Retention as an integrated biodiversity conservation approach for continuous-cover forestry in Europe

AMBIO, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: 49(1), P. 85 - 97

Published: May 4, 2019

Retention forestry implies that biological legacies like dead and living trees are deliberately selected retained beyond harvesting cycles to benefit biodiversity ecosystem functioning. This model has been applied for several decades in even-aged, clearcutting (CC) systems but less so uneven-aged, continuous-cover (CCF). We provide an overview of retention CCF temperate regions Europe, currently largely focused on habitat wood. The relevance current meta-analyses many other studies CC is limited since they emphasize larger patches open surroundings. Therefore, we reflect here the ecological foundations socio-economic frameworks approaches CCF, highlight areas with development potential future. Conclusions from this perspective paper, based both research practice continents, although highlighting also relevant world using forest management approaches.

Language: Английский

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Forest adaptation to climate change—is non-management an option?

Annals of Forest Science, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: 76(2)

Published: April 30, 2019

Abstract Key message Climate change is posing a considerable challenge to foresters. The intensity of required adaptive measures and the relevance old-growth forests as benchmark for managed are debated. Forest managers need make decisions on stand treatment that based climatological biological parameters with high uncertainties. We provided conceptual basis forest management provide number case studies reflect options limitations ways coping climate change. examples derived from experience authors. conclude only few types either not strongly affected by or do require immediate adaptations management. Many productive have properties decisively shaped past decisions, such tree species composition, age distribution, rotation period, structure. Maintaining these under influence requires continuous even increasing efforts managers.

Language: Английский

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What is Climate-Smart Forestry? A definition from a multinational collaborative process focused on mountain regions of Europe

Ecosystem Services, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 43, P. 101113 - 101113

Published: May 7, 2020

Climate-Smart Forestry (CSF) is an emerging branch of sustainable forest management that aims to manage forests in response climate change. Specific CSF strategies are viewed as a way forward for developing suitable responses and enhancing the provision ecosystem services. However, there currently lack comprehensive cohesive assessment implement CSF. This paper describes step-by-step process developed shared definition CSF, selecting indicators assess "climate-smartness" management. Adaptation, mitigation social dimensions core focus definition, which recognises need integrate avoid development these aspects isolation. An iterative participatory was used with range experts forest-related fields from CLIMO project, this subsequently supported by network analysis identify important The here, first step promote will aid practice forestry sector. It can be template across Europe, tailored local contexts. Further work communicating practitioners policy-makers create culture help safeguard future economies communities.

Language: Английский

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Growth resistance and resilience of mixed silver fir and Norway spruce forests in central Europe: Contrasting responses to mild and severe droughts

Global Change Biology, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 27(18), P. 4403 - 4419

Published: June 24, 2021

Abstract Extreme droughts are expected to increase in frequency and severity many regions of the world, threatening multiple ecosystem services provided by forests. Effective strategies adapt forests such require comprehensive information on effects importance factors influencing forest resistance resilience. We used a unique combination inventory dendrochronological data from long‐term (>30 years) silvicultural experiment mixed silver fir Norway spruce mountain along temperature precipitation gradient southwestern Germany. aimed at examining mechanisms stand characteristics underpinning resilience past mild severe droughts. found that (i) benefited showed higher (i.e., lower growth loss during drought) faster return pre‐drought levels) than all droughts; (ii) species identity determined drought responses while interactions management‐related strongly influenced (iii) intraspecific interspecific had contrasting two species, with being less resistant when exposed interaction beech; (iv) values residual basal area following thinning were associated (v) larger trees resilient events but highly vulnerable Our study provides an analytical approach for different individual tree‐ stand‐level response. The investigated here certain extent droughts, even conditions, affected Lastly, negative can be reduced through modifying composition, tree size distribution density fir‐Norway

Language: Английский

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European forests under global climate change: Review of tree growth processes, crises and management strategies

Journal of Environmental Management, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 332, P. 117353 - 117353

Published: Jan. 28, 2023

Language: Английский

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The deployment of intercropping and agroforestry as adaptation to climate change

