Stump harvesting is defined as an intensification of forest management in comparison with
stem‐only harvesting and removal of tops and branches. It increases soil mixing and the …

In the past few decades, several studies have been conducted about the effects of stump
harvesting on forests. Extensive stump harvesting began in Finland in 2000 for bioenergy …

The large pine weevil (Hylobius abietis L.) is an important pest of young forest stands in
Europe. Larvae develop under the bark of freshly cut pine and spruce stumps, but maturing …

The pine weevil (Hylobius abietis) is one of the most devastating pests of regenerated
coniferous forests in northern and central Europe. Although it is also present and potentially …

Stumpwood as a resource of renewable bioenergy has considerable potential in the Nordic
and Baltic countries. So far, however, it has largely been left unutilised in Estonia. This study …

The pine weevil (Hylobius abietis L.) is among the worst pests of newly planted conifer
seedlings in Europe. EU regulations restrict the use of insecticides, the cost of mechanical …

Stump harvesting can help in managing forest pests, improve site preparation, and provide a
source of bioenergy. However, stump removal does not remove all the roots from clear-cut …

Removal of logging residues causes significant nutrient losses from the harvesting site.
Furthermore, collection of residues into piles could lead to small-scale differences in …

Although impacts of intensive forest harvesting practices such as removing logging residue
and stumps for bioenergy on forest ecosystem has been extensively studied, no information …

Stump wood is used to produce electricity and heat, especially in Finland, where biomass-
based energy plays a major role. This study, which aims to investigate the social acceptance …