Functional diversity and identity influence the self‐thinning process in young forest communities
There is increasing evidence that the strength of tree diversity effects on productivity varies
considerably over the course of forest development. Evidence points to canopy closure and …
considerably over the course of forest development. Evidence points to canopy closure and …
Performance of GEDI space-borne lidar for quantifying structural variation in the temperate forests of south-eastern Australia
Monitoring forest structural properties is critical for a range of applications because structure
is key to understanding and quantifying forest biophysical functioning, including stand …
is key to understanding and quantifying forest biophysical functioning, including stand …
[HTML][HTML] Self-thinning tree mortality models that account for vertical stand structure, species mixing and climate
Self-thinning dynamics are often considered when managing stand density in forests and
are used to constrain forest growth models. However, self-thinning relationships are often …
are used to constrain forest growth models. However, self-thinning relationships are often …
Differing regeneration patterns after catastrophic fire and clearfelling: Implications for future stand dynamics and forest management
Silvicultural systems in native forests typically attempt to mimic natural disturbance regimes
to ensure that the dominant tree species and associated biodiversity persist. Where the …
to ensure that the dominant tree species and associated biodiversity persist. Where the …
Disentangling contributions of allometry, species composition and structure to high aboveground biomass density of high-elevation forests
The high elevation forests of the Central Himalayas include stands with an exceptional
abundance of aboveground biomass, standing as some of the most carbon-rich forests in …
abundance of aboveground biomass, standing as some of the most carbon-rich forests in …
Evaluation of modeling strategies for assessing self‐thinning behavior and carrying capacity
C Salas‐Eljatib, AR Weiskittel - Ecology and Evolution, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Self‐thinning and site maximum carrying capacity are key concepts for understanding and
predicting ecosystem dynamics as they represent the outcome of several fundamental …
predicting ecosystem dynamics as they represent the outcome of several fundamental …
Wildfire contribution to streamflow variability across Australian temperate zone
As wildfires become more frequent and severe, there are concerns regarding their impacts
on water yield from forested catchments. While there are many studies in Australia about the …
on water yield from forested catchments. While there are many studies in Australia about the …
Long-term hydrological response emerges from forest self-thinning behaviour and tree sapwood allometry
Fires in forested catchments are of great concern to catchment managers due to their
potential effect on water yield. Among other factors such as meteorological conditions and …
potential effect on water yield. Among other factors such as meteorological conditions and …
Identifying Old-Growth Forests in Complex Landscapes: A New LiDAR-Based Estimation Framework and Conservation Implications
Old-growth forests provide many ecosystem services and benefits. However, they are
becoming increasingly rare and thus are an urgent priority for conservation. Accurately …
becoming increasingly rare and thus are an urgent priority for conservation. Accurately …
A conceptual model of vegetation dynamics for the unique obligate‐seeder eucalypt woodlands of south‐western Australia
Abstract Models of vegetation dynamics framed as testable hypotheses provide powerful
tools for predicting vegetation change in response to contemporary disturbances or climate …
tools for predicting vegetation change in response to contemporary disturbances or climate …