Gianluigi Mazza , Maria Chiara Manetti , Giovanni Kraushaar , Giovanna Pezzi , Patrik Krebs , Sevil Coşgun , Willy Tinner , Marco Conedera
{"title":"Climate sensitivity of Abies alba Mill. in marginal Mediterranean low-elevation stands reveals new insights into the ecological potential of the species","authors":"Gianluigi Mazza , Maria Chiara Manetti , Giovanni Kraushaar , Giovanna Pezzi , Patrik Krebs , Sevil Coşgun , Willy Tinner , Marco Conedera","doi":"10.1016/j.foreco.2025.122670","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foreco.2025.122670","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Understanding the ecological needs of forest tree species at the warm edge of their range can provide valuable information for management strategies in a warming climate. Here, we carried out a dendroecological study focusing on submediterranean and mesomediterranean low elevation (i.e., 30–800 m asl) marginal stands of <em>Abies alba</em> Mill. (silver fir) under warm mean July-August temperatures of 23–25 °C. Such marginal stands are compared to an Apennine core stand at 1450 m asl in central Italy amid the climatic niche with optimal growing conditions. Additionally, we used understory vegetation surveys to assess local growing conditions. During periods of low growth rates, the growth of low-elevation stands is significantly influenced by both short-term current-year climatic signals (monthly to seasonal; immediate effect on growth) and long-term (pluriannual) cumulative signals, whereas the strength of the climatic influence progressively increases from the monthly to the multi-annual scale. Trees are adversely affected by high summer and early autumn temperatures and drought and benefit from sufficient rainfall in late summer, autumn, and early winter, in addition to spring rainfall. Moreover, when temperature and moisture are high, low-elevation stands likely benefit from a prolonged late growing season. These findings illustrate that the growth of <em>A</em>. <em>alba</em> at low elevations is rather limited by moisture availability than high temperatures. In contrast, silver fir in the cooler and moister uppermost reference stand was less affected by current year drought and cumulative climatic effects. Our results confirm the potential of <em>A</em>. <em>alba</em> to thrive under warm climates, as previously evidenced by palaeoecological data and dynamic modelling. However, in Mediterranean ecosystems, this capacity is modulated by local growing conditions, highlighting the need for site-oriented management strategies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12350,"journal":{"name":"Forest Ecology and Management","volume":"585 ","pages":"Article 122670"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143725424","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhenzhen Wang , Meiying Ji , Jianqiong Luo , Mingfang Zhang , Ning Miao
{"title":"Tree growth response to the 2022 compound drought and heatwave on the eastern Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau","authors":"Zhenzhen Wang , Meiying Ji , Jianqiong Luo , Mingfang Zhang , Ning Miao","doi":"10.1016/j.foreco.2025.122681","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foreco.2025.122681","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>With global climate warming, compound extreme climate events, combining droughts and heatwaves are increasing in frequency and intensity. In 2022, the eastern Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau experienced a once-in-a-century compound drought and heatwave, which probably had a profound impact on tree growth. To assess the extent of this impact, we investigated Minjiang fir (<em>Abies fargesii</em> var. <em>faxoniana</em>) at different growth stages (seedling, sapling, and mature tree) and elevations (low, middle, and high). We found that there was no significant change in the diameter class structure of the Minjiang fir population after the 2022 heatwave–drought, although the mortality rate increased insignificantly. The event significantly promoted the height growth of seedlings and saplings and the radial growth of mature trees at low elevations in 2022. It significantly suppressed the growth of branches in seedlings and saplings across all elevations. There was a unimodal effect on tree growth of the event that varied with elevation, and the sensitivity of tree growth to the event declined from seedlings to mature stages. This study enhances our understanding of the response dyssynchrony of tree growth to unstable states in the subalpine region. This study is helpful in planning the protection and utilization of forest resources in the climate-sensitive area of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, which is exposed to increasingly frequent extreme events.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12350,"journal":{"name":"Forest Ecology and Management","volume":"585 ","pages":"Article 122681"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143714283","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mixed evergreen and deciduous forests boost local climate resilience, nutrient dynamics, and photosynthetic performance assessed by remote sensing","authors":"Shuai Zhou , Jinping Guo","doi":"10.1016/j.foreco.2025.122677","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foreco.2025.122677","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Mixed forests, consisting of tree species from diverse ecological niches, often show increased productivity. Photosynthesis, a crucial process for tree biomass accumulation, can be influenced by species mixing, although direct evidence linking species mixing to enhanced photosynthetic efficiency is limited. One benefit of species mixing is the improvement of local climatic conditions and nutrient supply, but it remains uncertain whether these factors directly enhance photosynthesis. This study uses datasets of solar-induced chlorophyll fluorescence from the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCOSIF) and the Global