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1. IntroductionAleppo pine (Pinus halepensis Mill.) is the most common pine species in the western Mediterranean basin , and is well adapted to climatic constraints, particularly water scarcity and high seasonal temperature variation .…

1. IntroductionA plethora of Fusarium species are acknowledged as causative agents of severe forest diseases, posing significant challenges to forest nurseries and plantations worldwide . Among these, Fusarium circinatum Nirenberg &…

The values of the tensile modulus for the L specimens and T specimens at different temperature levels ranging from 30 °C to 80 °C are depicted in Figure 2a,b, respectively. The tensile modulus of LW was significantly higher than that of…

1. IntroductionGermplasm resources are essential for genetic research, enabling the exploration and utilisation of economically and ecologically important genes and traits . Therefore, it is crucial to collect, preserve, evaluate, and…

Coating thickness influences its toughness and wear-resistant properties and also impact its adhesion to the substrate . Therefore, it is important, particularly for comparative assessment, to determine the thicknesses of coatings. As…

In the 1970s and 1980s, pine trees growing in various forestry plantations in South Africa’s Western Cape province began to die in patches. These trees succumbed to a mysterious root disease and the patches expanded gradually.…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Submission received: 14 February 2024 / Revised: 1 March 2024 / Accepted: 3 March 2024 / Published: 5 March 2024 Abstract The…

1. IntroductionSoil compaction and its related effects have been widely reported in the literature as major causes of soil degradation that can affect soil productivity and, consequently, vegetation development . Soil compaction reduces…

1. IntroductionIn the last 40–50 years, drought conditions have become more prevalent globally due to climate change , and further increment of drought frequency is predicted . In areas where climate change will cause more droughts in…

1. IntroductionPollution and climatic degradation have led to our focus on age-related changes in tree development and physiology because trees of different ages respond differently to the environment. For example, after heat…

1. IntroductionPine trees are highly prone to pine wilt disease (PWD) after being infested by the pine wood nematode (PWN; Bursaphelenchus xylophilus) . PWD, known as “pine cancer”, is a common term used to describe the condition. After…

1. IntroductionConifers rely on constitutive and induced defense systems, primarily based on terpenoids, against various biotic and abiotic stresses . The coniferous terpenoid defense system consists of monoterpenoids, sesquiterpenoids,…

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Forests, Vol. 15, Pages 240: Lignin and Cellulose Contents in Chinese Red Pine (Pinus tabuliformis Carr.) Plantations Varied in Stand Structure, Soil Property, and Regional Climate Forests doi: 10.3390/f15020240 Authors: Yige Wang…

1. IntroductionThe initial density of forest plantations is one of the key factors determining their productivity, marketability, viability, and environmental protection. It also affects the overall economic efficiency (profitability)…

The growth of Korean pine trees increased along with the enlargement of the opening degree , and, if the tending cutting interval is about 5 years and the age of the Korean pine tree is younger than 15–20 years, then the best opening…

1. IntroductionThe importance of studying site quality is widely acknowledged for predicting forest resources and guiding silvicultural management. . While it is generally assumed that site quality varies based on climate, tree species,…

Author ContributionsConceptualization—L.B., J.B. and Z.V.; methodology—V.Š. (Václav Šimůnek) and J.B.; investigation—J.G., V.Š. (Václav Štícha), S.D., J.A.B.-F., B.M., S.R.G., Z.V., P.B. and Z.F.; software—V.H., V.Š. (Václav Šimůnek) and…

1. IntroductionGas exchange, water transport, carbon metabolism and growth decline in tree species during periods of drought stress. Physiological responses of different species vary depending on their sensitivity to drought and the…

1. IntroductionEstimating soil carbon stocks is crucial for national-level environmental planning and biosphere conservation. Forests are the primary carbon reservoirs in terrestrial ecosystems. The pool’s size and stability depend on…

2.1. Study Sites and DataThe study area is located in the Tropical Forestry Experimental Center of the Chinese Academy of Forestry, Chongzuo City, Guangxi Province, China, with a southern subtropical semi-humid-humid climate (Figure 1).…

1. IntroductionCoastal forests (separating human settlement from the sea) play a vital role in protecting and stabilizing the environment by serving as windbreaks and obstructing drift sands . They are also a notable component of…

Recently, scientists working for the National Park Service in Dinosaur National Monument (Dinosaur), spotted something surprising and unexpected. They noticed Ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa) trees, tall and dramatic, growing alone or…

Recently, scientists working for the National Park Service in Dinosaur National Monument (Dinosaur), spotted something surprising and unexpected. They noticed Ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa) trees, tall and dramatic, growing alone or in…

Forests, Vol. 15, Pages 50: Mountain Taiga in a Warming Climate: Contrast of Siberian Pine Growth along an Elevation Gradient Forests doi: 10.3390/f15010050 Authors: Viacheslav I. Kharuk Il’ya A. Petrov Alexey S. Golyukov…

1. IntroductionThe number of catastrophic forest fires is growing at an alarming rate worldwide . About 85% of the total burned area in Europe is located in the Mediterranean region , which is particularly prone to wildfire. In this…

Editor’s note: William (Bill) Brash is president of the New Jersey Fire Safety Council (NJFSC) a statewide organization working to create community fire adaptation and resiliency, and a member of FAC Net. Tom Gerber is the B1…

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David Claus, energy manager for the University of Northern BC, explains the operation of the bioenergy plant on the Prince George campus. The plant, which utilizes beetle-killed pine, boasts improved fuel efficiency but is only financially…

The Old Pine Farm Natural Lands Trust is a non-profit dedicated to the preservation and conservation of land along the Big Timber Creek watershed in Gloucester County, New Jersey. To date, the Old Pine Farm has preserved over 45 acres of…

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