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View article: Very-high resolution aerial imagery and deep learning uncover the fine-scale patterns of elevational treelines
Very-high resolution aerial imagery and deep learning uncover the fine-scale patterns of elevational treelines Open
Treelines are sensitive indicators of global change, as their position, composition and pattern directly respond to ecological and anthropogenic factors. Treelines worldwide exhibit a great variability even within single landscapes, which …
View article: Biological legacies facilitate post-fire active management by improving the micro-sites
Biological legacies facilitate post-fire active management by improving the micro-sites Open
View article: Drivers of seedling emergence and early growth of 12 European oak species: Results from a cross-continental experiment
Drivers of seedling emergence and early growth of 12 European oak species: Results from a cross-continental experiment Open
View article: The amount of undisturbed forest in proximity of severe disturbance patches enhances their recovery in temperate Europe
The amount of undisturbed forest in proximity of severe disturbance patches enhances their recovery in temperate Europe Open
Context Forest recovery following disturbances is essential for maintaining ecosystem services, especially after large-scale events where regeneration is limited by seed availability. Understanding how environmental and biotic factors infl…
View article: Using airborne LiDAR to quantify changes in forest structure following an ice storm disturbance and subsequent salvage logging
Using airborne LiDAR to quantify changes in forest structure following an ice storm disturbance and subsequent salvage logging Open
View article: Forestlines in Italian mountains are shifting upward: detection and monitoring using satellite time series
Forestlines in Italian mountains are shifting upward: detection and monitoring using satellite time series Open
The growing interest on the ecological effects of global warming and land use changes on vegetation, along with the development of remote sensing techniques, fostered applied research on the successional dynamics at the upper limits of for…
View article: Soil temperature and moisture near downed trees and log barriers 5 years after a wildfire
Soil temperature and moisture near downed trees and log barriers 5 years after a wildfire Open
Background Forest recovery from natural disturbances is often linked to the biological legacies left in the aftermath. In the case of forest fires, coarse woody debris, and specifically downed logs, is recognized as preferential sites for …
View article: Forestlines in Italian mountains are shifting upward: detection and monitoring using satellite time-series
Forestlines in Italian mountains are shifting upward: detection and monitoring using satellite time-series Open
The growing interest on the ecological effects of global warming and land use changes on vegetation, along with development of remote sensing techniques, fostered applied research on the successional dynamics at the upper limits of forests…
View article: Correction: Ex situ germination of European acorns: data from 93 batches of 12 Quercus species
Correction: Ex situ germination of European acorns: data from 93 batches of 12 Quercus species Open
View article: Optimizing tree selection for planning cable yarding operations: a multi-objective modelling approach
Optimizing tree selection for planning cable yarding operations: a multi-objective modelling approach Open
View article: Post-Fire Detection of Conifer Regeneration with Uav and Structure from Motion
Post-Fire Detection of Conifer Regeneration with Uav and Structure from Motion Open
View article: Drivers of Seedling Emergence and Early Growth of 12 European Oak Species: Results from a Cross-Continental Experiment
Drivers of Seedling Emergence and Early Growth of 12 European Oak Species: Results from a Cross-Continental Experiment Open
View article: Ex situ germination of European acorns: data from 93 batches of 12 Quercus species
Ex situ germination of European acorns: data from 93 batches of 12 Quercus species Open
View article: Very-high resolution aerial imagery and deep learning uncover the fine-scale spatial patterns of elevational treelines
Very-high resolution aerial imagery and deep learning uncover the fine-scale spatial patterns of elevational treelines Open
Treelines are sensitive indicators of global change, as their position, composition and pattern directly respond to numerous ecological and anthropogenic factors. Most studies are case-specific and treeline features vary greatly worldwide …
View article: Modeling the interaction between wildfires and windthrows: A pilot case study for Italian Alps
Modeling the interaction between wildfires and windthrows: A pilot case study for Italian Alps Open
View article: Dataset of shallow sub-surface soil moisture and soil temperature at various distances from downed trees and logs in a Pinus nigra forest after wildfire in Central Italy
Dataset of shallow sub-surface soil moisture and soil temperature at various distances from downed trees and logs in a Pinus nigra forest after wildfire in Central Italy Open
In a conifer forest in Central Italy burnt by wildfire in 2017, shallow sub-surface (topmost 5 cm) soil temperature and soil moisture (% volumetric water content) were measured during summer 2022. Various distances from downed trees (natur…
View article: Impact of salvage logging on short-term natural regeneration in montane forests of the Alps after large windthrow events
Impact of salvage logging on short-term natural regeneration in montane forests of the Alps after large windthrow events Open
View article: High-dimensional detection of Landscape Dynamics: a Landsat time series-based algorithm for forest disturbance mapping and beyond
High-dimensional detection of Landscape Dynamics: a Landsat time series-based algorithm for forest disturbance mapping and beyond Open
Time series analysis of medium-resolution multispectral satellite imagery is critical to investigate forest disturbance dynamics at the landscape scale. In particular, the spatial, temporal, and radiometric consistency of Landsat time seri…
View article: Maximizing the economic benefit for cable yarding timber harvesting operations by spatially optimizing tree selection
Maximizing the economic benefit for cable yarding timber harvesting operations by spatially optimizing tree selection Open
The efficiency of forest logging operations can be strongly affected by the layout of the harvesting pattern, which is usually based on silvicultural constraints and technical feasibility. Specifically, individual tree volume and the spati…
View article: Post-windstorm natural regeneration dynamics in Italian Alps: roughness indices as a proxy for disturbance legacies.
