Article
Agronomy
Lorenzo Bini, Massimo Gori, Stefania Nin, Roberto Natale, Elisabetta Meacci, Edgardo Giordani, Stefano Biricolti
Summary: This research focused on genetic characterization and identification of four chestnut varieties commonly used for flour production in the Tuscan Apennine Mountains. The study showed SSRs can accurately distinguish different varieties, allowing for traceability of products and enhancing market value. Additionally, the research revealed a significant genetic variability within Tuscan chestnut varieties, which is crucial for coping with climate change challenges.
Article
Forestry
Marta Cavallini, Gianluca Lombardo, Giorgio Binelli, Claudio Cantini
Summary: This study analyzed the genetic diversity of the sweet chestnut and found high levels of genetic diversity within varieties of the same area. Significant genetic differentiation was also observed between cultivation areas, and the existence of ancestral gene pools was confirmed through population structure inference. These findings have important implications for the conservation of this species and future breeding programs.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ling Chuang, Shenyu Liu, Dave Biedermann, Jakob Franke
Summary: This study reveals the first three steps of quassinoid biosynthesis in Ailanthus altissima and confirms the evolutionary origin shared by quassinoids and limonoids.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Julia Isler, Harald Bugmann, Marco Conedera, Timothy Thrippleton
Summary: Since the 1950s, the invasive species tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima) has been spreading in forests in southern Switzerland and is now a concern in northern Switzerland as well. This study used a forest gap model to simulate the long-term dynamics of managed and unmanaged forest stands under current and future climate conditions. The results suggest that although A. altissima will increase its presence in the short term, it will not dominate in the long term, except possibly in drought-prone sites with strong climate change.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF FOREST RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Javier Fernandez-Cruz, Beatriz Miguez-Soto, Josefa Fernandez-Lopez
Summary: This study highlights the genetic structure of sweet chestnut varieties and identifies both native and translocated varieties in different regions. It provides valuable information for the utilization of sweet chestnut genetic resources.
TREE GENETICS & GENOMES
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Maria Joao Santos, Teresa Pinto, Alice Vilela
Summary: The European chestnut is an environmentally and economically important species in Europe, mainly for fruit production. It is known for its high concentration of carbohydrates and low-fat content, as well as being gluten-free. Understanding the interactions between our sensory organs and food helps us comprehend flavor and the sensory evaluation of chestnuts. Chestnuts have unique sensory characteristics and can be used in various gastronomic dishes.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Carmen Morales-Rodriguez, Giorgia Bastianelli, Romina Caccia, Giacomo Bedini, Riccardo Massantini, Roberto Moscetti, Andrea Vannini
Summary: The study found that using a 50°C 45 min warm bath in standard facility plant effectively inactivated G. castanea, but had limited impact on other complex fungal taxa, and high temperatures and extended treatment times caused fruit quality losses.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Ecology
A. Ulus, H. Yilmaz, U. Akkemik, O. Y. Yilmaz
Summary: The study revealed that Tree of heaven is widespread in the streets of Istanbul, with some districts having a ratio as high as 6% despite it not being a commonly planted street tree.
APPLIED ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Entomology
Francesca Marini, Erica Profeta, Biljana Vidovic, Radmila Petanovic, Enrico de Lillo, Philip Weyl, Hariet L. Hinz, Chandra E. Moffat, Marie-Claude Bon, Tatjana Cvrkovic, Javid Kashefi, Rene F. H. Sforza, Massimo Cristofaro
Summary: The mite Aculus mosoniensis was found to only reproduce on tree of heaven and did not cause damage to any other tested plant species, making it a safe and promising biological control agent for the highly invasive tree species.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Isabella T. Tomasi, Silvia C. R. Santos, Rui A. R. Boaventura, Cidalia M. S. Botelho
Summary: Portugal is a major producer of chestnuts and the discarded nut shells have potential uses. The shells contain polyphenols, which can be extracted and used for various applications, including water treatment coagulants. In this study, tannin extraction from chestnut shells was optimized using a microwave-assisted method. The best extraction conditions were determined as a 5-minute extraction time, a liquid-to-solid ratio of 50 mL/g, and a temperature of 107 degrees C. The extracted polyphenols showed good features for use as raw materials in water treatment coagulants.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Igor Poljak, Nada Vahcic, Zlatko Liber, Zlatko Satovic, Marilena Idzojtic
Summary: In this study, morphometric methods and chemical analyses were used to investigate the differences in phenotypic and nutritional traits of sweet chestnut in different environmental conditions. The results showed that the variability in morphological and chemical traits was not associated with geographic or environmental variables. Significant correlations were found between morphometric and chemical data. The study revealed high phenotypic variability among and within populations, suggesting the importance of managing and conserving the genetic resources of sweet chestnut.
