Article
Forestry
Petter Ohrn, Mats Berlin, Malin Elfstrand, Paal Krokene, Anna Maria Jonsson
Summary: In 2018, a significant number of Norway spruce trees were killed by the spruce bark beetle in Sweden, due to severe drought stress rather than the availability of defenseless storm-felled trees. The outbreak continued in 2019 and 2020, with twice as many trees killed each year as in 2018. The study aimed to quantify the seasonal variation and potential lag-effects in tree defense capacity following severe drought stress. Inoculation with a bark beetle-associated bluestain fungus showed that tree defense capacity correlated positively with cumulative precipitation levels two months before inoculation.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Review
Entomology
Sigrid Netherer, Dineshkumar Kandasamy, Anna Jirosova, Blanka Kalinova, Martin Schebeck, Fredrik Schlyter
Summary: European Norway spruce forests face threats from massive outbreaks of the bark beetle Ips typographus, exacerbated by stressors such as drought. Interactions between Norway spruce, bark beetles and symbiotic fungi are complex and multi-layered, with the fungi playing various roles in the beetle's life history.
JOURNAL OF PEST SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Aleksei Trubin, Giorgi Kozhoridze, Khodabakhsh Zabihi, Roman Modlinger, Vivek Vikram Singh, Peter Surovy, Rastislav Jakus
Summary: Climate change-induced drought stress weakens forest ecosystems and leads to bark beetle infestations, particularly in Norway spruce-dominated forests in central Europe. Early identification and removal of infected trees are crucial for effective forest pest management, but it can be challenging since stressed trees may not show visible signs of infestation. This study explores the use of spectral vegetation indices and individual spectral bandwidths to differentiate healthy trees from susceptible trees. The results suggest that the Enhanced Vegetation Index and Visible Atmospherically Resistant Index can effectively distinguish between healthy and susceptible spruce forests.
FRONTIERS IN FORESTS AND GLOBAL CHANGE
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Agnieszka Kaminska, Maciej Lisiewicz, Bartlomiej Kraszewski, Krzysztof Sterenczak
Summary: The spruce bark beetle infestation in the Polish part of the Bialowieza Forest is considered the largest in history, nearly eliminating Norway spruce as a major forest tree species. Host and environmental factors influenced the timing of spruce mortality, with the dynamics varying across the study area under the unprecedented outbreak of I. typographus.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Sigrid Netherer, Martin Schebeck, Giuseppe Morgante, Verena Rentsch, Thomas Kirisits
Summary: The study found that drought stress and fungal infection affected the attractiveness and preference of male I. typographus. Stressed trees were more attractive to males, with their bark samples being more appealing and resulting in stronger hypersensitive wound reactions.
Article
Entomology
Nina Sramel, Andreja Kavcic, Marija Kolsek, Maarten de Groot
Summary: The study tested five commercially available pheromone lures for monitoring Ips typographus outbreaks in Europe, with IT Ecolure Extra (R), Ipsowit (R), and Pheroprax (R) showing the best effectiveness. The cost of pheromones is relatively low compared to personnel costs. An index was created to assess the cost-efficiency of the pheromones, providing guidelines for future research in selecting the right pheromone for monitoring bark beetle populations.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Jiri Korecky, Jaroslav Cepl, Nataliya Korolyova, Jan Stejskal, Marek Turcani, Rastislav Jakus
Summary: This study identified genetic markers associated with higher resistance to bark beetle infestation in Norway Spruce. The researchers found that a small proportion of mature trees were able to survive severe bark beetle outbreaks, suggesting a genetic basis for resilience. By analyzing genomic data, they identified 12 markers significantly associated with tree survival. These findings may aid in identifying trees with higher resistance to bark beetle infestation.
Article
Forestry
Agata Zakrzewska, Dominik Kopec
Summary: This study develops an automatic workflow for detecting dead trees and trees in poor condition of Picea abies using Middle Wave Infrared spectral range obtained from the aircraft. By analyzing temperature data, different health conditions of trees can be accurately distinguished. The results confirm the effectiveness of fusing thermal and laser scanning data.
