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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 ... -
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 ... -
Phosphate-bonded composite products : the influence of filler materials, biomass type, and processing method on panel properties
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: There is renewed effort in the construction sector to reduce CO2 emissions through the use of alternative binding materials to conventional Portland cements. Among the alternatives are phosphate-based ... -
The growth and knot property implications of a single stage thinning regime for Pinus patula saw log stands
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-02)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The objective of the study was to analyse the growth and knot property implications of changing from the conventional two-stage thinning regime in Pinus patula saw log stands to a single stage mid-rotation ... -
Managing lumber stiffness variation in a sawmill : a statistical quality control approach
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-01)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Several studies over the past two decades in South Africa showed that graded structural lumber from certain young pine resources did not conform to the stiffness requirements of SANS 10163- 1(2003). The ... -
Variation in root biomass for clonal eucalypts as a function of regime and site quality
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-02)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The South African forestry industry may reduce imposed carbon taxation by accounting for the industry’s carbon sequestration. This study investigates the potential of Eucalyptus grandis x urophylla root ... -
The longevity of decaying eucalyptus hybrid roots in sub-tropical plantation forests
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-02)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The global threat posed by extreme climate change has led to an increase in the amount of climate change related research. It is now more important than ever before to accurately quantify the carbon ... -
An investigation into the environmental sustainability of buildings in South Africa with a focus on timber building systems
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Buildings are responsible for about 33% of global anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions, high-energy consumption and other environmental resource uses. Numerous studies over the past 20 years showed that ... -
Properties and potential use of Irvingia gabonensis and Irvingia wombolu kernel extract as an eco-friendly wood adhesive
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The wood composite industry relies mostly on formaldehyde-based adhesives derived from non-renewable petrochemical sources. However, due to formaldehyde emission from the composite products bonded with ... -
Chemical properties of thermally degraded E. dunnii and E. macarthurii
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Wild fires in South Africa lead to the destruction of an average of 14 000ha of forest plantation annually. In order to reduce the loss of resources the possible recovery of wood after a wildfires was ... -
The growth response of selected Zambian hardwood species to changing climatic conditions
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Factors such as precipitation and temperature are key to the growth of trees. The expected change in growing conditions, i.e. rise in temperature and reduction in precipitation will influence tree ... -
Pattern and dynamics of remnant dry afromontane forests : a case study in Northwestern Ethiopia
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Often forest managers get confronted with the management of a new forest area for which no information is available. The concept of this dissertation is to use a combination of common analytical tools ... -
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 ... -
Proceedings of Merensky Young Scientist Seminar : valuation and evaluation of forest resources
(Department of Forest and Wood Science, Stellenbosch University, 2018)Stellenbosch University celebrates its 100 year birthday in 2018. Agriculture was one of the first four faculties established in 1918 and merged in 2006 with the Faculty of Forestry to become the current Faculty of ... -
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 ... -
Fertilisation of semi-mature Pinus elliottii and Pinus elliottii x caribaea stands on a climatic gradient in the Tsitsikamma and its effect on system nutrition and stand productivity
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Eight field trials were established in October 2015 to test the effect of different nitrogen and phosphorous combinations on Pinus elliottii and P. elliottii x caribaea growth. Fertiliser is costly, and ... -
Community perceptions on the effectiveness of participatory land use plans in enhancing the management and conservation of Village Land Forest Reserves in Kilosa district, Tanzania
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Climate change is a global phenomenon affecting social, economic and environmental systems. This has directly had impact on the natural resource use including forests and woodlands as a means to adapting ...
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