Article
Forestry
M. Menendez-Miguelez, P. Alvarez-Alvarez, M. Pardos, G. Madrigal, R. Ruiz-Peinado, E. Lopez-Senespleda, M. Del Rio, R. Calama
Summary: New tools were developed to estimate the biomass stored in young chestnut plantations and quantify their carbon storage capacity. Equations at individual tree and stand levels can be used to estimate carbon stocks based on available data and objectives. Results showed that even low-density nut-oriented chestnut plantations can act as relevant carbon sinks.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Marco Conedera, Patrik Krebs, Eric Gehring, Jan Wunder, Lisa Huelsmann, Meinrad Abegg, Janet Maringer
Summary: The study analyzed data from Southern Switzerland and found that, compared to other tree species, the survival probability of chestnut is lower under natural conditions, especially for individuals smaller than 50 cm in diameter. Chestnut has a higher mortality probability when growing under dry conditions and facing grazing pressure from goats, while fire disturbances have a positive impact on its survival.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ahmed M. Mustafa, Doaa Abouelenein, Laura Acquaticci, Laura Alessandroni, Rehab H. Abd-Allah, Germana Borsetta, Gianni Sagratini, Filippo Maggi, Sauro Vittori, Giovanni Caprioli
Summary: The study analyzed the effects of different processing methods on the levels of various polyphenolic compounds in chestnuts, with roasting, boiling, and frying having unique impacts on phenolic content. Additionally, it was found that the shells had higher polyphenolic content compared to the seeds, indicating higher antioxidant activity.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ramazan Gurbuz, Ibrahim Kahramanoglu
Summary: The leaf extracts of A. altissima have shown strong capabilities in preventing weight loss, reducing decay incidence, protecting visual quality, delaying chilling injury, maintaining fruit firmness, and delaying the reduction in ascorbic acid content in apricot fruits.
PHYSIOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Paulina F. Puchi, Myroslava Khomik, Davide Frigo, M. Altaf Arain, Patrick Fonti, Georg von Arx, Daniele Castagneri
Summary: This study used a novel dendro-anatomical approach to investigate the relationships between climate variability, carbon uptake, and woody biomass growth in an eastern white pine plantation forest. The study found that warm temperatures in early spring and high precipitation in mid-spring and summer had a positive effect on gross primary productivity (GPP), while high temperature and high vapor pressure deficit in the summer had a negative effect. Furthermore, there were strong positive correlations between GPP and cell wall area (CWA) as well as ring wall area (RWA), indicating the close relationship between carbon assimilation and woody biomass accumulation.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jian-Guo Huang, Yaling Zhang, Minhuang Wang, Xiaohan Yu, Annie Deslauriers, Patrick Fonti, Eryuan Liang, Harri Makinen, Walter Oberhuber, Cyrille B. K. Rathgeber, Roberto Tognetti, Vaclav Treml, Bao Yang, Lihong Zhai, Jiao-Lin Zhang, Serena Antonucci, Yves Bergeron, Jesus Julio Camarero, Filipe Campelo, Katarina Cufar, Henri E. Cuny, Martin De Luis, Marek Fajstavr, Alessio Giovannelli, Jozica Gricar, Andreas Gruber, Vladimir Gryc, Aylin Gueney, Tuula Jyske, Jakub Kaspar, Gregory King, Cornelia Krause, Audrey Lemay, Feng Liu, Fabio Lombardi, Edurne Martinez del Castillo, Hubert Morin, Cristina Nabais, Pekka Nojd, Richard L. Peters, Peter Prislan, Antonio Saracino, Vladimir V. Shishov, Irene Swidrak, Hanus Vavrcik, Joana Vieira, Qiao Zeng, Yu Liu, Sergio Rossi
Summary: Despite ongoing debates, evidence suggests the existence of a threshold temperature for forests' response to rising temperatures, separating conifers into cold and warm thermal niches. This study collected data on xylem cell-wall-thickening onset dates in 20 coniferous species across the Northern Hemisphere and identified a threshold temperature of 4.9 +/- 1.1 degrees C, above which the response of xylem phenology to temperature decline significantly. The findings highlight the importance of incorporating this thermal threshold into Earth-System-Models to better understand and predict spring phenology in response to global warming.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mathias Mayer, Silvan Rusch, Markus Didion, Andri Baltensweiler, Lorenz Walthert, Fabienne Ranft, Andreas Rigling, Stephan Zimmermann, Frank Hagedorn
