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Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2015 72:500
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Vegetation structure of planted versus natural Aleppo pine stands along a climatic gradient in Spain
Reforestation programmes have been widely used in many forest areas worldwide but scarcely compared to nearby natural woodlands. As an example, we selected a Pinus ...
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2015 72:490 -
Estimating belowground biomass and root/shoot ratio of Phillyrea latifolia L. in the Mediterranean forest landscapes
This study developed and tested models to predict the belowground biomass and root/shoot ratio using aboveground field measures. The predictive power of such indirect measurement is useful for ...
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2015 72:486 -
Is anticipated seed cutting an effective option to accelerate transition to high forest in European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) coppice stands?
Traditional coppice conversion to high forest through periodic thinning requires a long period to attain the regeneration stage. We showed that anticipating seed cutting can accelerate the prog...
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2015 72:476 -
Genetic differentiation of European larch along an altitudinal gradient in the French Alps
Despite variable dynamics of genetic diversification at the different altitudinal levels, strong gene flow tends to standardize larch genetic diversity: the larch forest distributed along the a...
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2015 72:483 -
Response of biomass allocation patterns to thinning in Pinus halepensis differs under dry and semiarid Mediterranean climates
To implement adaptive management in post-fire-regenerated Aleppo pine forests, we developed specific biomass equations in two early-thinned climatically contrasting stands. We found thinning en...
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2015 72:480 -
Host use in Orgyia trigotephras (Erebidae, Lymantriinae) during outbreak: effects on larval performance and egg predation
During outbreak, a discrepancy between larval performance and the main host used for egg laying was found in Orgyia trigotephras. It results mostly from intraspecific competi...
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2015 72:484 -
Understanding long-term post-fire regeneration of a fire-resistant pine species
The long-term effect of forest fires in the regeneration of Pinus canariensis was studied. Forest fires had little long-term effects on seed production, seed...
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2015 72:482 -
Alternative approaches to assessing the natural regeneration of Scots pine in a Mediterranean forest
In modelling regeneration patterns, parametric regression is recommended because it can account for the spatial and temporal correlation present in the data, whereas decision trees allow more c...
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2015 72:479 -
Do larger snags stand longer?—snag longevity in mixed conifer–hardwood forests in Hokkaido, Japan
More than half of the dead trees fell down within decade. Besides, DBH effect on snag longevity varied by tree species and was not detected for some species. Management of long-lived snags in t...
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2015 72:478 -
Generic and specific stem volume models for three subtropical forest types in southern Brazil
We adjusted generic models for species-rich forest types and specific models for 15 species. Regression assumptions, lack of fitness and goodness of fit and comparison between models were asses...
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2015 72:481 -
Tree patch distribution drives spatial heterogeneity of soil traits in cork oak woodlands
Spatial heterogeneity of soil resources is linked to tree patch distribution in Mediterranean cork oak woodlands. Tree patch distribution modifies soil traits by varying litterfall inputs due t...
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2015 72:475 -
Climate change and tree responses in Central European forests
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2015 72:474 -
Effect of seed storage temperature on fine root development and mycorrhizal colonization of young Populus nigra seedlings
Seed storage temperature influences root anatomy of the endangered Populus nigra, and consequently may alter nutrient absorption. A lower temperature during seed storage (−20...
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2015 72:470 -
Recommendations for the use of tree models to estimate national forest biomass and assess their uncertainty
Three options are proposed to improve the accuracy of national forest biomass estimates and decrease the uncertainty related to tree model selection depending on available data and national con...
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2015 72:465 -
An overview of existing and promising technologies for national forest monitoring
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2015 72:463 -
C depletion and tree dieback in young peach trees: a possible consequence of N shortage?
Bud burst disruption, carbon depletion and tree dieback in spring were experimentally linked to N shortage the previous autumn. Dieback occurred despite tree N concentrations were compatible wi...
