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30 Mar 2020
Towards a more robust approach for the restoration of mangroves in Vietnam
Abstract Key message Globally, mangrove forests are under threat from a range of causes. They also represent a large potential form of climate mitigation and adaptation via reforestation, and this investment may contribute to restoration efforts and
30 Mar 2020
Mechanical properties of “flexure wood”: compressive stresses in living trees improve the mechanical resilience of wood and its resistance to damage
Abstract Key message Mechanical acclimation of young poplars ( Populus tremula × Populus alba , INRA 717-1B4) submitted to periodic stem bending is mainly driven by compressive strains. Flexure wood and compressive flexure wood exhibit higher mechanical
30 Mar 2020
The effects of truncating the angle count sampling method on the Austrian National Forest Inventory
Abstract Key message Truncating the angle count sampling plots leads to a higher stock estimate because fewer trees are missed. It also causes a higher uncertainty of the estimates. Context The Austrian National Forest Inventory changed its
28 Mar 2020
Advantage of clonal deployment in Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) H. Karst)
Abstract Key message There is considerable genetic gain of tree volume from clonal deployment in Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) H. Karst) and clonal deployment will have at least 50% more or double genetic gain than the
28 Mar 2020
Can mixed pine forests conserve understory richness by improving the establishment of understory species typical of native oak forests?
By Véronique Lesage On 28 March 2020 In All published articles, Research paper, Special issue/Topical collection
Abstract Key message A positive effect of mixed pine forests (Pinus sylvestris L. and Pinus pinaster Ait.) on the understory richness and tree regeneration was observed with respect to monospecific stands. Understory species typical of the native
27 Mar 2020
Trade-offs between economic profitability, erosion risk mitigation and biodiversity in the management of uneven-aged Abies alba Mill. stands
Abstract Key message Multi-objective forest planning methods were used to assess the trade-offs between three ecosystem services: timber production, erosion protection and biodiversity. The use of trade-off analysis helps to define proper weights for the management objectives
27 Mar 2020
The effect of prescribed burning on the drought resilience of Pinus nigra ssp. salzmannii Dunal (Franco) and P. sylvestris L.
Abstract Key message Prescribed burning applied after a dry year increased (fall burns) or had no effect (spring burns) on pine resilience, measured as the capacity to reach pre-drought growth levels compared with unburned pines. In fall
27 Mar 2020
Leaf shape influences the scaling of leaf dry mass vs. area: a test case using bamboos
Abstract Key message A highly significant and positive scaling relationship between bamboo leaf dry mass and leaf surface area was observed; leaf shape (here, represented by the quotient of leaf width and length) had a significant influence
26 Mar 2020
Release and suppression: forest layer responses to emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis)-caused ash death
Abstract Key message Emerald ash borer-caused canopy gaps alter resource availability which affects woody plant community dynamics in eastern US forests. Our findings indicate that both canopy trees and seedlings are impacted by the disturbance. Seedlings of
25 Mar 2020
Quantitative and qualitative composition of bark polyphenols changes longitudinally with bark maturity in Abies alba Mill.
Abstract Key message Total bark extractive content increases at positions higher in the trunk of Abies alba Mill. trees. The greatest proportions of bark polyphenolic extractives are found in the lower section of the trunk, below the