USA. Findings showed that selection systems and shelterwood systems resulted in higher tree quality and stand value, while commercial clearcutting and fixed diameter-limit cutting led to lower tree quality and residual stand value.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FOREST RESEARCH
(2022)
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Forestry
Daniel Scherrer, Fabien Hiltebrand, Jurgen Dengler, Thomas Wohlgemuth
Summary: This study compared Tree Regeneration (TR) in representative plots of the Swiss National Forest Inventory with an opportunistic "gap sampling" strategy, revealing higher TR densities and species richness in the gap sampling. The gap sampling provided more consistent results and showed both general and species-specific patterns in TR composition. This suggests that an opportunistic gap-based monitoring of TR may be more effective in identifying the best forest management strategies in forests adapting to environmental change.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Avram Cicsa, Gheorghe-Marian Tudoran, Maria Boroeanu, Alexandru-Claudiu Dobre, Gheorghe Sparchez
Summary: This study highlights the potential of estimating the productivity of mountain sites (mixed beech-coniferous stands) based on tree and stand dendrometric characteristics, and proposes quantitative indicators to better capture the particularities of mixed multi-aged stands. Understanding the ecological specificity of sites in forming mixed beech-coniferous forests is crucial for achieving stable stands able to continuously fulfill multiple functions.
Article
Forestry
Dora Straus, Maria Caballol, Francesc Serrado, Josep Oliveras, Xavier Ramis, Jonas Oliva
Summary: The decline of trees caused by exotic Phytophthora pathogens is a significant problem worldwide. This study found that forests with high recreational use are more susceptible to Phytophthora attack compared to forests with low recreational use in Catalonia. The presence of Phytophthora is associated with defoliation and low regeneration of trees.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Biology
Anna Bugno-Pogoda, Roma Durak, Tomasz Durak
Summary: This study analyzed the temporal dynamics of herbaceous plant diversity in Carpathian fertile beech forests over a 40-year period and found inconsistent patterns in alpha and beta diversity metrics along with changes in forest structure and management systems. The study emphasized the importance of long-term observations to understand the relationship patterns between forest structure and plant diversity, as well as the need for careful interpretation of diversity levels to properly assess forest biodiversity conservation status.
Article
Forestry
Michal Frankovic, Pavel Janda, Martin Mikolas, Vojtech Cada, Daniel Kozak, Joseph L. Pettit, Thomas A. Nagel, Arne Buechling, Radim Matula, Volodymyr Trotsiuk, Rhiannon Gloor, Martin Dusatko, Ondrej Kameniar, Ondrej Vostarek, Jana Labusova, Karol Ujhazy, Michal Synek, Kresimir Begovic, Matej Ferencik, Miroslav Svoboda
Summary: Natural disturbances play a key role in shaping forest ecosystems, and assessing disturbance regimes is crucial for understanding forest dynamics and biodiversity habitats. A study on beech-dominated mixed forests in the Western Carpathians revealed a predominance of windstorms as the main disturbance agent, with significant spatial and temporal variability in disturbance events, particularly in the mid-19th century.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Christoph Leuschner, Eike Feldmann, Viliam Pichler, Jonas Glatthorn, Dietrich Hertel
Summary: Forest soils are important reservoirs of carbon in the biosphere and play a key role in the global carbon cycle. This study compared primeval and managed forests in the western Carpathians and found that primeval forests have significantly higher soil organic carbon stocks, particularly in the subsoil. Availability of certain nutrients in the soil was found to have a negative effect on soil organic carbon stocks. This study highlights the importance of primeval forest as a reference for assessing forest management effects on carbon storage.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Richard Osei, Hugues Titeux, Kamil Bielak, Felipe Bravo, Catherine Collet, Corentin Cools, Jean-Thomas Cornelis, Michael Heym, Nathalie Korboulewsky, Magnus Lof, Bart Muys, Yasmina Najib, Arne Nothdurft, Maciej Pach, Hans Pretzsch, Miren del Rio, Ricardo Ruiz-Peinado, Quentin Ponette
Summary: This study found that tree species identity had a significant impact on SOC storage in mixed forests in Europe, while the effect of species mixing was not significant. The identity of different tree species significantly influenced SOC storage in the topsoil layers, while the mixing of species had a greater impact on SOC stocks in the deeper soil layers.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Carl K. Pohlman, Amber M. Roth, Mitschka J. Hartley, Malcolm L. Hunter, Brian J. McGill, Robert S. Seymour
Summary: Natural disturbance-based silvicultural systems mimic ecological patterns and processes, and can accommodate native bird assemblages better than conventional methods. This study assessed the long-term ecological effects of two expanding gap silvicultural systems on bird assemblages in mature forests. Despite declines in bird abundance and diversity, the natural disturbance-based systems did not disrupt the mature forest bird assemblage.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Katerina Machacova, Hannes Warlo, Katerina Svobodova, Thomas Agyei, Tereza Uchytilova, Petr Horacek, Friederike Lang
Summary: This study reveals that the stems of European beech trees are net emitters of methane, while the soil serves as a net sink. The methane emissions from the stems show clear seasonality and are linked to CO2 efflux. The spatial variability in stem methane emissions cannot be explained by soil methane exchange, concentrations, water content, or temperature. The methane emissions from the stems can offset the methane uptake by the soil and should be included in forest greenhouse gas inventories.
