2 Dec 2025

Transnational Forest Governance Arrangements dataset (TFGA-dataset)

Key message  The Transnational Forest Governance Arrangements dataset is the first to compile a comprehensive set of governance arrangements whose spatial ambits span three or more national jurisdictions, and which formally address forests as a main issue. As
2 Dec 2025

Tree growth in West African cocoa agroforestry systems: high timber yields and superior performance of natural regeneration

Key message Cocoa agroforestry systems (AFS) in West Africa represent an underexplored yet promising source of timber. Within these systems, species can reach a 50-cm diameter as early as 14 years of age. Naturally regenerated trees grow
2 Dec 2025

First report: Xylosandrus compactus (Eichhoff, 1876), new invasive ambrosia beetle in Montenegro

Key message  The ambrosia beetle Xylosandrus compactus (Eichhoff, 1876), originally from Southeast Asia, was first found in Europe in 2010, specifically in Italy. Since then, X. compactus has rapidly spread across southern Europe, including France, Spain, Greece, Turkey, Malta, Slovenia, Russia,
2 Dec 2025

The diversity of radial variations of wood properties in European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) reveals the plastic nature of juvenile wood

Key message  Radial variations in wood quality result from the changes in wood properties with tree age. Here, we show that, at least in beech (Fagus sylvatica L.), these patterns of variations are diverse, and reflect a plastic
1 Dec 2025

Chemical, physical, and mechanical wood properties of Rhizophora mangle L., Avicennia germinans (L.) L., and Laguncularia racemosa (L.) C.F. Gaertn. on the Brazilian Amazon coast

Key message Wood of Laguncularia racemosa (L.) C.F. Gaertn. and Avicennia germinans (L.) L trees have similar chemical properties, while Rhizophora mangle L. is superior in physical-mechanical properties. It is highly suitable for charcoal production and civil construction. Keywords Amazonian mangroves; Anisotropy coefficient;
1 Dec 2025

LiDAR-estimated height in a young Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) genetic trial supports high-accuracy early selection for height

Key message  Enhancing the efficiency and precision of breeding programs necessitates the implementation of “high-throughput” phenotyping. By employing various sensors for rapid and frequent measurements, we can gather extensive datasets crucial for conventional breeding efforts. This approach
1 Dec 2025

The relationship between Nemozoma elongatum (Coleoptera: Trogossitidae) and its primary bark-beetle prey-species

Key message Nemozoma elongatum (Linnaeus, 1761) shows a positive response to artificially produced lures targeting its two main prey species, Pityogenes chalcographus (Linnaeus, 1761) and Taphrorychus bicolor (Herbst, 1793), with a preference for P. chalcographus. We do not recommend using these lures in traps because
25 Nov 2025

Climate-change mitigation strategies at the level of a forestry company in the light of age-class legacy effects

Key message  We analyzed the future carbon balance of 47,000 ha of forests dominated primarily by Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) and managed by the Szombathely Forestry Company in Hungary. Biomass, harvested wood products, and substitution effects were considered.
25 Nov 2025

Carla Allais is the new Editorial Coordinator for Annals of Forest Science

Carla Allais joined the team of Editorial Coordination for Annals of Forest Science since the beginning of November 2025. After graduating from a Master degree in scientific publishing at Université de Caen Normandie, Carla joined INRAE at
25 Nov 2025

Jean-Christophe Domec is the new editor-in-chief of Annals of Forest Science

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Jean-Christophe Domec as the new Editor‐in‐Chief of Annals of Forest Science from January 1, 2026 on. A smooth transition will be ensured with the former Editor-in-Chief, Erwin Dreyer, during