Article
Plant Sciences
Adrian Nisca, Ruxandra Stefanescu, Diana Ionela Stegarus, Anca Delia Mare, Lenard Farczadi, Corneliu Tanase
Summary: The composition and bioactivity of spruce bark extracts obtained by different extraction methods were studied, revealing that the ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) extracts had higher levels of polyphenols and tannins, as well as main phenolic compounds, compared to the microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) extracts. Both types of extracts showed high antioxidant activities, especially against Gram-positive bacteria.
Article
Forestry
Giorgi Kozhoridze, Nataliya Korolyova, Rastislav Jakus
Summary: Forest pest infestation is a significant cause of tree mortality and woodland loss. This study used remotely sensed climate and ecological data to analyze the susceptibility of Norway spruce forests to bark beetle outbreak. The research found that the surface temperature of stands subsequently attacked by beetles was higher than intact stands in the year prior. Furthermore, the study linked above-average tree mortality to summer warming, winter temperature declines, and windstorms. The use of remotely sensed temperature data can help predict landscape-scale susceptibility to bark beetle outbreak and improve forest disturbance management.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Tuula Jyske, Jaana Liimatainen, Jenni Tienaho, Hanna Brannstrom, Dan Aoki, Katsushi Kuroda, Dhanik Reshamwala, Susan Kunnas, Eelis Halmemies, Eiko Nakayama, Petri Kilpelainen, Ari Ora, Janne Kaseva, Jarkko Hellstrom, Varpu S. Marjomaki, Maarit Karonen, Kazuhiko Fukushima
Summary: This study demonstrated the antibacterial and antiviral potential of condensed tannins and tannic acid when incorporated into fiber networks. The tannins were extracted from spruce bark and purified. The handsheets impregnated with tannin-rich extracts and tannic acid showed effective antibacterial and antiviral properties. This research has important implications for developing sustainable and effective substitutes for plastic hygienic products and food packaging materials.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Atefeh Saadabadi, Abrar Ahmed, Annika Smeds, Patrik C. Eklund
Summary: The study developed a simple, direct, and efficient extraction method for extracting stilbene glucosides from Norway spruce inner bark, without the need for drying, grinding, or sequential extractions with different solvents. The extracts had a high yield and contained abundant stilbene glucosides.
Article
Agronomy
Sannakajsa M. Velmala, Matti J. Salmela, Tommy Chan, Teemu Holtta, Leena Hamberg, Risto Sievanen, Taina Pennanen
Summary: This study investigated the soil exploring patterns of Norway spruce seedlings and compared the differences in root growth strategies and response to nutrient patches between fast-growing and slow-growing phenotypes.
Article
Forestry
Jan Holeksa, Magdalena Zywiec, Michal Bogdziewicz, Przemyslaw Kurek, Fiona Milne-Rostkowska, Lukasz Piechnik, Barbara Seget
Summary: The regeneration of coniferous tree species, specifically Norway spruce, is dependent on forest structures related to tree death such as canopy gaps and decaying wood. Sapling mortality rates differ significantly between different microsites, with the highest mortality on dead wood, intermediate on undisturbed soil, and lowest on mounds. Canopy openness and decay class of the wood were found to influence sapling mortality.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hernan D. Capador-Barreto, Carolina Bernhardsson, Pascal Milesi, Ingrid Vos, Karl Lunden, Harry X. Wu, Bo Karlsson, Par K. Ingvarsson, Jan Stenlid, Malin Elfstrand
Summary: This study compared genetic resistance in Norway spruce to two pathogens and identified genomic variants with pleiotropic effects. It also found a latitudinal cline in resistance, with trees from southern latitudes showing better resistance. This research is useful for selecting resistant trees and underscores the need for further study on the evolution of resistance traits in trees towards multiple pathogens.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Jaroslav Holusa, Milan Zubrik, Karolina Resnerova, Hana Vanicka, Jan Liska, Josef Mertelik, Danail Takov, Jiri Trombik, Ann E. Hajek, Daniela Pilarska
Summary: The fungal pathogen Entomophaga maimaiga, originally from Asia, has spread to multiple European countries, complicating the threat of the gypsy moth. Furthermore, the method of exposing larvae to soil has been found to only result in infection by two specific pathogens.