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2015 72:466 -
The effects of thinning intensity and tree size on the growth response to annual climate in Cedrus atlantica: a linear mixed modeling approach
With a retrospective growth analysis over 20 years, we showed that silviculture (in particular thinning) of Cedrus atlantica (Manetti) could to some extent m...
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2015 72:464 -
Climatic information improves statistical individual-tree mortality models for three key species of Sichuan Province, China
Climate variables improve individual-tree mortality models for fir, oak and birch.
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2015 72:449 -
Life after disturbance (I): changes in the spatial genetic structure of Jacaranda copaia (Aubl.) D. Don (Bignonianceae) after logging in an intensively studied plot in French Guiana
Forest disturbance affects the within-population distribution of genetic diversity, but not its overall levels, in a tropical pioneer tree species. In particular, clumps of related saplings wit...
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2015 72:462 -
Estimating solid wood properties using Pilodyn and acoustic velocity on standing trees of Norway spruce
Strong genetic correlations were observed between Pilodyn measurement and wood density, and between acoustic velocity and MFA. Combination of Pilodyn penetration and acoustic velocity measureme...
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2015 72:458 -
Database of 478 allometric equations to estimate biomass for Mexican trees and forests
We present a comprehensive database of 478 allometric equations to estimate biomass of trees and other life forms in Mexican forest and scrubland ecosystems.
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2015 72:456 -
Stand volume models based on stable metrics as from multiple ALS acquisitions in Eucalyptus plantations
The selection of stable metrics can generate reliable models between different data sets. The height metrics provide the greatest stability, specifically the higher percentiles and the mode. He...
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2015 72:457 -
Using thermal time models to predict the impact of assisted migration on the synchronization of germination and shoot emergence of oak (Quercus robur L.)
Climate change will affect regeneration. Assisted migration is a climate change adaptation strategy that is associated with risks regarding transfer distance. Thermal time models can provide in...
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2015 72:454 -
Genetic control of Eucalyptus globulus seed germination
The maternal genotype has a significant effect on most germination traits of Eucalyptus globulus seeds. These differences can be partly explained by genetic-...
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2015 72:450 -
Forest conversion can help to mitigate impacts of climate change on common forest birds
We forecasted the effects of climate change and forest conversion options on common forest bird species by employing nation-wide high-resolution models. The results give details on how, where, ...
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2015 72:455 -
Comparing individual-tree approaches for predicting height growth of underplanted seedlings
Individual-tree seeding height growth models developed using tree inventory data were comparable to those requiring the unique observation of point-based canopy structure data at each seedling.
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2015 72:453 -
Consumers’ perceptions and preference profiles for wood surfaces tested with pairwise comparison in Germany
Visual aspects of wood are appreciated in interior design and many other high-end applications. This study focuses on consumer preferences which are examined regarding visually differe...
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2015 72:452 -
Climate change impacts and adaptation in forest management: a review
Adaptation of forest management to climate change requires an understanding of the effects of climate on forests, industries and communities; prediction of how these effects might change over t...
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2015 72:446 -
Changes in soil phosphorus fractions after 9 years of continuous nitrogen addition in a Larix gmelinii plantation
N addition decreased soil inorganic P availability, microbial biomass P, and acid phosphatase activity in the larch plantation. Soil inorganic P availability decreased after N addition due to t...
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2014 72:444 -
Production and role of epicormic shoots in pruned hybrid poplar: effects of clone, pruning season and intensity
Pruning one third of crown length in summer produced the least number of epicormic branches after two growing seasons. Epicormic branches can be removed without compromising tree growth. ...
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2014 72:443 -
An improved species distribution model for Scots pine and downy oak under future climate change in the NW Italian Alps
Warming will induce an upward displacement of Scots pine, but this can be partially mitigated by maintaining a more intense land use.
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2014 72:439 -
Stand maturity affects positively ground-dwelling arthropods in a protected beech forest
Forest maturity benefits biodiversity by providing positive effects on key arthropod assemblages such as spider and ground beetles, which play a fundamental role in the ecosystem. ...
