Monthly Archive:: November 2015
25 Nov 2015
Putting floristic thermophilization in forests into a conservation biology perspective: beyond mean trait approaches
By Erwin Dreyer On 25 November 2015 In Opinion paper
Opinion paper by Frédéric Gosselin, IRSTEA, frederic.gosselin@irstea.fr; UR EFNO, Domaine des Barres, F-45290 Nogent-sur-Vernisson, France Key message The use of mean characteristics of communities to infer absolute species variations may well constitute another “silent clash of paradigms” Austin
25 Nov 2015
Provenance and seed mass determine seed tolerance to high temperatures associated to forest fires in Pinus pinaster
We show that Pinus pinaster provenance affects both seed germination and seedling recruitment after fire. This information is crucial for managers to select the best seed-provisioning populations when implementing reforestation programs to assist the natural post-fire regeneration
25 Nov 2015
Improved models of harvest-induced bark damage
By Erwin Dreyer On 25 November 2015 In Review paper
We provide a precise quantitative analysis of the factors at the origin of bark damage during harvesting operations and developed a model able to predict them accurately. The major factors were the distance of trees to skid
20 Nov 2015
Publishing data papers in Annals of Forest Science: detailed guidelines for a smooth preparation and submission
Annals of Forest Science is proud to announce that a detailed procedure is now available for submitting data papers. The procedure we propose is easy and flexible. It is described in details in the flyer above. Basically,
19 Nov 2015
Ranking very young Pinus radiata families for acoustic stiffness and validation by microfibril angle
By Erwin Dreyer On 19 November 2015 In Research paper
Acoustic techniques can be utilised to rank a large population of young trees for stiffness and stability for breeding purposes. Abstract This study sought to validate new approaches to rapid, very early screening and selection of
