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McPherson, Scott, F. Wayne Bell, Jeff Leach, Peter Street, and Al Stinson. "Applying research for enhanced productivity on the Canadian Ecology Centre – Forestry Research Partnership forests." Forestry Chronicle 84, no. 5 (2008): 653–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.5558/tfc84653-5.
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The application of enhanced forest productivity (EFP) through intensive silviculture on designated forest areas is arguably one means to maintain or increase fibre supply and global market competitiveness. The Canadian Ecology Centre – Forestry Research Partnership’s (CEC-FRP) 10/10 objective (to increase sustainable fibre production by 10% in 10 years) has focused many years of forest research largely on the practical application of EFP. Large-scale implementation of this research, through a process of adaptive management, is incumbent on first identifying forests that are available and potentially suitable to implement EFP with more intensive silviculture on portions of the landbase. This paper describes forests in northeastern Ontario that were evaluated for EFP potential, and provides some of the rationale for their selection or rejection for this purpose. To date, the Gordon Cosens, Romeo Malette, Martel, and Nipissing forests are identified as potential CEC-FRP core forests in which research can be directed towards sustainable increases in forest production. These 4 forests are located in Ontario’s boreal and Great Lakes–St. Lawrence regions and have the necessary tenure, potential productivity, protection from fire, insect and disease, and are managed under a suitably enabling planning and legislative environment. In addition, forest management planning teams for these forests are closely integrated with the CECFRP through core teams that are critical to identifying science priorities based on local operational issues, and moving subsequent research into practice. As such, it seems timely to move forward with EFP implementation through a process of adaptive management on these forests. Key words: enhanced forest productivity (EFP), intensive forest management (IFM), intensive silviculture, forest management planning (FMP), adaptive management
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Klč, P. "Research on principles of making access to mountain forests by forest road networki." Journal of Forest Science 51, No. 3 (2012): 115–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.17221/4550-jfs.
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We consider making access to forests and forest complexes as an optimal allocation of routes of forest roads, land and air communications and transport routes with their optimal structure (composition, proportion of separate types) being implemented within forest transportation network in such a way that the length of constructed communications and their area (area, coverage of production area) would be as small as possible and at the same time the highest possible percentage of access to the given area in the particular territory would be reached as well as optimal skidding distance for applying the latest technologies of timber transportation in forests. Forest roads are the basis of permanent access. The paper presents the results of research and knowledge of making access to mountain forests in a model territory of LHC Ďumbier in the Low Tatra Mts. We describe an ecologically suitable model of making access based on making access by permanent skidding roads constructed at an optimal spacing, which are proposed to be interconnected by cable systems for timber transportation or on slopes with gradient over 70% with the use of helicopters for timber transportation. Principles of making access to mountain forests are also presented that are worked out for the field of preparation and projection intentions of further access, proposals and projection, implementation and maintenance of constructed communications and special facilities which will secure optimal access, minimal damage and maximal benefits in the given area.
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Bell, F. Wayne, James A. Baker, George Bruemme, John Pineau, and Al Stinson. "The Canadian Ecology Centre – Forestry Research Partnership: Implementing a research strategy based on an active adaptive management approach." Forestry Chronicle 84, no. 5 (2008): 666–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.5558/tfc84666-5.
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Between April 2000 and March 2007, the Canadian Ecology Centre – Forestry Research Partnership funded, directed, or catalyzed approximately 145 projects. Most of these focused on knowledge and data acquisition, providing a solid foundation for a series of sensitivity and gap analyses to determine whether a long-term goal of enhancing productivity on 6 forest management units in Ontario was achievable, and more importantly, sustainable. A research strategy provided the focus for knowledge and data acquisition and the partnership facilitated integrated research, development, transfer, and implementation. Here we provide an overview of this effort, which is expected to position forest managers of the 6 forests to apply an adaptive management process to increase understanding of the response of their forests to various forest management policies and practices in the future. The strategy and approach described could be useful to other jurisdictions aiming to more closely integrate forest research and operations as well as those interested in implementing adaptive management. Key words: forest ecology, forest economics, forest inventory, forest management
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Doimo, Ilaria, Mauro Masiero, and Paola Gatto. "Forest and Wellbeing: Bridging Medical and Forest Research for Effective Forest-Based Initiatives." Forests 11, no. 8 (2020): 791. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f11080791.
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Research Highlights: This review gives an overview of existing literature on the emerging topic of human wellbeing-forest contact nexus and provides a preliminary framework linking forests to wellbeing by highlighting key variables affecting this relationship. Background and Objectives: Existing literature reveals the psychological, physiological and social wellbeing benefits of contact with forest ecosystems; however, the role of forests in this relationship remains largely unexplored. The objectives of this review are twofold: (i) to provide an overview of the contributions of forest experiences to human wellbeing and the related interplay with forest ecosystems and (ii) to identify knowledge gaps to inform future research and systematize information available for forest managers and planners to support the development of effective forest-based initiatives. Materials and Methods: A scoping review was performed with a five-phase method integrating a systematic approach on Scopus, Web of Science and PubMed databases and snowball search. Studies were analyzed using a descriptive-analytical method. Results: Overall, 93 papers were included in the review. These are mainly from health-related sciences providing limited information for forest managers, planners and practitioners. Four main underlying variables of the forest-wellbeing relationship are identified: interaction, forest features, sensorial dimension of the forest and individual traits and reactions. Conclusions: Forest-based initiatives provide good opportunities for supporting public health and time spent in contact with forests seems to have a “health-bonus”. Whether and to what extent forest management can contribute to this is still poorly investigated. There is the need to better study causal relationships between specific forest features, type of interactions, frequency and “dose” of experiences, individual reactions and needs and wellbeing effects to maximize benefits from forest-based initiatives.
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Mutz, Rüdiger. "Privatwaldforschung in Deutschland: Überblick und Folgerungen | Private forest owner research in Germany: Overview and implications." Schweizerische Zeitschrift fur Forstwesen 158, no. 9 (2007): 285–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.3188/szf.2007.0285.
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This contribution aims to give a summary about the research of private forests in Germany by summarizing the forest structure, enumerating themes and trends, and illustrating four studies. The private forests in Germany share 43.6% on the total forest area (EU-average: 65%), the largest percentage of the German forest area in comparison to state or communal forests. In private forests considerably less wood is utilized as is grown again. Furthermore, private forests are actually prone to drastic structural changes in combination with the structural crisis of agriculture. Beyond the traditional agricultural forest owner a new type of forest owner is appearing,so-called «urban» forest owner. For further research meta-analysis, an evaluation of advisory service programs and forest funds are discussed.
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Mohd Ghazali, Norzalyta, Mohd Nizam Mohd Said, Wan Shafrina Wan Mohd Jaafar, Aisyah Marliza Muhmad Kamarulzaman, and Siti Nor Maizah Saad. "Research Opportunity on Fractional Cover of Forest: A Bibliometric Review." Forests 13, no. 10 (2022): 1664. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f13101664.