Article
Forestry
Ondrej Kameniar, Ondrej Vostarek, Martin Mikolas, Marek Svitok, Michal Frankovic, Robert C. Morrissey, Daniel Kozak, Thomas A. Nagel, Martin Dusatko, Jakob Pavlin, Matej Ferencik, William S. Keeton, Andreea Petronela Spinu, Ion Catalin Petritan, Linda Majdanova, Katarina Markuljakova, Catalin-Constantin Roibu, Rhiannon Gloor, Radek Bace, Arne Buechling, Michal Synek, Milos Rydval, Jakub Malek, Kresimir Begovic, Jenyk Hofmeister, Ruffy Rodrigo, Joseph L. Pettit, Ecaterina Fodor, Pavel Janda, Miroslav Svoboda
Summary: Understanding the temporal and spatial variations in historical disturbance regimes in primary forest landscapes is crucial for predicting forest development and adapting forest management. This study focused on the Fagaras Mountains in Romania to describe the disturbance regimes and synchronicity between different forest community types. The results highlighted the importance of protecting large continuous forest landscapes and adopting spatiotemporal forest management approaches to maintain biodiversity and adapt to climate change.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Tom Levanic, Damir Ugarkovic, Ivan Seletkovic, Mladen Ognjenovic, Mia Marusic, Robert Bogdanic, Nenad Potocic
Summary: This study analyzed the long-term response of European beech trees in Croatia to climate factors and found that precipitation played a significant role in radial increment and vitality, while temperature had a lesser impact. The study also revealed differences in the response of beech trees between the alpine and continental biogeographical regions.
Article
Soil Science
Martin Leue, Maire Holz, Horst H. Gerke, Robert Taube, Daniel Puppe, Stephan Wirth
Summary: Soil macropores play a critical role in water and solute transport as well as nutrient and carbon turnover. Variations in soil organic matter composition between macropores and soil matrix, as well as between different macropore types, may lead to differences in microbial community composition and enzymatic activities. By using phospholipid fatty acids (PLFA) analysis and soil zymography, the spatial distribution of enzyme activities related to carbon turnover can be effectively studied in different structural components of soil.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yahya Kooch, Neda Ghorbanzadeh, Stephan Wirth, Agata Novara, Atefeh Shah Piri
Summary: Soil in mountain ecosystems plays a crucial role in providing ecosystem services, with forest cover enhancing soil fertility and biological activities. This study in northern Iran's Hyrcanian region found that forest land cover resulted in higher soil organic carbon and microbial activity, while rangeland cover exhibited lower soil fertility indicators and biota abundance.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Dilfuza Egamberdieva, Burak Alaylar, Aida Kistaubayeva, Stephan Wirth, Sonoko Dorothea Bellingrath-Kimura
Summary: Biochar is a solid product obtained by heating of biomass or organic waste in the total or partial absence of oxygen, and is applied to improve soil properties or considered a means of carbon sequestration. It has been demonstrated to have several positive effects on soil, including increasing soil nutrient retention and microbial community diversity.