JOURNAL OF PLANT DISEASES AND PROTECTION
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Jakub Horak, Patrik Rada, Petr Boza, Magdalena Rohacova, Petra Novakova, Karel Tajovsky, Pavel Pech, Jaroslav Holusa, Karolina Resnerova
Summary: This study investigated the effects of an alien-alien relationship on litter-dwelling invertebrates in the Czech Republic. The abundance of Horse-chestnut leaf miner and the distance to large forests were found to be the most important factors influencing native biota.
ACTA OECOLOGICA-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Ryan C. Burner, Tone Birkemoe, Jorg G. Stephan, Lukas Drag, Joerg Muller, Otso Ovaskainen, Maria Potterf, Olav Skarpaas, Tord Snall, Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson
Summary: Wood-living beetles play a significant role in forest biodiversity and ecosystem services, with oak trees showing the highest association with beetle species. Most beetle species are more likely to be captured in near-natural forests. The study highlights the importance of prioritizing conservation of near-natural forests and oak trees to protect the habitat of red-listed species.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Remi Duflot, Stefan Baumeister, Daniel Burgas, Kyle Eyvindson, Maria Trivino, Clemens Blattert, Anna Kuparinen, Maria Potterf
Summary: The COVID-19 crisis has shown how ill-prepared humanity is to deal with global disasters, but also presents an opportunity to move towards a more sustainable and equitable future. Alternative approaches to guide the transition are available, but changing priorities towards environmental integrity and well-being is crucial for a successful and just transition.
SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Ryan C. Burner, Jorg G. Stephan, Lukas Drag, Tone Birkemoe, Joerg Muller, Tord Snall, Otso Ovaskainen, Maria Potterf, Juha Siitonen, Olav Skarpaas, Inken Doerfler, Martin M. Gossner, Peter Schall, Wolfgang W. Weisser, Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson
Summary: Traits play a role in species niches, but their effects vary among study regions. Phylogenetic signal in species niches suggests that unmeasured phylogenetically structured traits have a stronger influence. Trait similarity is correlated with species associations but is idiosyncratic based on traits and regions.
JOURNAL OF BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Ryan C. Burner, Lukas Drag, Jorg G. Stephan, Tone Birkemoe, Ross Wetherbee, Jorg Muller, Juha Siitonen, Tord Snall, Olav Skarpaas, Maria Potterf, Inken Doerfler, Martin M. Gossner, Peter Schall, Wolfgang W. Weisser, Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson
Summary: This study on wood-living beetles in three regions in Europe found that rare species contribute uniquely to community functional structure, and their loss may disproportionately impact ecosystem functions.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Maria Potterf, Kyle Eyvindson, Clemens Blattert, Daniel Burgas, Ryan Burner, Jorg G. Stephan, Mikko Monkkonen
Summary: This study examines the multifunctionality of boreal forests, aiming to provide timber, non-timber ecosystem services, and shelter for biodiversity. Through forest growth simulations and multi-objective optimization, alternative forest management scenarios were created. The findings show that rotation forestry reduces wind damage risk but decreases multifunctionality, while continuous cover forestry maintains multifunctionality but increases wind damage probability. A combination of management approaches across landscapes efficiently reduces wind-exposed timber volume while also increasing habitat and meeting timber demands.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF FOREST RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Economics
Clemens Blattert, Kyle Eyvindson, Markus Hartikainen, Daniel Burgas, Maria Potterf, Jani Lukkarinen, Tord Snall, Astor Torano-Caicoya, Mikko Monkkonen
Summary: National policies on forest use often have competing objectives, which may negatively impact forest ecosystem services (FES) and multifunctionality. This study translated Finnish policy documents into scenarios and simulated the effects of different management regimes and climate change on FES. The results reveal conflicts among policy scenarios in terms of management requirements and effects on forest multifunctionality, providing insights for policymakers to improve policy coherence and implementation of multiple forest uses.
