Research Articles (Forest and Wood Science)
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Use of δ¹³C as water stress indicator and potential silvicultural decision support tool in Pinus radiata stand management in South Africa
(Italian Society of Silviculture and Forest Ecology, 2018-11-15)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In this study, the carbon isotope ratio in tree rings was investigated as a potential measure of water availability and drought stress in Pinus radiata stands in South Africa. An understanding of water ... -
Mechanical and physical properties of Cunninghamia lanceolata wood decayed by brown rot
(Italian Society of Silviculture and Forest Ecology, 2019-04-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The relationship between the mechanical properties of Cunninghamia lanceolata (Chinese fir) wood and the development of fungal decay was investigated with the aim of implementing a statistical model useful ... -
Essential environmental variables to include in a stratified sampling design for a national-level invasive alien tree survey
(Italian Society of Silviculture and Forest Ecology, 2020)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: There is a direct relationship between the abundance of biological invasions and their impact, which means that it is important to capture spatial patterns in their abundance and use this information to ... -
Influence of drone altitude, image overlap, and optical sensor resolution on multi-view reconstruction of forest images
(MDPI, 2019)Recent technical advances in drones make them increasingly relevant and important toolsfor forest measurements. However, information on how to optimally set flight parameters and choosesensor resolution is lagging behind ... -
Impact of climate trends and drought events on the growth of oaks (Quercus robur L. and Quercus petraea (Matt.) Liebl.) within and beyond their natural range
(MDPI, 2018-02-28)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Due to predicted climate change, it is important to know to what extent trees and forests will be impacted by chronic and episodic drought stress. As oaks play an important role in European forestry, this ... -
Evaluation of Irvingia kernels extract as biobased wood adhesive
(SpringerOpen, 2020-02-22)Irvingia tree species have been earmarked for domestication in many countries due to their potential as raw materials for various applications, which include biodiesel, cosmetics, perfume, soap, etc. Presently, there is ... -
Functional and phylogenetic diversity determine woody productivity in a temperate forest
(Wiley Open Access, 2018)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Understanding the relationships between biodiversity and ecosystem productivity has become a central issue in ecology and conservation biology studies, particularly when these relationships are connected ... -
A comparison of two methods of data collection for modelling productivity of harvesters : manual time study and follow-up study using on-board-computer stem records
(Marin Dracea National Research-Development Institute in Forestry, 2018)Abstract. Productivity of a mechanized P. patula cut-to-length harvesting operation was estimated and modelled using two methods of data collection: manual time study and follow-up study using StanForD stem files. The ... -
Assessing biological dissimilarities between five forest communities
(SpringerOpen (part of Springer Nature), 2019-06-06)Background: Dissimilarity in community composition is one of the most fundamental and conspicuous features by which different forest ecosystems may be distinguished. Traditional estimates of community dissimilarity are ... -
The potential of South African timber products to reduce the environmental impact of buildings
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2017)South Africa was the first country in Africa to implement a locally developed green building rating tool and has a growing number of rated green building projects. The method of life-cycle assessment can help to compare ... -
Characteristics of selected non-woody invasive alien plants in South Africa and an evaluation of their potential for electricity generation
(University of Cape Town, Energy Research Centre, 2017)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Alien invasive plants (AIPs) pose a threat to the existence of plant and animal biodiversity in the ecosystems they invade. They need to be cleared, monitored and eventually eradicated from the landscape. ... -
Growth at the microscale : long term thinning effects on patterns and timing of intra-annual stem increment in radiata pine
(SpringerOpen, 2018-10-09)Background: Stem radial growth in forests is not uniform. Rather, it is characterized by periods of relatively fast or slow growth, or sometimes no growth at all. These fluctuations are generally a function of varying ... -
Potential for utilization of wood ash on coastal arenosols with limited buffer capacity in KwaZulu-Natal and its effect on eucalypt stand nutrition and growth
(Italian Society of Silviculture and Forest Ecology, 2017)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A field trial was established to test the effects of various wood ash and fertilizer application rates on the nutrition and early growth of a clonal Eucalyptus grandis × urophylla stand near Richards ... -
Facilitating the recovery of natural evergreen forests in South Africa via invader plant stands
(SpringerOpen, 2017)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Contrary to general belief, planted and naturalized stands of introduced species facilitate the recovery of natural evergreen forests and their diversity. Forest rehabilitation actions are often performed ... -
Climate change effects in the Western Himalayan ecosystems of India : evidence and strategies
(SpringerOpen, 2017)Background: The fragile landscapes of the Himalayan region are highly susceptible to natural hazards, and there is ongoing concern about current and potential climate change impacts. This study provides background information ... -
How beta diversity and the underlying causes vary with sampling scales in the Changbai mountain forests
(John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2017-10)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study aims to establish a relationship between the sampling scale and tree species beta diversity temperate forests and to identify the underlying causes of beta diversity at different sampling ... -
Investigating the potential of strength grading green Eucalyptus grandis lumber using multi-sensor technology
(North Carolina State University, 2017-11)The exploitation of Eucalyptus grandis lumber as structural material may take advantage of the finger-joint and edge-gluing of the boards while they are still wet, so as to reduce the natural susceptibility of the species ... -
Analysing taxonomic structures and local ecological processes in temperate forests in North Eastern China
(BioMed Central, 2017)Background: One of the core issues of forest community ecology is the exploration of how ecological processes affect community structure. The relative importance of different processes is still under debate. This study ... -
Climate as possible reproductive barrier in Pinus radiata (D. Don) interspecific hybridisation
(Marin Dracea National Research-Development Institute in Forestry, 2017)Historically, interspecific hybridisation with Pinus radiata D. Don had limited success. The effect of environmental conditions and position of pollination bags in the tree were investigated as possible hybridisation ... -
Effects of density dependence in a temperate forest in northeastern China
(Springer Nature, 2016-09-08)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Negative density dependence may cause reduced clustering among individuals of the same species, and evidence is accumulating that conspecific density-dependent self-thinning is an important mechanism ...