COMMUNICATIONS IN SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT ANALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Dilfuza Egamberdieva, Hua Ma, Moritz Reckling, Richard Ansong Omari, Stephan Wirth, Sonoko D. Bellingrath-Kimura
Summary: This study investigates the effects of biochar amendment, nitrogen and phosphorus supply on soybean growth and nutrient uptake. The results show that biochar application significantly increases soybean biomass and enhances the symbiotic performance of Bradyrhizobium japonicum. Additionally, biochar improves nitrogen uptake and has a positive correlation with shoot and root biomass.
Article
Plant Sciences
Dilfuza Egamberdieva, Jakhongir Alimov, Vyacheslav Shurigin, Burak Alaylar, Stephan Wirth, Sonoko Dorothea Bellingrath-Kimura
Summary: The diversity of salt-tolerant endophytic bacteria associated with New Zealand spinach was studied, and their beneficial properties for plants were evaluated. The isolated bacteria showed plant growth-promoting traits, including hormone production and inhibition of fungal pathogens. They also exhibited the ability to synthesize ACC deaminase, which can reduce ethylene levels in plants. Regardless of their origin, the bacteria stimulated the growth of plants under high salt conditions.
Article
Plant Sciences
Dilfuza Egamberdieva, Hua Ma, Burak Alaylar, Zohreh Zoghi, Aida Kistaubayeva, Stephan Wirth, Sonoko Dorothea Bellingrath-Kimura
Summary: The addition of maize-derived biochar significantly improved the growth and nutrient uptake of licorice under saline soil conditions by promoting nodule formation and root architecture improvement, as well as positively impacting soil enzyme activity.
Article
Plant Sciences
Hua Ma, Vyacheslav Shurigin, Dilfuza Jabborova, Jeane Aril dela Cruz, Thomas Edison dela Cruz, Stephan Wirth, Sonoko Dorothea Bellingrath-Kimura, Dilfuza Egamberdieva
Summary: The use of biochar has positive effects on soil properties and plant development, although the interaction with beneficial microbes is not well understood. This study evaluated the growth of lettuce after the application of three types of biochar, showing that it positively affected plant interaction with microbial inoculants. The findings provide new insights into the understanding of the interactions between biochar and microbial inoculants, which may affect lettuce growth and development.
Article
Agronomy
Ming-Ao Cao, Peng Wang, Abeer Hashem, Stephan Wirth, Elsayed Fathi Abd Allah, Qiang-Sheng Wu
Summary: The field inoculation of soil arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi can significantly increase root mycorrhizal colonization and vitality of Citrus reticulata Blanco var. Ponkan mandarin, thus improving fruit quality. Treatment with mixed AM fungi showed more significant effects compared to single F. mosseae inoculation.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Dilfuza Jabborova, Dilbar Kadirova, Abdujalil Narimanov, Stephan Wirth
Summary: Biochar application can promote lettuce growth and enhance soil enzyme activities, with 2% and 3% additions showing significant improvements compared to the control. Biochar at 1% did not show significant effects, but higher levels contributed to increased growth and enzyme activity.
ANNALS OF PHYTOMEDICINE-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Wanghong Su, Sijie Wang, Jiawei Yang, Qiaoling Yu, Stephan Wirth, Xiaodan Huang, Wanpeng Qi, Xiao Zhang, Huan Li
Summary: This study used high-throughput sequencing to investigate the ecological succession of nrfA-type microbial communities in grassland soil. It was found that in soil with a decomposing corpse, the nrfA-type microbial communities exhibited higher complexity and stability, and were more driven by stochastic processes. The microbial communities in the experimental group had more complex interactions but weaker dispersal capacity compared to the control group.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Yahya Kooch, Mohammad Kazem Parsapour, Stephan Wirth
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the influence of oak forest stands with different development stages on soil functional indicators in Loveh forest. The results showed that the decay stage of the oak stand exhibited the highest fertility and biological relevance in terms of soil functions.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Dilfuza Egamberdieva, Hua Ma, Vyacheslav Shurigin, Jakhongir Alimov, Stephan Wirth, Sonoko Dorothea Bellingrath-Kimura
Summary: The addition of 2% biochar significantly enhances the growth of purslane and increases soil microbial activity. It also alters the abundance of P-cycling-related bacteria and increases the concentrations of nitrogen, phosphorus, and carbon in the soil. These findings suggest that biochar has potential for improving the reclamation of degraded saline soil.
