29 Sep 2026
Adaptive effects of geographic origin on ring-width and radial growth—climate relationships in Pinus nigra Arnold, the European black pine
Research paper Key Message Radial growth is a fitness related trait that is expected to vary among forest tree populations when habitat conditions change. Yet, the genetic variability of ring-width and radial growth–climate relationships among geographic origins
28 Sep 2026
Challenges associated with the surveillance of exotic fungal and oomycete pathogens of forest trees under the European quarantine regulation
By Carla Allais On 28 September 2026 In All published articles, Open Access, Special issue/Topical collection
Key message Despite the strong legal framework provided by the European Union (EU) Plant Health Regulation, its implementation by Member States remains constrained by gaps in biological and epidemiological knowledge, as well as by insufficient information for
23 Sep 2026
Genetic structure and diversity in productive plantations of Monterey (Pinus radiata D. Don.) and maritime (P. pinaster Ait.) pines in Atlantic north-western Spain
Research paper Key message Pine plantations of Pinus radiata and Pinus pinaster in the Atlantic regions of north-western Spain exhibit sufficient genetic diversity to ensure sustainable forests and to establish future breeding programs, although they show lower levels of variation than
23 Sep 2026
Lichen and plant succession on decaying logs: McCullough’s (1948) decomposition scale revisited
Research paper Key message The arbitrary 8-degree scale of dead wood decomposition is an excellent tool for studying changes in the flora of lichens and plants on decaying logs in forest ecosystems. With this scale, we showed
23 Sep 2026
Facing prolonged uncertainty: how is forest planning evolving? Insights from the French state forests
By Carla Allais On 23 September 2026 In All published articles, Non classé, Research paper, Special issue/Topical collection
Research paper Key message This study shows how climate change profoundly reshapes forest planning routines. Based on a French state forest case study, it demonstrates a shift from rigid, long-term planning toward adaptive planning built on shorter
23 Sep 2026
Predicting old-growth structures in temperate small-scale private forests using landscape data
By Carla Allais On 23 September 2026 In All published articles, Non classé, Open Access, Research paper
Research paper Key message Old-growth forest structures in small-scale private forests are strongly shaped by landscape context and can be reliably predicted using freely available spatial data. Remnant forest patches within mixed cultural landscapes act as important
4 Sep 2026
Long-term seed bank storage reveals interspecific variation in seed longevity of native Rhododendron species in Korea
By Carla Allais On 4 September 2026 In All published articles, Non classé, Open Access, Research paper
Research paper Key message We evaluated the seed storability of three native Korean Rhododendron species (Rhododendron micranthum Turcz., R. mucronulatum Turcz., and R. schlippenbachii Maxim.) under storage seed bank conditions. Although the three species were classified as bearing orthodox seeds, our analysis revealed a
8 Jul 2026
Correction factors can overcompensate log-transformation bias in allometric biomass models
Research paper Key message Fitting allometric biomass models using ln-ln transformation approach can produce biased estimates, as in certain conditions correction factors were shown to overcompensate the back transformation bias. However, weighted nonlinear regression approach consistently provided
3 Jul 2026
Estimating the age of Eucalyptus plantations using monthly Harmonized Landsat–Sentinel imagery and a LandTrendr-based workflow
Research paper Key message Using monthly Harmonized Landsat–Sentinel imagery and an adapted LandTrendr-based workflow, we achieved reliable month-resolved estimation of coppiced-stand age for Eucalyptus spp. plantations in Luzhai County, Guangxi, China. The workflow achieved 83.2% overall accuracy and a
2 Jul 2026
Trade‑offs and timing of leaf defenses during development in two co‑occurring oaks with contrasting leaf habits
Research paper Key message Evergreen and deciduous oaks resolve the early ontogenetic “vulnerability window” with contrasting defense schedules: evergreens front‑load chemical deterrence (condensed tannins) and complete mechanical reinforcement later, whereas the deciduous prioritize rapid growth and earlier