Summary: Storms have a significant impact on forest ecosystems, but the effects of windthrows on soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks have not been well studied. This study assessed SOC stocks in windthrown forests across Switzerland and found that the disturbance effect on SOC stocks increases with initial SOC stocks. High-elevation forests with thick organic layers experienced the largest SOC losses, while low-elevation forests with thin organic layers were less affected. Additionally, modeling simulations showed that SOC losses after windthrow are longer-lasting and slower to recover at high elevations due to slower forest regeneration and lower carbon inputs in harsh climates. These findings highlight the vulnerability of SOC stocks in mountain forests to windthrows and the limitations on their ability to mitigate climate change.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tobias Walter Miller, Dominik Florian Stangler, Elena Larysch, Harald Honer, Heike Puhlmann, Dirk Schindler, Christopher Jung, Thomas Seifert, Andreas Rigling, Hans -Peter Kahle
Summary: This study investigates the impact of drought events on tree growth, specifically addressing the delayed growth onset and reduced growth rate in the post-drought year. The findings reveal that tree rings become smaller as a legacy effect of drought, and Douglas fir exhibits a superior recovery potential compared to other species.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Editorial Material
Ecology
J. Ryan Shipley, Martin M. Gossner, Andreas Rigling, Frank Krumm
Summary: Loss of insect biodiversity is a common problem, especially in forests where habitat loss is a major contributing factor. Integrated forest management should prioritize the conservation and enhancement of key habitat features that support microhabitats and resources crucial for biodiversity conservation, as well as ecosystem functions and services.
TRENDS IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Douglas K. Bardsley, Annette M. Bardsley, Marco Conedera
Summary: Climate change is causing complex impacts on viticultural systems in mountainous areas like southern Switzerland. Vignerons are experiencing and responding to these impacts, with both positive and negative changes. However, more extreme weather events are increasing disease and pest control requirements, threatening the established regional niche of high-quality Merlot production.
MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION STRATEGIES FOR GLOBAL CHANGE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yan-Li Zhang, Yue Yang, Matthias Saurer, Marcus Schaub, Arthur Gessler, Marco M. M. Lehmann, Andreas Rigling, Marco Walser, Beat Stierli, Noureddine Hajjar, Daniel Christen, Mai-He Li
Summary: This study investigated the uptake and metabolism of exogenous sugars in plants using infusion experiments with bonsai trees, maple trees, and pine trees. The results showed that xylem infusion significantly increased the C-13 values in plant tissues, while phloem infusion had a significant effect on the C-13 values in pine trees. This tree infusion method provides new opportunities for studying the carbon balance and regulation in response to environmental factors and extreme stress conditions.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ao Wang, Arun K. Bose, Marco M. Lehmann, Andreas Rigling, Arthur Gessler, Longfei Yu, Maihe Li
Summary: The study found that there are strong relationships between European mistletoe and its host trees in terms of water and nutrient-related traits. However, there is no significant relationship in terms of carbon-related traits, indicating that the mistletoe can adjust its physiology to survive on different deciduous tree species hosts and under different site conditions.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Marco Conedera, Gianni Boris Pezzatti, Andrea Guglielmetti, Janet Maringer, Eric Gehring, Patrik Krebs
Summary: In complex Alpine topography, canyon-like terrain morphology combined with steep slopes can result in sudden changes in fire behavior, such as the transformation of fast-spreading surface fires into eruptive fires. This study aimed to investigate the impact of eruptive fire behavior on the post-fire trajectories of mountain beech trees. Monitoring the post-fire dynamics of 100 beech trees over a 3-year period, we found that the severity of fire damage was highly influenced by the tree's position within the eruptive fire sector, while the relationship with dendrometric and sylvicultural tree characteristics was less clear. Understanding the factors contributing to eruptive fire behavior is important for fire risk assessment and firefighting tactics planning in mountain areas, to enhance firefighter safety and minimize post-fire natural hazards.
