Di seguito gli ultimi articoli pubblicati sulle riviste della SISEF, iForest – Biogeoscience & Forestry (ISSN: 1971-7458) e Forest@ – Rivista di Selvicoltura ed Ecologia Forestale ( ISSN 1824-0119 ).
iForest – Biogeosciences & Forestry
- Guerra F, Marzini S, Sforza F, Wagner T, Marinello F, Grigolato SEXPLORING THE RELIABILITY OF CAN-BUS DATA IN ASSESSING FORWARDER ROLLING RESISTANCE UNDER REAL WORKING CONDITIONSAbstract: The interaction between off-road vehicles and terrain in forestry operations has been extensively studied to assess machine performance and soil damage, emphasizing the importance of the relationship between machine mobility and terrain conditions. This study assesses the rolling resistance coefficient (μr) using engine data […]
- Humphrey P, Harvey C, Visser RDEPLOYING AN EARLY-STAGE CYBER-PHYSICAL SYSTEM FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FORESTRY 4.0 IN A NEW ZEALAND TIMBER HARVESTING CONTEXTAbstract: Industry 4.0 is a concept using enabling technologies to increase efficiency for industries that can digitalise production processes. Industry 4.0 is intended to be an interconnected system, shifting from centralised to decentralised production control, with optimisation completed at multiple levels in real time. It facilitates communication between […]
- Sambou A, Dieme JS, Camara B, Dione F, Balde BEFFECTS OF DIFFERENT NUT PRETREATMENTS AND SUBSTRATES ON GERMINATION AND SEEDLINGS GROWTH OF NEOCARYA MACROPHYLLA SABINE IN BASSE CASAMANCE, SENEGALAbstract: Neocarya macrophylla Sabine (Gingerbread plum) is a tree species that plays an important role in providing ecosystem services. Despite its importance, the diversity and density of N. macrophylla stands have decreased significantly due to natural and anthropogenic factors. There is a […]
- Mesquita Pimenta E, Dos Santos Brito EG, Ramalho FMG, Hein PRGVALIDATION OF MODELS USING NEAR-INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY TO ESTIMATE BASIC DENSITY AND CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF EUCALYPTUS WOODAbstract: Determining the wood properties is fundamental because these properties are directly related to wood quality. The near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy technique has been used to determine various properties of wood. However, even with promising results, NIR spectroscopy needs to be further investigated to evaluate the […]
- Corona P, Bernardini V, Muzzalupo I, Turco R, Garofalo K, Pignatti GEXPERIMENTAL REFORESTATION WITH BOSNIAN PINE UNDER MEDITERRANEAN MOUNTAIN CONDITIONSAbstract: The Bosnian pine is a relict species of the Tertiary Oro-Mediterranean forests, with a distribution mainly extended over the Balkan peninsula and disjunct Italian populations on the mountain ranges between the regions of Basilicata and Calabria. The ability to adapt to harsh climatic conditions, to survive in difficult environments and […]
- Kurokawa SYS, Bhatt G, De Lima Santos G, Silvestro R, Delagrange S, Rossi SMEASURING NATURAL SAP PRODUCTION IN SUGAR MAPLE AT DAILY TEMPORAL RESOLUTIONAbstract: Sap yield for maple syrup production is well studied at annual scale. However, the phenological timings of sap production have been less explored. Our study tested the use of rain gauges for monitoring timings and dynamics of sap production at daily temporal resolution. The batteries of […]
- Castellaneta M, Colangelo M, Colle G, Rita A, Ripullone FSILVACUORE: A WEB-APPLICATION TO MONITOR THE HEALTH STATUS OF ITALIAN FORESTSAbstract: In the current context of climate change, this paper provides a brief overview of climate-vegetation interactions in the Mediterranean basin, where global warming and aridification trends are predicted to intensify. Rising temperatures coupled with extreme drought events have notable impacts on forest ecosystems, triggering dieback and mortality phenomena worldwide. The […]
- Alderotti F, Bussotti F, Brunetti C, Ferrini F, Gori A, Pollastrini MLINKING PATTERNS OF FOREST DIEBACK TO TRIGGERING CLIMATIC AND WEATHER EVENTS: AN OVERVIEW ON MEDITERRANEAN FORESTSAbstract: Mediterranean forest ecosystems are highly vulnerable to climate extremes and anomalies induced by climate change, as evidenced by the increase in forest tree decline and death over the past few decades. Forest dieback may occur with different spatial patterns and in response to […]
- Bussotti F, Papitto G, Di Martino D, Cocciufa C, Cindolo C, Cenni E, Bettini D, Iacopetti G, Ghelardini L, Moricca S, Panzavolta T, Bracalini M, Pollastrini MEXTREME CLIMATIC EVENTS, BIOTIC INTERACTIONS AND SPECIES-SPECIFIC RESPONSES DRIVE TREE CROWN DEFOLIATION AND MORTALITY IN ITALIAN FORESTSAbstract: The frequency of forest disturbances has increased in recent years, provoking widespread defoliation, crown dieback and tree mortality. The ICP Forests monitoring network offers a unique platform […]