Post-windstorm natural regeneration dynamics in Italian Alps: roughness indices as a proxy for disturbance legacies. Open
Disturbance legacy can be defined as the amount, the availability and the distribution of resource, spatial pattern, and habitat left behind after a disturbance, and are key factor in the restoration processes, especially after large high-…
View article: Natural disturbances and protective forests: the effects of cascading and compound hazards after the storm VAIA  (Northeastern Italy)
Natural disturbances and protective forests: the effects of cascading and compound hazards after the storm VAIA  (Northeastern Italy) Open
Climate change is undeniably responsible for the increase in climate-related disturbances affecting Alpine communities. These phenomena are often the result of compound events, a combination of multiple climate-related hazards that contrib…
View article: Forestline detection and treeline ecotone dynamics in the Italian Alps and Apennines by satellite remote sensing
Forestline detection and treeline ecotone dynamics in the Italian Alps and Apennines by satellite remote sensing Open
Treelines are dynamic ecotones largely influenced by climate and land use changes. The increasing development of remote sensing techniques and the interest on the ecological effects of global warming on forest vegetation have raised the nu…
View article: Biological legacies as nature-based solutions to maintain protective effects in alpine mountain forests
Biological legacies as nature-based solutions to maintain protective effects in alpine mountain forests Open
In mountainous regions, protective forests are crucial for maintaining ecosystem stability. The impact of natural disturbances on these forests and their ability to provide essential ecosystem services is evident. Therefore, evaluating the…
View article: Modeling the interaction between wildfire behaviour and bark beetle outbreak from LiDAR data: new perspective for Italian forests
Modeling the interaction between wildfire behaviour and bark beetle outbreak from LiDAR data: new perspective for Italian forests Open
Among the main issues affecting European forests, forest fires, windstorm and bark beetles outbreaks nowadays represent the most relevant one. In this regard, local stakeholders are actually facing with critical circumstances both co…
View article: Predicting future windthrow susceptibility coupling forest growth and wind risk models: an application to a study area in the eastern Alps
Predicting future windthrow susceptibility coupling forest growth and wind risk models: an application to a study area in the eastern Alps Open
Climate change will increase the frequency and magnitude of extreme meteorological events. Therefore, also windstorm events are expected to increase the amount of damages to natural and human resources. Regarding forests, windstorms are al…
View article: Treeline spatial patterns for biodiversity monitoring detected by spectral and 3D information from UAV‐based aerial imagery
Treeline spatial patterns for biodiversity monitoring detected by spectral and 3D information from UAV‐based aerial imagery Open
Treeline ecotones spatial patterns and dynamics are influenced by factors acting at regional, landscape, and local scales. It is widely accepted that treelines change in complex ways depending on their diverse structural features and envir…
View article: Five years after Vaia
Five years after Vaia Open
The Vaia Storm had a significant impact on forests and on the related sector in North-Eastern Italy, considerably influencing forest management and the wood supply chain. Five years after the event, on October 30th 2023 in the Aula Magna o…
View article: Recovery and resilience of European temperate forests after large and severe disturbances
Recovery and resilience of European temperate forests after large and severe disturbances Open
Recent observations of tree regeneration failures following large and severe disturbances, particularly under warm and dry conditions, have raised concerns about the resilience of forest ecosystems and their recovery dynamics in the face o…
View article: The Rough Path to Recovery: Successful Response of Forest Regeneration to Disturbance Legacies Induced Roughness
The Rough Path to Recovery: Successful Response of Forest Regeneration to Disturbance Legacies Induced Roughness Open
View article: Impact of Salvage Logging on Short-Term Natural Regeneration Dynamics in Montane Forests of the Alps after Large Windthrow Events
Impact of Salvage Logging on Short-Term Natural Regeneration Dynamics in Montane Forests of the Alps after Large Windthrow Events Open