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Forests are threatened globally by deforestation. Forest restoration at the landscape scale can reduce these threats. Ground-based and remote sensing inventories are needed to assess restoration success. Fractional canopy cover estimated from forest algorithms can be used to monitor forest loss, growth, and health via remote sensing. Various studies on the fractional cover of forest have been published. However, none has yet conducted a bibliometric analysis. Bibliometrics provide a detailed examination of a topic, pointing academics to new research possibilities. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first bibliometric study screening publications to assess the incidence of studies of the fractional cover of forests in Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus databases. This research analyses WoS and Scopus publications on the fractional cover of forest dating from 1984 to 2021. The current study uses the Bibliometrix R-package for citation metrics and analysis. The first paper on the fractional cover of forest was published in 1984 and annual publication numbers have risen since 2002. USA and China were the most active countries in the study of fractional cover of forests. A total of 955 documents from 69 countries with multiple languages were retrieved. Vegetation, forestry, and remote sensing were the most discussed topics. Findings suggest more studies on the fractional cover of forests algorithms should be conducted in tropical forest from developing countries.
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Han, Haoshuang, and Rongrong Wan. "Research progress of forest ecological quality assessment methods." Sustainable Forestry 4, no. 2 (2021): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.24294/sf.v4i2.1606.
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Forests have ecological functions in water conservation, climate regulation, environmental purification, soil and water conservation, biodiversity protection and so on. Carrying out forest ecological quality assessment is of great significance to understand the global carbon cycle, energy cycle and climate change. Based on the introduction of the concept and research methods of forest ecological quality, this paper analyzes and summarizes the evaluation of forest ecological quality from three comprehensive indicators: forest biomass, forest productivity and forest structure. This paper focuses on the construction of evaluation index system, the acquisition of evaluation data and the estimation of key ecological parameters, discusses the main problems existing in the current forest ecological quality evaluation, and looks forward to its development prospects, including the unified standardization of evaluation indexes, high-quality data, the impact of forest living environment, the acquisition of forest level from multi-source remote sensing data, the application of vertical structural parameters and the interaction between forest ecological quality and ecological function.
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Eckhoff, Mike, and Kurt Mackes. "A Case for Increasing Forest Biomass Utilization Research in Colorado." Western Journal of Applied Forestry 25, no. 1 (2010): 22–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/wjaf/25.1.22.
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Abstract Colorado's forests are being squeezed by two intense, seemingly relentless, and largely antagonistic forces. The first force is the increasing pressure from within the forest due to dense, overgrown stands. The second force is the increasing pressures from increasing human populationsexogenous to the forests. One way to improve forest health and reduce risks to humans at the same time is to remove materials in the form of forest biomass from the forest through hazardous fuels reduction projects. Forest biomass can be used in a variety of products, but because of low profitmargins, forest biomass is used for energy purposes only when no other product is possible. However, because of recent policy enactments, energy uses are becoming more attractive. These recent policy enactments are briefly discussed. Then, potential forest biomass uses are considered, includingelectricity generation, thermal applications, and the production of second-generation liquid biofuels. Recommendations are made for uses that stand the best chance of restoring forest health, reducing fire risk to homes, providing a renewable alternative to fossil fuels, and reducing the costsof doing so to taxpayers.
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Lozinska, T., A. Zadorozhnyy, and V. Masalskiy. "Research of new technologies and innovations in the field of forestry." Agrobìologìâ, no. 1(187) (May 24, 2024): 268–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.33245/2310-9270-2024-187-1-268-276.
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The article highlights the impact of the latest technologies on increasing the efficiency of forestry activities and improving the condition of forest ecosystems and a key role in forests sustainable development. The article outlines the importance of sustainable forestry in the context of climate changes, focusing on the need to integrate modern technologies for effective management of forest resources. The main attention is paid to the use of remote sensing and geographic information systems (GIS), which allow monitoring the condition of forests and detecting early signs of stress in forest ecosystems. These technologies contribute to a timely response to environmental changes, reducing the negative impacts on forestry. In addition, selection methods and the use of tree species adapted to changing climatic conditions, which increase the resistance of forest plantations to future climate changes, were considered. Biotechnology and genetic engineering play an important role in improving the adaptive properties of forests, contributing to the carbon balance and combating global warming through biomass production and improved carbon sequestration properties. Attention is focused on the implementation of automated management systems that integrate various technological solutions to ensure continuous monitoring of forests, including logging control, forest fire control and biodiversity conservation. It was determined that sustainable forestry requires deep integration of ecology, climatology, genetics, information technology and social sciences. The use of these technologies allows effective monitoring of large and hard-to-reach forest areas, providing accurate data on the state of forests, identifying changes in vegetation and early signs of environmental stress. This contributes to a timely response to environmental changes and minimization of negative impact on forest ecosystems. The use of advanced technologies and innovative approaches plays a key role in ensuring the forest ecosystems adaptation to future climate changes, ensuring their sustainability and ability to perform vital functions in the global ecosystem. Key words: forestry, forest resource management, forest ecosystems, GIS technologies, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, machine learning.
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McGinley, Kathleen A., Richard W. Guldin, and Frederick W. Cubbage. "Forest Sector Research and Development Capacity." Journal of Forestry 117, no. 5 (2019): 443–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jofore/fvz030.
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Abstract Current trends in the nation’s forest-sector research capacity were analyzed in terms of funding and number of scientists, and compared with prior data in the National Research Council’s 2002 report, National Capacity in Forestry Research. The total number of professors at institutions with academic programs accredited by the Society of American Foresters, research scientists at the USDA Forest Service, and forest researchers in forest industry decreased approximately 12 percent since 2002. In 2016, there were an estimated 1,224 professors and 540 Forest Service research scientists, for a total of 1,764 scientists. Total estimated research funding in 2015 for universities, private sector, and USDA Forest Service, including appropriations from federal grant programs from the USDA National Institute for Food and Agriculture, National Science Foundation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and Department of Energy was US$598 million—a nominal increase over 2002, but a decrease when accounting for inflation. The proportion of reported scientists’ disciplines shifted notably from production subjects to broader ecosystem services and forest health subjects, as well as from more applied to more fundamental or basic research. The data indicated that the nation’s forest research capacity continues to erode, leading to declines in research development and innovation, and putting at increasing risk the future health and productivity of America’s forests.
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Šembele, Ina, and Ērika Teirumnieka. "FOREST QUALITY RESEARCH IN MALTA MUNICIPALITY." HUMAN. ENVIRONMENT. TECHNOLOGIES. Proceedings of the Students International Scientific and Practical Conference, no. 22 (April 25, 2018): 152–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.17770/het2018.22.3620.
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The scientific article contains information about forest stands in the territory of the Malta parish. In the field studies in the plots, the quality of black alder, birch, pine and fir trees has been assessed according to the height, the average, basement area and the number of trees in the plot, and the tree stock is estimated. In general, the quality of forests in the territory of the Malta parish is considered to be good. Problems were detected in the furrows, since after removing the part of valuable materials, the furrows have left branches that are a place of pest control and a potential threat to forest stands. Areas without forest restoration were found.
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Bravo, Felipe, Marek Fabrika, Christian Ammer, et al. "Modelling approaches for mixed forests dynamics prognosis. Research gaps and opportunities." Forest Systems 28, no. 1 (2019): eR002. http://dx.doi.org/10.5424/fs/2019281-14342.
