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
- Hosokawa N, Tajima S, Kobayashi H, Hirai KSEASONAL CHANGE IN SOIL NITROGEN MINERALIZATION IN YOUNG CHAMAECYPARIS OBTUSA STANDS AT THE UPPER AND LOWER POSITIONS ON A SLOPE IN CENTRAL JAPANAbstract: Nitrogen (N) is a critical element for tree growth in forest ecosystems. As trees absorb inorganic N, the soil N mineralization process is a key process for their development. Although the spatial pattern of soil N mineralization is expected to […]
- Borghetti MSISEF AND ITALIAN FOREST SCIENCE: THIRTY YEARS OF SHARED PROGRESSAbstract: Founded in 1995, the Italian Society of Silviculture and Forest Ecology (SISEF) has promoted scientific rigour, inclusivity and collaboration to advance forest sciences in Italy. SISEF supports early-career researchers through initiatives such as its biennial congresses, which provide a platform for scientific exchange and collaboration at national and international levels. Recently, SISEF has expanded its activities to encompass urban […]
- Guadguad M, Sbabdji M, Mouissa H, Chebrouk FTHE IMPACT OF POST-DEFOLIATION FOLIAGE OF PINUS HALEPENSIS MILL. ON THE LARVAL PERFORMANCE OF THAUMETOPOEA PITYOCAMPA AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH THE TREE-INDUCED DEFENSEAbstract: Induced defense in trees refers to the increased production of specific substances in response to herbivore attacks, which negatively affects the herbivore. This type of resistance can contribute to the sustainable management of herbivorous insect problems in forest ecosystems. The […]
- Leite e Lopes I, Sousa da Mata A, Oliveira Castro RV, Viana da Páscoa KJ, Souza Jarochinski e Silva C, Rezende Gomide LAPPLYING COMPLEX NETWORK METRICS TO INDIVIDUAL-TREE DIAMETER GROWTH MODELINGAbstract: Mathematical approaches that explain growth increments, while accounting for inter-tree competition, are advancing. As interactions between trees represent a network structure within an ecological system, they can be described by topological metrics. These metrics may support individual-tree growth modeling […]
- Bacciu V, Salis M, Arca B, Pellizzaro G, Ascoli D, Delogu GM, Eftychidis G, Chuvieco E, Gitas I, Viegas DXSHIFTING TO A HOLISTIC APPROACH IN NATIONAL WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT POLICIES: THE ITALIAN CASEAbstract: Recent fire seasons have highlighted the growing threats posed by wildfires, despite efforts in suppression policies. These challenges arise from the complex interplay of climate change, fuel availability, land use, and socio-economic conditions. In Italy, the community of […]
- Costella C, Araujo MM, Aimi SC, Berghetti ALP, Griebeler AM, De Lima MS, Gasparin E, Dos Santos OP, Valente BMDRTMINI-TUNNEL AND SEASON INFLUENCE IN CLONAL GARDEN ON THE PRODUCTION OF CLONAL SEEDLINGS FOR TWO SUBTROPICAL CLONES: EUCALYPTUS SALIGNA AND CORYMBIA TORELLIANA × CORYMBIA CITRIODORAAbstract: Improving technologies for clonal seedling production is essential due to the expansion of forestry production areas. The objective of this study was to assess the impact […]
- Muraškiene M, Varnagiryte-Kabašinskiene I, Stakenas VTHE EFFECT OF CLEAR-CUT AGE ON SOIL ORGANIC CARBON AND NITROGEN INDICES IN SCOTS PINE (PINUS SYLVESTRIS L.) STANDSAbstract: Clear-cutting practices in hemiboreal forests significantly alter forest ecosystems, leading to substantial changes in soil carbon and nitrogen dynamics. This study investigated the impact of clear-cutting age on soil organic carbon (SOC) and total nitrogen (TN) focusing on soil microbial biomass carbon (SMBC), soil microbial biomass […]
- Cruz-Huerta C, Martínez-Trinidad T, Correa-Díaz A, Vargas-Hernández JJ, Gómez-Guerrero A, Villanueva-Díaz J, Beramendi-Orosco LETEMPORAL ANALYSIS OF POLLUTANT METALS IN TREES OF THREE PARKS IN MEXICO CITY’S METROPOLITAN AREAAbstract: High concentrations of atmospheric pollutants, resulting from anthropogenic activities, cause direct precipitation of metals and metalloids on soil and vegetation surfaces. Urban trees can be used as passive monitors of particulate pollutants. This study aimed to evaluate the distribution of heavy metals […]
- Pagot G, Grilli G, Gatto PINTO THE WILD? PREFERENCES OF FREQUENT MOUNTAIN AND FOREST RECREATIONISTS FOR ACCESSIBILITY AND MOBILITYAbstract: Outdoor recreation in forests and mountains is growing in popularity globally, especially in industrialised countries. Outdoor recreation has benefits both for practitioners’ body and mental health, and local communities for revenue opportunities. This study focuses on frequent outdoor recreationists, who are members of the Italian Alpine Club (CAI), by exploring: (i) […]
- Cadena-Zamudio DA, Cadena-Iñiguez J, Aguirre-Medina JF, Cadena-Zamudio JD, Arispe-Vázquez JL, Barrera-Guzmán LA, Ayvar-Serna S, Díaz-Nájera JFMODERATE WILDFIRE SEVERITY FAVORS SEED REMOVAL BY GRANIVORES IN A MEXICAN PINE FORESTAbstract: Wildfires are critical to the ecological dynamics of communities in temperate forests. However, their frequency and severity have increased significantly in recent decades due to human activities, negatively affecting flora, fauna, and ecosystem processes. Among the primary interactions for the natural regeneration […]
