Forests, Volume 16, Issue 1

Research on monitoring forest disturbances and analyzing its driving factors is crucial for the sustainable management of forest ecosystems. To quantitatively identify the spatial distribution and dynamic changes of forest disturbance and its driving...

Urban forests are essential recreational spaces that enhance cultural heritage, foster social integration, and provide economic benefits through local tourism. Their significance for recreation has grown due to increased leisure time, better access t...

The leaf is a critical organ for assimilation in plants, and the anatomical structure of the leaf can reflect the adaptability of plants to their environment to a certain extent. The research objects in this investigation were 36 different cultivars...

With the increasing demand for wood in the wood market and the frequent trade of high-value wood, the accurate identification of wood varieties has become essential. This study employs two hyperspectral imaging systems—visible and near-infrared...

In natural saline habitats, the impact of the salt-ion content absorbed by halophytes on their biomass development remains unclear. This research investigated Poacynum pictum (Schrenk) Baill., a typical halophyte in the Ebinur Lake Wetland Reserve. P...

Betula albosinensis serves as an important constructive and afforestation tree species in mountainous areas. Its suitable habitat and habitat quality are highly vulnerable to the climate. However, few studies have centered on the shrinkage, expansion...

Mixed-species plantations involving Eucalyptus and Acacia trees are an effective alternative for managing sustainable plantations. In this study, we evaluated the growth, productivity, nutrient return, and soil properties of a mixed Eucalyptus hybrid...

With increasing global concern over carbon emissions in the construction industry, cross-laminated-thick veneer (CLTV) has emerged as an innovative green building material with significant potential to promote the achievement of “dual-carbon&rd...

By assessing the short-term impact that various logging intensities have on stand state in middle-aged P. massoniana plantations, this investigation aimed to establish a theoretical foundation to support the judicious management of Pinus massoniana p...

Thermal modification improves the properties of wood, especially its stability and durability. We thermally treated spruce wood with the Thermowood process at three temperatures (160 °C, 180 °C, and 210 °C) and subjected it to accelerated...

This study examines the effectiveness of various spatial data sources and pathfinding algorithms for route determination in forested environments, focusing on the Mazovia region of Poland. Accurate and efficient forest route planning is critical for...

European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) has a wide distribution range through Central and Western Europe, and is tolerant to a range of environmental factors and shade. Due to the high wood quality and growth rate, there is increasing interest in the cul...

This study aimed to evaluate the influence of age on the colorimetric parameters, chemical composition, and biological resistance of teak heartwood, transition zone, and sapwood. Samples of 13- and 22-year-old trees were collected from fast-growing c...

The periderm plays a crucial role in trees, acting as a barrier protecting internal tissues against biotic and abiotic stresses, thus having an impact on tree physiology, ecology, and general performance. It consists of the meristematic phellogen, wh...

Climate warming is impacting vegetation productivity and plant leaf phenology, but the precise climate drivers and windows of key leaf phenological phases, such as emergence and fall, are still not well understood. Recent intensive computational appr...

Changes in vegetation activities driven by climate change serve as both a sensitive indicator and a key driver of climate impacts, underscoring the need for accurate phenological predictions. Delays in leaf senescence due to rising air temperatures i...

Forest mapping provides critical observational data needed to understand the dynamics of forest environments. Notably, tree diameter at breast height (DBH) is a metric used to estimate forest biomass and carbon dioxide (${\mathrm{CO}}_2$) sequestration. Manual met...

Optimizing forest management requires a comprehensive understanding of how soil properties and microbial communities evolve across different plantation ages. This study examines variations in soil nutrient dynamics, enzyme activities, and bacterial c...

This study investigates the role of sea buckthorn HD-Zip genes in response to lead stress, identifying 28 genes distributed across 10 chromosomes, which are classified into four subfamilies. Each subfamily exhibits a similar gene structure and conser...

Intensive forest management has promoted an increase in deer (Cervidae) population density. Various silvicultural activities, such as pre-commercial thinning, can change the feeding conditions for deer species, therefore impacting browsing pressure o...

The forest soil carbon pool plays a vital role in terrestrial ecosystems, being of great significance for maintaining global balance, regulating the global carbon cycle, and facilitating ecological restoration. Shandong Changyi Marine Ecological Spec...

Korean pine (Pinus koraiensis Siebold & Zucc.) is an important timber and economic tree species in northeast China. Its seeds serve as both a primary means of propagation and a significant economic product. In this study, we identified 12 full-le...

This study proposes an Additive Wavelet Transform (AWT)-based method to fuse Multispectral UAV (MS UAV, 5 cm resolution) and Sentinel-2 satellite imagery (10–20 m resolution), generating 5 cm resolution fused images with a focus on near-infrare...

This study evaluates the chemical, physical, mechanical, and biological properties of untreated and heat-treated Cryptomeria japonica (Thunb ex L.f.) D.Don wood from the Azores, Portugal. Heat treatment was performed at 212 °C for 2 h following t...

This study addressed multi-product optimization in Cedrelinga cateniformis plantations in the Peruvian Amazon, aiming to maximize volumetric yields of logs and sawn lumber. Data from seven plantations of different ages and types, established on degra...

