Trees Forests and People,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
17, С. 100601 - 100601
Опубликована: Июнь 18, 2024
Active
forest
management
and
maintenance
or
restoration
of
biodiversity
are
intertwined.
We
describe
several
Central
European
types
through
typical
cycles
identify
synergies
trade-offs
with
conservation.
Synergies
emerge
when
the
structures
supporting
recognized
human
needs
for
biomass
production
create
diverse
habitats.
On
stand
level,
relevant
tending
interventions
during
development,
length
cycle,
choice
tree
species.
Thinning
promotes
productivity,
enhances
structural
heterogeneity,
habitat
diversity
many
species
groups.
The
vertical
horizontal
on
level
is
high
in
uneven-aged
multi-species
forests.
rotation
period
controversial,
because
no
balance
between
stability,
quality
yet
negotiated.
landscape
heterogeneity
arises
actors
implement
a
range
silvicultural
concepts
intensities.
Deadwood
different
dimensions
provides
multiple
habitats
biodiversity,
but
causes
challenges
protection
some
types.
A
possible
compromise
setting
aside
unmanaged
interconnected
units
veteran
trees
(stepping-stone
habitats).
Damage
caused
by
wildlife
an
un-resolved
issue
High
ungulate
populations
reducing
potentially
emerging
selective
browsing.
controversial
topic
introduction
non-native
species,
filling
where
native
cannot
cope
expected
future
site
conditions.
Their
may
lead
into
uncharted
territory
respect
to
biotic
threats.
In
conclusion,
knowledge-based
discourse
nature
conservation
be
continued
further
develop
successful
concept
multiple-use
forestry.
Forest Ecology and Management,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
560, С. 121839 - 121839
Опубликована: Март 21, 2024
3D
crown
shape
and
tree
ring
development
are
autobiographies
of
the
growth
conditions.
With
advancements
in
terrestrial
laser
scanning,
modeling
from
structure
offers
insights
into
trees'
structural
functional
responses
a
non-destructive
repetitive
way.
However,
how
trees
different
growing
conditions
respond
manifest
their
rings
remains
unexplored,
which
would
help
to
better
explain
tree-level
dynamics
forest
management.
To
enhance
this
understanding,
we
tested
set
hypotheses:
(HI)
that
(CS)
(width)
patterns
(TRP)
correlated
across
or
stands
like
monospecific,
provenances
trials,
mixed
stands;
(HII)
stand
types
influence
CS-TRP
link;
(HⅢ)
local
neighborhood
competition
(LNC)
modulates
link.
(HⅣ)
crowns
conditions;
therefore,
structures
can
be
used
predict
growth.
We
assessed
these
hypotheses
by
employing
scanning-based
dendrochronology-based
width
Norway
spruce
(Picea
abies
[L.]
Karst.)
pure
(unthinned
thinned),
trial,
mixed-species
trial
(with
European
Beech,
Fagus
sylvatica
[L.])
covering
large-scale
gradient.
first
show
TRP
metrics
differed
significantly
forests
(p<0.05)
but
were
(p<0.05).
Neighborhood
among
influences
link
between
rings.
Pathway-based
analyses
revealed
indirectly
variability
modifying
(p<0.05),
suggesting
mostly
manifested
shapes,
leading
shape-based
low-error
predictions
(0.44
mm)
types.
incorporating
legacy
information
(competition
over
last
30
years)
model
slightly
improved
prediction
performance
(error
reduced
0.41
mm),
further
explaining
likely
loses
due
it
faces
species
with
is
growing).
This
study
reveals
structurally
mechanized
rings,
providing
crucial
IntechOpen eBooks,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 20, 2025
Pseudotsuga
menziesii
((Mirb.)
Franco),
known
as
Douglas
fir,
is
a
prominent
conifer
species
native
to
North
America.
It
for
its
adaptability,
rapid
growth,
and
high-quality
wood.
was
introduced
Europe
in
the
nineteenth
century
currently
most
abundant
non-native
tree
cultivated
Central
European
forests.
In
Portugal,
initially
an
ornamental
plant
used
experimental
purposes.
However,
notable
qualities,
particularly
high
volume
production,
have
garnered
significant
interest.
This
has
led
implementation
of
reforestation
programs,
which
expanded
forested
areas
by
late
twentieth
century.
study
aims
review
state-of-the-art
on
species,
with
focus
forest
stands
outside
natural
distribution
area,
specifically
Portugal.
The
authors
present
information
species’
traits,
growth
dynamics,
silviculture
management,
available
models
support
wood
properties.
main
specific
covered
are:
(i)
botanical
ecological
characteristics
including
distribution,
genetic
diversity,
responses
biotic
abiotic
stresses;
(ii)
silvicultural
practices
management
strategies
adapted
along
overview
decision
tools;
(iii)
wood,
covering
biometry,
physical
mechanical
Forests,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16(3), С. 405 - 405
Опубликована: Фев. 24, 2025
The
interaction
between
trees’
water
needs
during
drought
and
the
signals
that
appear
in
their
canopies
is
not
fully
understood.
first
visually
detectable
signs,
which
we
describe
as
early
warning
tree
canopies,
are
often
noticeable
at
glance.
When
these
signs
become
widely
apparent,
decline
already
underway.
In
this
study,
focus
on
identifying
visible
of
stress
crowns,
such
very
small
leaves,
premature
needle/leaf
discolouration
abscission,
defoliation.
We
provide
guidance
recognising
initial
offer
specific
examples,
comprehensively
analyse
each
signal.
Our
crowns
intense
prolonged
droughts,
confirmed
by
calculating
Standardised
Precipitation
Evapotranspiration
Index
(SPEI).
findings
based
20
years
(2004–2024)
continuous
fieldwork
data
collection
from
permanent
sample
plots
Serbia,
was
conducted
part
International
Co-operative
Programme
Assessment
Monitoring
Air
Pollution
Effects
Forests
(ICP
Forests).
also
a
comprehensive
review
literature
key
related
to
address.
This
research
further
motivated
observed
summer
2024
due
extreme
climatic
events,
classify
year
one
hottest
recorded
Serbia.
However,
still
cannot
conclusively
determine
trees
will
die
back
solely
signals,
some
manage
withstand
severe
conditions.
Nonetheless,
widespread
appearance
indicators
clear
significant
ecosystem
instability,
potentially
leading
individual
or
larger
groups.
Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13
Опубликована: Май 21, 2025
Modern
analytical
tools
are
essential
for
advancing
research
and
facilitating
interdisciplinary
collaboration.
The
R
software
serves
as
a
comprehensive
solution
statistical
computing
graphics
in
all
scientific
disciplines,
including
dendrochronology.
Beyond
managing
traditional
tasks
like
data
processing,
analysis,
results
visualization,
is
pivotal
integrating
innovative
techniques,
such
multi-proxy
datasets,
artificial
intelligence
or
machine
learning,
to
address
emerging
challenges
tree-ring
research.
However,
overview
of
R’s
functionalities
dendrochronology
lacking,
despite
its
growing
importance
increasing
role
Here
we
present
an
38
packages
relevant
research,
categorized
by
functionality.
For
each
package,
concise
descriptions
examples
usage
provided
facilitate
the
identification
selection
suitable
researchers,
academicians,
students
within
outside
field.
We
further
discuss
transformative
potential
building
centralized,
open-access
ecosystem,
emphasizing
standardizing
workflows,
enhancing
reproducibility,
expanding
dendrochronology’s
integration
with
other
disciplines
digital
era.
propose
that
these
advancements
not
only
streamline
dendrochronological
workflows
but
also
provide
valuable
insights
addressing
global
environmental
ecological
challenges.
