Anticipated regeneration cuts in transitional high forests of beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) in the Eastern Prealps: ecological and economic impacts
Key message
Anticipating establishment cuts in transitional high forests of beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) is a sustainable strategy from both ecological and economic perspectives. It could be scaled over large areas to promote structural heterogeneity while minimizing disturbances.
Keywords
Thinning from below; Group shelterwood system; Group clear-cut; Crop tree release; Temporary high forests
Publication
Piazza, N., Tomao, A., Piussi, P. et al. Anticipated regeneration cuts in transitional high forests of beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) in the Eastern Prealps: ecological and economic impacts. Annals of Forest Science 82, 40 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13595-025-01310-w
Data availability
Piazza N, Tomao A, Piussi P, Alberti G. (2025).Anticipated regeneration cuts in transitional high forests of beech [Data set]. . Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16995563.
Handling editor
John M. Lhotka