The fig (the syconium of the Ficus tree) and its pollinating fig wasp represent exceptional examples for researching plant–insect interactions due to their remarkable specificity in species interaction and mutually beneficial symbiotic relation...

In line with environmental awareness movements and social concerns, the textile industry is prioritizing sustainability in its strategic planning, product decisions, and brand initiatives. The use of non-biodegradable materials, obtained from non-ren...

In desert ecosystems, litter decomposition is the primary source of soil nutrients and is strongly affected by extreme climate events, which may influence desert plant survival and species diversity. To date, the effects of snowfall changes on litter...

Dioecious species show a division of labor expressed through the differentiated manifestation of resource acquisition. We hypothesized that the expression of secondary sexual dimorphism (SSD) in the leaf gas exchange of yerba mate would be more inten...

In the southern taiga of Siberia, periodic outbreaks of the Siberian moth Dendrolimus sibrircus Tschetv. have been observed. The outbreaks result in the defoliation of Siberian fir Abies sibirica Ledeb. and Siberian pine Pinus sibirica Du Tour. stand...

Tetracentron sinense is a tall deciduous tree and represents the only remaining species of Tetracentron. Currently, the spatial distribution pattern of T. sinense and its associated influencing factors remain unclear, thus hindering its protection an...

The cultivation of Panax notoginseng (Sanqi) within the Pinus armandii forest understory has been widely promoted in Yunnan, China. However, relatively little is known about how Sanqi cultivation influences microbial metabolic limitations and their d...

(1) Background: The invasive ambrosia beetle Xylosandrus compactus (Coleoptera, Curculionidae, Scolytinae) poses an increasing risk of being introduced into new environments, mostly unintentionally, via wood products, live plants, and wood packaging...

Tree bark plays a crucial role in the distribution of rainfall within forest ecosystems, particularly through its impact on stemflow. To gain a comprehensive understanding of how bark controls stemflow, it is essential to identify all factors affecti...

Cooperative afforestation, reforestation, and forest management initiatives between state-owned forest farms and village collectives serve as pivotal strategies for restoring degraded ecosystems, establishing new forested areas, and revitalizing coll...

The objective of this study was to investigate some of the properties of ash (Fraxinus excelsior L.) wood treated at a temperature of 185 °C for 3 h. We tested the samples’ physical properties, including their dimensional stability in the f...

The spatiotemporal variability of precipitation profoundly influences terrestrial carbon fluxes, driving shifts between carbon source and sink dynamics through gross primary productivity (GPP) and ecosystem respiration (ER). As a result, the sensitiv...

The interaction between forests and precipitation plays a crucial role in the material cycling of forest ecosystems. Atmospheric deposition and rainfall leaching promote the transfer of heavy metals to the forest floor, while canopy exchange may pote...

Forest biodiversity is of particular importance for the world’s natural resources and for humans, so it is essential to observe the impact of forest management on its state. In this paper, the effects of Poland’s forestry evolution after...

The digital economy offers new solutions for reconciling the growth of the non-timber forest-based economy (NTFBE) with ecological and environmental protection. Utilizing panel data from China’s provinces between 2011 and 2020, this study const...

The ash dieback disease caused by Hymenoscyphus fraxineus is widespread in Germany and is the subject of intensive research efforts. The fungus identification is based on the genomic internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region, which can also be the sit...

Forests have a key role in mitigating both non-biological and biological ecological disturbances. However, major disturbances (soil pollution, shift from native forest species to exoticones, forested watersheds and climate changes) can have different...

Forest stands are developing in changeable climate conditions that influence stand health and consequently assortment quality. Narrow-leaved ash is strongly affected by dieback because of new fungal diseases. The main aim of this study was to determi...

Jiangsu province’s forestry industry offers valuable insights for resource-poor regions in China. This study aims to determine the competitiveness of different forestry sectors in Jiangsu province and identify the industrial structural changes...

Forest canopy height (FCH) is a vital indicator for assessing forest health and ecosystem service capacity. Over the past two decades, full-waveform (FW) LiDAR has been widely employed for estimating forest biophysical variables due to its high preci...

The forest sector is a significant contributor to Swedish society but requires continuous improvements in logging operations. Implementing innovations in operations is dependent on advances in other sectors, since forest machine manufacturers have on...

The mechanism through which fine root biomass affects soil carbon accumulation after prescribed burning remains unclear. In this study, the biomass of fine roots in different life forms (larch, shrub, and grass) and the total soil carbon (STC) were d...

Fractional vegetation cover (FVC) is an important indicator of regional ecological environment change, and quantitative research on the spatial and temporal distribution of FVC and the trend of change is of great significance to the monitoring, evalu...

Ash dieback (ADB), driven by the invasive fungus Hymenoscyphus fraxineus, poses a significant environmental and financial risk throughout Europe. Fraxinus excelsior (European ash), an essential part of forest ecosystems, has seen death rates as high...

Masson pine is a crucial species for afforestation and timber production in China; it plays an important role in mitigating global climate warming and increasing carbon sinks. Previous studies have primarily focused on the carbon sequestration potent...