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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, 2019-01-24)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 ... -
Non-destructive methods for predicting sawn lumber properties from young, standing Eucalyptus grandis and Eucalyptus grandis X urophylla trees.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Eucalyptusis the most widely planted hardwood genusin South Africa cultivated for both sawn lumber and pulp. It is known for its fast growth but is prone to high growth stresses and other problematic ... -
Development of geopolymer bonded wood composites
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In the wake of finding alternative sustainable and environmentally friendly products to conventional construction materials, geopolymers offer large potential as a low carbon footprint material. Their ... -
A conceptual framework for environmental service payments in South African plantation forests
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Plantation forests contribute to supplying environmental services and goods such as carbon sequestration, clean water production and hydrological cycle regulation. Environmental services are the ... -
Evaluating the influence of CCA and DOT wood preservative treatments on one component laminated P. patula polyurethane bond performance
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: With the increasing movement towards environmentally friendly and sustainable building materials in the construction industry, engineered wood products have become a preferred structural ... -
The Interaction between site, harvest residue management and plant stock quality on eucalyptus transplant survival, growth and uniformity in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Most eucalypt plantations are managed forshort rotations (6 to 8 years) and established across regions with varying water and nutritional stresses. The design and implementation of silvicultural management ... -
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 ... -
An investigation into shrinkage and collapse behaviour of Eucalyptus grandis and Eucalyptus grandis x urophylla wood
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Only 1 % of land is used for forestry in South Africa and the country might experience a shortage of structural softwood sawn timber in the near future. Despite this, South Africa actually produces more ... -
Modelling the effect of stand density management and environmental variables on Pinus patula wood properties
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Approximately one million hectares of Pinus patula has been planted worldwide, mainly in southern and eastern Africa and accounts for roughly half of the total softwood plantation area in South Africa. ... -
Co-production of furfural and wood composite products from bio-based processing residues
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: There is an increased environmental concern to move from a petroleum-based economy to a more bio-based economy. Lignocellulosic materials have been shown to be a good source of building blocks for value-added ... -
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 ... -
Genetic control of Fusarium circinatum tolerance in Pinus patula x P. tecunumanii hybrid families
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study concentrated on the genetic control of Fusarium circinatum in Pinus patula × P. tecunumannii high elevation (HE) and P. patula × P. tecunumannii low elevation (LE) hybrid families. A greenhouse ... -
The feasibility of wood plastic composites as building material for RDP houses in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The South African Government is faced with numerous environmental, economic and social challenges. Invasive alien plants (IAPs) are environmental threats, which change the ecosystems they invade. The ... -
An ergonomic risks assessment for manual and motor-manual pruning
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Mechanisation and modernisation in pruning operations for South Africa's forestry industry have advanced to keep abreast with best practices internationally. Commercially planted pine species in South ... -
Unlocking the potential of harvester on-board-computer data in the South African forestry value chain
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The South African forest industry is in a state of change from motor-manual to fully mechanised harvesting systems. This is predominately driven by health and safety concerns related to motor-manual ... -
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 ...
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