Special issue/Topical collection Archive

7 Aug 2019

Harmonised projections of future forest resources in Europe

A dataset of forest resource projections in 23 European countries to 2040 has been prepared for forest-related policy analysis and decision-making. Due to applying harmonised definitions, while maintaining country-specific forestry practices, the projections should be usable from
2 Aug 2019

Geographic variation of tree height of three pine species (Pinus nigra Arn., P. pinaster Aiton, and P. pinea L.) gathered from common gardens in Europe and North-Africa

This datapaper collects individual georeferenced tree height data from Pinus nigra Arn., P. pinaster Aiton, and P. pinea L. planted in common gardens in France, Germany, Morocco, and Spain. The data can be used to assess genetic
25 Jul 2019

Xylogenesis of Pinus radiata D. Don growing in New Zealand

Pinus radiata D. Don growing in the central North Island of New Zealand did not show full winter cambial dormancy. While there was a brief cessation of cambial cell division during June (winter), cell wall thickening, secondary
20 Jun 2019

Quantifying intra-annual dynamics of carbon sequestration in the forming wood: a novel histologic approach

This study presents a novel histologic approach to quantify the intra-annual dynamics of carbon sequestration in forming wood. This innovative approach, based on repeated measurements of xylem apparent density, is more direct, and more accurate than the
19 Jun 2019

Hardwood injury and mortality associated with two shot hole borers, Euwallacea spp., in the invaded region of southern California, USA, and the native region of Southeast Asia

We assessed the impact of the polyphagous shot hole borer (PSHB), Euwallacea whitfordiodendrus (Schedl), and Kuroshio shot hole borer (KSHB), E. kuroshio Gomez and Hulcr, on hardwood trees in southern California, southwestern China, and northwestern Vietnam. The
11 Jun 2019

New special issue: Establishment of second-growth forests in human landscapes: ecological mechanisms and genetic consequences

We are launching the special issue “Establishment of second-growth forests in human landscapes: ecological mechanisms and genetic consequences”. This special issue will gather articles arising from the ERA-NET BiodivERsA3 research project “Unraveling the Potential of Spontaneous Forest
29 May 2019

NEW SPECIAL ISSUE: Assisted Migration and Forest Seed Transfer

We are launching the topical collection “Assisted Migration and Forest Seed Transfer”. This special issue will gather articles investigating potential chances and risks of assisted gene flow and assisted migration of forest tree populations in climate change.
23 May 2019

Combining low-density LiDAR and satellite images to discriminate species in mixed Mediterranean forest

Using a combination of remote sensing data, Pinus pinaster Ait. and Pinus pinea L. were distinguished at individual tree level in mixed Mediterranean stands with over 95% accuracy. This approach is easily applicable over large areas, enhancing
14 May 2019

Axial diffusion of respired CO2 confounds stem respiration estimates during the dormant season

Efflux-based estimates of stem respiration in oak trees during the dormant season were biased by axial diffusion of locally respired CO2. Light-induced axial CO2 diffusion along the stem due to woody tissue photosynthesis may lead to equivocal
10 May 2019

Implementing forest landscape restoration under the Bonn Challenge: a systematic approach

There is no one-size-fits-all way to successfully implement forest landscape restoration (FLR). Complex socio-ecological systems present challenges and opportunities that can best be met with a systematic framework for designing, planning, steering, and monitoring FLR projects to