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
- 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 […]
- Pincheira-Ulbrich JTAXONOMIC DISTINCTNESS OF CLIMBING PLANTS AND EPIPHYTES IN CENTRAL-CHILEAN FORESTS: AN ALTERNATIVE DIVERSITY MEASURE FROM UNEQUAL SPECIES LISTSAbstract: Protected wild areas aim to conserve biodiversity. However, a lack of monitoring limits the availability of biological information needed to achieve this goal. This study used taxonomic distinctness (Δ+), its variance (Λ+), and a combined metric of both measures as alternative methods to monitor the diversity of climbing plants and vascular […]
- Špulák ONEEDLE TRAITS OF UNDERSTORY SILVER FIR, NORWAY SPRUCE, AND SCOTS PINE IN RESPONSE TO INCREASED CANOPY OPENNESS IN A BIRCH-DOMINATED STANDAbstract: The study investigates the impact of varying environmental treatments on the needle morphology, chemistry, and photosynthetic performance of Silver fir (Abies alba), Norway spruce (Picea abies), and Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) undergrowth in a birch (Betula pendula)-dominated young forest. The experiment analyzed the effects of different levels of […]
- Sales DCDM, Bindeli GM, Rodrigues NMM, dos Santos EC, Valente CCA, Marinato JS, Feletti TAFIRE INFLUENCE ON FOREST COVER IN THE CAPARAó MICROREGION, STATE OF ESPíRITO SANTO, BRAZILAbstract: Forests play a crucial role in biodiversity conservation, climate regulation, and the provision of essential ecosystem services. However, their resilience has been compromised by disturbances such as wildfires, which cause vegetation loss, habitat fragmentation, and disruptions of ecological cycles. Understanding the relationship […]
- Bonnin SM, Alvarez JA, Faustino LI, Graciano CTWO POPULUS DELTOIDES W.BARTRAM EX MARSHALL CLONES COPE DIFFERENTIALLY WITH SODIUM SALINITY STRESSAbstract: Salt stress poses a challenge to tree species in regions where salinity occurs intermittently. Poplars (Populus spp.) are key species for forestry, yet their responses to salt stress remain underexplored, particularly within the intra-specific variability of Populus deltoides W.Bartram ex Marshall. This study investigates the sodium accumulation strategies of two […]
- Milani JEDF, Neto AA, Bueno dos Santos LDS, Amano E, Galvão F, Miranda BP, Kersten RDA, Roderjan CVRADIAL GROWING, CAMBIAL ACTIVITY, AND PHENOLOGY OF TREE SPECIES IN A SUBTROPICAL FOREST IN SOUTHERN BRAZILAbstract: Understanding the factors that affect cambial activity can provide historical documentation of events influencing plant growth and development. This study aimed to link cambial activity and diameter increment of native and exotic species in a floodplain forest […]
- Buiteveld J, Wiersma H, Paulo MJ, Verbeek I, Copini PGROWTH, SPRING PHENOLOGY AND STEM QUALITY OF FOUR BROADLEAVED SPECIES ASSESSED IN PROVENANCE TRIALS IN THE NETHERLANDS – IMPLICATIONS FOR SEED SOURCINGAbstract: Local seed sourcing from autochthonous tree populations is widely practiced for biodiversity conservation, as they are presumed to be adapted to local environmental conditions. Yet, autochthonous seed sources are not registered in the Netherlands for timber production, as these […]
- Rodrigues JIDM, Martins WBR, Oliveira VPD, Pacheco HFC, Silva JRDL, Oliveira FDA, Schwartz GEFFECTS OF WATER SURPLUS OVER A SECONDARY FOREST REMAIN AFTER 16 YEARS IN THE AMAZONIAAbstract: Water and Nutrient Manipulation in a Secondary Forest (MANFLORA) was conducted in the eastern Amazon region over eight years. In this experiment, three treatments were established: Control (CTL), Litter Removal (REM), and Soil Irrigation (IRR) within the secondary forest. The objective was […]
- Lagerev A, Lagerev I, Makulina AIMPROVING THE HARVESTER FUNCTIONALITY BY OPTIMIZING THE MANIPULATOR KINEMATIC SCHEMEAbstract: To minimize the negative impact of wheeled and tracked forest vehicles on soil and vegetation, it is crucial to protect natural ecosystems during activities such as wood harvesting and tree maintenance. This study focuses on one of these measures, namely, maximizing the area of the harvester’s working zone, within which it can cut down trees […]
Forest@ – Rivista di Selvicoltura ed Ecologia Forestale
- 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 […]
- 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 […]