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Evaluation of growth models for mixed forests used in Swedish and Finnish decision support systems / Jorge Aldea in Forest ecology and management, vol 529 (February-1 2023)  

Public [article]  inForest ecology and management > vol 529 (February-1 2023) . - n° 120721 Titre : Evaluation of growth models for mixed forests used in Swedish and Finnish decision support systems Type de document : Article/Communication Auteurs : Jorge Aldea, Auteur ; Simone Bianchi, Auteur ; Urban Nilsson, Auteur ; et al., Auteur Année de publication : 2023 Article en page(s) : n° 120721 Note générale : bibliographie Langues : Anglais (eng) Descripteur : [Termes IGN] Betula (genre) [Termes IGN] Finlande [Termes IGN] forêt boréale [Termes IGN] inventaire forestier étranger (données) [Termes IGN] modèle de croissance végétale [Termes IGN] modèle de simulation [Termes IGN] peuplement mélangé [Termes IGN] Picea abies [Termes IGN] Pinus sylvestris [Termes IGN] Suède [Termes IGN] système d'aide à la décision [Vedettes matières IGN] Inventaire forestier Résumé : (auteur) Interest in mixed forests is increasing since they could provide higher benefits and positive externalities compared to monocultures, although their management is more complex and silvicultural prescriptions for them are still scarce. Growth simulations are a powerful tool for developing useful guidelines for mixed stands. Heureka and Motti are two decision support systems commonly used for forest management in Sweden and Finland respectively. They were developed mostly with data from pure stands, so how they would perform in mixed stands is currently uncertain. We compiled a large and updated common database of well-replicated experimental research sites and monitoring networks composed by 218 and 1,160 plot-level observations of mixed stands from Sweden and Finland, respectively. We aimed to evaluated the accuracy of Heureka and Motti basal area growth models in those mixed-species stands and to detect any bias in their short-term predictions. Basal area growth simulations (excluding mortality models) were compared to observed stand-level values in a period-wise process with update of the start values in each period. The residual plots were visually examined for different stand mixtures: Norway spruce (Picea abies Karst.)-birch (Betula spp), Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.)-birch and Scots pine-Norway spruce. We observed that the basal area growth models in both decision support systems performed quite well for all mixtures regardless of the proportion of species. Motti simulations overestimated growth in Scots pine-Norway spruce mixtures by 0.063 m2·ha−1·year−1 which may be acceptable for practical use. Therefore, we corroborated that both decision support systems can be currently utilized for short-term forest growth simulation of mixed boreal forests. Numéro de notice : A2023-107 Affiliation des auteurs : non IGN Thématique : FORET Nature : Article DOI : 10.1016/j.foreco.2022.120721 Date de publication en ligne : 28/12/2022 En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2022.120721 Format de la ressource électronique : URL article Permalink : https://documentation.ensg.eu/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=102441 [article]

Stochastic multicriteria acceptability analysis as a forest management priority mapping approach based on airborne laser scanning and field inventory data / Parvez Rana in Landscape and Urban Planning, vol 230 (February 2023)  