Article
Ecology
Hubert Jochheim, Stephan Wirth, Valentin Gartiser, Sinikka Paulus, Christoph Haas, Horst H. Gerke, Martin Maier
Summary: The study shows that the conversion of coniferous forests to deciduous forests affects CO2 efflux, with water availability being the primary factor, and seasonal changes mainly influenced by soil temperature. Additionally, CO2 efflux decreased more dramatically at the beech site compared to the pine site.
FRONTIERS IN FORESTS AND GLOBAL CHANGE
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Vyacheslav Shurigin, Burak Alaylar, Kakhramon Davranov, Stephan Wirth, Sonoko Dorothea Bellingrath-Kimura, Dilfuza Egamberdieva
Summary: Endophytic bacteria associated with marigold were found to have antifungal activity against plant pathogenic fungi, with some strains also showing growth-promoting effects on marigold. These findings suggest that medicinal plants like marigold could be a potential source for selecting microbes with antagonistic activity against fungal plant pathogens or with plant growth stimulating potential.
Article
Horticulture
Dilfuza Jabborova, Stephan Wirth, Mosab Halwani, Mohamed F. M. Ibrahim, Islam H. El Azab, Mohamed M. El-Mogy, Amr Elkelish
Summary: The study showed that biochar significantly improved seed germination, plant growth, root morphological characteristics, and physiological properties of ginger. Additionally, biochar also increased soil enzymatic activities, suggesting its potential to enhance soil nutrient supply.
Article
Forestry
Sadadi Ojoatre, Jos Barlow, Suzanne R. Jacobs, Mariana C. Rufino
Summary: This study evaluates the changes in a forest complex in Kenya and finds that within 20 years of disturbance, there is rapid recovery of aboveground biomass and carbon accumulation, and the species diversity remains high in these previously disturbed fragments.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Astor Torano Caicoya, Peter Biber, Miren del Rio, Ricardo Ruiz-Peinado, Catia Arcangeli, Robert Matthews, Hans Pretzsch
Summary: This study analyzed the effects of site and climate on the self-thinning line in Scots pine forests in Europe. The results showed that species tolerance, temperature, and precipitation influenced the slope of the self-thinning line. In terms of the intercept, latitude and radiation had compensating effects. Time did not show significant trends in the self-thinning line. The study highlights the need to adapt management strategies and models based on self-thinning to different latitudes. Climate change has not yet significantly impacted the self-thinning trajectory, but a continuous rise in temperature and high precipitation may accelerate the self-thinning process and result in increased biomass accumulation.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Haonan Zhang, Jianing Xu, Weiqi Meng, Zhonglin Li, Yanyan Ni, Weijie Li, Hao Chen, Xingshuo Zhang, Huanhuan Yuan, Zhi Wang
Summary: Secondary forests play a crucial role in ecosystem dynamics and biodiversity recovery. This study investigated the mechanisms underlying secondary succession in a restored secondary forest and found that deciduous tree species transition from diversity accumulators to repellents as they progress through different life history stages, while evergreen tree species can act as accumulators or remain neutral. The study also revealed the effects of density dependence on the mortality and regeneration of different tree species, and highlighted the importance of early-arriving tree species in facilitating the establishment and diversity of late-arriving counterparts.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Yierxiati Abulaiti, Zijian Huang, Guojiao Xie, Xiaojuan Zou, Qin Luo, Minhuang Wang, Qiong Yang, Ping Hu, Shixiao Yu
Summary: In this study, the resistance to pest infestation of native and exotic mangrove species was compared based on their traits and spectral reflectance. The results showed that exotic species exhibited higher resistance to pest infestation compared to native species.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Thomas Feiss, Vincent Robin, Delphine Aran, Joseph Levillain, Thierry Paul, Jean-Luc Dupouey
Summary: Fagus sylvatica L. is a competitive tree in European temperate deciduous forests, but often sporadic or absent in present-day stands where Quercus spp. are dominant. Through soil charcoal analysis in the Lorraine Plateau in France, the presence of Fagus and Quercus in mature Quercus stands was confirmed. Radiocarbon dating results indicated that historical forest management caused the replacement of Fagus by Quercus, starting from the Bronze Age.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Paula Halbig, Anne-Sophie Stelzer, Peter Baier, Josef Pennerstorfer, Horst Delb, Axel Schopf
Summary: The incidence of oak processionary moth in Central Europe has been increasing, posing severe threats to oak trees, humans, and animals. To address this issue, researchers have developed an online early warning system that provides phenological forecasts and decision support for the protection of oak trees and human health.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Jean-Baptiste Ndamiyehe Ncutirakiza, Sylvie Gourlet-Fleury, Philippe Lejeune, Xavier Bry, Catherine Trottier, Frederic Mortier, Adeline Fayolle, Francois Muhashy Habiyaremye, Leopold Ndjele Mianda-Bungi, Gauthier Ligot
