The management of Italian chestnut coppices has gradually been suspended after World
War II, causing a widespread overaging of the concerned stands. In recent years, the …

Aim of study: Agroforestry systems of Castanea sativa have specific forest structures, which
are different from other ecosystems of sweet chestnut. They have provided several …

Abstract Dryocosmus kuriphilus (Hymenoptera: Cynipidae) was first detected in Galicia (NW
Spain) in 2014. The wasp then began to spread by stratified dispersal, with the local …

Sweet chestnut forests in Europe are impacted by management abandonment, non-native
species invasions and diseases, among other factors. Understanding the effects of these …

Accurate forest parameters are crucial for ecological protection, forest resource
management and sustainable development. The rapid development of remote sensing can …

This study delves into the impact of contrasting management practices on epiphytic
bryolichenic communities, shedding light on their divergent responses to management …

Abstract The Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range (Durango, Mexico) is of great
ecological interest because of the high degree of environmental heterogeneity in the area …

This study delves into the impact of contrasting management practices on epiphytic
bryolichenic communities, shedding light on their divergent responses to management …

Sweet chestnut is a relevant species in Europe for the production of timber and fruit,
alongside environmental effects such as biodiversity of protection against soil erosion. In …

Sweet chestnut has been for many centuries essential to human diet in large areas of
Southern Europe. Its cultivation was abandoned in the last century, but is at present under …