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View article: Mapping Relative Health of Individual Spruces with Multispectral Drone
Mapping Relative Health of Individual Spruces with Multispectral Drone Open
Nitrogen is a key nutrient influencing photosynthesis, growth, and resilience in Boreal forest ecosystems. As nitrogen deficiency becomes more prevalent due to anthropogenic pressures, efficient and scalable methods for detecting forest st…
View article: Assessing the impacts of forest stand structure and landscape on the formation of <i>Ips typographus</i> damage hotspots in Finland
Assessing the impacts of forest stand structure and landscape on the formation of <i>Ips typographus</i> damage hotspots in Finland Open
Damage caused by the European spruce bark beetle (SBB; Ips typographus) to Norway spruce (Picea abies) is expected to increase under climate change, particularly in Finland where Norway spruce is one of the most ecologically and economical…
View article: Nitrogen fertilization has a small but detectable effect on the spectral properties of needles in Norway spruce
Nitrogen fertilization has a small but detectable effect on the spectral properties of needles in Norway spruce Open
View article: Infestation symptoms as indicators of a sustained bark beetle outbreak in conserved and managed Norway spruce forests in south-eastern Finland
Infestation symptoms as indicators of a sustained bark beetle outbreak in conserved and managed Norway spruce forests in south-eastern Finland Open
European spruce bark beetle ( Ips typographus L., SBB) infestations are extending in northern Europe due to increases in temperature and drought, which increase the risk of outbreaks in Norway spruce ( Picea abies L.) forests. The severity…
View article: Volume growth responses of Scots pine and Norway spruce to nitrogen fertilization: quantitative synthesis of fertilization experiments in Finland
Volume growth responses of Scots pine and Norway spruce to nitrogen fertilization: quantitative synthesis of fertilization experiments in Finland Open
The effects of nitrogen (N) fertilization on tree growth have been studied widely in boreal forests in Finland, but a quantitative synthesis is still lacking. We performed a quantitative synthesis on volume growth responses to N fertilizat…
View article: Spatial evenness of fertilization and short-term volume growth responses of Scots pine and Norway spruce to fertilization intensity
Spatial evenness of fertilization and short-term volume growth responses of Scots pine and Norway spruce to fertilization intensity Open
We studied the spatial evenness of nitrogen (N) fertilizer and the effects of fertilization intensity on the short-term volume growth responses in two ground-fertilized Scots pine and two airborne-fertilized Norway spruce study sites on me…
View article: Evaluation of the productivity and costs of excavator-based mechanized tree planting in Finland based on automated data collection
Evaluation of the productivity and costs of excavator-based mechanized tree planting in Finland based on automated data collection Open
The poor cost-effectiveness of mechanized planting (MECP) is the main reason for the low mechanization rate of planting. In this study, we investigated the productivity of the mechanized excavator-based planting of Norway spruce (Picea abi…
View article: Koneellisen metsänistutuksen tuottavuuden ja kustannusten selvittäminen hyödyntäen automaattista tiedonkeruuta
Koneellisen metsänistutuksen tuottavuuden ja kustannusten selvittäminen hyödyntäen automaattista tiedonkeruuta Open
View article: The role of climatic variability in controlling carbon and water budgets in a boreal Scots pine forest during ten growing seasons
The role of climatic variability in controlling carbon and water budgets in a boreal Scots pine forest during ten growing seasons Open
View article: Infestation symptoms as indicators of a sustained bark beetle outbreak in conserved and managed Norway spruce stands in south-eastern Finland
Infestation symptoms as indicators of a sustained bark beetle outbreak in conserved and managed Norway spruce stands in south-eastern Finland Open
The European spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus L., SBB) is extending in Northern Europe due to increases in temperature and drought, which elevates the risk of outbreaks in Norway spruce (Picea abies L.) stands. The impact of SBB damage …
View article: Infestation symptoms as indicators of a sustained bark beetle outbreak in conserved and managed Norway spruce forests in south-eastern Finland
Infestation symptoms as indicators of a sustained bark beetle outbreak in conserved and managed Norway spruce forests in south-eastern Finland Open
European spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus L., SBB) infestations are extending in northern Europe due to increases in temperature and drought, which increase the risk of outbreaks in Norway spruce (Picea abies L.) forests. The severity o…
View article: Significant increase in forest canopy mortality in boreal forests in Southeast Finland
Significant increase in forest canopy mortality in boreal forests in Southeast Finland Open
View article: Significant increase observed in tree mortality in boreal forests in Southern Finland
Significant increase observed in tree mortality in boreal forests in Southern Finland Open
Simultaneous increases of severe drought and heat extremes with bark beetle outbreaks have recently increased tree mortality globally. The lack of accurate tree mortality data over large areas has limited the development and applications o…
View article: Evaluation of the productivity and costs of excavator-based mechanized tree planting in Finland based on automated data collection
Evaluation of the productivity and costs of excavator-based mechanized tree planting in Finland based on automated data collection Open
The poor cost-effectiveness of mechanized planting (MECP) is the main reason for the low mechanization rate of planting. In this study, we investigated the productivity of the mechanized excavator-based planting of Norway spruce (Picea abi…
View article: Effects of nitrogen fertilization on the ground vegetation cover and soil chemical properties in Scots pine and Norway spruce stands
Effects of nitrogen fertilization on the ground vegetation cover and soil chemical properties in Scots pine and Norway spruce stands Open
