The aim here was to review and summarize the findings of scientific studies concerning the
types of forest dynamics which occur in natural forests (ie forests with negligible human …

Since the mid-1990s, it has been common practice to leave trees for biodiversity purposes
when clear-cutting in Finland, Norway and Sweden, and regulations for such tree retention …

Montane Norway spruce forests of Central Europe have a very long tradition of use for
timber production; however, recently there has been increasing concern for their role in …

Determining the drivers of shifting forest disturbance rates remains a pressing global change
issue. Large‐scale forest dynamics are commonly assumed to be climate driven, but …

Question What factors best characterize tree competitive environments in this structurally
diverse old‐growth forest, and do these factors vary spatially within and among stands …

Summary 1 Disturbance histories derived from old‐growth forest remnants in Europe and
eastern North America have shaped many of our current theories of forest dynamics and …

Abstract Most North American forests are at some stage of post‐disturbance regrowth,
subject to a changing climate, and exhibit growth and mortality patterns that may not be …

Old-growth stands are considered as key components of boreal forest diversity and their
preservation is largely integrated into management plans. However, while the differences …

Research Highlights: The European Union's last large intact forest landscapes along the
Scandinavian Mountain range in Sweden offer unique opportunities for conservation of …

The way forests are defined, using terms such as ancient, old-growth, primary, sacred, or
intact forest landscapes, has far-reaching impacts on how, why, and where forests are …