Assessing most relevant factors to simulate current annual increments of beech forests in Italy

Chiesi, Marta; Maselli, Fabio; Chirici, Gherardo; Corona, Piermaria; Lombardi, Fabio; Tognetti, Roberto; Marchetti, Marco

doi:10.3832/ifor0943-007

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“…Thus, it should help to extend the studies on the ecophysiological functioning of beech stands presently conducted in Hesse forest (Granier et al, 2008) to younger and older stands, and in particular the comparison of the net primary productivity (NPP) of stands estimated from the CO 2 fluxes with the stand biomass increment . Moreover, it could help to test the ability of biogeochemical models, like BIOME-BGC, to assess the gross and net primary production of beech stands, as was done by Chiesi & al. (2014) for beech forests in Italy.…”

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Mathematical and ecological traits of above and belowground biomass production of beech (Fagus silvatica L.) trees growing in pure even-aged stands in north-east France

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Ottorini

2018

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The biomass and biomass increment equations established for beech in this study allow the estimation of the biomass and carbon stocks and fluxes (NPP) for the even-aged beech stands of the Hesse forest, whatever the age of the stand; they could also be used to analyze the effects of different silvicultural treatments on the biomass and carbon stocks and fluxes of beech stands, using the available stand growth and yield models developed for beech in France.

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Mathematical and ecological traits of above and belowground biomass production of beech (Fagus silvatica L.) trees growing in pure even-aged stands in north-east France

Goff

Ottorini

2018

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“…Beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) stands are crucially important forest ecosystems throughout the temperate and mountain areas of Europe (Nocentini 2009, Chiesi et al 2013. Nevertheless, these ecosystems have been exploited by human activities for centuries and more recently have been affected by long-range air pollution (Paoletti & Tuovinen 2011), with the result that old-growth and structurally complex forests with consistent amount of decomposing wood can be found only in protected areas and remote patches of the continent (Burrascano et al 2013).…”

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Stand structure and deadwood amount influences saproxylic fungal biodiversity in Mediterranean mountain unmanaged forests

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Lombardi²,

Lunghini³

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Old-growth forests are key elements of ecosystem diversity and conservation strategies, providing niche differentiation and trophic pathways that produce structural and compositional heterogeneity. In these forests, deadwood is particularly important for saproxylic and mycorrhizal fungi, sustaining forest productivity and environmental services. In this study, the saproxylic fungal diversity in Mediterranean mountain forests, characterized by different management histories and forest types (holm oak and beech), was analyzed. The relationships between saproxylic fungal biodiversity and structural attributes were considered in three forest stands of the Apennines (Italy). In addition, descriptive environmental parameters and forest traits were related to prevailing fungal communities, in order to analyze the species composition and distribution patterns of saproxylic fungi resulting from the ordination processes. The study sites were selected on the basis of their late-serial stage of development. Species frequency was analyzed through multivariate techniques to test the relationships between fungi, structural attributes and environmental variables. A Detrended Correspondence Analysis (DCA) was used to investigate the response of the overall fungal community structure to environmental gradients. Living tree volume, altitude, vegetation type, and the frequency of species with ephemeral sporocarp lifespan played a crucial role in diversifying species distribution patterns. Deadwood volume and decay classes were related to taxonomic and trophic community diversity. However, differences between the considered climatic regions exerted a major role on the occurrence of fungi with ephemeral sporocarps more than deadwood abundance, utilized primarily as fructification substrate.

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“…Thus, it should help to extend the studies on the ecophysiological functioning of beech stands presently conducted in Hesse forest (Granier et al 2008) to younger and older stands, and in particular the comparison of the net primary productivity (NPP) of stands estimated from the CO 2 fluxes with the stand biomass increment (Granier et al 2000). Moreover, it could help to test the ability of bio-geochemical models, like BIOME-BGC, to assess the gross and net primary production of beech stands, as was done by Chiesi et al (2014) for beech forests in Italy. The biomass equations established could also be used to analyze the effects of different silvicultural treatments on the biomass and carbon stocks and fluxes of beech stands, using the available stand growth and yield models built in France, that is "Fagacées" (Dhôte & Le Moguedec 2005) or "SimCAP" (Ottorini & Le Goff 2006).…”

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Biomass distribution, allocation and growth efficiency in European beech trees of different ages in pure even-aged stands in northeast France

Goff

Ottorini

2022

Central European Forestry Journal

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Determination of the biomass and biomass increment of trees in managed stands is a pre-requisite for estimating the carbon stocks and fluxes, in order to adapt the forests to new climatic requirements, which impose to maximize the CO2 retained by forests. Tree biomass and biomass increment equations were formerly developed in two young experimental beech stands in the Hesse forest (NE France). To extend such a study to beech stands of different age classes, it was necessary to build biomass and biomass increment equations that could be used for any age, called generalized biomass equations. For that, trees were sampled in plots covering a large age range in Hesse forest, and in each plot several trees were chosen to represent the different social classes. Compatible biomass and biomass increment equations for the different tree compartments and their combination in above and belowground tree parts were developed and fitted, allowing the analysis of the variations of the biomass distribution and allocation with tree age. Stem growth efficiency (stem growth per unit of leaf area) appeared dependent on tree age and tree social status. The biomass and biomass increment equations established for beech allow the estimation of the biomass and carbon stocks and fluxes (NPP) for the even-aged beech stands of the Hesse forest, whatever their age. These equations could also be used to analyze the effects of silvicultural treatments on the biomass and carbon stocks and fluxes of beech stands, using the available stand growth and yield models of beech.

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Assessing most relevant factors to simulate current annual increments of beech forests in Italy

Cited by 11 publications

References 34 publications

Mathematical and ecological traits of above and belowground biomass production of beech (Fagus silvatica L.) trees growing in pure even-aged stands in north-east France

Mathematical and ecological traits of above and belowground biomass production of beech (Fagus silvatica L.) trees growing in pure even-aged stands in north-east France

Stand structure and deadwood amount influences saproxylic fungal biodiversity in Mediterranean mountain unmanaged forests

Biomass distribution, allocation and growth efficiency in European beech trees of different ages in pure even-aged stands in northeast France

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