Public [article]  inLandscape and Urban Planning > vol 230 (February 2023) . - n° 104637 Titre : Stochastic multicriteria acceptability analysis as a forest management priority mapping approach based on airborne laser scanning and field inventory data Type de document : Article/Communication Auteurs : Parvez Rana, Auteur ; Jari Vauhkonen, Auteur Année de publication : 2023 Article en page(s) : n° 104637 Note générale : bibliographie Langues : Anglais (eng) Descripteur : [Vedettes matières IGN] Analyse spatiale [Termes IGN] aide à la décision [Termes IGN] analyse multicritère [Termes IGN] classification barycentrique [Termes IGN] données lidar [Termes IGN] données localisées 3D [Termes IGN] Finlande [Termes IGN] forêt boréale [Termes IGN] gestion forestière [Termes IGN] inventaire forestier étranger (données) [Termes IGN] Picea abies [Termes IGN] Pinus sylvestris [Termes IGN] processus stochastique [Termes IGN] semis de points [Termes IGN] service écosystémique [Termes IGN] structure d'un peuplement forestier Résumé : (auteur) The mapping of ecosystem service (ES) provisioning often lacks decision-makers’ preferences on the ESs provided. Analyzing the related uncertainties can be computationally demanding for a landscape tessellated to a large number of spatial units such as pixels. We propose stochastic multicriteria acceptability analyses to incorporate (unknown or only partially known) decision-makers’ preferences into the spatial forest management prioritization in a Scandinavian boreal forest landscape. The potential of the landscape for the management alternatives was quantified by airborne laser scanning based proxies. A nearest-neighbor imputation method was applied to provide each pixel with stochastic acceptabilities on the alternatives based on decision-makers’ preferences sampled from a probability distribution. We showed that this workflow could be used to derive two types of maps for forest use prioritization: one showing the alternative that a decision-maker with given preferences should choose and another showing areas where the suitability of the forest structure suggested different alternative than the preferences. We discuss the potential of the latter approach for mapping management hotspots. The stochastic approach allows estimating the strength of the decision with respect to the uncertainty in both the proxy values and preferences. The nearest neighbor imputation of stochastic acceptabilities is a computationally feasible way to improve decisions based on ES proxy maps by accounting for uncertainties, although the need for such detailed information at the pixel level should be separately assessed. Numéro de notice : A2023-024 Affiliation des auteurs : non IGN Thématique : FORET/GEOMATIQUE Nature : Article DOI : 10.1016/j.landurbplan.2022.104637 Date de publication en ligne : 16/11/2022 En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2022.104637 Format de la ressource électronique : URL article Permalink : https://documentation.ensg.eu/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=102247 [article]

Testing the application of process-based forest growth model PREBAS to uneven-aged forests in Finland / Man Hu in Forest ecology and management, vol 529 (February-1 2023)  

Public [article]  inForest ecology and management > vol 529 (February-1 2023) . - n° 120702 Titre : Testing the application of process-based forest growth model PREBAS to uneven-aged forests in Finland Type de document : Article/Communication Auteurs : Man Hu, Auteur ; Francesco Minunno, Auteur ; Mikko Peltoniemi, Auteur ; et al., Auteur Année de publication : 2023 Article en page(s) : n° 120702 Note générale : bibliographie Langues : Anglais (eng) Descripteur : [Termes IGN] biomasse forestière [Termes IGN] croissance des arbres [Termes IGN] diamètre à hauteur de poitrine [Termes IGN] Finlande [Termes IGN] forêt boréale [Termes IGN] forêt inéquienne [Termes IGN] hauteur des arbres [Termes IGN] modèle de croissance végétale [Termes IGN] modèle de simulation [Termes IGN] modélisation de la forêt [Termes IGN] mortalité [Termes IGN] peuplement mélangé [Termes IGN] photosynthèse [Termes IGN] Picea abies [Termes IGN] structure d'un peuplement forestier [Vedettes matières IGN] Foresterie Résumé : (auteur) The challenges of applying process-based models to uneven-aged forests are the difficulties in simulating the interactions between trees and resource allocation between size classes. In this study, we focused on a process-based forest growth model PREBAS which is a mean tree model with Reineke self-thinning mortality and was originally developed for even-aged forests. The primary aim was to test the application of PREBAS model to uneven-aged forests by introducing different diameter at breast height (DBH) size classes to better represent the forest structure. Additionally, we introduced a new mortality model to PREBAS which is developed for uneven-aged stands and compared with the current PREBAS version in which a modification Reineke rule is used. The tests were conducted in 26 old Norway spruce dominated stands in southern and central Finland with three consecutive measurements (on average a 25-year study period). To evaluate the model performance, we compared the estimations of stand averaged diameter at breast height (D), stand averaged tree height (H), stand averaged crown base height (), stand basal area (B) and density (N) with measurements. Moreover, biomass estimations of each tree component (foliage, branch and stem) were compared to estimations from empirical models. Results showed that introducing size distributions can represent better stand structure and improve the model predictions compared with data. Moreover, the new mortality model showed promise with qualitatively more realistic results especially among the largest tree size classes. However, model bias still existed in the simulation although the predictions were improved. It revealed that further calibration of the PREBAS model with size classes should be done to better extend the model applicability to uneven-aged forests. Numéro de notice : A2023-022 Affiliation des auteurs : non IGN Thématique : FORET Nature : Article DOI : 10.1016/j.foreco.2022.120702 Date de publication en ligne : 05/12/2022 En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2022.120702 Format de la ressource électronique : URL article Permalink : https://documentation.ensg.eu/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=102228 [article]

