In this paper, we examine the implications of managing for sustained yield in a world characterized by growing risk and uncertainty. We review the history of sustained yield (SY) forestry in North America, with an emphasis on economic benefits and the persistence of the SY paradigm today, despite a ...

Patterns of trait expression within some plant species have recently been shown to align with the leaf economics spectrum paradigm. Resistance to herbivores is also expected to covary with leaf economics traits. We selected 36 mature Populus tremuloides genotypes in a common garden to assess...

The proclamation of Šumava National Park as a large-scale protected territory in the early 90's of the 20th century shortly after the change of the political regime in Czechoslovakia resulted in the onset of discussions among different interest groups. The question of the approach to its management ...

Achieving public support and understanding in addressing the challenges of climate change and the bark beetle calamity is a prerequisite for the successful future of Czech forestry. The most important instrument for achieving public support is communication. To be effective, this communication has...

Forest insects play an essential role in forest ecosystems because they contribute to the regeneration of trees and provide new habitats for wildlife. However, forest insect infestations can become severe and cause economic problems due to the damage and destruction they cause in commercially...

Collaboration has been the key to success for urban forest management in Colorado, not only collaboration amongst agencies at all levels of government but also in engaging industry allies, coordinating education and outreach efforts and in fostering community support. A unique interagency team, the ...

Maritime pine (Pinus pinaster) is the most important conifer species in France in terms of wood production. It is mostly cultivated in even-aged monoculture stands in the Landes forest. These plantations are exposed to multiple biotic and abiotic risks: most importantly the cyclical outbreaks of a...

The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), Agrilus plaipennis (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) was introduced to North America more than two decades ago and has spread despite management efforts in both the United States and Canada. The insect kills most species of ash tree (Fraxinus sp.) and its management imposes...

The forest stocks expansion method was used to calculate the forest carbon stocks in Heilongjiang Province from 1986 to 2016. From forestry carbon protection management behavior, carbon attraction management behavior and forestry economic development scale, seven indicators were selected including ...

This introduction non-timber forest products assessment provides an overview of the findings and discusses interrelated aspects of the biophysical, social, cultural, economic, and policy dimensions of non-timber forest products and the implications of the effects of climatic variability and change...