Special issue/Topical collection Archive
2 Apr 2020
Density and diameter distributions of saplings in naturally regenerated and planted coniferous stands in Québec after various approaches of commercial thinning
By Véronique Lesage On 2 April 2020 In All published articles, Research paper, Special issue/Topical collection
Abstract Key Message A model describing species composition, density and diameter distribution of saplings was developed from operational inventory data. It could be used as an input into growth models calibrated exclusively with merchantable trees to correct
31 Mar 2020
Insect herbivory in novel Quercus ilex L. forests: the role of landscape attributes, forest composition and host traits
By Véronique Lesage On 31 March 2020 In All published articles, Data in repository, Research paper, Special issue/Topical collection
Abstract Key message Insect herbivory in novel Quercus ilex L. forests is a highly context- and scale-dependent process. We show that forest composition, tree height and fine-scale spatial location, as well as tree genetic relatedness and ontogeny,
30 Mar 2020
Modelling soil nitrogen mineralisation in semi-mature pine stands of South Africa to identify nutritional limitations and to predict potential responses to fertilisation
By Véronique Lesage On 30 March 2020 In All published articles, Data in repository, Research paper, Special issue/Topical collection
Abstract Key Message Estimates of available nitrogen (based on topsoil nitrogen mineralisation rates) in semi-mature stands of Pinus radiata (D Don.) as well as pure species and hybrids of Pinus elliottii (Engelm.) in South Africa display a
30 Mar 2020
Effects of diameter distribution errors on stand management decisions according to a simulated individual tree detection
By Véronique Lesage On 30 March 2020 In All published articles, Data in repository, Research paper, Special issue/Topical collection
Abstract Key Message Tree-level forest inventory data are becoming increasingly available, which motivates the use of these data for decision-making. However, airborne inventories carried out tree-by-tree typically include systematic errors, which can propagate to objective function variables
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
24 Mar 2020
Xylem anatomy of Robinia pseudoacacia L. and Quercus robur L. is differently affected by climate in a temperate alluvial forest
By Véronique Lesage On 24 March 2020 In All published articles, Research paper, Special issue/Topical collection
Abstract Key message Xylem hydraulic traits of native Quercus robur are more sensitive to previous-summer drought than those of alien Robinia pseudoacacia. The latter modulates vessel traits and ring porosity to cope with inter-annual climate variability, and
14 Feb 2020
Quantifying the risk mitigation efficiency of changing silvicultural systems under storm risk throughout history
By Isabelle Fabrissin On 14 February 2020 In All published articles, Data in repository, Research paper, Special issue/Topical collection
Key message Silvicultural adaptations throughout history resulted in an increasing mitigation efficiency towards storm risk, quantifiable through an increasing conditional value at risk and decreasing average damage loss. Recently recommended silvicultural systems for spruce stands in Central
11 Feb 2020
Assessing site form as an indicator of site quality in even-aged Pinus radiata D. Don stands in north-western Spain
By Isabelle Fabrissin On 11 February 2020 In All published articles, Open Access, Research paper, Special issue/Topical collection
Key message Site form and site index have shown similar precision for estimating site quality in even-aged Pinus radiata D. Don stands in north-western Spain. Additionally, SF presents the advantage that it does not require stand age
17 Dec 2019
Wood formation and tree adaptation to climate
By Isabelle Fabrissin On 17 December 2019 In All published articles, Editor's choice, Opinion paper, Special issue/Topical collection
This special issue of Annals of Forest Science compiles ten papers on “Wood formation and tree adaptation to climate”, which were presented at “Le Studium” International Conference in May 2018 in Orléans (France). These papers present observational,
5 Nov 2019
Survival of Douglas-fir provenances in Austria: site-specific late and early frost events are more important than provenance origin
By Isabelle Fabrissin On 5 November 2019 In All published articles, Data in repository, Research paper, Special issue/Topical collection
Autumn and spring frost events caused wide variation in the survival of juvenile Douglas-fir in Austrian forest sites located in the transition zone from Atlantic to continental climate. Survival rate can be optimized by planting provenances originating