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View article: Trees, Deadwood and Tree-Related Microhabitats Explain Patterns of Alpha and Beta Saproxylic Beetle Diversity in Silver Fir-Beech Forests in Central Italy
Trees, Deadwood and Tree-Related Microhabitats Explain Patterns of Alpha and Beta Saproxylic Beetle Diversity in Silver Fir-Beech Forests in Central Italy Open
Forest structure, including trees, deadwood and tree-related microhabitats, is a key determinant of forest biodiversity. Their relative contribution in shaping local (alpha) biodiversity and its variation (beta) between sites remains uncle…
View article: Copernicus for monitoring European forests: strengths, challenges and potential
Copernicus for monitoring European forests: strengths, challenges and potential Open
Copernicus is the European Union’s Earth Observation program, offering forest-related maps through its High-Resolution Layers (HRL). Corine Land Cover (CLC) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) also provide map-based products …
View article: Genome-wide SNP association analysis reveals the genomic signature of local adaptation in natural populations of European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.)
Genome-wide SNP association analysis reveals the genomic signature of local adaptation in natural populations of European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) Open
Understanding the dynamics and mechanisms of local adaptation in natural populations provides the basis for predicting responses to environmental changes, including those associated to global climate change. European beech (Fagus sylvatica…
View article: Forest Management Effects on Breeding Bird Communities in Apennine Beech Stands
Forest Management Effects on Breeding Bird Communities in Apennine Beech Stands Open
Beech forests in the Italian peninsula are actively managed and they also support a high level of biodiversity. Hence, biodiversity conservation can be synergistic with timber production and carbon sequestration, enhancing the overall econ…
View article: A dataset on forest stand structures, deadwood, and tree-related microhabitats along an urban-periurban gradient in Central Italy
A dataset on forest stand structures, deadwood, and tree-related microhabitats along an urban-periurban gradient in Central Italy Open
This database provides accessible and georeferenced information on forest structure, tree-related microhabitats, and deadwood of 12 urban forests located in 12 different urban parks across three Italian cities, Florence, Rome, and Campobas…
View article: Enhancing ecosystem service provision through the silvicultural management of European black pine stands from afforestation and reforestation
Enhancing ecosystem service provision through the silvicultural management of European black pine stands from afforestation and reforestation Open
Afforestation and reforestation are integral components of the wider field of land management. When these initiatives integrate the diverse eco-biological, landscape, cultural, and socioeconomic characteristics of the intervention area the…
View article: Comparing efficiency, timing and costs of different walking paths in HMLS LIDAR survey
Comparing efficiency, timing and costs of different walking paths in HMLS LIDAR survey Open
The technological innovation of terrestrial LIDAR systems has recently given forest planners greater access to key features on forest structure. The Hand Held Mobile Laser Scanner (HMLS) is a recently developed LIDAR tool that is particula…
View article: Efficiency of Mobile Laser Scanning for Digital Marteloscopes for Conifer Forests in the Mediterranean Region
Efficiency of Mobile Laser Scanning for Digital Marteloscopes for Conifer Forests in the Mediterranean Region Open
This study evaluates the performance of the ZEB Horizon RT portable mobile laser scanner (MLS) in simulating silvicultural thinning operations across three different Tuscan forests dominated by Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Fr…
View article: Effects of Forest Management on Beetle (Coleoptera) Communities in Beech Forests (Fagus sylvatica) in the Apennines of Central Italy (Tuscany)
Effects of Forest Management on Beetle (Coleoptera) Communities in Beech Forests (Fagus sylvatica) in the Apennines of Central Italy (Tuscany) Open
In European mountains most beech forest areas have been managed for timber production. This practice has reduced the availability of biomass for the whole forest-dwelling species assemblage and of deadwood for the saproxylic community. Des…
View article: Tree-Related Microhabitats and Multi-Taxon Biodiversity Quantification Exploiting ALS Data
Tree-Related Microhabitats and Multi-Taxon Biodiversity Quantification Exploiting ALS Data Open
The quantification of tree-related microhabitats (TreMs) and multi-taxon biodiversity is pivotal to the implementation of forest conservation policies, which are crucial under the current climate change scenarios. We assessed the capacity …
View article: European Forest Type Map
European Forest Type Map Open
Forest types are key factors to consider when monitoring forests, particularly in consideration of  the increasing need to assess how climate change is affecting different forests in Europe and beyond. A comprehensive classification s…
View article: Country-wide assessment of biodiversity, naturalness and old-growth status using national forest inventory data
Country-wide assessment of biodiversity, naturalness and old-growth status using national forest inventory data Open
Assessing forest biodiversity, naturalness and old-growth status (B-N-OG) is crucial for supporting sustainable forest planning, yet comprehensive monitoring networks specifically designed for such purposes are lacking in many countries. N…
View article: Robotics in Forest Inventories: SPOT’s First Steps
Robotics in Forest Inventories: SPOT’s First Steps Open
In the context of the potential future use of unmanned ground vehicles for forest inventories, we present the first experiences with SPOT, a legged robot equipped with a LiDAR instrument and several cameras that have been used with a teleo…
View article: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TREE-RELATED MICROHABITATS AND THE CAPTURES OBTAINED USING DIFFERENT TRAP METHODS FOR LARGE THREATENED SAPROXYLIC BEETLE
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TREE-RELATED MICROHABITATS AND THE CAPTURES OBTAINED USING DIFFERENT TRAP METHODS FOR LARGE THREATENED SAPROXYLIC BEETLE Open