Crop and Environment, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 1(2), P. 145 - 160

Published: May 17, 2022

Food security is threatened by the combined pressures of increasing populations and climate change. Agricultural land vulnerable to overexploitation environmental Within this review, we identify role multiple cropping systems as an adaptation method towards Intercropping, relay or simultaneous cultivation two more crops, agroforestry, incorporation trees on at least 10% agricultural land, provides alternative practice which can provide many advantages over industrial sole cropping. Examples from these are given indicate how increased yield, stability, ecosystem services societal benefits when adopted. We also discuss instances where may be maladaptive desired not achieved. Finally, highlight important considerations constraints limiting adoption alternate modelling approaches used reduce uncertainty altering systems. This review challenges traditional concept increase crop yields whilst maintaining sustainability. Future research should aimed overcoming revolutionise global production.

Language: Английский

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Microclimate, an important part of ecology and biogeography

Global Ecology and Biogeography, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 33(6)

Published: April 8, 2024

Abstract Brief introduction: What are microclimates and why they important? Microclimate science has developed into a global discipline. is increasingly used to understand mitigate climate biodiversity shifts. Here, we provide an overview of the current status microclimate ecology biogeography in terrestrial ecosystems, where this field heading next. investigations We highlight latest research on interactions between organisms, including how influence individuals, through them populations, communities entire ecosystems their processes. also briefly discuss recent organisms shape from tropics poles. applications ecosystem management Microclimates important under change. showcase new with examples conservation, forestry urban ecology. importance microrefugia conservation promote heterogeneity. Methods for advances data acquisition, such as novel sensors remote sensing methods. modelling, mapping processing, accessibility modelling tools, advantages mechanistic statistical solutions computational challenges that have pushed state‐of‐the‐art field. What's next? identify major knowledge gaps need be filled further advancing investigations, These include spatiotemporal scaling data, mismatches macroclimate predicting responses change, more evidence outcomes management.

Language: Английский

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Modeling the Effects of Strict Protection of Forest Areas—Part of the Provisions of the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(2), P. 737 - 737

Published: Jan. 18, 2025

The case study included approx. 0.5 million ha of forest areas in Poland that are managed by the Regional Directorate State Forests. objective was to assess impact four different scenarios restricting size available for commercial use. Based on criteria, each scenario set aside 10% total land area strict protection forested land, which is line with EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030. economic (volume reduced wood raw material) statistically estimated scenarios. It confirmed layout habitats essential specific limitations production. For optimal implementation provisions strategy, a balance selection social, economic, and natural elements must be considered. This protects primarily most valuable characterized highest level biodiversity, age diversity, dispersion within studied unit. presented results may support decision-making processes used maximize biodiversity while minimizing negative this environmental protection.

Language: Английский

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Heat tolerance of temperate tree species from Central Europe

Forest Ecology and Management, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 580, P. 122541 - 122541

Published: Feb. 6, 2025

Language: Английский

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What is close-to-nature silviculture in a changing world?

Forestry An International Journal of Forest Research, Journal Year: 2015, Volume and Issue: 89(1), P. 1 - 6

Published: Nov. 18, 2015

Silviculture is a means to meet objectives ranging from timber production wildlife habitat naturalness. A common global trend in forestry development of new silvicultural approaches as alternatives plantation that bear names include the words 'nature', 'ecological' or some other positive expression regarding their intent effects. Some are attempting emulate natural processes and others minimize disturbance effects an attempt be more natural. In any case, climate changes, non-native plants, insects, pathogens animals, anthropogenic creating novel forest ecosystems where silviculture past may not appropriate. It should recognized has always attempted manage stands ways would similarly met without management. Rather than acquiescing pressures follow nature-based model based on past, we need recognize our changing rate change accelerate future. Natural stand structures important information about systems, but necessarily for management these systems. Management societal needs will have novel. striving close nature under constant change, strive better nature. 'Close-to-nature' flawed both its shifting ecological conditions needs.

Language: Английский

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