The aim of this study was to investigate the short-term effects of nitrogen (N) fertilization intensity on the ground vegetation cover and soil chemical properties in two Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) and two Norway spruce (Picea abies …
View article: Significant Increase in Forest Canopy Mortality in Boreal Forests in Southeast Finland
Significant Increase in Forest Canopy Mortality in Boreal Forests in Southeast Finland Open
View article: Consistency of video and photo surveys in measuring attractiveness of forest stands managed with varying intensities
Consistency of video and photo surveys in measuring attractiveness of forest stands managed with varying intensities Open
We evaluated the consistency of video, ordinary photo, and panoramic photo surveys in measuring the attractiveness (recreational use, scenic values etc.) of forest stands managed with varying intensities. We also evaluated possible effects…
View article: Relationship between stand and landscape attributes and Ips typographus salvage loggings in Finland
Relationship between stand and landscape attributes and Ips typographus salvage loggings in Finland Open
Disturbances caused by the European spruce bark beetle (SBB; Ips typographus L.) on Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) H. Karst.), have increased immensely across Central and Northern Europe, and are expected to increase further as a result o…
View article: Evaluation of a forest radiative transfer model using an extensive boreal forest inventory database
Evaluation of a forest radiative transfer model using an extensive boreal forest inventory database Open
| openaire: EC/H2020/771049/EU//FREEDLES Funding Information: We acknowledge funding for this work from the Academy of Finland (grant number 317741 for the OPTIMAM project, grant number 337127 for the UNITE flagship , grant number 317387 f…
View article: Identifying Nutrient Export Hotspots Using a Spatially Distributed Model in Boreal-Forested Catchments
Identifying Nutrient Export Hotspots Using a Spatially Distributed Model in Boreal-Forested Catchments Open
The implementation of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) aimed to reduce nutrient export from catchments to water courses. Forest operations cause diffuse loading, which challenges the efficient targeting of water protection measures. We …
View article: Effects of thinning intensity and rotation length on albedo- and carbon stock-based radiative forcing in boreal Norway spruce stands
Effects of thinning intensity and rotation length on albedo- and carbon stock-based radiative forcing in boreal Norway spruce stands Open
We investigated how thinning intensity and rotation length affect radiative forcing, and thus climate warming or cooling, through changes in albedo and carbon stocks in Norway spruce (Picea abies Kart. (L.)) stands. Forest ecosystem model …
View article: Does expanding wood use in construction and textile markets contribute to climate change mitigation?
Does expanding wood use in construction and textile markets contribute to climate change mitigation? Open
Wood use is expanding to new markets, driven by the need to substitute fossil-intensive products and energy. Wood products can contribute to climate change mitigation, if they have a lower fossil footprint than alternative products serving…
View article: Mitigating the risk of wind damage at the forest landscape level by using stand neighbourhood and terrain elevation information in forest planning
Mitigating the risk of wind damage at the forest landscape level by using stand neighbourhood and terrain elevation information in forest planning Open
Wind damage and the bark beetle outbreaks associated with it are major threats to non-declining, long-term wood production in boreal forests. We studied whether the risk of wind damage in a forested landscape could be decreased by using st…
View article: Responses in growth and emissions of biogenic volatile organic compounds in Scots pine, Norway spruce and silver birch seedlings to different warming treatments in a controlled field experiment
Responses in growth and emissions of biogenic volatile organic compounds in Scots pine, Norway spruce and silver birch seedlings to different warming treatments in a controlled field experiment Open
View article: Climate Change, Impacts, Adaptation and Risk Management
Climate Change, Impacts, Adaptation and Risk Management Open
Under the moderate future greenhouse gas emissions scenario (RCP4.5), climate model simulations project that the annual mean temperature will increase in Europe by up to 2–3 °C by the middle of this century, compared to the end of the nine…
View article: The Way Forward: Management and Policy Actions
The Way Forward: Management and Policy Actions Open
Along with the evidence and analyses expounded on in this book, this chapter provides conclusions and suggestions concerning policy implications. These are based on a perspective that calls attention to the need for a holistic approach to …
View article: Metsät ja ilmasto: Hakkuut, hiilinielut ja puun käytön korvaushyödyt
Metsät ja ilmasto: Hakkuut, hiilinielut ja puun käytön korvaushyödyt Open
View article: Climate-Smart Forestry Case Study: Finland
Climate-Smart Forestry Case Study: Finland Open
Finland is the most forested country in the EU – forests cover 74–86% of the land area, depending on the definition and source. Increasing carbon sequestration from the atmosphere, and by storing it in forests (trees and soil) will be one …
View article: Carbon Sequestration and Storage in European Forests
Carbon Sequestration and Storage in European Forests Open
European forests have been acting as a significant carbon sink for the last few decades. However, there are significant distinctions among the forest carbon sinks in different parts of Europe due to differences in the area and structure of…
View article: Accumulation of phenolics and growth of dioecious Populus tremula (L.) seedlings over three growing seasons under elevated temperature and UVB radiation
Accumulation of phenolics and growth of dioecious Populus tremula (L.) seedlings over three growing seasons under elevated temperature and UVB radiation Open
Accumulation of secondary metabolites may exhibit developmentally regulated variation in different plant organs. Moreover, prevailing environmental conditions may interact with development-related variations in plant traits. In this study,…