604 hasil
Menampilkan 1–20 · 1,01 detik · RSS
Forest@
ISSN 1824-0119 · Italian Society of Silviculture and Forest Ecology (SISEF) · 604 artikel di indeks
-
Artikel Jurnal
Active conservation of biodiversity in Italy: conflict or synergy? A comparative analysis between the Italian National Forest Strategy and the National Biodiversity Strategy 2030
We investigated the degree of strategic coherence between the Italian National Forest Strategy and the National Biodiversity Strategy 2030, focusing on how conservation and active forest management are framed within national governance. A qualitative two-level analysis was conducted. First, we…
-
Artikel Jurnal
The role of wood for furniture in improving people’s well-being and enhancing forestry supply chains
Wood used as a furnishing material is a key element in interior architecture, driven by the growing desire to live in a healthy, environmentally sustainable setting. The selection of finishing and furnishing materials does not merely address aesthetic and performance requirements, but also…
-
Artikel Jurnal
LiDAR technologies for the study and protection of monumental trees in Italy
Monumental trees in Italy represent a natural and cultural heritage of great value, whose conservation is essential. This study highlights the potential of LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging)-based technologies, such as terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) and drones, for three-dimensional…
-
Artikel Jurnal
Thirty years of Italian Land Use Inventory (IUTI), a functional tool for monitoring historical changes in the national landscape
The National Land Use Inventory (IUTI), implemented by the Ministry for Environment, Land and Sea Protection (now Ministry of Environment and Energy Security), is the main information source of the National Registry for forest Carbon Sinks. Over time, it has proven to be a valuable tool for…
-
Artikel Jurnal
Italian oak forests facing stress factors and climate change: current evidence, ecophysiological knowledge and management perspectives
The scientific event “Italian Oak Forests Facing Stress Factors and Climate Change: Current Evidence, Ecophysiological Knowledge and Management Perspectives”, organized by the Italian Society of Silviculture and Forest Ecology (SISEF) and the Italian Academy of Forest Sciences, addressed the…
-
Artikel Jurnal
The soil seed bank of active and abandoned Quercus cerris coppice forests: results from an experimental study in Val di Cecina (Tuscany)
The soil seed bank is a key component in the dynamic processes of many terrestrial ecosystems. It consists of a reserve of viable spermatophyte seeds stored in the soil for variable periods, potentially lasting several decades. In forest environments, the seed bank serves as an important mechanism…
-
Artikel Jurnal
Building a wood collection: a brief practical guide to collecting and documenting wood
Building a personal or educational xylotheque (a collection of wood samples) is an accessible and rewarding activity that helps document wood diversity, supports identification, and fosters a deeper understanding of trees and their uses. This article offers a practical guide to collecting…
-
Artikel Jurnal
The vulnerability of Mediterranean forests to extreme heat and drought events: the case of Holm oak (Quercus ilex L.) dieback in Italy
Extreme heat waves coupled with severe drought episodes are increasing in frequency in the Mediterranean region. Such climatic events pose significant threats to evergreen sclerophyllous vegetation, despite their inherent resistance and adaptation to drought conditions. Over recent decades, several…
-
Artikel Jurnal
The Regional Forestry Programme of the Basilicata region: an example of an inclusive decision-making model
Inclusive decision-making models and public participation processes are now established and consolidated tools in the management of natural resources. In the national context, several Italian regions adopted and implemented inclusive decision-making models in forest policy and planning. This study…
-
Artikel Jurnal
Notre Dame’s wooden beams: reflections on restoration, forestry education, and EU Directives
The recent restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral’s “Forest of Wooden Beams” exemplifies the enduring relevance of traditional construction methods and forest science in contemporary architecture. This monumental project, recently completed, utilized about 2,400 carefully selected oak beams…
-
Artikel Jurnal
Artificially increasing atmospheric nitrogen deposition does not stimulate growth of Picea mariana (Mill.) BSP in the Canadian boreal forest
Forests provide essential ecosystem services we rely on, including climate regulation and mitigation, biodiversity conservation, clean water and air supply, food and energy production, and improvement of human health and well-being. However, their functioning is significantly altered by different…
-
Artikel Jurnal
Remote sensing and spatial analysis for estimating vegetation fire risk in the Puglia Region
Forest fires represent a growing threat to ecosystems and communities in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, and North Africa), with the year 2023 ranking among the five most critical years since 2000. In Italy, forest fires showed a significant intensification, with a 36% increase in total…
-
Artikel Jurnal
Application of the terrestrial laser scanner (TLS) for dendrometric analyses of a Douglas fir stand (Pseudotsuga menziesii [Mirb.] Franco) in Southern Italy
In recent years, the implementation of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technologies in forestry has significantly improved forest inventory methods, enabling rapid and accurate assessments of forest stand structure. Among these advancements, Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS) provides…
-
Artikel Jurnal
Blue rings in trees and shrubs: traces of past cold summers caused by volcanic eruptions
Blue rings in the wood of trees and shrubs indicate particularly cold summers during which the cell walls of the wood fail to lignify entirely. By analysing the rings of Scots pines and common junipers in Norway, we identified two extreme climatic events in 1877 and 1902, likely linked to the…
-
Artikel Jurnal
The Forest Map of Italy (CFI2020): an updated portrait of Italian forests
For many years, Italy lacked a coordinated data collection and monitoring system to support forest protection, management, and planning policies. In particular, there was no nationwide mapping of forested areas with a level of detail adequate for planning and management needs. Several regions and…
-
Artikel Jurnal
34th European Dendroecological Fieldweek 2024 - Report
The 34th European Dendroecological Fieldweek was held in Bardonecchia (TO), Italy, from August 23rd to 30th. The European Dendroecological Fieldweek is a summer school for students and young researchers interested in exploring and deepening the theme of dendrochronology and all its declinations…
-
Artikel Jurnal
Bibliometrics and silviculture
Based on the evidence from the recently updated list of the most influential forestry researchers worldwide from a bibliometric perspective, along with other analyses, this note offers some reflections in the form of a brief, commented discussion on the need for greater recognition of experimental…
-
Artikel Jurnal
Forests in the future - No forest, no future
The paper examines the crucial role of forests in regulating climate and biodiversity, proposing management and conservation approaches to address the climate crisis and maintain the planet’s balance. Migration to another planet is not feasible in the near term due to vast distances, the human…
-
Artikel Jurnal
Twenty years later
Forest@, the open access journal of the Italian Society of Silviculture and Forest Ecology (SISEF), was launched in 2004. This note provides a short overview of the developments in scientific publishing over the past twenty years, with a focus on the consolidation of the open access model. We…
-
Artikel Jurnal
General Direction of mountain economy and forests: the first five years of activity
With the incorporation of the State Forest Corps into the Carabinieri Corps and the establishment at the Ministry of Agriculture of the “General Direction of Forests” in November 2017, later renamed “General Direction of Mountain Economy and Forests” (DIFOR), many things have changed in the…