OCO-2 products (GOSIF) as proxies for photosynthetic activity. It investigates the effects of species mixing on stand-level photosynthetic activity in evergreen-deciduous forests on the Loess Plateau. The study also assesses the roles of local climatic variability and nutrient availability. The datasets cover plots with spatial resolutions of 0.02° by 0.01° for OCOSIF and 0.05° by 0.05° for GOSIF, with sample counts of 416 and 369, respectively, spanning from 2014 to 2022. Through generalized additive mixed models and structural equation models, the research reveals that the mixing effects of evergreen and deciduous trees on solar-induced fluorescence follow a multimodal pattern corresponding to the proportion of evergreen trees. Peak effects are influenced by factors such as canopy moisture variability and soil nutrient dynamics, with canopy moisture variability having the most significant impact. In conclusion, the mixing of evergreen and deciduous trees on the Loess Plateau enhances stand-level photosynthetic performance, mainly driven by stability in water supply and nutrient availability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12350,"journal":{"name":"Forest Ecology and Management","volume":"586 ","pages":"Article 122677"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143706298","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Optimal plot size and shape for sampling growing stocks and tree species diversity in tropical forests: Results from a forest inventory in Hazarikhil Wildlife Sanctuary of Bangladesh","authors":"Meherin Binta Musa , Chinmoy Sarkar Anik , Nayeem Uddin Emon , Rafia Rahman , Tahsina Mostafa Nila , Pratik Datta , Antti Kilpeläinen , Md. Kamrul Hassan , Tarit Kumar Baul","doi":"10.1016/j.foreco.2025.122679","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foreco.2025.122679","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Tropical Forests play a significant role in providing ecosystem services such as biomass carbon, timber, and tree species diversity. However, variations in sampling layouts such as plot sizes and shapes in forest inventory can cause discrepancies in the estimation of tree biomass carbon, thus hindering planning, sustainable forest management, and conservation of tropical forests. We estimated tree growing stocks (tree density, seedling density, basal area, stand volume, and above-ground biomass carbon) and tree species diversity (Shannon-Wiener Index and Jaccard Index) using different sampling layout in Hazarikhil Wildlife Sanctuary (HWS) of Southeastern Bangladesh. The results obtained from different plot sizes and shapes were compared to those derived from a complete enumeration of 1 ha (10,000 m<sup>2</sup>) of the same forest land. We also estimated coefficient of variation (CV%) and evaluated optimal plot size and shape in terms of estimation accuracy and time efficiency. The survey was carried out in 450 concentric plots (50 points with three sample plot sizes of 400, 900, and 1134 m<sup>2</sup> under circular, rectangular, and square plot shapes) where all trees and bamboo with a DBH of ≥ 5 cm were measured. Moreover, three subplots with a size of 4, 9, and 20 m<sup>2</sup> were placed to count the number of seedlings in three different shapes, thus making a total of 450 subplots in 50 points. Our results revealed that tree density, basal area, stand volume and AGBC were 4652, 38 m<sup>2</sup>, 526 m<sup>3</sup>, and 98 Mg per hectare, respectively, in the complete enumeration. Tree growing stocks and Shannon-Wiener index estimated in the large (1134 m<sup>2</sup>) circular plots were close to those in the complete enumeration. The seedling density in small circular subplots was highest. The lower CV% values observed for all these attributes in large circular plots indicated higher accuracy in estimation. We recommend, large (1134 m<sup>2</sup>) circular plots to estimate growing stocks and tree species diversity while large (19 m<sup>2</sup>) circular subplots to estimate seedling density in hill forests.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12350,"journal":{"name":"Forest Ecology and Management","volume":"585 ","pages":"Article 122679"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143714288","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Variations in soil organic carbon pool structure in the humus layer influenced by soil nutrient stoichiometry under nitrogen addition treatments: Evidence from a temperate Korean pine plantation in northeast China","authors":"Xue He, Feng Shi, Tianle Xu, Fuqiang Song","doi":"10.1016/j.foreco.2025.122687","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foreco.2025.122687","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Atmospheric nitrogen (N) deposition critically alters the dynamics of forest soil organic carbon (SOC) pools and induces shifts in carbon (C)-N-phosphorus (P) stoichiometric balances. However, comprehensive analyses linking forest SOC pool structure with detailed soil C-N-P stoichiometry remain limited. In this study, varying concentrations of ammonium nitrate (0, 20, 40, and 80 kg N ha⁻¹ yr⁻¹) were applied on northeastern temperate Korean pine plantation in China over nine consecutive years, then the humus layer and topsoil layer (0–5 cm) were collected. The results demonstrated that exogenous N fertilizer application promoted the transformation from readily oxidizable organic C (ROC) to non-readily oxidizable organic C (NROC), enhanced SOC pool stability, and influenced the carbon pool management index (CPMI). Additionally, significant alterations in the C-N-P stoichiometric relationships were observed within both soil horizons. Random forest and structural equation modeling indicated that nutrient stoichiometry, such as the N:P ratio, C:N imbalance, and N:P imbalance, were the primary factors influencing changes in the SOC pool profiles within the humus layer. In contrast, SOC pool profiles in the topsoil layer were strongly associated with pH, total N, and soil cellulase activity. This study contributes to the optimization of C cycle models for terrestrial ecosystems in the context of the continuing increase in global N deposition.