Author Archive
29 Sep 2020
A meta-analysis of changes in soil organic carbon stocks after afforestation with deciduous broadleaved, sempervirent broadleaved, and conifer tree species
Key message Different tree species have dissimilar capacities to sequester soil organic carbon (SOC). Deciduous broadleaved trees show the most stable increase in SOC stock after afforestation than other tree species, while sempervirent conifer trees show the
29 Sep 2020
First evidence for allotriploid hybrids between Juniperus thurifera and J. sabina in a sympatric area in the French Alps
Key message Discovery of the first case of allotriploid juniper in a wild population in the French Alps where the parental species occurs in sympatry. Abstract Context Interspecific hybridization and polyploidy are important evolutionary phenomena in vascular
15 Sep 2020
Assessing selected microhabitat types on living trees in Oriental beech (Fagus orientalis L.) dominated forests in Iran
Key message On the selected sites in the investigated Oriental beech ( Fagus orientalis L.) dominated forests in Iran with an extensive individual tree selection system, tree microhabitats (MH) are more influenced by tree level factors such
14 Sep 2020
Age effect on tree structure and biomass allocation in Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) and Norway spruce (Picea abies [L.] Karst.)
By AFS On 14 September 2020 In All published articles, Data in repository, Open Access, Research paper
Key message Tree structure equations derived from pipe model theory (PMT) are well-suited to estimate biomass allocation in Scots pine ( Pinus sylvestris L.) and Norway spruce ( Picea abies [L.] Karst.). However, age dependence of parameters
9 Sep 2020
Development of improved and comprehensive growth and yield models for genetically improved stands
Key message This synthesis of the literature on incorporation of genetic gain into growth and yield models reveals a fundamental challenge associated with the rapid progress in genetics and breeding and limited empirical data on improved stands.
9 Sep 2020
Relationship between pore structure and gas permeability in poplar (Populus deltoides CL.’55/65’) tension wood
Key message The important anatomical changes in tension wood, e.g., the high fiber ratio and rich mesopores, did not significantly increase the air and nitrogen flow; thus the gas permeability in the longitudinal direction of poplar (
2 Sep 2020
New Topical Collection on “Establishment of second-growth forests in human landscapes: ecological mechanisms and genetic consequences”
This special issue gathers articles (see references below) arising from the ERA-NET BiodivERsA3 research project “Unraveling the Potential of Spontaneous Forest Establishment for Improving Ecosystem Functions and Services in Dynamic Landscapes (SPONFOREST)”. SPONFOREST addressed two major
2 Sep 2020
Establishment of second-growth forests in human landscapes: ecological mechanisms and genetic consequences
By AFS On 2 September 2020 In All published articles, Opinion paper, Special issue/Topical collection
Key message This special issue gathers articles arising from the ERA-NET BiodivERsA3 research project “Unraveling the Potential of Spontaneous Forest Establishment for Improving Ecosystem Functions and Services in Dynamic Landscapes (SPONFOREST)”. Using a broad spectrum of research
2 Sep 2020
Forest decline differentially affects trophic guilds of canopy-dwelling beetles
By AFS On 2 September 2020 In All published articles, Data in repository, Research paper, Special issue/Topical collection
Key message Decline can affect the structure, resources, and microclimates of the forest canopy, and potentially have cascading effects on canopy-dwelling species. Our survey shows that an oak decline can promote saproxylic beetles, especially xylophagous ones, and
2 Sep 2020
Radial growth anisotropy and temporality in fast-growing temperate conifers
Key message Radial growth in a group of Pinus radiata D. Don. trees varies in magnitude around the circumference and follows synchronous but arrhythmic dynamics. Abstract Context Eccentric and irregular girth growth is typically associated to specific