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Central European Forestry Journal
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ISSN 2454-0358 · Sciendo · 143 articles in the index
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Observations on the bionomics of Crypturgus species
Crypturgus bark beetles are only mentioned sporadically in the literature and their significance as the potential predator of developmental stages of other bark beetles is underestimated. An extraordinarily high capture on insecticide-treated trap tipi assembled from three and five timber sections…
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Verifying the origin of forest reproductive material using genetic fingerprinting: development of an operational framework
Ensuring the traceability of forest reproductive material (FRM) is a crucial step for establishing resilient forests under accelerating climate change. To address this need, we developed and implemented a standardized genetic fingerprinting workflow for nine important forest tree species enabling…
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Bioeconomy future: Green transition in Europe from the perspective of life-science students
As European societies transition from fossil-based to circular bioeconomies, new demands arise for skills, entrepreneurship, and inclusive pathways in the green labour market. This study investigates how life-science students – future professionals in sustainability-oriented sectors – envision…
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Tenure security: A critical factor in agroforestry adoption for tenant farmers in England
Global biodiversity degradation is driven by agriculture, population growth, industrialization, and climate change. To address this, the UK aims to plant 1 million hectares of new woodland by 2050. However, tree planting rates fall short of targets. Agroforestry, which combines agriculture and…
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Pilot study on the effect of slope aspect on growth dynamics and drought response of Norway spruce (Picea abies [L.] H. Karst.) in low-elevation temperate forests
In general, slope aspect modifies the phenology and growth dynamics of trees in temperate forests of Central Europe. This study investigates radial growth dynamics and phenology of Norway spruce (Picea abies [L.] H. Karst.) in two forest stands with contrasting slope aspect (north vs. south)…
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Leaf traits variation in silver birch (Betula pendula Roth) across sites, crown positions, and tree social classes in the Western Carpathians
Silver birch (Betula pendula Roth) is a widely distributed, early-successional broadleaved species with ecological and partly also economic significance in Europe. Despite rather extensive research on its ecology and wood production, detailed studies on leaf traits remain limited. This study…
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Assessing the influence of ground-based LiDAR devices, processing solutions, and forest stand characteristics on tree diameter and height estimation
Diameter at breast height (DBH) and tree height (TH) are essential parameters for accurately estimating tree volume, biomass, and other forest metrics. Conventional measurement methods often involve considerable time investment, which has motivated the development of approaches using 3D point cloud…
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The effect of elevated air CO2 concentration on dendrometric parameters and biomass of European beech and Norway spruce in their monocultures and intermixtures
An increased CO2 concentration should have a positive effect on tree growth, but in different species mixtures, due to mutual interaction between species, this effect may be insignificant or even negative. Therefore, our research focused on the influence of elevated CO2 concentration on the height…
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Impact of conditioners added to soil of different bulk density on saturated water content and water holding capacity over a six-day manipulative experiment
Artificial superabsorbents specifically influence the water absorption capacity of soils. The article compares four commercially available synthetic superabsorbents mixed with soil of different bulk density. Soils at each of nine study sites were sampled at five spots minimally to get…
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Modelling the diameter distribution of near-natural even-aged European beech forests using forest inventory data – A comparison of methods
Tree diameter distribution is a key descriptive parameter of forest stands, yet studies on its modelling for major Central European forest types remain limited, particularly in near-natural forests. This study aimed to i) identify the best modelling method and ii) test the applicability of…
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Integration of remote sensing data for forest risk assessment and disturbance monitoring in the Krkonoše National Park
Forest disturbances are a natural phenomenon, however, understanding of their spatial progression is essential to adapt appropriate management strategies. Because most disturbances are to some extent influenced by management measures, it is necessary to study disturbances in areas with minimal…
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Tree species and management controls on the water storage in forest soil and underlying slope deposits revealed by electrical resistivity tomography
Water is a critical factor in forest production and its sustainable development. In addition, it contributes to the stability of forest ecosystems, essential for the growth and development of individual trees and stands. Electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) is the ideal method for detecting soil…
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Assessing the effect of cork oak fertigation on crown and root structure using electro-magnetic tracking system
Cork oak (Quercus suber L.) mortality events have spurred scientific research into new afforestation techniques, particularly the use of fertigation to accelerate tree growth and hasten the onset of the productive phase when cork stripping becomes feasible. This study examines the effects of…
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Coexistence of spiders in floodplain forests as an indicator of ecological stability and landscape sustainability in the inland Danube Delta
The coexistence of spiders in the Central European floodplains of the Danube River was assessed at 18 study sites (more than 43,000 individuals identified). Environmental conditions, i.e. groundwater level, flood regime, vegetation and tree shading, were defined as the main factors. The presence or…
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Variation in frost resistance of ten poplar clones tested in eastern Ukraine
Assessing frost tolerance of hybrid poplar clones in the temperate zone is a key factor to select genotypes used for plantation forestry to intensify wood production and to strengthen forests’ adaptability to extreme weather conditions. This study aimed to evaluate frost resistance of ten poplar…
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New data on the Metarhizium pemphigi pathogenicity against economically and ecologically important insect species in laboratory conditions
This paper presents a comparative study on the pathogenicity of Metarhizium pemphigi against different insect pests (Ips acuminatus, Ips sexdentatus, Taphrorychus bicolor, Oulema melanopus, Oxycarenus lavaterae, and Corythucha arcuata) under laboratory conditions. The mortality rates were…
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Assessing crown reduction as a strategy to mitigate drought stress during initial development of sessile oak and Norway spruce saplings
Droughts, amplified by climate change, pose a significant threat to the success of both artificially and naturally regenerated forests. Understanding how these changes affect the initial stages of saplings development is crucial for forest establishment, particularly for ecologically and…
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Efficient and cost-effective monitoring of urban green spaces using combination of photogrammetry, LiDAR, and RTK in an iPhone-Based approach
Urban green spaces (UGS) provide various ecological, cultural, aesthetic, and psychological functions contributing to public health and well-being. To ensure proper management and the optimal performance of all these functions, it is essential to closely monitor their structure: number of trees…
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Morphometric analysis of leaf indumentum distinguishes greyish oak (Quercus pedunculiflora K. Koch) and pedunculate oak (Quercus robur L.) across their Central-Eastern European range
White oaks are keystone species in European lowland forests. The micro-morphology of pedunculate oak (Quercus robur L.) and greyish oak (Quercus pedunculiflora K. Koch), two closely related taxa sometimes treated as subspecies, was compared in the present paper. Greyish oak – distributed in the…
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Temporal dynamics in old-growth spruce dominated forests in the Western Carpathians, Slovakia
In the conditions of ongoing climate change, the old-growth forest remnants of the Western Carpathians provide a unique possibility to study the structural changes in forests undisturbed by human activity. In four subalpine primary spruce forests in Slovakia, we analysed the temporal variability of…