GIS-based planning of buffer zones for protection of boreal streams and their riparian forests / Heikki Mykrä in Forest ecology and management, vol 528 (January-15 2023)  

Public [article]  inForest ecology and management > vol 528 (January-15 2023) . - n° 120639 Titre : GIS-based planning of buffer zones for protection of boreal streams and their riparian forests Type de document : Article/Communication Auteurs : Heikki Mykrä, Auteur ; M.J. Annala, Auteur ; Anu Hilli, Auteur ; et al., Auteur Année de publication : 2023 Article en page(s) : n° 120639 Note générale : bibliographie Langues : Anglais (eng) Descripteur : [Vedettes matières IGN] Applications SIG [Termes IGN] Alnus incana [Termes IGN] Betula pendula [Termes IGN] cours d'eau [Termes IGN] données lidar [Termes IGN] érosion hydrique [Termes IGN] forêt ripicole [Termes IGN] humidité du sol [Termes IGN] modèle numérique de surface [Termes IGN] modèle RUSLE [Termes IGN] Picea abies [Termes IGN] Pinus sylvestris [Termes IGN] protection de la biodiversité [Termes IGN] Salix (genre) [Termes IGN] zone boréale [Termes IGN] zone tampon Résumé : (auteur) Forested buffer zones with varying width have been suggested as the most promising approach for protecting boreal riparian biodiversity, reducing erosion, and minimizing nutrient leaching from managed forestry areas. Yet, less optimal fixed-width approach is still largely used, likely because of its simple design and implementation. We examined the efficiency of varying-width buffer zones based on depth-to-water (DTW) index in protecting stream riparian plant communities. We further compared the economic costs of DTW-based buffer to commonly used 5, 10 and 15 m fixed-width buffers. We also included an additional buffer based on a combination of DTW and erosion risk (Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation, RUSLE) into these comparisons to see the extent and cost of a buffer that should maximize the protection of the linked aquatic environment. Plant species richness increased with increasing soil moisture and species preferring moist conditions, nutrient-rich soils and high pH were clearly more abundant adjacent to stream in areas with high predicted soil moisture than in dry areas. Differences in species richness were paralleled by differences in community composition and higher beta diversity of plant communities in wet than in dry riparian areas. There were also several indicator species typical for moist and nutrient-rich soils for wet riparian areas. Riparian buffer zones based on DTW were on average larger than 15 m wide fixed-width buffers. However, the cost for DTW-based buffer was lower than for fixed-width buffer zones when the cost was normalized by area. Simulated selective cutting decreased the costs, but cutting possibilities were variable among streams and depended on the characteristics of forest stands. Our results thus suggest a high potential of DTW in predicting wet areas and variable-width buffer zones based on these areas in the protection of riparian biodiversity and stream ecosystems. Numéro de notice : A2023-029 Affiliation des auteurs : non IGN Thématique : FORET/GEOMATIQUE Nature : Article DOI : 10.1016/j.foreco.2022.120639 Date de publication en ligne : 13/11/2022 En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2022.120639 Format de la ressource électronique : URL article Permalink : https://documentation.ensg.eu/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=102148 [article]

