Biological invasions in forest ecosystems
Forests play critical roles in global ecosystem processes and provide numerous services to
society. But forests are increasingly affected by a variety of human influences, especially …
society. But forests are increasingly affected by a variety of human influences, especially …
Impact of stand and landscape management on forest pest damage
One promising approach to mitigate the negative impacts of insect pests in forests is to adapt
forestry practices to create ecosystems that are more resistant and resilient to biotic …
forestry practices to create ecosystems that are more resistant and resilient to biotic …
[HTML][HTML] Genetic diversity is considered important but interpreted narrowly in country reports to the Convention on Biological Diversity: Current actions and indicators …
International agreements such as the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) have
committed to conserve, and sustainably and equitably use, biodiversity. The CBD is a vital …
committed to conserve, and sustainably and equitably use, biodiversity. The CBD is a vital …
Global commitments to conserving and monitoring genetic diversity are now necessary and feasible
Global conservation policy and action have largely neglected protecting and monitoring
genetic diversity—one of the three main pillars of biodiversity. Genetic diversity (diversity …
genetic diversity—one of the three main pillars of biodiversity. Genetic diversity (diversity …
The oak syngameon: more than the sum of its parts
One of Anthropocene's most daunting challenges for conservation biology is habitat
extinction, caused by rapid global change. Tree diversity has persisted through previous …
extinction, caused by rapid global change. Tree diversity has persisted through previous …
Promoting and maintaining diversity in contemporary hardwood forests: Confronting contemporary drivers of change and the loss of ecological memory
Declines in the diversity of herbaceous and woody plant species in the understory of eastern
North American hardwood forests are increasingly common. Forest managers are tasked …
North American hardwood forests are increasingly common. Forest managers are tasked …
The road to resistance in forest trees
In recent years, forests have been exposed to an unprecedented rise in pests and
pathogens. This, coupled with the added challenge of climate change, renders forest …
pathogens. This, coupled with the added challenge of climate change, renders forest …
New guidance for ex situ gene conservation: Sampling realistic population systems and accounting for collection attrition
S Hoban - Biological Conservation, 2019 - Elsevier
A vital component of conservation is to sample germplasm from wild populations for
safeguarding ex situ (eg, in seed banks, though the concept also applies to animals via …
safeguarding ex situ (eg, in seed banks, though the concept also applies to animals via …
A glimmer of hope–ash genotypes with increased resistance to ash dieback pathogen show cross‐resistance to emerald ash borer
MM Gossner, A Perret‐Gentil, E Britt, V Queloz… - New …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Plants rely on cross‐resistance traits to defend against multiple, phylogenetically distinct
enemies. These traits are often the result of long co‐evolutionary histories. Biological …
enemies. These traits are often the result of long co‐evolutionary histories. Biological …
Impact of intensive forest management practices on wood quality from conifers: literature review and reflection on future challenges
Abstract Purpose of Review Intensive forest management practices are being implemented
worldwide to meet future global demand for wood and wood products while facilitating the …
worldwide to meet future global demand for wood and wood products while facilitating the …