Osmoderma eremita and Cerambyx cerdo are saproxylic beetle species, included in the IUCN Red List and in the EU/92 Habitats Directive. Their occurrence has been recorded, through appropriate traps, in several localities in Italy, including…
View article: Exposure elevation and forest structure predict the abundance of saproxylic beetles’ communities in mountain managed beech forests
Exposure elevation and forest structure predict the abundance of saproxylic beetles’ communities in mountain managed beech forests Open
In the managed beech forests of Central Italy (Molise), the diversity of saproxylic species is potentially under threat by intensive management. To evaluate the impact of forestry on the biodiversity of these ecosystems, we analyzed the re…
View article: Sentinel-2 time series analysis for monitoring multi-taxon biodiversity in mountain beech forests
Sentinel-2 time series analysis for monitoring multi-taxon biodiversity in mountain beech forests Open
Biodiversity monitoring represents a major challenge to supporting proper forest ecosystem management and biodiversity conservation. The latter is indeed shifting in recent years from single-species to multi-taxon approaches. However, mult…
View article: Use of an Edaphic Microarthropod Index for Monitoring Wildfire Impact on Soil in Mediterranean Pine Forests
Use of an Edaphic Microarthropod Index for Monitoring Wildfire Impact on Soil in Mediterranean Pine Forests Open
The aim of this study was to investigate the potential of the Biological Soil Quality index (QBS-ar index) for monitoring the impact of wildfires on Mediterranean pine forests soils. The QBS-ar is a simplified eco-morphological index, base…
View article: Characterization of Wildfires and Harvesting Forest Disturbances and Recovery Using Landsat Time Series: A Case Study in Mediterranean Forests in Central Italy
Characterization of Wildfires and Harvesting Forest Disturbances and Recovery Using Landsat Time Series: A Case Study in Mediterranean Forests in Central Italy Open
Large-scale forest monitoring benefits greatly from change detection analysis based on remote sensing data because it enables characterizing forest dynamics of disturbance and recovery by detecting both gradual and abrupt changes on Earth’…
View article: Managing Mediterranean Forests for Multiple Ecosystem Services: Research Progress and Knowledge Gaps
Managing Mediterranean Forests for Multiple Ecosystem Services: Research Progress and Knowledge Gaps Open
Purpose of Review Forests provide multiple ecosystem services (ES) to society, and the demand for ES is growing at the global level. However, how to manage forests for the provision of multiple and sometimes conflicting services is a compl…
View article: Automatic mapping of Italian forest disturbances between 1985 and 2019 using Landsat imagery and Google Earth Engine
Automatic mapping of Italian forest disturbances between 1985 and 2019 using Landsat imagery and Google Earth Engine Open
Forests play a key role in the carbon cycle and the fight against climate change. Long-term monitoring of forest dynamics represents a key element for understanding forests transformations due to forest harvestings and disturbances includi…
View article: Mediterranean Forest Research Agenda 2030
Mediterranean Forest Research Agenda 2030 Open
The Mediterranean Forest Research Agenda 2030 (MFRA 2030) constitutes a timely review
\nof the past decade's achievements against the previous research priorities and at the same
\ntime looks to where attention should focus for the next te…
View article: Stand structure and natural regeneration in a coastal Stone pine (Pinus pinea L.) forest in Central Italy
Stand structure and natural regeneration in a coastal Stone pine (Pinus pinea L.) forest in Central Italy Open
This study was carried out in the Regional Park of San Rossore (Italy) where we found natural regeneration of Stone pine (Pinus piena L.) in an even-aged stand of pine. The objectives of our study were to characterize the forest structure …
View article: A deep learning <i>approach</i> for automatic mapping of poplar plantations using Sentinel-2 imagery
A deep learning <i>approach</i> for automatic mapping of poplar plantations using Sentinel-2 imagery Open
Poplars are one of the most widespread fast-growing tree species used for forest plantations. Owing to their distinct features (fast growth and short rotation) and the dependency on the timber price market, poplar plantations are character…
View article: Estimating VAIA Windstorm Damaged Forest Area in Italy Using Time Series Sentinel-2 Imagery and Continuous Change Detection Algorithms
Estimating VAIA Windstorm Damaged Forest Area in Italy Using Time Series Sentinel-2 Imagery and Continuous Change Detection Algorithms Open
Mapping forest disturbances is an essential component of forest monitoring systems both to support local decisions and for international reporting. Between the 28 and 29 October 2018, the VAIA storm hit the Northeast regions of Italy with …
View article: The perception of the forest in forestry students: a survey at the University of Florence
The perception of the forest in forestry students: a survey at the University of Florence Open
The growing interest in the positive effects of the forest on the individual and social sphere and in the cultural and social development of local realities has motivated this survey to investigate the preferences of recreational activitie…
View article: Are we ready for a National Forest Information System? State of the art of forest maps and airborne laser scanning data availability in Italy
Are we ready for a National Forest Information System? State of the art of forest maps and airborne laser scanning data availability in Italy Open
Forest planning, forest management, and forest policy require updated, reliable, and harmonized spatial datasets. In Italy a national geographic Forest Information System (FIS) designed to store and facilitate the access and analysis of sp…
View article: Mappatura delle aie carbonili con immagini derivate da dati LiDAR: il caso di Raggiolo in Casentino
Mappatura delle aie carbonili con immagini derivate da dati LiDAR: il caso di Raggiolo in Casentino Open
In the medieval period the Casentino was an important center for iron working and for the production of charcoal necessary for this activity. Between XIII and XIV centuries the Guidi family owned various ironworks in the localities of Ceti…