European mixed forests: definition and research perspectives
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European mixed forests : definition and research perspectives. / Bravo-Oviedo, Andres; Pretzsch, Hans; Ammer, Christian; Andenmatten, Ernesto; Barbati, Anna; Barreiro, Susana; Brang, Peter; Bravo, Felipe; Coll, Lluis; Corona, Piermaria; Ouden, J. den; Ducey, M.J.; Forrester, D.I.; Giergiczny, Marek; Jacobsen, Jette Bredahl; Lesinsky, Jerzy; Löf, M.; Mason, B.; Matovic, B.; Metslaid, M.; Morneau, F.; O'Reiilly, C.; Pach, M.; Ponette, Q.; del Río, M.; Short, I.; Skovsgaard, Jens Peter; Soliño, Mario; Spathelf, Peter ; Sterba, H.; Stojanovic, D.; Strelcova, K.; Svoboda, M.; Verheyen, Kris; von Lüpke, N.; Zlatanov, T.
In: Forest Systems, Vol. 23, No. 3, 2014, p. 518-533.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - European mixed forests
T2 - definition and research perspectives
AU - Bravo-Oviedo, Andres
AU - Pretzsch, Hans
AU - Ammer, Christian
AU - Andenmatten, Ernesto
AU - Barbati, Anna
AU - Barreiro, Susana
AU - Brang, Peter
AU - Bravo, Felipe
AU - Coll, Lluis
AU - Corona, Piermaria
AU - Ouden, J. den
AU - Ducey, M.J.
AU - Forrester, D.I.
AU - Giergiczny, Marek
AU - Jacobsen, Jette Bredahl
AU - Lesinsky, Jerzy
AU - Löf, M.
AU - Mason, B.
AU - Matovic, B.
AU - Metslaid, M.
AU - Morneau, F.
AU - O'Reiilly, C.
AU - Pach, M.
AU - Ponette, Q.
AU - del Río, M.
AU - Short, I.
AU - Skovsgaard, Jens Peter
AU - Soliño, Mario
AU - Spathelf, Peter
AU - Sterba, H.
AU - Stojanovic, D.
AU - Strelcova, K.
AU - Svoboda, M.
AU - Verheyen, Kris
AU - von Lüpke, N.
AU - Zlatanov, T.
PY - 2014
Y1 - 2014
N2 - Aim of study: We aim at (i) developing a reference definition of mixed forests in order to harmonize comparative research in mixed forests and (ii) review the research perspectives in mixed forests.Area of study: The definition is developed in Europe but can be tested worldwide.Material and Methods: Review of existent definitions of mixed forests based and literature review encompassing dynamics, management and economic valuation of mixed forests.Main results: A mixed forest is defined as a forest unit, excluding linear formations, where at least two tree species coexist at any developmental stage, sharing common resources (light, water, and/or soil nutrients). The presence of each of the component species is normally quantified as a proportion of the number of stems or of basal area, although volume, biomass or canopy cover as well as proportions by occupied stand area may be used for specific objectives. A variety of structures and patterns of mixtures can occur, and the interactions between the component species and their relative proportions may change over time.The research perspectives identified are (i) species interactions and responses to hazards, (ii) the concept of maximum density in mixed forests, (iii) conversion of monocultures to mixed-species forest and (iv) economic valuation of ecosystem services provided by mixed forests.Research highlights: The definition is considered a high-level one which encompasses previous attempts to define mixed forests. Current fields of research indicate that gradient studies, experimental design approaches, and model simulations are key topics providing new research opportunities.
AB - Aim of study: We aim at (i) developing a reference definition of mixed forests in order to harmonize comparative research in mixed forests and (ii) review the research perspectives in mixed forests.Area of study: The definition is developed in Europe but can be tested worldwide.Material and Methods: Review of existent definitions of mixed forests based and literature review encompassing dynamics, management and economic valuation of mixed forests.Main results: A mixed forest is defined as a forest unit, excluding linear formations, where at least two tree species coexist at any developmental stage, sharing common resources (light, water, and/or soil nutrients). The presence of each of the component species is normally quantified as a proportion of the number of stems or of basal area, although volume, biomass or canopy cover as well as proportions by occupied stand area may be used for specific objectives. A variety of structures and patterns of mixtures can occur, and the interactions between the component species and their relative proportions may change over time.The research perspectives identified are (i) species interactions and responses to hazards, (ii) the concept of maximum density in mixed forests, (iii) conversion of monocultures to mixed-species forest and (iv) economic valuation of ecosystem services provided by mixed forests.Research highlights: The definition is considered a high-level one which encompasses previous attempts to define mixed forests. Current fields of research indicate that gradient studies, experimental design approaches, and model simulations are key topics providing new research opportunities.
U2 - 10.5424/fs/2014233-06256
DO - 10.5424/fs/2014233-06256
M3 - Journal article
VL - 23
SP - 518
EP - 533
JO - Forest Systems
JF - Forest Systems
SN - 2171-5068
IS - 3
ER -
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