Table 1 Description of the management approaches
From: Effects of forest management on the amount of deadwood in Mediterranean oak ecosystems
| Â | Extensive forest management | Intensive forest management | Multifunctional forest management |
|---|---|---|---|
Description | Marginal forests due to the low fertility or to the difficult accessibility (too far from forest road or characterized by difficult site conditions) | Usually managed forests | Forests characterized by multiple use (biodiversity conservation, tourism and recreation, protected areas) |
Indicators | Coppice, basal area <15 m2 ha−1 | Positive stumpage value | Forest showing clear signs of grazing |
High forest, basal area <20 m2 ha−1 | Forests showing clear signs of cutting | Retention of large diameter trees | |
Slope > 80 % | Forest showing clear signs of regeneration phase | Protected areas | |
Mechanized harvesting is not applicable | Mechanically harvestable | Equipped recreation area |