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European Mixed Forests: Definition and research perspectives
- Source :
- FOREST SYSTEMS, Forest Systems, Vol 23, Iss 3, Pp 518-533 (2014), Repositorio de Resultados de Investigación del INIA, INIA: Repositorio de Resultados de Investigación del INIA, Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología Agraria y Alimentaria INIA, Forest Systems, 23(3), 518-533, Bravo-Oviedo, A, Pretzsch, H, Ammer, C, Andenmatten, E, Barbati, A, Barreiro, S, Brang, P, Bravo, F, Coll, L, Corona, P, Ouden, J D, Ducey, M J, Forrester, D I, Giergiczny, M, Jacobsen, J B, Lesinsky, J, Löf, M, Mason, B, Matovic, B, Metslaid, M, Morneau, F, O'Reiilly, C, Pach, M, Ponette, Q, del Río, M, Short, I, Skovsgaard, J P, Soliño, M, Spathelf, P, Sterba, H, Stojanovic, D, Strelcova, K, Svoboda, M, Verheyen, K, von Lüpke, N & Zlatanov, T 2014, ' European mixed forests : definition and research perspectives ', Forest Systems, vol. 23, no. 3, pp. 518-533 . https://doi.org/10.5424/fs/2014233-06256, Forest Systems; Vol 23, No 3 (2014); 518-533, Recercat. Dipósit de la Recerca de Catalunya, instname, Forest Systems, Vol. 23, no. 3, p. 518-533 (2014), Repositorio Abierto de la UdL, Universitad de Lleida, Forest Systems 23 (2014) 3
- Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Aim of study: We aim at (i) developing a reference definition of mixed forests in order to harmonize comparative research in mixed forests and (ii) review the research perspectives in mixed forests.Area of study: The definition is developed in Europe but can be tested worldwide.Material and Methods: Review of existent definitions of mixed forests based and literature review encompassing dynamics, management and economic valuation of mixed forests.Main results: A mixed forest is defined as a forest unit, excluding linear formations, where at least two tree species coexist at any developmental stage, sharing common resources (light, water, and/or soil nutrients). The presence of each of the component species is normally quantified as a proportion of the number of stems or of basal area, although volume, biomass or canopy cover as well as proportions by occupied stand area may be used for specific objectives. A variety of structures and patterns of mixtures can occur, and the interactions between the component species and their relative proportions may change over time.The research perspectives identified are (i) species interactions and responses to hazards, (ii) the concept of maximum density in mixed forests, (iii) conversion of monocultures to mixed-species forest and (iv) economic valuation of ecosystem services provided by mixed forests.Research highlights: The definition is considered a high-level one which encompasses previous attempts to define mixed forests. Current fields of research indicate that gradient studies, experimental design approaches, and model simulations are key topics providing new research opportunities. Aim of study: We aim at (i) developing a reference definition of mixed forests in order to harmonize comparative research in mixed forests and (ii) review the research perspectives in mixed forests.Area of study: The definition is developed in Europe but can be tested worldwide.Material and Methods: Review of existent definitions of mixed forests based and literature review encompassing dynamics, management and economic valuation of mixed forests.Main results: A mixed forest is defined as a forest unit, excluding linear formations, where at least two tree species coexist at any developmental stage, sharing common resources (light, water, and/or soil nutrients). The presence of each of the component species is normally quantified as a proportion of the number of stems or of basal area, although volume, biomass or canopy cover as well as proportions by occupied stand area may be used for specific objectives. A variety of structures and patterns of mixtures can occur, and the interactions between the component species and their relative proportions may change over time.The research perspectives identified are (i) species interactions and responses to hazards, (ii) the concept of maximum density in mixed forests, (iii) conversion of monocultures to mixed-species forest and (iv) economic valuation of ecosystem services provided by mixed forests.Research highlights: The definition is considered a high-level one which encompasses previous attempts to define mixed forests. Current fields of research indicate that gradient studies, experimental design approaches, and model simulations are key topics providing new research opportunities.
- Subjects :
- 0106 biological sciences
010504 meteorology & atmospheric sciences
Biodiversity
PURE STANDS
01 natural sciences
Basal area
Ecosystem services
european miexed forests
lcsh:Forestry
BIOMASS ALLOCATION
fagus-sylvatica l
Valuation (finance)
SPECIES STANDS
biodiversity
CLIMATE-CHANGE
PRODUCTIVITY
species stands
Environmental resource management
pure stands
NORWAY SPRUCE
Forestry
silviculture
STAND-DENSITY INDEX
PE&RC
PICEA-ABIES
stand-density index
Geography
norway spruce
FAGUS-SYLVATICA L
climate-change
admixtures of species
European Mixed forests
mixed-species forests
productivity
Soil Science
Climate change
COST Action
Comparative research
Bosecologie en Bosbeheer
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
mixed-species forest
0105 earth and related environmental sciences
business.industry
Simulation modeling
Biology and Life Sciences
EuMIXFOR
15. Life on land
Forest Ecology and Forest Management
Earth and Environmental Sciences
lcsh:SD1-669.5
BIODIVERSITY
Monoculture
biomass allocation
picea-abies
business
010606 plant biology & botany
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 21715068 and 21719845
- Volume :
- 23
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Forest Systems
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....5a7c7e77bcc3fc9688be18ed5121fa3a