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Aim of study: Modelling of forest growth and dynamics has focused mainly on pure stands. Mixed-forest management lacks systematic procedures to forecast the impact of silvicultural actions. The main objective of the present work is to review current knowledge and forest model developments that can be applied to mixed forests.Material and methods: Primary research literature was reviewed to determine the state of the art for modelling tree species mixtures, focusing mainly on temperate forests.Main results: The essential principles for predicting stand growth in mixed forests were identified. Forest model applicability in mixtures was analysed. Input data, main model components, output and viewers were presented. Finally, model evaluation procedures and some of the main model platforms were described.Research highlights: Responses to environmental changes and management activities in mixed forests can differ from pure stands. For greater insight into mixed-forest dynamics and ecology, forest scientists and practitioners need new theoretical frameworks, different approaches and innovative solutions for sustainable forest management in the context of environmental and social changes.Keywords: dynamics, ecology, growth, yield, empirical, classification.
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Macinnis-Ng, Cate, and Xiuhua Zhao. "Addressing Gender Inequities in Forest Science and Research." Forests 13, no. 3 (2022): 400. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f13030400.
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Forest research and professional workforces continue to be dominated by men, particularly at senior and management levels. In this review, we identify some of the historical and ongoing barriers to improved gender inclusion and suggest some solutions. We showcase a selection of women in forestry from different disciplines and parts of the globe to highlight a range of research being conducted by women in forests. Boosting gender equity in forest disciplines requires a variety of approaches across local, regional and global scales. It is also important to include intersectional analyses when identifying barriers for women in forestry, but enhanced equity, diversity and inclusion will improve outcomes for forest ecosystems and social values of forests, with potential additional economic benefits.
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Moshnikov, S. A., A. M. Kryshen, and I. V. Romashkin. "HISTORY OF RESEARCH ON FOREST PRODUTIVITY IN KARELIA." FOREST SCIENCE ISSUES 6, no. 2 (2023): 1–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.31509/2658-607x-202362-126.
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The article deals with the history of research on the biological productivity of forests in Republic of Karelia as a methodological basis for the modern field of research into the components of carbon balance in forests. Particular attention is paid to the review of the studies of the researchers of the Forest Institute of the Karelian Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences from the moment of its formation to the present. The studies of the structure and stocks of phytomass, organic matter and carbon in different components of forest ecosystems, as well as biological aspects of the productivity of the republic’s forests are considered. Some results and prospects of studying the carbon balance in the forests of Eastern Fennoscandia at the current stage of the Institute’s activities are discussed. The references list the main studies in this research field.
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Nevill, R. J., P. M. Hall, and J. Beale. "Forest health research needs in British Columbia." Forestry Chronicle 71, no. 4 (1995): 489–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.5558/tfc71489-4.
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To determine the needs and priorities for research on specific topics concerning forest health in British Columbia, a questionnaire was developed and distributed to forest management agencies, forest industry and other research agencies. Response was received from all groups contacted (Pacific Forestry Center [Canadian Forest Service]; BC Ministry of Forests; BC Ministry of Environment Lands & Parks; Industry; and Universities) throughout the province. Forty-two insect, disease, and mammal pests were identified for research. Research priorities for insects and diseases were equally distributed and of greater importance than mammals. Diseases most frequently identified included Armillaria root disease and tomentosus root disease, while the mountain pine beetle and the white pine weevil were foremost among insects. Broadly based issues included pest responses to alternative silvicultural systems, quantification of pest caused losses, and standardized survey methodology between agencies. Lower profile research concerns included the pinewood nematode, nursery pests, and hardwood diseases. The potential introduction into the province of exotic pests such as the Gypsy moth was identified as an emerging issue. Key words: forest health, research priorities, forest insects, disease, mammal pests
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Wang, Cheng. "Simulation and Management Research of Forest Carbon Sequestration." Journal of Life Sciences and Agriculture 1, no. 1 (2024): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.62517/jlsa.202407101.
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With the rapid development of the petroleum industry, the total amount of carbon dioxide emissions continues to increase. Forests are the main way to absorb carbon dioxide, while the absorption efficiency of mature trees is gradually decreasing. This study established a queuing theory model, which is based on the analytic hierarchy process, determines the index weight of the factors and the gray correlation degree analysis method to establish a decision matrix. Through the decision matrix, the best way to use the forest can be obtained, and the forest resources can be used to the maximum extent, reduce carbon dioxide concentration and improve self-economy. Carbon sequestration models use forests and their derivatives to minimize carbon dioxide concentrations and increase the economic benefits of forests.
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Tian, Aolei, Ümüt Halik, Wentao Fu, Subinur Sawirdin, Shengyuan Cheng, and Jiaqiang Lei. "Research History of Forest Gap as Small-Scale Disturbances in Forest Ecosystems." Forests 15, no. 1 (2023): 21. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f15010021.
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Forest gaps, which are formed by small-scale disturbances that often occur in forest communities, are the most dominant form of disturbance in many types of forests around the world and play an essential role in the dynamics of forest regeneration, plant diversity conservation, nutrient cycling, and forest succession. Forest gaps are one of the vital directions in forest research. Dynamic disturbance and vegetation regeneration are important elements of forest gap research. The research on forest gaps has a history spanning over 70 years, but there is a lack of a systematic overview of the process. Therefore, this review outlines the spatial changes in the whole process of forest gap development by systematically analyzing the occurrence, basic characteristics, micro-environmental changes, and the effects of forest gap disturbance processes on understory animals, plants, soil microorganisms, and forest regeneration and succession. The results contribute to a better understanding of forest gaps and their impacts on forest regeneration and management. Based on this, we remapped the forest gap process during forest succession. We suggest directions and recommendations for improvements in response to the dilemmas and challenges facing the future of forest gaps.
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Kulhavý, J. "A new concept in sustainable forest management – the need for forest ecosystem and landscape research." Journal of Forest Science 50, No. 11 (2012): 520–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.17221/4650-jfs.
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The greatest advance in ecosystem research was made in the last century. The development and acceptance of forest ecology by foresters occurred because it provided a means for recognizing, understanding, classifying and mapping the natural variation of forests. Forest ecology involved studies at the individual, population, community, and ecosystem levels but such studies always needed to involve the ecosystem concept. Today, the new concept of “ecosystem and landscape forestry” integrating ecological and socio-economic research has been developed on the basis of EU COST Action E-25 European Network for a Long-term Forest Ecosystem and Landscape Research Programme. An analysis has been carried out of the present situation in forest research in the Czech Republic. The need for forest ecosystem and landscape research is obvious.
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Binkley, Clark S. "Designing an effective forest sector research strategy for Canada." Forestry Chronicle 71, no. 5 (1995): 589–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.5558/tfc71589-5.