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2014 72:441 -
Pattern of genotype by environment interaction for radiata pine in southern Australia
Based on analyses using 20 genetically connected radiata pine trials and on the pattern of trial-trial genetic correlations, current regionalisation of breeding in southern Australia seems just...
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2014 72:437 -
Reducing the error in biomass estimates strongly depends on model selection
Improving the precision of forest biomass estimates requires prioritizing the different sources of errors. In a tropical moist forest in central Africa, the choice of the allometric equation wa...
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2014 72:434 -
Seedlings of two Acacia species from contrasting habitats show different photoprotective and antioxidative responses to drought and heatwaves
Two Acacia species adapted to contrasting habitats showed different response of photoprotective and antioxidative defence systems to imposed drought and heat...
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2014 72:438 -
Estimating uncertainty of allometric biomass equations with incomplete fit error information using a pseudo-data approach: methods
Knowing the uncertainty for biomass equations is critical for their use and error propagation of biomass estimates. Presented here is a method to estimate uncertainty for equations where only ...
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2014 72:436 -
Decreasing deer browsing pressure influenced understory vegetation dynamics over 30 years
Thanks to the concomitant recordings of vegetation and deer browsing sampled first in 1976, then resurveyed in 2006, we show that forest plant communities shifted in response to deer population...
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2014 72:431 -
Variation in irradiance, soil features and regeneration patterns in experimental forest canopy gaps
Natural regeneration of beech, maple and fir was investigated in relation to irradiance, ground vegetation and soil features. Seedling establishment may be favoured by creating small and irregu...
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2014 72:424 -
Erratum to: Coastal and interior Douglas-fir provenances differ in growth performance and response to drought episodes at adult age
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2014 71:417 -
Guidelines for documenting and reporting tree allometric equations
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2014 72:415 -
Ectomycorrhizal communities associated with silver fir seedlings (Abies alba Mill.) differ largely in mature silver fir stands and in Scots pine forecrops
The requirement for rebuilding forecrop stands besides replacement of meadow vegetation with forest plants and formation of soil humus is the presence of a compatible ectomycorrhizal (ECM) fungal community.
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2014 71:378 -
Alley coppice—a new system with ancient roots
Current production from natural forests will not satisfy future world demand for timber and fuel wood, and new land management options are required.
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2014 71:373 -
A comprehensive framework of forest stand property–density relationships: perspectives for plant population ecology and forest management
There are many stand property–density relationships in ecology which represent emergent properties of plant populations. Examples include self-thinning, competition–density effect, constant final yield, and ag...
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2014 71:351 -
Optimal seed water content and storage temperature for preservation of Populus nigra L. germplasm
Black poplar (Populus nigra L.) is an alluvial forest tree species whose genetic pool is decreasing in Europe. Poplar trees produce short-lived seeds that do not store well.
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2014 71:368 -
Erratum to: Uneven-aged management options to promote forest resilience for climate change adaptation: effects of group selection and harvesting intensity
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2013 71:353 -
Tackling climate change—the contribution of scientific knowledge in forestry
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2013 71:352 -
Considering evolutionary processes in adaptive forestry
Managing forests under climate change requires adaptation. The adaptive capacity of forest tree populations is huge but not limitless. Integrating evolutionary considerations into adaptive forestry practice wi...
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2013 71:272 -
European oak powdery mildew: impact on trees, effects of environmental factors, and potential effects of climate change
Powdery mildew is one of the most common diseases of oaks in Europe. After alarming reports in the beginning of the twentieth century following the presumed introduction of the invasive fungus, the disease has...
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2012 71:252 -
Pathways for resilience in Mediterranean cork oak land use systems
Loss of woodlands and degradation of vegetation and soil have been described for all Mediterranean-type ecosystems worldwide. In the Western Iberian Peninsula, overexploitation of evergreen cork oak land use s...
Citation: Annals of Forest Science 2012 71:197
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