Forest subsidies are widely used to achieve policy objectives aimed at maintaining and
supporting the provision of the various ecosystem services provided by forests. In the …

Non-timber forest products (NTFP), mainly edible mushrooms, forest berries, and medicinal
plants, are of socio-economic importance in the Czech Republic (CR). They can be picked …

The aim of this study was to evaluate (1) effects of bark stripping and climatic factors on
radial growth of Picea abies/L./Karst.,(2) production and structural differences between …

Afforested farmland is a phenomenon of Central Europe. In this study, we evaluate the radial
growth of Norway spruce [Picea abies (L.) Karst.] and European larch (Larix decidua Mill.) in …

This study analyses the linkages between private forest owners' perceptions of forest
management, and their affinity for subsidies, in a range of European countries. Society …

Agricultural land use and land use change (LULUC), and land management practices have
a major influence on the provision of multiple ecosystem services. Obtaining information on …

The ecological network Natura 2000 is one element of the common European Union policy
regarding biodiversity protection. National implementation of Natura 2000 differs across the …

European Union countries provide substantial subsidies for farmland afforestation. Most of
the research so far has focused on contribution of afforestation to carbon sequestration …

Afforestation of agricultural lands may be a positive action in many cases. Especially, it is a
beneficial feature for waterlogged soils, stony soils or for soils which are less fertile for any …

The species-area relationship is among the most important patterns in ecology, and is an
important tool in conservation. However, research into the species-area and minimum area …