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Sustaining high levels of productivity and productivity growth in the Canadian forest sector depends on rapid development and adoption of sophisticated technology for our forests, manufacturing facilities and products. Yet R&D expenditures in Canada lag those for most of its major competitors, suggesting that Canada is unlikely to produce the necessary technology on the schedule it is needed. This lack of investment in R&D stems at least in part from three factors: (i) the specific problems associated with being a net exporter with a large share of many global markets, (ii) the small size of Canadian firms when compared with our global competitors, and (iii) Canada's collective failure to articulate a widely-accepted forest sector strategy which guides the daily policy and management decisions of governments, industry and interest groups. This paper argues that an effective R&D strategy for the country involves rapid deployment of technological innovations, R&D targeted on the special features of Canada's forests and polity, and better links between strategies for the forest industry and the forest resource. Key words: forestry research, forest products research, research planning
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Farooqi, Tanzeel Javaid Aini, Xuhua Li, Zhen Yu, Shirong Liu, and Osbert Jianxin Sun. "Reconciliation of research on forest carbon sequestration and water conservation." Journal of Forestry Research 32, no. 1 (2020): 7–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11676-020-01138-2.
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AbstractCarbon sequestration and water conservation are two of the key ecosystem services that forests provide for societal need to address environmental issues. Optimization of the dual services is the ultimate goal in forest management for mitigating global climate change and safeguarding terrestrial water balance. However, there are some tradeoffs between gain in forest productivity and ecosystem water balance. We conducted literature review based on published articles for learned knowledge on forest carbon fixation and hydrological regulations. Some knowledge gaps and research needs are identified by examining the inter-connections between forest carbon sequestration and water conservation. Past researches have helped gain basic understanding of the mechanisms and controls of forest carbon fixation and hydrological regulations as two separate issues. Tools and approaches are well established for quantifying and monitoring forest carbon and hydrological issues, operating at different spatial and temporal scales. There are knowledge gaps on how to design afforestation schemes facilitating enhanced ecosystem services in forest carbon sequestration and water conservation. For the top-down planning of afforestation in regions where water availability is anticipated to be problematic, the questions of how much and where to plant for given land availability, known environmental implications, and sustained regional development and livelihood need to be addressed. For local management considerations, the questions of what and how to plant prevail. Efforts are needed in joint studies of forest carbon sequestration and water conservation functionalities, specifically in relation to establishment and management of planted forests aiming for delivering regulatory ecosystem services in carbon sequestration, water conservation and other social values. We propose an integrated framework with dual consideration of carbon sequestration and water conservation in forest management for future research pursue.
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Fesyuk, Vasyl, Iryna Moroz, Mykola Fedonyuk, Oleksandr Melnyk, and Serhii Polyanskyi. "Methodology and practical implementation of research of changes in forest coverage of Volyn region using remote sensing." 58, no. 58 (June 1, 2023): 274–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.26565/2410-7360-2023-58-21.
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Introduction. Forests are an integral component of the environment. However, in recent years, there has been a trend towards deforestation in the Volyn region. The main causes of losses were felling and destruction of forests by pests, diseases and fires. The purpose of the article. The purpose of the study is to develop a methodology for assessing the forest cover of the Volyn region, its verification, assessment of the current state of the forest cover, determination of the trend of change and outline of the main measures to improve the protection and rational use of forest resources. Methods. Research methods: expeditionary (to study the state of forest cover in a specific area of interest), mathematical statistics (for statistical processing of monitoring results), expert evaluation (to establish the reasons for changes in forest cover), remote sensing (to assess the extent of change in forest cover). Used Ecological passports of the Volyn region for 2017-20, materials of own research, data from web services for monitoring the forests, Sentinel-2 satellite images. Results. Data on the area of forests and deforestation in the Volyn region, obtained from various sources, are compared with each other. For example, according to EOS Forest Monitoring data, the area of forests in the Volyn region in 2020 was 1,108 million ha, according to Global Forest Watch – 0,733 million ha, according to the results of determining the area of forests in Google Earth Engine – 0,853 million ha. Forest cover was 55,02%, 36,38% and 42,35%, respectively. According to official information from the Ecological Passport of the region – 34%. Such differences are understandable and are explained by the difference in the method of definition. For the period 2001-21 forest losses amounted to 0,103 million ha. The area of non-forest land for forestry purposes is growing. In 2017, their area amounted to 1692.3 ha, in 2018 - 32459.3 ha, in 2019 - 34136.86 ha, in 2020 - 42436.33 ha. Evidently, in 2018, there were changes in the approach to defining these lands. The area of dead forest plantations is decreasing. If in 2017 it amounted to 2915 ha, then in 2018 it decreased by 43.01%, in 2019 - by another 22.36%, in 2020 - by another 33.22%. Most of the forest plantations died from pests and diseases. The above-mentioned decrease in the area is explained by effective and large-scale sanitary felling in previous years. The area of forests destroyed by fires is insignificant. Forest losses were caused by extreme weather conditions in some years (2017, 2019). Measures for the rational use and protection of forests in the Volyn region are proposed. The scientific novelty consists in an attempt to compare different assessment methods for a definition of the current state of forest cover in the Volyn region and the trend of its change. Practical significance is determined by the possibility of using the obtained results for the development of a set of measures for the rational use and protection of forests in the Volyn region.
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Vance, Eric D., Ben H. Cazell, H. Nick Chappell, et al. "Enhancing Forest Technology: Research Priorities of the Southern Forest Sector." Southern Journal of Applied Forestry 34, no. 1 (2010): 38–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/sjaf/34.1.38.
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Abstract The southern forest sector has undergone dramatic changes over the past decade, including shifts in land ownership (from integrated forest product companies to organizations with different objectives and time horizons) and losses of forestland to development. The ability to support sustainable biomass production for traditional and emerging markets is at risk because of a decline in industry research infrastructure and because of dilution of government agency and university forest productivity research with other priorities. To assess forest productivity research priorities, a survey was distributed to integrated forest products companies, real estate investment trusts, timber investment management organizations, and consulting organizations based in the South. Environmental services were a top priority for all organization types, cited as a high or very high priority by 74% of respondents, followed by forest management (64%), improving wood quality delivered to mills (57%), and biotechnology and tree improvement (39%). The highest priority individual research needs were to quantify the potential of managed forests to sequester carbon and sustain water quality and biodiversity and to update growth and yield models to account for changing stand, genetic, management, and environmental factors. Respondents rely mostly on university cooperatives and industrial research organizations for both basic and applied/technology transfer research.
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Siry, Jacek, Rafał Chudy, Bin Mei, and Frederick Cubbage. "Journal of Forest Business Research: a leading platform for advancing forest business and investment science research." Journal of Forest Business Research 2, no. 2 (2023): i—xi. http://dx.doi.org/10.62320/jfbr.v2i2.47.
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The Journal of Forest Business Research (JFBR), an international peer-reviewed and open-access journal, has been developed to offer a novel publication avenue for forest business research contributions. This effort has been motivated by the realization that there were no dedicated forest business scientific journals in existence and the need to have a scientific journal to support growing volume of forest business research. The journal aims to effectively meet the needs of contributors and readers by bringing together academic and professional business research in forestry. The following section describes why there is a need for the JFBR and what makes this journal a leading platform for advancing forest business and investment science research. Then, we summarize all the papers included in our two issues in 2023. This year, we delivered to hands of our readers over 340 pages of high-quality forest business and investment science research. The articles published in 2023 discussed, among others, forest carbon and its contribution to total timberland investment returns, capital investment and annual expenditures related to forests in the United States (U.S.), wood pellet manufacturing industry from residents’ perspectives in the U.S. South, discount rates in forest management decisions, the effect of various COVID-19 policies on standing timber prices in the U.S. South, the relationships between innovation constructs and demographic and management attributes of wood furniture firms in Kenya, the economic feasibility of silviculture investments to reduce butt rot and ungulate browse damage in Canada, the sustainability of the production, processing, and exporting systems of frankincense (Boswellia papyrifera) in Ethiopia, and the development of the Iranian wood products industry over the past two decades. All these articles truly show the international character of forest business research. In the final section, we indicate what types of articles we are seeking and how you can support our efforts.