Article
Soil Science
Manuele Bettoni, Michael Maerker, Alberto Bosino, Marco Conedera, Laura Simoncelli, Sebastian Vogel
Summary: In mountain regions, changes in land use greatly affect surface runoff and soil erosion. This study in a southern Alpine valley in Switzerland found that the increase in surface runoff due to soil water repellency did not have a corresponding high sensitivity to soil erosion. The high aggregate stability of the soil prevented significant sediment transport, except in abandoned and reforested agricultural terraces.
Article
Entomology
Alan Oggier, Marco Conedera, Mauro Jermini, Christophe Debonneville, Olivier Schumpp, Attilio Rizzoli
Summary: The study found that gone-wild grapevines in forests serve as a reservoir for the FDp and provide suitable habitat for its vectors, particularly Scaphoideus titanus. Therefore, abandoned vineyards should be included in the management strategy for Flavescence doree, and systematic rogueing should be conducted before the vineyards transition into forests to prevent the survival of vectors and the spread of the pathogen in uncontrolled landscapes.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Francisco J. Perez-Invernon, Jose V. Moris, Francisco J. Gordillo-Vazquez, Martin Fullekrug, Gianni Boris Pezzatti, Marco Conedera, Jeff Lapierre, Heidi Huntrieser
Summary: Lightning flashes with continuing currents have been proposed to play a significant role in igniting wildfires. This study analyzes the optical and radio signals of lightning-ignited wildfires in the United States during the summer of 2018, as well as a confirmed fire-igniting lightning flash in the Swiss Alps. The results suggest that lightning with continuing current has a higher probability of igniting wildfires, and the existence of long-lasting continuing currents and optical signals in a fire-igniting lightning flash is confirmed.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-ATMOSPHERES
(2023)
Article
Geography, Physical
Adrian Ringenbach, Peter Bebi, Perry Bartelt, Andreas Rigling, Marc Christen, Yves Buhler, Andreas Stoffel, Andrin Caviezel
Summary: Mountain forests play a significant role in protecting against natural hazards by the presence of dead wood on the forest floor. The accumulation of deadwood in the Alps has increased and is predicted to rise further due to natural disturbances. Experimental studies have shown that mountain forests, with and without deadwood, have a protective effect against rockfall hazards.
EARTH SURFACE DYNAMICS
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Mauro Hermann, Matthias Rothlisberger, Arthur Gessler, Andreas Rigling, Cornelius Senf, Thomas Wohlgemuth, Heini Wernli
Summary: Forest dieback in Europe has intensified and expanded, influenced by meteorological variations of temperature and precipitation. This study quantitatively investigates the meteorological history preceding events of reduced forest greenness and identifies the impact of the hottest summer on record in 2022, negatively affecting 37% of temperate and Mediterranean forest regions. The findings highlight the importance of understanding the forest-meteorology interaction for forest dieback in a changing climate.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fabrizio Buldrini, Alessandro Alessandrini, Enrico Muzzi, Patrik Krebs, Marco Conedera, Giovanna Pezzi
Summary: Historical Floras are biodiversity-oriented textual sources. Georeferencing and taxonomic revision of Historical Floras are challenging processes that are often neglected. This article presents an analysis of the late XIX century Flora of the province of Bologna, Italy, and detects biases in exploration and land use changes.
RENDICONTI LINCEI-SCIENZE FISICHE E NATURALI
(2023)
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)