From clear-cuts to nature reserves: saproxylic beetle diversity and deadwood availability in Norway spruce (Picea abies L.) stands in southern Sweden

Key message 

Norway spruce (Picea abies L.)-dominated production forests in southern Sweden had a significantly lower amount of deadwood and saproxylic beetle diversity compared to similar nature reserves, especially with regard to red-listed species. The species composition of beetles in reserves also differed from all young production forests. Enhanced conservation measures are essential to maintain biodiversity in production forests.

Keywords
Saproxylic beetles; Deadwood; Forestry; Nature reserves; Conservation; Fennoscandia

Publication
Bergman, KO., Petersen, R., Johansson, V. et al. From clear-cuts to nature reserves: saproxylic beetle diversity and deadwood availability in Norway spruce (Picea abies L.) stands in southern Sweden. Annals of Forest Science 82, 37 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13595-025-01307-5

Handling editor
Aurelien Sallé