Summary: This study examines the influence of canopy structure on tropical tree growth using data collected through unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and field measurements. The results show that combining UAV and field data can improve the prediction of tree diameter increment. Diameter at breast height and crown area are complementary predictors, and crown-based competition indices significantly enhance prediction models. The calibrated model at one site can accurately predict growth at another site.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Abebe Damtew, Emiru Birhane, Christian Messier, Alain Paquette, Bart Muys
Summary: Restoring degraded dryland requires a diverse mixture of trees and shrubs. Shading and species diversity can improve seedling survival and vitality. Shaded conditions led to higher seedling survival, vitality, and chlorophyll content, while increasing species richness improved seedling vitality in non-shaded conditions.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Francois Hebert, Isabelle Delisle, Marc Tremblay, Pascal Tremblay, Jean- Francois Boucher, Yan Boucher, Daniel Lord
Summary: Regeneration failures in the closed-crown boreal forest, resulting in the creation of open lichen woodlands, can be restored through clear-cutting, scarification, and natural seeding. Clear-cutting combined with scarification promotes seedling establishment, and scarification creates suitable microsites for germination. Seedling growth in lichen woodlands is higher when logging and scarification are combined, but lower compared to feather moss stands. Afforestation through natural seeding following scarification could be a cost-effective option for restoring lichen woodlands.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Bianca Wulansari Kassun, A. Maarit I. Kallio, Erik Tr Omborg, Meley Mekonen Rannestad
Summary: Mapping and analyzing forest ecosystem services in dry and mountain forests can provide valuable knowledge for sustainable forest management strategies.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Michael Premer, Eric Turnblom, Aaron Weiskittel
Summary: Managed forests serve as a natural climate change solution by sequestering carbon and storing it in harvested wood products, while also providing ecosystem services and wildlife habitat. This study focused on the stem sinuosity of juvenile coastal Douglas-fir and found that genetic improvement, silviculture practices, and local growing conditions can impact stem sinuosity. Factors such as tree spacing, vegetation control, and climate variables also affect the severity of stem sinuosity.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
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Forestry
Bronwyn Lira Dyson, Rhea Herpel, Peter Karasch, Jorg Mueller, Dominik Thom, Claus Baessler
Summary: The study aimed to assess the effects of different forest management strategies, dead wood types, and microclimates on Fomes fomentarius. The results showed that the occupancy of Fomes fomentarius was lower in control stands, while the percent cover occupied on snags under a closed canopy was higher. Increasing the number of snags and maintaining dense forest canopies could enhance the presence of Fomes fomentarius as well as provide important microhabitats for various arthropods.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Di Liu, Chaofan Zhou, Xiao He, Xiangdong Lei, Huiru Zhang, Xianzhao Liu
Summary: Canopy structure plays a significant role in the distribution and growth of saplings. Traditional canopy metrics are inadequate in irregular stands. The innovative framework of canopy triangular units provides a comprehensive understanding of the canopy's three-dimensional attributes. Through this framework, we can analyze the differences in various triangular unit types and the spatial dispersion of saplings.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Amalia Valeria Ibanez Moro, Fabian Borghetti, Leonardo Galetto, Juan M. Cellini, Sandra J. Bravo
Summary: This study evaluated the size and persistence of soil seed banks (SSB) of six native woody species in dry subtropical forests of the western Argentine Chaco region. The results showed that SSB size was influenced by different sites and sampling years, and forest disturbances had varying effects on SSB.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Stephanie Landry, Marc-Andre Villard, Gaetan Pelletier, Martin-Hugues St-Laurent
Summary: In many regions of the world, excessive browsing by ungulates has reached unsustainable levels, threatening biodiversity and forest regeneration. Moose, as ecological engineers, have severe impacts on forest structure and composition through overbrowsing. The distribution of forage and cover patches affects moose browsing pressure, and this relationship has been explored in conifer-dominated stands but not in hardwood-dominated landscapes.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
