Author Archive
15 Dec 2017
Trend to increasing structural diversity in German forests: results from National Forest Inventories 2002 and 2012
Six structural diversity indices were calculated from the German 2002 and 2012 National Forest Inventory (NFI) data. We found a slight trend of increasing structural diversity in German forests both for broadleaved and coniferous stand types. The
15 Dec 2017
Unraveling the tripartite interactions among the woolly poplar aphid, its host tree, and their environment: a lead to improve the management of a major tree plantation pest?
By AFS On 15 December 2017 In All published articles, Review paper, Special issue/Topical collection
Topical collection: Current issues in forest and wood science: series of reviews For an optimal deployment of poplar resistance to the gall-inducing aphid Phloeomyzus passerinii, a laboratory susceptibility assay has been developed. The nature of aphid–tree interactions
5 Dec 2017
Local-scale diversity and adaptation along elevational gradients assessed by reciprocal transplant experiments: lack of local adaptation in silver fir populations
Silver fir transplantations along elevational gradients revealed a high diversity but no local adaptation. Populations displayed similar abilities to adapt to new environments including those due to climate change. Context. The sustainability of forest stands depends on
4 Dec 2017
Biomass allocation in five semi-arid afforestation species is driven mainly by ontogeny rather than resource availability
The changes in the relative biomass allocation to roots in juvenile stands of fast-growing (Leucaena leucocephala Lam., Moringa oleifera Lam., and Jatropha curcas L.) and slow-growing (Anacardium occidentale L. and Parkia biglobosa Jacq.) afforestation species are driven
1 Dec 2017
Benoit Marçais joins Annals of Forest Science as a new Associate Editor
Benoit Marçais did a PhD (1992) on epidemiology of Phytophthora cinnamomi, a fungus causing oak canker. He is now Research director on the epidemiology of fungal diseases affecting trees in forests and natural ecosystems.
30 Nov 2017
Variation in pinewood nematode susceptibility among Pinus pinaster Ait. provenances from the Iberian Peninsula and France
By AFS On 30 November 2017 In All published articles, Research paper, Special issue/Topical collection
Topical collection: Mediterranean Pines Pinus pinaster Ait. susceptibility to pinewood nematode significantly differed among provenances, and the two Atlantic provenances of the Iberian Peninsula being the most affected. However, significant provenance × environment interaction was found. Provenance
28 Nov 2017
A practical way to integrate risk in forest management decisions
By AFS On 28 November 2017 In All published articles, Research paper, Special issue/Topical collection
Topical collection: Risk Analysis The concept of expected losses is an appropriate measure for integrating risk in the determination of the optimal rotation period and choice of tree species. Context. Natural threats are challenging forest management decisions.
28 Nov 2017
Stand-level wind damage can be assessed using diachronic photogrammetric canopy height models
By AFS On 28 November 2017 In All published articles, Research paper, Special issue/Topical collection
Topical collection: Mensuration and modelling for forestry in a changing environment Diachronic photogrammetric canopy height models can be used to quantify at a fine scale changes in dominant height and wood volume following storms. The regular renewal
20 Nov 2017
Initial recovery of compacted soil—planting and technical treatments decrease CO2 concentrations in soil and promote root growth
The combination of technical treatments and planting of alder trees in a compacted forest soil improves the circulation of air and water through the pore system. This leads to decreases in CO2concentrations and increases in root growth
20 Nov 2017
Mixing oak and pine trees does not improve the functional response to severe drought in central French forests
Mixing sessile oak and Scots pine in central France to reduce intraspecific competition for water resources did not improve the ability of these two species to withstand severe drought during the summer. Context. In order to reduce