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Porth, Ilga, Gary Bull, Suborna Ahmed, Yousry A. El-Kassaby, and Mark Boyland. "Forest genomics research and development in Canada: Priorities for developing an economic framework." Forestry Chronicle 91, no. 01 (2015): 60–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.5558/tfc2015-011.
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Forest genomics is a relatively recent research field and is often poorly understood both by the public and forest managers. Genomics in forestry, an expansion of forest biotechnology, seeks to develop generalized technologies for use in industrial plantations and/or natural forests as well as within process optimization, product development and international trade facilitation. With such tools it is possible to address formerly intractable issues such as understanding the underpinnings of complex traits for conservation management purposes, improved use of forest trees as carbon sinks, feedstock for biofuels and “green chemistry” through deeper understanding and effective utilization of forests’ natural variation. Diverse end-users could benefit from genomics tools; for example, real-time detection and mapping of known and novel pathogens along with risk assessments to protect forest nurseries and natural forests from invasive pathogens and reduce economic losses associated with diseases. Since 2001, there has been approximately $123 million invested in Canadian forest genomics research; we thought it would be helpful to summarize projects in Canada and the USA and to identify research priorities and potential economic implications by: (a) developing a robust typology of forest sector genomics research relevant to Canadian application; (b) categorizing each initiative for its application potential (commercial, noncommercial); and, (c) demonstrating with silvicultural gain, insect resistance, and wood composition themes the application of modeling and economic analysis.
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Chetehouna, Khaled. "Overview of The Forest Fire Research." Proceeding International Conference on Science and Engineering 3 (April 30, 2020): xvii. http://dx.doi.org/10.14421/icse.v3.452.
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Tropical forests play a major role in determining the current atmospheric concentration of greenhouse gases. The role of tropical forests is critical because they are carbon-dense with large amount of carbon is stored. With almost 8 million km2 of the humid tropics, the tropical forests are faced to several issues altering their contribution to the carbon cycle, such as deforestation and wildfires. In Europe, extreme wildfires ravaged the European forests in the last years. These situations were extremely dangerous not only for the environment, but also for the socioeconomical point of view because to the proximity of forests from the urban cities or from the agriculture fields. This fact has motivated the European scientific community to explore the wildfires behavior in the purpose to master their expansion, and limit their harmful effect. In this plenary presentation, the French scientific expertise will be exposed with an eye on a possible extrapolation to the tropical forest’s particularity. For this purpose, the following points are going to be discussed: (1) understanding wildfire mechanisms, (2) giving a vision about French scientific experience on forest fires research field, and finally (3) trying to extrapolate these scientific experiences to tropical forests.
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Tang, Jie, Zhongliang Gao, Yuxuan Zhao, et al. "Dynamic Data-driven Research on Forest Fire Behavior Overview." International Journal of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies 2, no. 2 (2024): 55–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.62051/ijnres.v2n2.06.
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In recent years, under the combined effects of climate change and El Niño, extreme weather has been occurring frequently, and natural disasters of all kinds have been increasing. Forest fire is the first of the three major natural disasters in forests, to reduce the possibility of starting forest fires, reduce the damage caused by forest fire disasters, as well as to predict the development trend of forest fires and fight them scientifically, we should systematically and scientifically grasp the law of forest fire occurrence and development. This paper analyses the various influencing factors affecting the behavior of forest fires and classifies meteorological factors and the moisture content of combustible materials as dynamic factors, and topographical factors and other factors of combustible materials except moisture content as slow-change factors. The research on dynamic data-driven forest fire behavior in recent years is reviewed, the advantages of dynamic data-driven technology for simulating fires are analyzed, the constraints of the technology are indicated, and the future development trend is shown.
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Rong, Xinyue, and Tingxuan Shi. "Research on forest management based on carbon sequestration and forest-human strategy model." BCP Business & Management 22 (July 15, 2022): 91–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.54691/bcpbm.v22i.1214.
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According to the FAO, we can see that the world's forests are large and growing. However, forest system also faces some problems. Challenged by ICM, we decided to build a model to balance carbon sequestration, forest products, biodiversity aspects, recreational uses, and cultural considerations, making improvements to existing forest management systems. Develop an optimal carbon sequestration model, and calculate how much CO2 the forest and its products can absorb. Identify a forest management plan that needs to be the most beneficial to society and to balance the various uses of the forest. We also write the specturm of the management plan, calculate the conditions under which the forest will not be deforested, and determine the transition points in the management plan.
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Boyd, D. S., and F. M. Danson. "Satellite remote sensing of forest resources: three decades of research development." Progress in Physical Geography: Earth and Environment 29, no. 1 (2005): 1–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1191/0309133305pp432ra.
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Three decades have passed since the launch of the first international satellite sensor programme designed for monitoring Earth’s resources. Over this period, forest resources have come under increasing pressure, thus their management and use should be underpinned by information on their properties at a number of levels. This paper provides a comprehensive review of how satellite remote sensing has been used in forest resource assessment since the launch of the first Earth resources satellite sensor (ERTS) in 1972. The use of remote sensing in forest resource assessment provides three levels of information; namely (1) the spatial extent of forest cover, which can be used to assess the spatial dynamics of forest cover; (2) forest type and (3) biophysical and biochemical properties of forests. The assessment of forest information over time enables the comprehensive monitoring of forest resources. This paper provides a comprehensive review of how satellite remote sensing has been used to date and, building on these experiences, the future potential of satellite remote sensing of forest resources is highlighted.
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Dwyer, John, David Nowak, and Gary Watson. "Future Directions for Urban Forestry Research in the UNITED STATES." Arboriculture & Urban Forestry 28, no. 5 (2002): 231–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.48044/jauf.2002.035.
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Urban forestry research promises to continue to be an integral part of the growth and development of forestry in urban and urbanizing areas of the United States. The future is expected to bring increased emphasis on research in support of the care of trees and other plants, ecological restoration, and comprehensive and adaptive management across the landscape. Particular emphasis will be needed on research to guide improvements in urban forest health; ecological restoration techniques; resource inventory and monitoring; dialogue among forest resource owners, managers, and uses; collaboration among agencies and groups; how forest configurations influence forest use and benefits; and dissemination of information about urban forests and their management.
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Dickerhoof, H. Edward, and Alan Ewert. "Urban Forestry Research: The Forest Service Perspective." Arboriculture & Urban Forestry 19, no. 3 (1993): 143–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.48044/jauf.1993.024.