- Bracalini M, Balacenoiu F, Panzavolta TFOREST HEALTH UNDER CLIMATE CHANGE: IMPACT OF INSECT PESTSAbstract: The impact of climate change on forests is difficult to predict, as it depends on multiple factors and the final effect may vary in different parts of our planet. However, these effects can be sorted in “direct”, when they act directly on plants, and “indirect”, when they act through other agents. Among the indirect ones, there […]
Forest@ – Rivista di Selvicoltura ed Ecologia Forestale
- Abstract: A useful glossary to describe the forest in a simple and scientifically correct way and to explain its importance for the future of our society. Keywords: Forests, Glossary, Accuracy, Meaning Forest@ 21 (5): 78-79 (2024) – doi: 10.3832/efor0041-021https://foresta.sisef.org/contents/?id=efor0041-021
- Abstract: Forest residues include branches, tops, and the material remaining following utilization operations. They play a fundamental role in our ecosystems by influencing the presence and abundance of micro- and macronutrients, reducing erosion, and increasing the level of both plant and animal biodiversity. The Italian regulatory framework for forest management, composed of a constellation of rules from different institutional levels, places the regulation for the management of forest residues in […]
- Abstract: With the incorporation of the State Forest Corps into the Carabinieri Corps and the establishment at the Ministry of Agriculture of the “General Direction of Forests” in November 2017, later renamed “General Direction of Mountain Economy and Forests” (DIFOR), many things have changed in the national and regional forestry sector, as forestry has been gradually given a new political and institutional status. DIFOR has initiated an unprecedented process of […]
- Abstract: In the European Union, the marketing of timber and timber products has long been subject to compliance with the legality requirements set out in EU Timber Regulation 995/2010 (EUTR), which introduces for the first time forest due diligence into EU environmental legislation. The even more innovative EU Regulation 2023/1115 (EU Deforestation Regulation – EUDR), which will enter into force on 30 December 2024, adds to the well-established due diligence […]
- Abstract: Molecular techniques for studying soil microorganisms allow to quantify the presence of specific functional groups from the total soil DNA and thus to assess their dynamic in response to the land use. Using this approach, a study was carried out to assess the increase the soil organic carbon (C) of arable land in the central Po Valley with three woody species (white willow, black locust, hybrid poplar) in short […]
- Abstract: Wildfires represent a critical environmental and social challenge, with long-term implications for human health, ecosystems, and infrastructure. This complex issue is exacerbated by various factors, including socioeconomic changes, unsustainable practices in agro-forestry land management, and the intensification of extreme weather events. The complexity of fire management in Italy necessitates effective governance mechanisms and planning tools at both regional and national levels. This study looks at successful prevention strategies, such […]
- Abstract: This study provides an overview of the forests of Basilicata, Southern Italy, including their recent history, dominant forest types, current management, and vulnerability to climate change and wildfire. It outlines silvicultural and management proposals that can be implemented in the new forest plan that the Basilicata Region is about to adopt. The proposals are based on the principle of adaptive management to support forest functionality, biodiversity and ecosystem services. […]
- Abstract: Forest@, the open access journal of the Italian Society of Silviculture and Forest Ecology (SISEF), was launched in 2004. This note provides a short overview of the developments in scientific publishing over the past twenty years, with a focus on the consolidation of the open access model. We discuss the status of the two SISEF journals regarding the following aspects: the international journal, iForest-Biogeosciences and Forestry, has a broad […]
- Abstract: The book “The role of Quercus trojana Webb in the biodiversity of Murgia Materana Park”, by Enrico L. De Capua, offers a comprehensive overview of the park’s biodiversity, with a particular focus on Quercus trojana Webb. Keywords: Biodiversity, Preservation, Oak Tree, Development, Protection, Vulnerability Forest@ 21 (1): 7 (2024) – doi: 10.3832/efor0044-020https://foresta.sisef.org/contents/?id=efor0044-020
- Abstract: In Italy, starting from late spring and throughout the summer, the public debate focuses on the phenomenon of forest fires. For some years now, a further issue has been included in the debate: the anthropogenic climate change, as a contributing cause of exacerbation (or extremization) of the forest fire phenomenon. Italy, like other countries in the Mediterranean basin, has always been affected by forest fires, albeit with different intensity […]