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2 Dec 2014
Deer browsing and forest understorey changes
By Marianne Peiffer On 2 December 2014 In Research paper
Key message Thanks to the concomitant recordings of vegetation and deer browsing sampled first in 1976, then resurveyed in 2006, we show that forest plant communities shifted in response to deer population dynamics, stand management and eutrophication.
6 Nov 2014
December 2014 (71, 8) issue is available
By Marianne Peiffer On 6 November 2014 In Editorial news
Original Papers Elevated atmospheric CO2 and humidity delay leaf fall in Betula pendula, but not in Alnus glutinosa or Populus tremula × tremuloides Douglas Godbold, Arvo Tullus, Priit Kupper, Jaak Sõber, Ivika Ostonen, Jasmin A. Godbold, Martin Lukac, Iftekhar
3 Nov 2014
IPCC – Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
By Marianne Peiffer On 3 November 2014 In Editor's choice
Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) AR5 provides a clear and up to date view of the current state of scientific knowledge relevant to climate change. It consists of three Working Group (WG) reports and a Synthesis Report (SYR).
29 Oct 2014
Knotwood’s extractives determination
By Marianne Peiffer On 29 October 2014 In Research paper
Key message Extractives are present in much larger amounts in knotwood than in heartwood in the 12 tested hardwood and softwood species. The chemical identity of the extractives varies largely among species, lignans being only present in
21 Oct 2014
Learn more about popular content within Annals of Forest Science
By Marianne Peiffer On 21 October 2014 In Editorial news
and download the articles for free on this publisher website: http://www.springer.com/life+sciences/forestry/journal/13595?detailsPage=aboutThis&hideChart=1#realtime Considering evolutionary processes in adaptive forestry François Lefèvre, Thomas Boivin, Aurore Bontemps, François Courbet, Hendrik Davi, Marion Durand-Gillmann, Bruno Fady,Julie Gauzere, Cindy Gidoin, Marie-Joe Karam, Hadrien
6 Oct 2014
IUFRO 2014 World Congress
By Marianne Peiffer On 6 October 2014 In Meeting announcement
The Congress title is “Sustaining Forests, Sustaining People: The Role of Research” The Conference is the largest global scientific conference on forests with an expected number of more than 3,500 participants from all over the world. It
6 Oct 2014
Natural and human-assisted adaptation of forests to climatic constraints: the relevance of interdisciplinary approaches
By Marianne Peiffer On 6 October 2014 In Meeting announcement
Conveyors: Philippe Rozenberg and Alejandro Martinez Meyer. Conference, 18-19 November, 2014; Orléans, France. Annals of Forest Science is pleased to issue the first announcement for this conference. New constraints associated with climatic change threaten tree species all
3 Oct 2014
AFS displayed on a new flyer!
By Marianne Peiffer On 3 October 2014 In Editorial news
The flyer content highlights the scope and the editorial policy which have undergone significant changes compared to previous years. We are happy that the flyer can serve as witness to our lively commitment for the future of
17 Sep 2014
Disturbances in water relations of European beech during an extreme drought
By Marianne Peiffer On 17 September 2014 In Research paper
Marianne PEIFFER, Nathalie BRÉDA, Vincent BADEAU, André GRANIER INRA, UMR 1137 Ecologie et Ecophysiologie Forestières, 54280 Champenoux, France Visit the Annals of Forest Science Website to download the paper In the context of a probable increase
10 Sep 2014
CLIMATE CHANGE AND EUROPEAN FORESTS
By Marianne Peiffer On 10 September 2014 In Editor's choice
The European Forest Institute issued a news release on Climate change and European forests on September 8, 2014 We are happy to share this release, focused on a review paper that highlights: • Uncertainty is inherent