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
- Munna AH, Amuri NA, Woiso DA, Hieronimo PTHE POTENTIAL OF THE MARULA TREE, SCLEROCARYA BIRREA, (A. RICH.) HORCHST SUBSPECIES LITTERFALL IN ENHANCING SOIL FERTILITY AND CARBON STORAGE IN DRYLANDSAbstract: The potential of Sclerocarya birrea subspecies as native trees to improve agricultural productivity and combat global warming through carbon storage has not been fully explored, despite their extensive distribution across global drylands. The objective of this study was to determine the […]
- Hernández-Ramos A, Valdez-Lazalde JR, De Los Santos-Posadas HM, Reyes-Hernández VJ, López-Serrano PM, Cano-Pineda A, Flores-Magdaleno HCLASSIFICATION OF XERIC SCRUB FOREST SPECIES USING MACHINE LEARNING AND OPTICAL AND LIDAR DRONE DATA CAPTUREAbstract: Arid and semi-arid forest ecosystems represent the largest biomes on Earth. However, research on identifying their species using remote sensing techniques is still limited. Understanding the spatial distribution of vegetation is crucial for precision management. This can be achieved […]
- Spinelli R, Magagnotti N, Gallo P, Biocca MMANAGING INVASIVE TREE STUMPS IN THE RESTORATION OF LEGACY CHESTNUT ORCHARDSAbstract: The removal of tree stumps is an important component in field recultivation, park management, and land development (or restoration). Mulching the stumps to ground level is a fast and effective solution that minimizes soil disturbance and avoids the burden of rootstock disposal typically incurred when uprooting the stumps. This study reports on […]
- DeArmond D, Freitas S, Lima AJN, Higuchi NSHORT-TERM RECOVERY OF FINE ROOT CARBON STOCK IS INHIBITED BY SKID TRAILS IN A HUMID TROPICAL FORESTAbstract: Impacts of logging on below-ground carbon stocks are less well understood than those on above-ground carbon stocks. Consequently, there is a sizeable knowledge gap regarding fine root recovery and their contribution to below-ground carbon stocks. The objective of this study was to quantify whether short-term recovery […]
- Trentanovi G, Corli A, Orsenigo S, Ghirelli P, Chiarabaglio PM, Traversi ML, Traversari S, Vannucchi F, Giovannelli ACONSISTENCY AMONG FOREST STRUCTURE AND BIODIVERSITY POTENTIAL INDEX (IBP): AN ASSESSMENT OF STAND STRUCTURAL COMPLEXITY FOR FLOODPLAIN POPLAR WOODLANDSAbstract: Forest structural complexity arises from several attributes whose combined effects make it difficult to disentangle their single contributions. Such contributions may vary substantially across different ecosystems and management types, requiring the development of fast […]
- Macancela-Herrera A, Smith RSTOMATAL MORPHOMETRY OF ANDEAN SPECIES AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH SPATIAL VARIATIONAbstract: Stomata play a fundamental role in maintaining plant homeostasis by regulating the balance between water loss and CO2 absorption required for photosynthesis. Analysis of stomatal traits across environmental gradients provides insight into how plant species are uniquely adapted to their environment and their potential response to environmental change. In the Andes, there is limited information on […]
- Donis J, Pentjuša L, Gerra-Inohosa L, Zdors L, Bambe B, Meiere D, Pilate D, Straupe I, Jansons A, Libiete ZCONSERVATION VALUES IN SET-ASIDE BLACK ALDER FORESTS ADJACENT TO MANAGED STANDS: SHORT-TERM CHANGESAbstract: Forests dominated by black alder (Alnus glutinosa) potentially support habitats with high biological diversity, including rare and endangered species with specific demands for the habitat. However, the knowledge on the response of set-aside black alder forests to adjacent […]
- Niessner A, Ehekircher S, Spangenberg G, Zimmermann R, Land A, Hein SMEASURED AND SIMULATED TREE AND STAND WATER USE OF DOUGLAS-FIR ALONG A CLIMATIC GRADIENT ACROSS GERMANYAbstract: The frequency and severity of summer soil droughts in Central Europe have increased significantly over recent decades, leading to substantial damage in European forests, particularly to Norway spruce. Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii [Mirbel] Franco), a non-native tree species, is being explored as a potential […]
- Aktepe N, Tavsanoglu CMULTIPLE WAYS FOR ENHANCING FLAMMABILITY IN MEDITERRANEAN WOODY SPECIES: A TRAIT-BASED APPROACHAbstract: Enhanced flammability is a key driver of community assembly and a favored characteristic in fire-dependent ecosystems. In this study, we examined the variability of flammability traits among Mediterranean woody species. We measured eight flammability traits, including leaf traits, branching architecture, and standing biomass traits, across 26 woody species in the understory of pine forests in […]
- Makouanzi Ekomono CG, Gomat HY, Mondzeki Bomouta UA, Baniakissa-Ndelo HJSTABILITY ANALYSIS AND SELECTION OF OPTIMAL EUCALYPTUS UROPHYLLA × E. GRANDIS FAMILIESAbstract: To analyze the stability of growth traits and the chemical properties of wood in 55 full-sib families of Eucalyptus urophylla × Eucalyptus grandis from the reciprocal recurrent selection scheme for Eucalyptus in the Congo, two trials were conducted to compare planting spacing (833 and 2500 stems ha-1). The effect […]
Forest@ – Rivista di Selvicoltura ed Ecologia Forestale
- Abstract: The soil seed bank is a key component in the dynamic processes of many terrestrial ecosystems. It consists of a reserve of viable spermatophyte seeds stored in the soil for variable periods, potentially lasting several decades. In forest environments, the seed bank serves as an important mechanism of resilience, playing a crucial role in vegetation recovery following both natural regeneration processes and disturbances. Additionally, it acts as a hidden […]
- Abstract: Building a personal or educational xylotheque (a collection of wood samples) is an accessible and rewarding activity that helps document wood diversity, supports identification, and fosters a deeper understanding of trees and their uses. This article offers a practical guide to collecting, preparing, labelling, and storing wood specimens, with hands-on suggestions on finding materials, documenting them, and organising a functional and purposeful collection. It also encourages thematic approaches and […]
- Abstract: Extreme heat waves coupled with severe drought episodes are increasing in frequency in the Mediterranean region. Such climatic events pose significant threats to evergreen sclerophyllous vegetation, despite their inherent resistance and adaptation to drought conditions. Over recent decades, several cases of dieback affecting Quercus ilex, Quercus suber, and other evergreen shrubs have been reported across the Mediterranean basin. In Italy, the first reports of Q. ilex dieback due to […]
- 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 […]