The magnitude of many biological traits relates strongly and regularly to body size.
Consequently, a major goal of comparative biology is to understand and apply these 'size …

Abstract Purpose of Review The objective quantification of stand density (SD) is necessary
for predicting forest dynamics over space and time. Despite the development of various …

The cultivation of hybrid poplar clones is increasing worldwide. Hundreds of hectares of
plantations now occur across Europe and other continents such as North America, using …

Abstract Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco) is an important exotic tree
species that was planted across a large part of Europe during the last century. In both …

Global climate change has raised concerns about the relationship between ecosystems and
forests, which is a core component of the carbon cycle and a critical factor in understanding …

The maximum size-density relationship (MSDR) of mixed stands is of great significance for
optimizing stand structural components and increasing stand productivity. However, model …

Stem tapers are mathematical functions modelling the relative decrease of diameter (rD) as
the relative height (rH) increase in trees and can be successfully used in precision forest …

Efficient rainfall/runoff data modeling necessitates field data availability. Remote and rough
terrain areas restrict data collection that leads to less reliable simulated models …

Key message The crown volume of Pinus nigra trees can be modelled as a function of the
total crown length and the crown radius at crown base to support forest management …

Walnut tree species (Juglans spp.) are commonly used for high-quality wood production in
plantation forestry. In this paper, the most relevant walnut plantations in Italy and Spain have …