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Carbon Budget in the Ecosystems of Virgin Spruce Forests in the Middle Taiga
AbstractThe main components of the carbon cycle in the ecosystem of spruce forests of the middle taiga are characterized. The objects of the study...
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The State of Soil Macrofauna in Pine and Spruce Forests of the Middle Taiga Zone during Reduction of Pulp and Paper Industry Emissions (Komi Republic)
AbstractAnalysis of the state of soil macrofauna during a period of reduced emissions from pulp and paper production revealed changes in the...
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Fluctuations in population size and migration of two species of crossbills in relation to seed crop size of spruce and pine: asymmetric importance of alternative food resources
Bird species depending on seeds from masting trees face large temporal and spatial variation in food availability and perform nomadic or irruptive...
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Impact of Windblow on the Structure and Phytomass of Siberian Pine and Birch Forests of the Central Sikhote-Alin
AbstractThe impact of windblow on the structure and phytomass of cedar and birch forest stands is assessed using the surveys of permanent test plots...
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Extraction and investigation of the lipophilic fraction from Norway spruce (Picea abies) and Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) forestry side-stream biomass
Coniferous forests in the European Union serve as crucial sources of roundwood, as well as contribute to various industries with different wood...
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Restoring mixed forests through conversion of Norway spruce stands: effects of fencing and mechanical site preparation on performance of planted beech and natural tree regeneration
Conversion of Norway spruce ( Picea abies ) plantations to more diverse and resilient forest types is an important task for European forest managers in...
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Effect of Industrial Airborne Pollution on the Chemical Composition of Pine Needle Litterfall at the Northern Distribution Limit of Pine Forests
AbstractThis paper examines the chemical composition of Scots pine litterfall in north taiga pine forests in background conditions and under the...
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Comparison of deacclimation and reacclimation of silver birch, Norway spruce and Scots pine seedlings during winter warm and cold spells in Nordic boreal conditions
Climate change means that in many areas in boreal region, the duration and thickness of the winter snow cover is decreasing. Young seedlings are...
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Organic soil greenhouse gas flux rates in hemiboreal old-growth Scots pine forests at different groundwater levels
Tree biomass and soils (especially organic soils) are significant carbon pools in forest ecosystems, therefore forest management practices, in order...
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Formation of Age Class Structures of the Primary Boreal Spruce Forests in European Russia
AbstractThis article discusses the lack of research on the structures and patterns of formation of primary virgin forests of evolutionary development...
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Influence of Forest Growth Conditions on the CO2 Emissions from the Soil Surface in the Middle Taiga Pine Forests of the Komi Republic, Russia
AbstractDue to large variability in CO 2 emission estimates in different types of forest ecosystems, obtaining experimental data on the respiration...
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Wildfire Dynamics in Pine Forests of Central Siberia in a Changing Climate
AbstractClimate change increases the frequency of forest fires throughout the entire boreal zone. This paper examines the long-term wildfire dynamics...
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Douglas fir and Norway spruce have similar effects on small mammal density, but not survival, in Central European managed forests
In an effort to ameliorate the impacts of climate change, forest managers in Central Europe increasingly turn to conifer species that produce higher...
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Carbon Stocks and Transfers in Coniferous Boreal Forests Along a Latitudinal Gradient
Carbon (C) sequestrated in the boreal forest ecosystems plays an important role in climate regulation. This study’s objectives were to quantify the...
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Role of black pine (Pinus nigra J. F. Arnold) in European forests modified by climate change
In the twenty-first century, it is crucial to see climate change not only as a risk that can cause large-scale forest disturbances but also as an...
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Small-Leaved Forests of the Center of the East European Plain: Ecology and Regeneration Prospects of Native Forests
AbstractSmall-leaved forests of the center of the East European Plain are widespread, and their area continues to increase due to the overgrowth of...
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Pine Wood Nematode in Coniferous Forests and Their Management by Novel Biological and Biotechnological Interventions
Coniferous trees constitute a major flora in the temperate forests world over. Although a number of nematodes have been recorded infesting coniferous...
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Putting more fuel on the fire… or maybe not? A synthesis of spruce beetle and fire interactions in North American subalpine forests
ContextDisturbance interactions can create compound, novel effects across landscapes compared to individual disturbance events. However, little...
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Black spruce (Picea mariana) seed availability and viability in boreal forests after large wildfires
Key messageBlack spruce ( Picea mariana (Mill.) B.S.P.) has historically self-replaced following wildfire, but recent evidence suggests that this is...
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European Union’s Natura 2000 network: an effective tool for nature conservation? The relic pine forests of the Franconian Jura
Land use change and intensification are the most important direct drivers of decreasing biodiversity globally. Therefore, the European Union created...
