Abstract Purpose of Review Ground-based mechanized forest operations can cause severe
soil disturbances that are often long lasting and detrimental to the health of forested …

Abstract Purpose of Review As litter decomposition is a fundamental process in forest
ecosystems, representing the link between aboveground and belowground biogeochemical …

Soil compaction associated with mechanized wood harvesting can long-lastingly disturb
forest soils, ecosystem function, and productivity. Sustainable forest management requires …

Due to millions of years of natural evolution, wood has a unique structure that has inspired
many researchers to use it as a template to create bio-based advanced materials for various …

There has been a severely negative impact on soil water resources in temperate forests
caused by the introduction of the type of heavy machinery in the forestry sector used for …

Abstract Purposeof Review Paired catchment studies have documented the extent to which
forest harvesting impairs forested watersheds. Adverse effects on stream water quality and …

Abstract Purpose of the Review The review synthesises the current knowledge of post-
windstorm management in selected European countries in order to identify knowledge gaps …

Abstract Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) is a key objective of the European Forest
Strategy. One of the most important aspects to be considered to achieve this fundamental …

Abstract Purpose of Review Predicting, preventing, and minimizing machinery-induced soil
compaction are of paramount importance in forest ecosystems. Understanding the soil's …

The surface of the mineral soil is covered by the forest floor forming water absorbent layers.
This is how the forest floor plays an important role in soil and water conservation. The aim of …