Author Archive
8 May 2016
Using joint multivariate analyses of leaf morphology and molecular-genetic markers for taxon identification in three hybridizing European white oak species (Quercus spp.)
By Erwin Dreyer On 8 May 2016 In Research paper
We show that joint multivariate analyses of leaf morphological characters and molecular-genetic markers improve the taxonomic assignment in hybridizing European white oaks. However, model-based approaches using genetic data alone represent straightforward alternatives to laborious, detailed morphological assessments.
24 Apr 2016
The role of European National Forest Inventories for international forestry reporting
Despite agreements on definitions, the national data provided for international reporting are lacking comparability. To address this limitation the European National Forest Inventory Network has established criteria to harmonise definitions and to provide tools to transform national
18 Apr 2016
The impact of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) pesticide policy on the management of leaf-cutting ants and termites in certified forests in Brazil
By Erwin Dreyer On 18 April 2016 In Non classé
Letter to the Editor The recommendations accompanying pesticide derogations from the FSC are not efficient for the management of leaf-cutting ants and termites in certified forest plantations in Brazil compared with chemical control using insecticides. FSC recommendations
17 Apr 2016
Estimating the age-dependent changes in carbon stocks of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) stands in Turkey
By Erwin Dreyer On 17 April 2016 In Research paper
Simulated and observed carbon stocks in Scots pine forests varied considerably with stand age. The contribution of biomass to the total forest carbon stocks increased and that of dead organic matter decreased with increasing stand age. Abstract
17 Apr 2016
Understory fine roots are more ephemeral than those of trees in subtropical Chinese fir (Cunninghamia lanceolata (Lamb.) Hook) stands
We tested the life span of fine roots of Chinese fir trees and understory plants in two stands in subtropical China. Fine roots from understory plants were much more ephemeral than those from trees. The life span
9 Mar 2016
Carbon stock density in planted versus natural Pinus massoniana forests in sub-tropical China
By Erwin Dreyer On 9 March 2016 In Research paper
Carbon stock density was quite similar in planted vs natural forest of Masson’s pine ( Pinus massoniana Lamb.) in China across three ages (7, 15, and 50 years). The stock in the standing trees was larger in planted
9 Mar 2016
Response of CO2 fluxes and productivity to water availability in two contrasting ecosystems in northern Benin (West Africa)
By Erwin Dreyer On 9 March 2016 In Research paper
CO 2 fluxes were measured during 18 months in a forest and a savannah in northern Benin. Higher values of carbon fluxes were found during the wet season at each site. A strong dependency of carbon fluxes on
28 Feb 2016
“Did Europe’s forest management mitigate climate warming?” We believe it probably did….
Comments to the paper by Naudts et al., Science, February 2016: “Europe’s forest management did not mitigate climate warming” Jean-François Dhôte (biometrician, Inra), Sylvain Caurla (economist, Inra), Christine Deleuze (biometrician, ONF), Erwin Dreyer & Jean-Marc Guehl (ecophysiologists, Inra),
25 Feb 2016
Control of wood thermal treatment and its effects on decay resistance: a review
By Erwin Dreyer On 25 February 2016 In Review paper
An efficient use of thermal treatment of wood requires an in- depth understanding of the chemical modifications induced. This is a prerequisite to avoid problems of process control, and to provide high quality treated wood with accurately
20 Feb 2016
Editorial: 50 years Annals of Forest Science
By Erwin Dreyer On 20 February 2016 In Editorial, Editorial news, For authors, For referees, Opinion
Annals of Forest Science is publishing a series of review papers to celebrate 50 years of activities as a journal in forest and wood science. The reviews emphasize the extent to which forest and wood sciences changed and