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In 1991, the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) conducted a National Assessment of research needs and priorities in urban forestry. Using the findings of this Assessment, the USDA Forest Service is planning and implementing its research program to meet the needs identified by the ISA effort. Due to the comprehensive nature of the ISA research needs list, it will be several years before all needs can be addressed by public and private urban forestry research entities. Therefore, the USDA Forest Service has focused on selected needs that the agency can address within its current funding and staffing constraints. In addition to direct research, the USDA Forest Service is also involved in supportive and cooperative efforts including: the ISA Research Trust, American Forests, and several other urban forestry oriented institutions.
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Weetman, G. F. "Declining Forest Industrial Forest Management Research in Canada." Forestry Chronicle 65, no. 1 (1989): 2. http://dx.doi.org/10.5558/tfc65002-1.
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Valladares-Samperio, Karla, and Leopoldo Galicia-Sarmiento. "Impacts of forest management on soil properties: a fundamental research topic for Mexico." Revista Chapingo Serie Ciencias Forestales y del Ambiente 27, no. 1 (2020): 33–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.5154/r.rchscfa.2019.11.088.
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Introduction: The increase in the intensity of wood harvesting has a negative influence on ecosystem functions of soils in temperate and boreal forests. Objective: To understand the impacts of intensive and extensive forest management methods on the physical, chemical and biological properties of soils, and consequences on nutrient availability and stabilization processes in temperate and boreal forests. Results and discussion: Intensive forest management methods can generate greater imbalance in the processes of availability and stabilization of nutrients, compared to selective methods. The impact is reflected in the deterioration of soil structure and the decrease of nutrient reserves and microbial communities. These damages affect fertility and functionality of soil, decreasing long-term productivity. Affectations depend on the intensity of biomass extracted, environmental conditions and site preparation. This makes evident the need to monitor forest management and its impact on soil ecology in temperate forests, which maintains long-term productivity and ensures the availability of wood volumes. Conclusion: In Mexico, the impact of forest management has been scarcely analyzed and it is indispensable to understand the functional changes in the processes that determine soil fertility and forest productivity.
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Tajima, Masahiro. "Festival of Forest Research." TRENDS IN THE SCIENCES 6, no. 7 (2001): 84–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.5363/tits.6.7_84.
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Nyyssonen, A. "Forest research in Finland." Forestry 70, no. 4 (1997): 367–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/forestry/70.4.367.
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Pickering, Laura. "The Petawawa Research Forest." Forestry Chronicle 88, no. 1 (2012): 11–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.5558/tfc2012-004.
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Cave, Shane. "Tropical Forest Research Initiative." Journal of Forestry 89, no. 9 (1991): 16–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jof/89.9.16.
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Gardiner, Emile, John Stanturf, Theodor Leininger, et al. "Establishing a Research and Demonstration Area Initiated by Managers: The Sharkey Restoration Research and Demonstration Site." Journal of Forestry 106, no. 7 (2008): 363–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jof/106.7.363.
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Abstract As forest scientists increase their role in the process of science delivery, many research organizations are searching for novel methods to effectively build collaboration with managers to produce valued results. This article documents our experience with establishment of a forest restoration research and demonstration area in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley (LMAV), a region that has experienced extensive afforestation of former agricultural land over the past 15 years. Although basic establishment techniques for production plantations had been developed and applied on small areas, land managers lacked critical knowledge to implement operational-scale afforestation practices that would accommodate multiple forest restoration objectives. In 1993, managers with the US Fish and Wildlife Service made a 1,700-ac agricultural tract available to scientists interested in partnering research and demonstrating various aspects of bottomland hardwood ecosystem restoration. Through collaborative efforts, resource managers and scientists have installed numerous experiments on the Sharkey Restoration Research and Demonstration Site to address relevant issues in afforestation and restoration of bottomland hardwood ecosystems. Development of this research and demonstration area has provided a science-based resource for educating landowners, foresters, wildlife managers, and the general public on afforestation techniques appropriate for restoration of bottomland hardwood forests; has served as a platform for scientists and land managers to cooperate on the development of innovative approaches to forest restoration; and has provided a venue for education and debate among policymakers active in the LMAV. Early results showed the viability of low-cost techniques such as direct seeding oaks, as well as introducing the interplanting technique for rapid development of forest conditions. We recognize that the value of the research and demonstration site is attributed in part to site characteristics and experimental design, and expect continued work at the location to contribute to improved afforestation practices that will foster establishment of sustainable bottomland hardwood forests.
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Bytnerowicz, Andrzej, and Ann M. Bartuska. "USDA Forest Service research and development – caring for the land and serving people." Folia Forestalia Polonica, Series A - Forestry 53(1) (March 1, 2011): 68–73. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.30617.
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Total forested area in North America is 677.5 million ha (32.7% of land area), which is 17.1% of the global forests. Total area of the U.S forests is 303 million ha, which is the 4th largest in the World behind the Russian Federation, Brazil and Canada. In 1876, the United States Congress created the office of Special Agent in the Department of Agriculture to assess the quality and conditions of forests in the United States. In 1881, the office was expanded into the Division of Forestry. The Forest Reserve Act of 1891 authorized withdrawing land from the public domain as “forest reserves” managed by the Department of the Interior. In 1901, the Division of Forestry was renamed the Bureau of Forestry. The Transfer Act of 1905 transferred the management of forest reserves from the General Land Office of the Interior Department to the Bureau of Forestry, henceforth known as the US Forest Service (http://www.fs.fed.us/aboutus/history/). Presently the agency is part of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA Forest Service (USDA FS) manages public lands, provides assistance in management of the privately-owned forested lands, and does research. Major divisions of the agency include the National Forest System, State and Private Forestry, and the Research and Development (R&D) branches. The R&D branch provides research support for forests and range management and helps in knowledge and technology transfer to the National Forest System and the State and Private Forestry. The United States currently has a system of 155 national forests, 20 national grasslands, and 79 research and experimental forests, as well as other special areas, covering more than 193 million acres of public land (Adams et al. 2008). The USDA FS has evolved into a 30,000 employee agency that manages the national forests for a number of multiple uses, including recreation, timber, wilderness, minerals, water, grazing, fish, and wildlife (http://www.fs.fed.us/aboutus/history/). As of fiscal year 2010, the USDA FS has a total budget authority of $5.15 billion, of which 42% is spent fighting fires (http://www.fs.fed.us/aboutus/budget/). The mission of the USDA FS is: to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. Its motto is: caring for the land and serving people. As a lead Federal Agency in natural resource conservation, the USDA FS provides leadership in the protection, management, and use of the Nation’s forest, rangeland, and aquatic ecosystems.
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Sadowska, Beata. "Forest protection costs in sustainable forest management. The example of Poland." Zeszyty Teoretyczne Rachunkowości 46, no. 3 (2022): 161–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0015.9602.
