Banking on the future: progress, challenges and opportunities for the genetic conservation of forest trees

New Forests, Journal Year: 2017, Volume and Issue: 48(2), P. 153 - 180

Published: March 1, 2017

Language: Английский

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Adaptive measures: integrating adaptive forest management and forest landscape restoration

Annals of Forest Science, Journal Year: 2018, Volume and Issue: 75(2)

Published: May 7, 2018

Language: Английский

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Increased forest biomass production in the Nordic and Baltic countries – a review on current and future opportunities

Silva Fennica, Journal Year: 2016, Volume and Issue: 50(5)

Published: Jan. 1, 2016

The Nordic and Baltic countries are in the frontline of replacing fossil fuel with renewables. An important question is how forest management productive parts this region can support a sustainable development our societies reaching low or carbon neutral conditions by 2050. This may involve 70% increased consumption biomass waste to meet goals. The present review concludes that 50–100% increase growth at stand scale, relative today’s common level productivity, realistic estimate within rotation (~70 years). Change tree species, including use non-native breeding, introduction high-productive systems opportunity nurse crops, fertilization afforestation powerful elements an implementation utilization potential. forests cover total 63 million hectares, which corresponds average 51% land cover. annual 287 m harvest 189 (65% growth). A short-term wood-based bioenergy utilizing more estimated be between 236 416 TWh depending on legislative operational restrictions. Balanced priorities functions aims such as nature conservation, biodiversity, recreation, game management, ground water protection etc. all need consideration. We believe these combined landscape ways do not conflict goals higher productivity production.33

Language: Английский

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Land use/Land cover changes and their causes in Libokemkem District of South Gonder, Ethiopia

Remote Sensing Applications Society and Environment, Journal Year: 2017, Volume and Issue: 8, P. 224 - 230

Published: Oct. 11, 2017

Language: Английский

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Significant association between soil dissolved organic matter and soil microbial communities following vegetation restoration in the Loess Plateau

Ecological Engineering, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 169, P. 106305 - 106305

Published: June 15, 2021

Language: Английский

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Changes in soil physico-chemical properties following vegetation restoration mediate bacterial community composition and diversity in Changting, China

Ecological Engineering, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: 138, P. 171 - 179

Published: July 31, 2019

Language: Английский

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Consequences of Shifts in Abundance and Distribution of American Chestnut for Restoration of a Foundation Forest Tree

Forests, Journal Year: 2015, Volume and Issue: 7(1), P. 4 - 4

Published: Dec. 24, 2015

Restoration of foundation species, such as the American chestnut (Castanea dentata) that was devastated by an introduced fungus, can restore ecosystem function. Understanding both current distribution well biogeographic patterns is important for restoration planning. We used United States Department Agriculture Forest Service Inventory and Analysis data to quantify density C. dentata. then review literature concerning in Currently, 431 ± 30.2 million stems remain. The vast majority (360 22 million) are sprouts <2.5 cm dbh. Although this number approximately 10% estimated pre-blight population, blight has caused a major shift size structure. current-day population larger range, particularly west north, likely due human translocation. While climate change could facilitate northward expansion, limited seed reproduction makes unlikely without assisted migration. Previous research demonstrates current, smaller contains slightly higher genetic diversity than expected, although little information exists on genetics adaptive traits. Our provides baseline characterization contemporary dentata, enable monitoring stem densities range limits support efforts.

Language: Английский

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Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functional Enhancement by Forest Restoration: A Meta‐analysis in China

Land Degradation and Development, Journal Year: 2017, Volume and Issue: 28(7), P. 2062 - 2073

Published: Feb. 23, 2017

Abstract Large‐scale forest loss and degradation have dire consequences for biodiversity maintenance provision of vital ecosystem services. Despite recent increasing efforts restoration sustainable management, there been no comparative studies biological taxonomy multiple functions to assess the effectiveness programmes, how they vary through space time. Here, we provided a quantitative assessment recovery by in China using meta‐analysis 172 studies. We found that were substantially increased restored forests comparing with degraded states. However, these effects varied considerably origin, approach, age, ecological domains, taxonomic group function is measured. Results also revealed from states could not lead full functions, highlighting irreplaceability primary forests. advocate allowing natural or passive recovery, especially where biophysical conditions are favourable spontaneous succession, too harsh human‐aided restoration, choosing combination active measures based on adaptive management strategies. Our fundamental insights into bridging gap between small‐scale experiments broad‐scale needs towards highly effective restoration. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Language: Английский

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A framework to evaluate land degradation and restoration responses for improved planning and decision-making

Ecosystems and People, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: 16(1), P. 1 - 18

Published: Dec. 8, 2019

Avoiding, reducing or reversing land degradation will require increased restoration investments, carefully targeted and implemented to maximize environmental, economic social benefits. Our objective was develop a multi-criteria framework assess effectiveness of responses for enhanced use planning by evaluating both direct biophysical socio-economic indirect effects various strategies. The is demonstrated degraded forestland using comprehensive literature review case study in Nepal. results show that most have an ecological focus with tree planting being the dominant response financial instruments responses. confirmed environmental desirability factor feasibility secondary assessing Cultural acceptability given least consideration. Among sub-criteria, improved vegetative structure response. This study, originating from Land Degradation Restoration Assessment Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity Ecosystem Services, supports view scientific community decision-makers must give greater attention cultural, social, technical, political dimensions influence outcomes solve pervasive problem degradation.

Language: Английский

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Soil health restoration in degraded lands: A microbiological perspective

Land Degradation and Development, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 34(17), P. 5155 - 5170

Published: Aug. 19, 2023

Abstract Land degradation is one of the most pressing environmental problems 21st century particularly due to its impact on global food security and quality through loss biodiversity ecosystem services. happens at an accelerated rate affects regions inhabited by more than one‐third population world. This phenomenon resulted in a dramatic reduction productivity cropland rangeland world thus threatening security. It manifests various forms such as desertification, soil erosion, sodicity, salinity, heavy metal contamination, pesticide declining fertility, fate polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. The now has real chance for next generation grow sustainably eliminate acute scarcity. Microbes, vital elements soil, play important role maintaining biological properties fertility. Due their multifarious functions metabolic uniqueness, microorganisms can fix or solubilize nutrients, add organic matters improve quality. Many produce compounds enzymes, which degrade scavenge toxic substances from soils. In this review, we have discussed detail how diverse help restore different types degraded lands. limitations application restoration health possible scopes applicability also been here.

Language: Английский

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