Management of birch spruce mixed stands with consideration of carbon stock in biomass and harvested wood products / Jānis Vuguls in Forests, vol 14 n° 1 (January 2023)  

Public [article]  inForests > vol 14 n° 1 (January 2023) . - n° 57 Titre : Management of birch spruce mixed stands with consideration of carbon stock in biomass and harvested wood products Type de document : Article/Communication Auteurs : Jānis Vuguls, Auteur ; Stefanija Dubra, Auteur ; Anete Garanca, Auteur ; et al., Auteur Année de publication : 2023 Article en page(s) : n° 57 Note générale : bibliographie Langues : Anglais (eng) Descripteur : [Termes IGN] Betula (genre) [Termes IGN] bilan du carbone [Termes IGN] biomasse forestière [Termes IGN] changement climatique [Termes IGN] gestion forestière durable [Termes IGN] peuplement mélangé [Termes IGN] Picea abies [Termes IGN] plante ligneuse [Termes IGN] puits de carbone [Vedettes matières IGN] Végétation et changement climatique Résumé : (auteur) Forests play an important role in climate change mitigation. Usage of harvested wood products (HWP) can extend the carbon cycle by retaining carbon as well as preventing new fossil emission via substitution. We compared carbon balance of different management strategies of birch spruce mixed stands over an eight-year period: unmanaged, representing a decision of prolonged rotation, and managed, representing a decision of final harvest of birch and retention of spruce for continuous forest cover and regeneration harvest. Management resulted in a higher contribution of mixed stands to climate change mitigation, if the carbon stock (CS) in biomass as well carbon balance (CB) of wood product is jointly considered in comparison to no management (prolonged rotation). Assortment structure plays an important role in CB of HWP, therefore a practice ensuring higher outcome of longer-lasting wood products are beneficial to climate change mitigation. Numéro de notice : A2023-041 Affiliation des auteurs : non IGN Thématique : FORET Nature : Article DOI : 10.3390/f14010057 Date de publication en ligne : 28/12/2022 En ligne : https://doi.org/10.3390/f14010057 Format de la ressource électronique : URL article Permalink : https://documentation.ensg.eu/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=102327 [article]

Taller and slenderer trees in Swedish forests according to data from the National Forest Inventory / Alex Appiah Mensah in Forest ecology and management, vol 527 (January-1 2023)  

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Assessment of camera focal length influence on canopy reconstruction quality / Martin Denter in ISPRS Open Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, vol 6 (December 2022)  

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Climate and ungulate browsing impair regeneration dynamics in spruce-fir-beech forests in the French Alps / Mithila Unkule in Annals of Forest Science, vol 79 n° 1 (2022)  

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Climate envelope analyses suggests significant rearrangements in the distribution ranges of Central European tree species / Gàbor Illés in Annals of Forest Science, vol 79 n° 1 (2022)  

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Evaluation of softwood timber quality: A case study on two silvicultural systems in Central Germany / Kristen Höwler in Forests, vol 13 n° 11 (November 2022)  

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Features predisposing forest to bark beetle outbreaks and their dynamics during drought / M. Müller in Forest ecology and management, vol 523 (November-1 2022)  

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Age-independent diameter increment models for mixed mountain forests / Albert Ciceu in European Journal of Forest Research, vol 141 n° 5 (October 2022)  

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Detecting overmature forests with airborne laser scanning (ALS) / Marc Fuhr in Remote sensing in ecology and conservation, vol 8 n° 5 (October 2022)  

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Climatic sensitivities derived from tree rings improve predictions of the forest vegetation simulator growth and yield model / Courtney L. Giebink in Forest ecology and management, vol 517 (August-1 2022)  

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Tracing drought effects from the tree to the stand growth in temperate and Mediterranean forests: insights and consequences for forest ecology and management / Hans Pretzsch in European Journal of Forest Research, vol 141 n° 4 (August 2022)  

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