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Purpose: The main aim of the study is to analyze the costs of forest protection incurred by Poland's State Forests and to present the activities performed as part of forest protection. The specific objective is to present the method and place of disclosing and reporting information on actions to prevent damage to the forest and on the costs of forest protec-tion on a general level. Methodology/approach: The considerations in the study are presented against the views presented in the literature on the subject by selected authors. The methods of critical analysis and synthesis, inference, and a case study were used. The data for the analyses were taken from the financial and economic reports of the State Forests for the years 2016–2019, from the statistical studies „Forestry”, and reports obtained as part of the application submitted to the State Forests for the reuse of public sector information. Pearson's linear correlation analysis was used, as well as an agglomeration grouping method – Ward's method – which uses the analysis of variance approach in its procedures. Findings: The scale of forest protection measures varied between State Forests in the analyzed period. The highest costs for forest protection in total are borne by forest dis-tricts located in the area of State Forests in Wrocław, and the lowest costs for forest protection in total are borne by forest districts located in the area of State Forests in Kra-ków. The smallest area protected against insects covers forest districts located in the State Forests in Krakow. With the increase in the costs of forest protection, State Forest’s own costs also increase. The highest relationship was noted in 2017, with a correla-tion coefficient of 0.86. Research limitations: The research sample is limited to one country. Originality/value: The presented voice in the discussion fills the research gap in terms of information about State Forests’ activities to protect the forest and the subsequent costs incurred. The use of Ward’s method allowed similar regional directorates of State Forests to be grouped from the perspective of forest protection costs and protective measures (area approach), which is the basis for extended research in this area from the point of view of the natural diversity of these units (narrowing the research and conducting it in similar State Forests units).
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Winchester, Neville N. "Ancient temperate rain forest research in British Columbia." Canadian Entomologist 138, no. 1 (2006): 72–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.4039/n05-803.
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AbstractThis paper is a tribute to Dr. R.A. Ring upon his retirement. During the past 12 years (1993–2005), an emerging canopy research program has established a wealth of baseline information on the structure and functioning of temperate rain forest canopy arthropod communities. Studies from research sites on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, have shown that ancient temperate rain forest canopy ecosystems contain a largely undescribed fauna that is specific to habitat features found only in these canopies. In particular, diverse assemblages of free-living mites have been shown to dominate conifer species and canopy microhabitats. For example, oribatid mites are the dominant arthropod fauna on branches, branches with attached lichens, and suspended soil accumulations. Species composition differs significantly between the ground and the canopy at both the family and the species level. Arboreal specificity may be due to intrinsic variation in habitat quality, habitat architecture, patchiness, and (or) resource availability. The prevalent patterns of habitat specialization, low vagility, and restricted distribution displayed by a large percentage of the resident canopy microarthropods are features often associated with forest ecoregions that have enjoyed relatively stable conditions for long periods of time, as have the ancient forests on Vancouver Island. Investigators in the “one-Ring lab” continue to document the diversity and abundance of canopy arthropods of temperate forests in British Columbia. In particular, studies are concerned with defining the organizing principles that elicit community patterns associated with the various levels of complexity in arboreal communities. Our long-term goal is to provide a greater degree of predictability when addressing temperate forest diversity issues. To meet the stated goals of sustainable forest management and retention of biodiversity, an extensive plan of ecological research that features arthropods is needed. This plan, fostered by Dr. Ring, should have as a priority the inventory and cataloguing of species assemblages and should address dynamic processes such as organismal dispersal and the effects of habitat loss and fragmentation on arthropods in ancient forests.
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Milne, Robert J., Lorne P. Bennett, and Paul J. Harpley. "Contributions of landscape ecology, multifunctionality and wildlife research toward sustainable forest management in the Greater Toronto Area." Forestry Chronicle 82, no. 3 (2006): 403–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.5558/tfc82403-3.
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Forested lands in southern Ontario are threatened by a myriad of demands. In order to capture the multi-scale, multi-use and multifunction reality of forests within such intense human-nature interdependent landscapes, an integrative approach to sustainable forest management is necessary. Such forest management may be possible by combining the framework of landscape ecology with an understanding of forest multifunctionality. Within the Greater Toronto Area, the management of forests is provided by several agencies; some are responsible for 1) geological landscapes (e.g., the Niagara Escarpment), 2) for watersheds (e.g., Conservation Authorities) and 3) for political regions (e.g., York Region). In this paper, case studies reflecting important management issues are introduced. Wildlife research is then presented to link these issues to landscape ecology and forest multifunctionality in order to illustrate a means of enhancing sustainable forest management. Key words: landscape ecology, multifunctionality, multifunctional approach, sustainable forest management, Greater Toronto Area, wildlife function, integrative forest management
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Raihan, Asif. "A synthesis of research on the sequestration of carbon in forests and the conservation of water." Advances in Forestry Science 11, no. 3 (2024): 2239–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.34062/afs.v11i3.15339.
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Forests help solve environmental issues by sequestering carbon and conserving water. Forest management's ultimate goal is to optimize dual functions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and maintain the water cycle. Increased forest production and ecosystem water balance have costs and benefits. This study reviews forest carbon sequestration and hydrological principles for future research. The interaction between forest carbon sequestration and water conservation revealed information gaps and research needs. Previous research has helped comprehend forest carbon fixing and hydrological regulation. Many equipment and methods can quantify and monitor forest carbon and hydrological issues at multiple geographical and temporal levels. Afforestation programs that improve carbon sequestration and water maintenance ecosystem services lack knowledge. Top-down scheduling of afforestation in locations with uncertain water supplies must address how much and where to plant assumed existing land, ecological implications, and local progress and income. Planting decisions dominate local management. Cooperative research is needed to build and manage planted forests for carbon sequestration, water management, and other societal purposes. This study's integrated paradigm for forest management considers carbon sequestration and water conservation can assist future research.
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Bityukov, N. A. "Geoecological Research and Management Principles in the Northern Caucasus’ Mountain Forests." Лесоведение, no. 3 (May 1, 2023): 322–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.31857/s0024114823030026.
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The article provides an analysis of historical data on the organisation and state of geoecological research in the mountain forests of the North Caucasus and Russia. On the example of regional monitoring of mountain forest ecosystems, the organisation of the multi-purpose nature management within mountain watersheds is demonstrated. Based on the results of the experimental materials obtained from a long-term monitoring at complex forest-hydrological stations, as well as the results of active experiments, recommendations are given for forest management in the mountains. An example of obtaining information by field methods is shown, as well as computer modelling of forestry development in mountainous regions. The scientific principles and ecological bases of farming in the mountainous regions forests are proposed.
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Singh, Pritam. "Research and management strategies for major tree diseases in Canada: Synthesis Part 1." Forestry Chronicle 69, no. 2 (1993): 151–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.5558/tfc69151-2.
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Forests are diverse and complex associations of plant and animal life that are influenced considerably by their environment and man, and by their interactions. Forest pests, including pathogens, form an important component of the forest ecosystem, and their management is an integral part of forest management. There is, however, a need to obtain a better understanding of these pests, and their relationships with plants and other factors in the environment.This article attempts to compile most of the available information about research on major tree diseases in Canada, particularly that which deals with or has led to the development of strategies to control or manage those diseases. A brief information on Canada's forest resource and the losses caused by these diseases and by other damage problems is also included. Key words: forests, tree diseases, research strategies, disease management strategies, disease losses, integrated pest management.
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Binkley, Clark S., and Susan B. Watts. "The status of and recent trends in forest sector research in British Columbia." Forestry Chronicle 75, no. 4 (1999): 607–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.5558/tfc75607-4.
