Browsing Research Articles (Forest and Wood Science) by Title
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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 ... -
Limitations to reproductive success in the dioecious tree Rhamnus davurica
(PLoS, 2013-12)The reproductive success of a female plant in a dioecious species may be affected by pollen limitation and resource limitation. This study presents evidence that the reproductive success of the dioecious understorey tree ... -
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 ... -
Microfocus X-ray computed tomography (CT) analysis of laser sintered parts
(Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2014-05)Microfocus X-ray computed tomography (CT) scanning is a three-dimensional (3D) non-destructive technique that is useful in many research and technology fields. Similar to two-dimensional (2D) X-ray inspections, this 3D ... -
Modeling woody biomass procurement for bioenergy production at the Atikokan Generating Station in Northwestern Ontario, Canada
(MDPI, 2012-12-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Efficient procurement and utilization of woody biomass for bioenergy production requires a good understanding of biomass supply chains. In this paper, a dynamic optimization model has been developed and ... -
Patterns of biomass allocation between foliage and woody structure : the effects of tree size and specific functional traits
(Marin Dracea National Research-Development Institute in Forestry, 2016-02)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Biomass allocation is closely related to species traits, resources availability and competitive abilities, and therefore it is often used to capture resource utilisation within plants. In this study, we ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Power and precision of replicated helicopter surveys in mixed bushveld
(AOSIS, 1998)It is well known that aerial game counts in South Africa are often applied in a non-standardised, unreplicated fashion. They contribute to poor management decisions based on their results as they may be subject to large ... -
Powering Africa
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2012-01-26)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Africa, as a developing continent, is in a position to learn from the mistakes of the developed world. In terms of energy production, instead of trying to meet its requirements with fossil fuels alone, ... -
A preliminary assessment of utilizable biomass in invading Acacia stands on the Cape coastal plains
(Academy of Science for South Africa, 2004)The biomass (woody material and foliage) of invasive Australian wattles (Acacia cyclops, A. saligna and A. mearnsii) was estimated in stands where crown cover exceeded 50% on the west coast, Agulhas and Eastern Cape coastal ... -
Relationships between substrate, surface characteristics, and vegetation in an initial ecosystem
(Copernicus Publications, 2013-12-16)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: We investigated surface and vegetation dynamics in the artificial initial ecosystem "Chicken Creek" (Lusatia, Germany) in the years 2006–2011 across a wide spectrum of empirical data. We scrutinized three ... -
Soil elements influencing community structure in an old-growth forest in Northeastern China
(MDPI, 2016)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study uses detailed soil and vegetation data collected in a 30-ha old-growth broad-leaved Korean pine forest to study the effect of soil properties on tree community structures. Spatial distribution ... -
Stoichiometry patterns in the androdioecious Acer tegmentosum
(Springer Nature, 2016-10-11)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study evaluates stoichiometry patterns in the androdioecious Acer tegmentosum, a species characterized by a rare reproductive system where males and hermaphrodites coexist. Altogether 31 hermaphrodites ... -
Surface polarity determination of wood fibres after different pre-treatments and bisulphite pulping
(Academy of Science for South Africa, 2008)THE SURFACE POLARITY OF PULP FIBRES originating from four different wood species commonly used for pulping in South Africa has been determined after various pre-treatments, and after magnesium bisulphite pulping. The ... -
Tree species diversity promotes aboveground carbon storage through functional diversity and functional dominance
(Wiley Open Access, 2016)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The relationship between biodiversity and ecosystem function has increasingly been debated as the cornerstone of the processes behind ecosystem services delivery. Experimental and natural field-based ... -
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 ...
