Open Access Archive
31 Jul 2020
Harmonising, improving and using social and recreational data in National Forest Inventories across Europe
Key message National Forest Inventories (NFIs) hold promise for monitoring and valuing of non-productive forest functions, including social and recreational services. European countries use a range of methods to collect social and recreational information within their NFI
17 Jun 2020
Short-term effects of biochar on soil CO2 efflux in boreal Scots pine forests
Key message During the first summer, wood biochar amendments increased soil temperature, pH, and soil CO 2 effluxes in a xeric boreal Scots pine forest. The increase of soil CO 2 efflux could be largely explained by
17 Jun 2020
Effect of different conditions of storage on seed viability and seedling growth of six European wild fruit woody plants
Key message Malus sylvestris (L.) Mill., Pyrus communis (L.), Sorbus aucuparia (L.), Prunus avium (L.), Prunus padus (L.), and Cornus sanguinea (L.) are related, co-occurring species producing orthodox seeds. However, we observed differences in their response to
27 May 2020
Using forest gap models and experimental data to explore long-term effects of tree diversity on the productivity of mixed planted forests
By AFS On 27 May 2020 In All published articles, Data in repository, Open Access, Research paper, Special issue/Topical collection
Key message In this exploratory study, we show how combining the strength of tree diversity experiment with the long-term perspective offered by forest gap models allows testing the mixture yielding behavior across a full rotation period. Our
21 Apr 2020
Predicting rut depth induced by an 8-wheeled forwarder in fine-grained boreal forest soils
Abstract Key message Rut depth in fine-grained boreal soils induced by an 8-wheeled forwarder is best predicted with soil moisture content, cumulative mass of machine passes, bulk density and thickness of the humus layer. Context Forest machines
30 Mar 2020
Growth parameters and resistance to Sphaerulina musiva-induced canker are more important than wood density for increasing genetic gain from selection of Populus spp. hybrids for northern climates
Abstract Key message New genotypes of hybrid poplars from the Aigeiros and Tacamahaca sections have great potential for increasing genetic gain from selection. The most promising traits are associated with productivity and resistance to Sphaerulina musiva -induced
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
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
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