Pinus halepensis has been extensively planted in semi‐arid areas throughout the world.
This has often led to slow‐growth stands that: a) suffer from insect plagues, b) promote …

Introduction Shrubs are recognized as important tree regeneration niches. In this study, we
experimentally analysed the effects of shrub presence, canopy cover (closed cover and …

In southern Mediterranean Pinus sylvestris forests there are grassy meadows that resist
invasion of trees despite the proximity to seed sources. In this study, we investigate the …

Depending on its developmental and morphological characteristics, shrubby or herbaceous
understorey vegetation interacts differently with tree seedlings during the regeneration …

Forest management in Sweden can be characterized by even-aged silviculture heavily
relying on three established harvest regimes: clearcutting, the seed-tree method, and the …

Native Monterey pine (Pinus radiata D. Don) stands on the Monterey peninsula have been
significantly modified by natural and anthropogenic disturbances. The exclusion of fire and …

Resprouter species are important for Mediterranean ecosystem resilience, but they are
scarce in landscapes dominated by pioneer pines. Sound knowledge of resprouter seedling …

A field experiment was carried out to evaluate the growth response of Pinus halepensis
seedlings inoculated with Pisolithus arhizus and planted in a terraced rangeland amended …

Key message Shrub cover has visible effects on Pinus nigra Arn ssp. salzmannii seedling
emergence, but only in drier years under moderate basal area (25–30 m 2 ha− 1). In the …

Aim To determine whether one of the most invasive pine species introduced to the Southern
Hemisphere, Pinus contorta, has changed plant species richness, composition, diversity …