Author Archive
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
17 Oct 2015
Above- and belowground tree biomass models for three mangrove species in Tanzania: a nonlinear mixed effects modelling approach
By Erwin Dreyer On 17 October 2015 In Research paper
Tested on data from Tanzania, both existing species-specific and common biomass models developed elsewhere revealed large prediction errors. Species-specific and common above- and belowground biomass models for three mangrove species were therefore developed. The species-specific models fitted
13 Oct 2015
A review of forest and tree plantation biomass equations in Indonesia
By Erwin Dreyer On 13 October 2015 In Research paper
Unpublished academic theses contributed the largest share of the biomass equations. The availability of the biomass equations was skewed to certain regions, forest types, and species. Further research is necessary to fill the data gaps in emission
13 Oct 2015
Life after disturbance (II): the intermediate disturbance hypothesis explains genetic variation in forest gaps dominated by Virola michelii Heckel (Myristicaceae)
By Erwin Dreyer On 13 October 2015 In Research paper
Genetic diversity appears to be unaffected by disturbance in a stand of the light-demanding Neotropical tree Virola michelii. Although spatial genetic structure is modified in post-disturbance cohorts, mixing of seeds from different mother trees in canopy gaps
13 Oct 2015
Seasonal variations of throughfall chemistry in pure and mixed stands of Oriental beech (Fagus orientalis Lipsky) in Hyrcanian forests (Iran)
By Erwin Dreyer On 13 October 2015 In Research paper
Throughfall nutrient fluxes were generally higher in a mixed stand than in a pure stand of Oriental beech. Throughfall fluxes were higher than bulk precipitation fluxes except for nitrogen and indicate higher canopy uptake of this element
27 Sep 2015
A model-based analysis of climate change vulnerability of Pinus pinea stands under multiobjective management in the Northern Plateau of Spain
By Erwin Dreyer On 27 September 2015 In Research paper
Climate change is likely to heavily affect the provision of goods and services of Mediterranean forests. Our results strongly point out the need to develop adaptive strategies to mitigate the impact of climate change in order to
27 Sep 2015
50 years Annals of Forest Science: The response of tropical rainforests to drought—lessons from recent research and future prospects
By Erwin Dreyer On 27 September 2015 In Review paper
We review the recent findings on the influence of drought on tree mortality, growth or ecosystem functioning in tropical rainforests. Drought plays a major role in shaping tropical rainforests and the response mechanisms are highly diverse and