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12350,"journal":{"name":"Forest Ecology and Management","volume":"585 ","pages":"Article 122687"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143706539","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of thinning in birch stands: A review","authors":"Antonín Martiník , Marie Matoušková","doi":"10.1016/j.foreco.2025.122675","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foreco.2025.122675","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The genus birch is one of the most widespread tree genera in the northern hemisphere. Most of the species of the genus <em>Betula</em> are pioneer trees forming early succession – pioneer stands after disturbances. Thinning in pioneer stands should therefore reflect these biological assumptions. The effects of thinning were divided into: the effects on production parameters, on additional regeneration and on site microclimate. Thinning, or increased tree spacing, promote a longer and wider living crown, which stimulates the diameter growth of the released trees. The stronger and earlier the intervention the more intense and sustained the response. A strong diameter growth (increment) is a key tool for achieving high-quality birch timber. An optimal thinning regime can further increase the resistance of birch to snow and wind damage. Released birch trees tend to be more resistant to drought. Birch stands under light thinning are more productive than unthinned stands, while heavy thinning leads to a reduction in overall biomass and volume of productivity. This potential loss can be compensated in birch management by increased production of quality timber in a shortened rotation. By optimizing the thinning, the subsequent regeneration of late-succession trees in these birch stands can be supported. The degree of canopy opening should reflect the site and the requirements of the tree species of the subsequent regeneration – interventions will be stronger in drier sites and for more light-demanding species.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12350,"journal":{"name":"Forest Ecology and Management","volume":"585 ","pages":"Article 122675"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143706540","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D. Alex R. Gordon , David J. Burke , Sarah R. Carino-Kyker , Claudia Bashian-Victoroff , Adam I. Mabrouk , John T. Van Stan II
{"title":"Harnessing stemflow as a diagnostic tool for canopy disease detection and monitoring","authors":"D. Alex R. Gordon , David J. Burke , Sarah R. Carino-Kyker , Claudia Bashian-Victoroff , Adam I. Mabrouk , John T. Van Stan II","doi":"10.1016/j.foreco.2025.122674","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foreco.2025.122674","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Monitoring diseases within tree canopies is challenging due to their inaccessibility and the complexity of canopy ecosystems. Here, we explore the potential of stemflow sampling as a novel, ground-based method for detecting and monitoring canopy-associated pathogens. In a case study focused on <em>Litylenchus crenatae</em> ssp. <em>mccannii</em> (LCM), the nematode associated with Beech Leaf Disease (BLD), we collected stemflow samples from 18 <em>Fagus grandifolia</em> Ehrh. (American beech) trees across 12 storm events. eDNA assays detected LCM presence in 7 of those storms, with quantitative PCR-derived gene concentrations ranging from 80 to 158,000 copies mL<sup>−1</sup>. Higher detections and concentrations coincided with leaf senescence and bud formation periods, and they correlated conditionally with event rainfall amount and pre-storm changes in relative humidity. Although based on a single site and season, these findings demonstrate the potential for stemflow sampling to capture a pathogen’s eDNA (<em>i.e.</em>, canopy distress signals) at ground level. This method could complement traditional monitoring, offering another affordable, non-invasive tool for pathogen detection. Additional validation, particularly regarding live versus dead organisms and across varied site conditions, will be essential to evaluate the breadth of value stemflow eDNA offers for canopy disease management and ecological research.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12350,"journal":{"name":"Forest Ecology and Management","volume":"585 ","pages":"Article 122674"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143696733","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bridget Trerise , William S. Keeton , Rita Sousa-Silva , Eric B. Searle
{"title":"The irregular shelterwood silviculture system and managing for stand complexity from a North American perspective","authors":"Bridget Trerise , William S. Keeton , Rita Sousa-Silva , Eric B. Searle","doi":"10.1016/j.foreco.2025.122667","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foreco.2025.122667","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Structurally and compositionally, diverse forests are associated with increased resilience and provision of desirable ecosystem services. Such forests can be created and maintained by silvicultural systems that foster natural regeneration, emulate natural disturbances, and promote the development of old growth features. Irregular shelterwood is increasingly applied to fill this niche. However, the implied meanings of both “stand irregularity” and the “irregular shelterwood system” are varied across sources, resulting in inconsistent application in forestry research. We revisited definitions of the term “irregular shelterwood,” reviewed studies of its applications, and examined it in the broader context of natural disturbance ecology and forest complexity, with a focus on the North American silvicultural perspective. We found two irregular shelterwood approaches – group-based and two-aged – that share conventional shelterwood traits. Both approaches produce multiage stands. We also found approaches to irregular shelterwood that resemble types of selection or that are non-systematic. Inconsistent terminology and naming conventions were evident across all approaches. These variable and contrasting portrayals inhibit the synthesis of study results by researchers and forestry practitioners. To clarify these ambiguities, we identified the features that best characterize the different types of partial cuttings reflected in the irregular shelterwood literature.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12350,"journal":{"name":"Forest Ecology and Management","volume":"585 ","pages":"Article 122667"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143682053","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sonia Trobajo , Isabel Martínez , María Prieto , Ana Belén Fernández-Salegui , Arsenio Terrón , Pilar Hurtado