FOREST POLICY AND ECONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Karolina Resnerova, Jolana Schovankova, Jakub Horak, Jaroslav Holusa
Summary: Previous studies have only evaluated individual antagonists of bark beetles, while this study provides the first comprehensive assessment of multiple antagonists that may impact the fecundity and gallery lengths of Ips typographus and I. cembrae. The study found significant negative associations between nematodes and parasitoids in the hemolymph of I. typographus and its fecundity and gallery lengths, while a positive association between gregarine presence and I. typographus fecundity was observed. No significant antagonist was found to alter the fecundity or gallery lengths of I. cembrae.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Karolina Resnerova, Sona Senfeldova, Jakub Horak, Daniela Popelkova, Jaroslav Holusa
Summary: Changes in climate and land use have caused an increase in pest populations. The oak pinhole borer, Platypus cylindrus, is a wood-boring beetle that infects wood with fungi and causes cellulose degradation. This species has become a major threat to timber in Europe. This study investigated the factors influencing P. cylindrus abundance, the trapping efficacy of specific pheromones, and the interannual changes in trap catches.
FRONTIERS IN FORESTS AND GLOBAL CHANGE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Alica Varfalvyova, Alina Kalyniukova, Ivana Tomaskova, Vitezslava Peskova, Filip Pastierovic, Anna Jirosova, Karolina Resnerova, Daniela Popelkova, Vasil Andruch
Summary: In this study, a novel ultrasound-assisted extraction method utilizing natural deep eutectic solvent (NADES) was developed for the efficient extraction of polyphenolic compounds from various botanical sources. The optimized conditions resulted in a remarkable increase in extraction efficiency, and the method was successfully applied to analyze a diverse range of plant materials.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Wojciech Grodzki, Mieczyslaw Kosibowicz, Magdalena Ranocha
Summary: Insects, such as ground beetles and cockchafers, have important roles in forest ecosystems. Ground beetles are sensitive to environmental changes and are used as bioindicators, while cockchafers are known to be forest pests causing damage to tree plantations. This study assessed the impact of long-term cockchafer infestations on the diversity of ground beetles and found a relationship between cockchafer occurrence and increased species richness and changes in species composition.
Article
Ecology
Ivana Tomaskova, Karolina Resnerova, Jiri Trombik, Jaromir Blaha, Filip Pastierovic, Jan Macku
Summary: The effects of superabsorbent hydrogel (SAH) treatment on the cultivation of four key tree species in Central European forest ecosystems were evaluated. The results show that SAH treatment can significantly reduce seedling mortality, and oak seedlings exhibit a positive response to SAH treatment.
FRONTIERS IN FORESTS AND GLOBAL CHANGE
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Jaroslav Holusa, Milan Koren, Roman Bercak, Karolina Resnerova, Jiri Trombik, Jan Vanek, Ryszard Szczygiel, Ivan Chromek
Summary: Recent drought and mild winters have impacted Czech Republic's forests. There is concern that weakened and dehydrated forest stands will increase the risk of forest fires. Analysis shows that current water supply points in the Czech Republic are sufficient to fight forest fires, but regular updates to the database are necessary.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF WILDLAND FIRE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Kyle Eyvindson, Remi Duflot, Maria Trivino, Clemens Blattert, Maria Potterf, Mikko Moenkkoenen
Summary: The study explores the impact of restricting forest management alternatives on forest multifunctionality. Results show that limiting forest management alternatives negatively affects forest multifunctionality at all harvesting levels, with continuous cover forestry outperforming rotation forestry. The study suggests considering continuous cover forestry as the primary management alternative, with selective application of rotation forestry at the landscape scale.
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)
Article
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)