Forest@ – Rivista di Selvicoltura ed Ecologia Forestale
- Abstract: In recent years, the implementation of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technologies in forestry has significantly improved forest inventory methods, enabling rapid and accurate assessments of forest stand structure. Among these advancements, Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS) provides high-resolution data for fine structural characterization of forest ecosystems. This study presents an applied case of TLS-based forest assessment in an artificial Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii [Mirb.] Franco) stand in southern Italy, […]
- Abstract: Blue rings in the wood of trees and shrubs indicate particularly cold summers during which the cell walls of the wood fail to lignify entirely. By analysing the rings of Scots pines and common junipers in Norway, we identified two extreme climatic events in 1877 and 1902, likely linked to the volcanic eruptions of Cotopaxi in Ecuador and Mount Pelée in Martinique. Blue rings were more frequent in pines […]
- Abstract: For many years, Italy lacked a coordinated data collection and monitoring system to support forest protection, management, and planning policies. In particular, there was no nationwide mapping of forested areas with a level of detail adequate for planning and management needs. Several regions and autonomous provinces have developed local forestry maps and cartographies based on their regulations and requirements to fill this gap. However, only recently, thanks to a […]
- Abstract: Forest fires represent a growing threat to ecosystems and communities in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, and North Africa), with the year 2023 ranking among the five most critical years since 2000. In Italy, forest fires showed a significant intensification, with a 36% increase in total burned areas compared to 2022, affecting 1073 km2 of territory, of which 157 km2 were covered by forests. The analysis of affected […]
- Abstract: Forests provide essential ecosystem services we rely on, including climate regulation and mitigation, biodiversity conservation, clean water and air supply, food and energy production, and improvement of human health and well-being. However, their functioning is significantly altered by different global change drivers related to human activities, such as increasing atmospheric CO2 and pollution, with particular reference to the increase in reactive nitrogen (N) in the atmosphere and their deposition […]
- Abstract: Inclusive decision-making models and public participation processes are now established and consolidated tools in the management of natural resources. In the national context, several Italian regions adopted and implemented inclusive decision-making models in forest policy and planning. This study outlines the structure of the public participation process employed by the Basilicata region in the development of the Regional Forestry Programme (PFR) for the period 2025-2044. The Basilicata Region has […]
- Abstract: The 34th European Dendroecological Fieldweek was held in Bardonecchia (TO), Italy, from August 23rd to 30th. The European Dendroecological Fieldweek is a summer school for students and young researchers interested in exploring and deepening the theme of dendrochronology and all its declinations. This year, the participants were divided into several groups to develop original projects on different topics, from dendroecology to dendroclimatology, dendroarchaeology, and wood anatomy. In addition to […]
- Abstract: The recent restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral’s “Forest of Wooden Beams” exemplifies the enduring relevance of traditional construction methods and forest science in contemporary architecture. This monumental project, recently completed, utilized about 2,400 carefully selected oak beams, showcasing centuries-old French forestry practices rooted in meticulous silviculture. These practices, dating back to Colbert (1619-1683), produce high-quality timber with fine texture and uniform growth patterns, meeting today’s stringent structural standards. In […]
- Abstract: The paper examines the crucial role of forests in regulating climate and biodiversity, proposing management and conservation approaches to address the climate crisis and maintain the planet’s balance. Migration to another planet is not feasible in the near term due to vast distances, the human body’s inability to thrive for extended periods outside of Earth-like conditions, and the necessity of co-evolving with a planet’s biodiversity. Biodiversity loss may be […]
- Abstract: Based on the evidence from the recently updated list of the most influential forestry researchers worldwide from a bibliometric perspective, along with other analyses, this note offers some reflections in the form of a brief, commented discussion on the need for greater recognition of experimental research in silviculture. Keywords: Forestry, Scientific Publishing, Bibliometric Impact, Silvicultural Research, Italy Forest@ 21 (6): 80-81 (2024) – doi: 10.3832/efor4759-021https://foresta.sisef.org/contents/?id=efor4759-021