Essays about: "old-growth forest"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 46 essays containing the words old-growth forest.

  1. 1. Mängden död ved i värdekärnor i Söderåsens nationalpark

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Gustav Thurell; [2024]
    Keywords : volym död ved; stående död ved; liggande död ved; bokskog; nedbrytningsgrad; värdekärna;

    Abstract : There is a lack of knowledge about the development of the dead wood in former production beech (Fagus sylvatica) forests that have been protected. The present study has been carried out in Söderåsen National Park to compare the distribution of dead wood in relatively unaffected beech forests that have been protected for a long time (A-value cores) and older, previously managed beech forest that has only been protected for 20-30 years (B-value cores). READ MORE

  3. 2. Effects of climate, soil, and forest structure on specific leaf area of understorey foundation plants

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Sashank Khaniya; [2023]
    Keywords : Specific leaf area; understorey vegetation; foundation species; forest structure; climate change;

    Abstract : Forest overstorey's interaction with understorey vegetation is a crucial aspect that impacts the biodiversity and resilience of forest ecosystems. Particularly, the influence of the overstorey on the specific leaf area (SLA) in understorey plants remains poorly understood. READ MORE

  4. 3. Soil Carbon Stocks in Old Growth Forest : Drivers of variability in soil organic carbon stocks in old growth boreal forests

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskap

    Author : Elis Ingvarsson; [2023]
    Keywords : old growth forest; boreal; soil organic carbon stocks; climate gradient;

    Abstract : Soil organic carbon (SOC) is the largest carbon pool in terrestrial ecosystems, which plays an important role in climate change by regulating atmospheric carbon dioxide. Sweden’s forest management has led to a decrease in old growth forests. This change in land use can affect SOC levels in these forests. READ MORE

  5. 4. Ectomycorrhizal fungi community shift along gradient from forest to clearcut : two field seasons after harvest of old growth Scots pine forests

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology

    Author : Linda Johannesson; [2023]
    Keywords : biodiversity; ectomycorrhiza; retention trees; ; fungi; clearcutting;

    Abstract : It is known that the number of ECM decline and the community composition is altered by clearcutting. This study aims to investigate impacts at a more detailed scale. READ MORE

  6. 5. Effects of clear-cut logging on five old-growth forest bryophyte species. : How does the most common forestry method in Sweden impact vulnerable forest specialists?

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : Nathalie Edwards; [2023]
    Keywords : Bryophytes; old-growth forests; forestry; nature conservation; sustainable forestry; mossor; gammelskog; skogsbruk; naturvård; hållbart skogsbruk;

    Abstract : Clear-cut logging is the most widely practised forestry method in Sweden. This often conflicts with nature conservation and leads to issues where economic interests are pitted against ecological values. READ MORE