{"title":"Multi-scale environmental drivers of lichen diversity: Insights for forest management","authors":"Sonia Trobajo , Isabel Martínez , María Prieto , Ana Belén Fernández-Salegui , Arsenio Terrón , Pilar Hurtado","doi":"10.1016/j.foreco.2025.122671","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foreco.2025.122671","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Global change drivers, including fragmentation, climate change and habitat degradation, are accelerating the alarming decline in biodiversity worldwide. Additionally, biodiversity-environment interactions may vary depending on the spatial scale, as communities are shaped by both large- and small-scale factors. Therefore, it is crucial to assess the taxonomic, functional and phylogenetic responses of communities to environmental factors operating at different scales. To address this, we investigated epiphytic lichen communities thriving in 20 oak forest fragments located between temperate and Mediterranean climates in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula. Using structural equation modelling, we tested the effects of forest fragmentation, climate, habitat structure and quality on functional (FD), taxonomic (TD) and phylogenetic (PD) diversities at plot and tree scales, considering both direct and indirect effects mediated through FD. Our findings indicate that habitat structure and climate are key determinants of diversity at both spatial scales. Additionally, habitat quality emerged as a critical predictor exclusively at the tree scale. Heterogeneity in habitat structure had a profound effect on diversity, increasing FD, TD and PD, while climate primarily influenced TD. Conversely, habitat quality positively affected both FD and TD, but its net effect on PD was negative. Although TD can be inferred through PD, FD emerged as the cornerstone mediating between the environment and other diversity facets. However, direct relationships were also identified. These results highlight the necessity of incorporating multi-scale and multi-faceted approaches in forest management practices. Effective forest management should monitor and manage key factors such as slope and DBH to enhance FD, TD, and PD of lichens. By focusing on these factors, forest management can ensure the resilience and sustainability of forest ecosystems, promoting biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services in the face of global environmental changes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12350,"journal":{"name":"Forest Ecology and Management","volume":"585 ","pages":"Article 122671"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143682014","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sydney Vennin , Pierre Montpied , Patrick Behr , Anne Thimonier , Jean-Luc Dupouey
{"title":"Mechanisation of forest operations drives long-term changes in plant communities","authors":"Sydney Vennin , Pierre Montpied , Patrick Behr , Anne Thimonier , Jean-Luc Dupouey","doi":"10.1016/j.foreco.2025.122562","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foreco.2025.122562","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Using a permanent network of plots, we resurveyed vegetation in a broadleaved forest of northeastern France, tracking the effects of climate change, eutrophication and forest management between 1990 and 2022. To better detect the impact of mechanisation on plant communities, we established subplots based on microtopography (skid trails and wheel tracks) and recorded species separately in these subplots. We then tested changes in species’ frequency and used ordination to analyse changes in communities’ composition. Shifts were assessed using species’ indicator values in plots and subplots, as well as regression analysis of plot shifts on axis 1 of the correspondence analysis as a function of stand characteristics, vehicle disturbances, canopy openings, game pressure, storm impact and ownership. Results showed a progress of non-forest species, hygrophilous species and species preferring wheel tracks and skid trails. Compaction from forestry vehicles was associated with an increase in indicator values for soil moisture and nitrogen. The projection of subplot surveys onto the correspondence analysis confirmed wheel tracks and skid trails as the main driver of observed vegetation shifts. These, as well as canopy openings, were significant in the regression analysis. Although we observed thermophilisation of plant communities (+0.27 °C per bioindication) which lagged behind recorded temperature increase (+1.5 °C), this was only a minor cause of overall vegetation changes. Mechanisation is therefore becoming a driver of vegetation changes at the scale of entire forests. As the use of harvesters in temperate deciduous forests increases, the planning of forestry operations should better account for these impacts on vegetation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12350,"journal":{"name":"Forest Ecology and Management","volume":"585 ","pages":"Article 122562"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143682078","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}