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In the decade between 1988 and 1998, expenditures on forest sector research in British Columbia have increased substantially in absolute terms but have fallen in relation to the scale of the province's forestry enterprise. These aggregate trends mask important shifts in funding sources and in the specific fields of research that have been supported. The crown corporation Forest Renewal BC has emerged as the dominant source of support for forestry research, clearly displacing appropriated funds with-in the B.C. Ministry of Forests. As a result of falling stumpage fees and changes in forest policy, this source of support is now declining and the long-term security of the Forest Renewal BC research program is in question. At present, expenditures on forestry research are more or less consistent with expenditures on forestry research in other advanced forested jurisdictions, but the anticipated decline in Forest Renewal BC research support belies this otherwise favourable finding. Expenditures on forest products research in the province have not matched their counterparts elsewhere in the world, and recently have declined precipitously. Forestry – forest conservation, management, products and production processes – is becoming ever more complex. Research activity in the province does not appear adequate to sustain the flow of economic and ecological wealth from forests that British Columbians have always enjoyed and have come to expect.
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K., Kotresha, and Indra Jit Singh. "Mapping of Forest Plantation in Forest Research Institute, Dehradun Using IKONOS Data." Mapana - Journal of Sciences 6, no. 2 (2007): 75–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.12723/mjs.11.6.
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The forests are the source for many essential requirements such as fuel wood, timber, raw materials for paper and above all, it helps us to maintain the CO2 /O2 balance in nature. Sustainable forest management requires reliable information. The aerial photographs and GIS data information can generate various scenarios for forest management plans at local, national and global scales. IKONOS is the world first one-meter resolution commercial imaging satellite. The interpretation of aerial photograph and satellite data are of great benefit for neighboring and regional land use, forest mapping, to find change detection and are effective for large are inventories, forest planning etc. In the present study, an attempt has been made to classify the FRI forest in to 11-forest cover and land use classes. The major chunk of forest consists of Pine forest, which occupy 94.04 ha and 143.20 ha of the total forest area during 1973 and 2001, respectively. It is followed by mixed forest with 53.31 ha (1973) and 5.50 ha (2001), and Teak with 17.68 ha (1973) and 8.49 ha (2001). The Sal forest showed an increase in forest cover from 4.83 ha (1973) to 5.39 ha (2001). Similarly Eucalyptus forest showed a forest cover of 1.84 ha in 2001, which was not seen in the year 1973. The constructions also showed an increase from 3.14 ha in 1973 to 24.68 ha in 2001 and in case of nursery and miscellaneous (scrub), there has been increasing in total forest cover. The IKONOS image of 2001 surprisingly showed no change in Champa forest cover. Decrease in forest cover of Teak, Sal and Mixed forest must have been due to felling of trees for logging purposes and their forest cover might have been replaced by scrub vegetation (miscellaneous) , construction, Eucalyptus plantation and nursery. The results of the present project showed changes in terms of area coverage by the forest types, which helps us to assess future prospects of the forestland use pattern.
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Schmithüsen, Franz. "INNOVATION IN FOREST POLICY AND ECONOMICS TEACHING AND RESEARCH." Radovi Šumarskog fakulteta Univerziteta u Sarajevu 35, no. 1 (2005): 1–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.54652/rsf.2005.v35.i1.193.
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 The Bologna process thrusts forestry and forestry education into the context of an evolving global economy as well as worldwide concerns about environmental protection and climate change. It stimulates the integration of forestry into the framework of sustainable land-use practices and the combination of forest management experience with new scientific knowledge and research methodology. Forest professionals need a comprehensive educational background if they are to tackle rapidly changing social, economic and political problems. At the same time they need to understand the evolving and locally specific social and cultural aspects of forestry. This demands a joint approach to forest management, environment protection and landscape conservation. Maintaining the natural resource base and managing forests in a sustainable manner will require teaching programme combining policy and law, business economics and management, and forest resource and environmental economics components.
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MacLean, David A., Thomas Baglole, Maurane Bourgouin, et al. "Predicting present and future habitats using LiDAR to integrate research and monitoring with landscape analyses." Forestry Chronicle 100, no. 2 (2024): 194–207. http://dx.doi.org/10.5558/tfc2024-024.
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Managed forests contribute to both economic and non-timber values, but the ecological role of managed, including planted, forests to biodiversity objectives at the landscape scale needs to be better understood. In this project in collaboration with J.D. Irving, Limited, we: 1) used airborne LiDAR and field data to identify terrestrial habitats; 2) monitored selected taxa by 18 stand type/seral stage habitat types in intensively and extensively managed forests and reserves; 3) assessed effects of management intensity on water quality and aquatic habitat; and 4) projected forest and wildlife habitat under planned management and natural disturbance scenarios. Taxa studied included songbirds, bryophytes and beetle species associated with mature-overmature forests, and several listed ground vegetation species. LiDAR-based enhanced forest inventory provided forest structure variables that improved bird habitat models and spatial predictions of bird habitat, metrics explaining bryophyte composition and richness, and variability in beetle abundance and richness. There was no evidence of negative landscape-level effects of increasing management intensity on bird communities in mature forest stands, suggesting that managed spruce-fir-tolerant hardwood landscapes provide habitat for bird species that need old forest. Richness, diversity, and composition of bryophyte guilds in reference stands in Mount Carleton Provincial Park unmanaged reserve did not differ from stands in the intensively managed District. The landscape focus and stratification into stand type/seral stages were important to understand habitat requirements. Catchments with greater forest management did not show any consistent signs of biological impairment from smaller to larger scales, and all sites had good or very good biological water quality based on the aquatic insect communities. This study helped to evaluate forest management effects on habitat areas, detected with airborne LiDAR data, that need to be addressed to enhance decision making processes.
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Heinrich, Rudolf. "Research on Environmentally Sound Forest Practices to Sustain Tropical Forests." Environmental Conservation 23, no. 2 (1996): 169–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0376892900038558.
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Chen, Zheng, Buddhi Dayananda, Brendan Fu, et al. "Research on the Potential of Forestry’s Carbon-Neutral Contribution in China from 2021 to 2060." Sustainability 14, no. 9 (2022): 5444. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su14095444.
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Forest ecosystems play a crucial role in mitigating climate change. To assess and quantify the specific emissions reduction benefits of forest carbon sequestration, this study used a combination of backpropagation neural networks, biomass conversion factor method, and logistic models to predict the carbon-neutral contribution from existing forests, planned afforestation, and forest tending activities in China from 2021 to 2060. The results showed that (1) the emissions reduction contribution of forestry pathways in China was 7.91% (8588.61 MtCO2) at the carbon peak stage and 8.71% (24,932.73 MtCO2) at the carbon-neutral stage; (2) the southwest was the main contributing region, while the east and north lagged; (3) afforestation activities made the largest emission reduction contribution during the forecast period, while the contribution of existing forests continued to decline; and (4) carbon sequestration contribution by different forest origins was comparable during the carbon peak, while the contribution of plantation forests was expected to surpass that of natural forests during the carbon-neutral period. In order to maximize the benefits of the carbon-neutral pathway of forestry, it is necessary to enhance the policy frameworks related to forestry activities, forestry financial investment systems, and sustainable forest management systems to maximize the potential of this sector. Furthermore, more focus should be placed on reduction sectors to ensure the timely achievement of carbon goals and boost sustainable development in the context of climate change.