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
- Nxumalo PN, Chen WC, Hsu KC, Song GZM, Chao KJMAXIMIZING GROWTH OF ACACIA CONFUSA THROUGH NATIVE PLANT GROWTH-PROMOTING BACTERIAL INOCULATION AND SEED PELLETING FOR REVEGETATION IN LANDSLIDE AREASAbstract: Revegetation in landslide-affected areas is challenging due to the extensive terrain and poor soil quality. Applying bacteria with plant growth-promoting (PGP) traits offers a promising approach to support plant growth in these disturbed regions. This study aimed to investigate seed enhancement methods […]
- Portaccio A, Paillet Y, Chojnacki L, Trentanovi G, Campagnaro T, Burrascano S, Sitzia TBIRD RESPONSE TO FOREST STRUCTURE AND COMPOSITION AND IMPLICATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE MOUNTAIN FOREST MANAGEMENTAbstract: Assessing how bird richness across ecological guilds of mountain-breeding birds responds to changes in forest attributes may inform the development of sustainable management strategies. In this study, we surveyed forest structure and bird communities across 148 sampling units in France and Italy to […]
- Zuhri M, Setiawan NN, Dewi SP, Sulistyawati ETROPICAL SEEDLING PERFORMANCE UNDER DROUGHT: A FUNCTIONAL TRAIT APPROACH FOR SPECIES SELECTION IN RESTORATIONAbstract: Tropical rainforests experience seasonal variations in water availability, with dry periods resulting in severe soil water scarcity that critically affects seedling performance. A functional trait-based approach, focusing on morphological characteristics, provides a practical means of identifying drought-tolerant tropical woody species for restoration initiatives. This study aimed to evaluate the […]
- Martínez-Sánchez JN, Cavazos T, Gárate-Escamilla H, De Luna M, Cuéllar-Rodríguez GENSEMBLE MODELING OF PINUS CEMBROIDES ZUCC. DISTRIBUTION UNDER FUTURE CMIP6 CLIMATE SCENARIOS IN NORTHERN MEXICOAbstract: This study employed ensemble species distribution models (SDMs) using the “biomod2” package and different General Circulation Models (GCMs) to assess the impacts of climate change on the potential distribution of Pinus cembroides in Mexico. Using presence and pseudo-absence data, along with bioclimatic variables from CHELSA […]
- Oliveira Longa CM, Ferretti MC, Andreis D, Maresi GNATURAL SPREAD OF VERTICILLIUM WILT AS EFFECTIVE CONSTRAINT ON AILANTHUS ALTISSIMA INVASIONAbstract: Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle (tree-of-heaven) is a widespread tree classified as an invasive alien species in the European Union. Recently, severe wilt decay from Verticillium spp. infections in A. altissima trees has been reported in both Europe and the USA. In Italy, the disease was first observed in Trentino-South Tyrol […]
- Nguila Bakala MM, Loumeto JJIMPROVING TREE DIAMETER MEASUREMENTS ABOVE IRREGULARITIES IN CENTRAL AFRICAN FORESTS: A CLOSE-RANGE PHOTOGRAMMETRIC APPROACHAbstract: Accurate measurement of tree diameter in forests is essential for sustainable management of forest resources, ecological assessment, and scientific research. However, most trees in tropical forests have irregularities at the base of the trunk, making it challenging to measure the trunk diameter above them with a tape measure. To meet the increasing […]
- Mlynarczyk A, Konatowska M, Kowalewski W, Królewicz S, Tonello KC, Toppa RH, Martines MR, Piekarczyk J, Rutkowski PMODELLING THE MOISTURE STATUS OF HABITATS BY USING NDVI ON THE EXAMPLE OF THE CERRADO AND ATLANTIC FOREST BIOMES BORDERLAND (BRAZIL)Abstract: The Brazilian Cerrado and the Atlantic Forest are important global biodiversity hotspots that are highly diverse in geological structure, soil, and climatic conditions, all of which directly affect vegetation diversity. The conservation […]
- 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 […]
Forest@ – Rivista di Selvicoltura ed Ecologia Forestale
- Abstract: Monumental trees in Italy represent a natural and cultural heritage of great value, whose conservation is essential. This study highlights the potential of LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging)-based technologies, such as terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) and drones, for three-dimensional reconstruction of these specimens within virtual environments. Villa del Colle del Cardinale, a monumental complex managed by the National Museums of Perugia – Regional Directorate of National Museums of Umbria […]
- 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 […]