Fast-wood forestry: myths and realities

A review of planting principles to identify the right place for the right tree for ‘net zero plus’ woodlands: Applying a place‐based natural capital framework for sustainable, efficient and equitable (SEE) decisions

“…A sizeable literature exists examining the speed at which biodiversity responds to changes in land use and woodland creation (see review by Burton et al, 2018), but broadly changes tend towards some new equilib- The influence of species (including mixtures of conifers and broadleaves) and management interacts strongly in determining the biodiversity response to woodland creation. The literature generally supports the planting of native species as the best approach to boosting biodiversity Calviño-Cancela et al, 2012;Cossalter & Pye-Smith, 2003;Di Sacco et al, 2021;Warner et al, 2021). For the UK, this would generally imply a preference for native broadleaves such as oak, over non-native conifers, such as Sitka spruce.…”

Existence of solutions for an optimal control problem in forestry management

“…Plantation forestry for industrial purposes was not a priority until the mid-20th century in countries such as Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and Chile [3]. However, large-scale forest management programs were initiated in many countries in the 1960s, and the early part of this century experienced a significant expansion in the area of fast-growing exotic forest plantations for industrial purposes, at a rate of 4.5 million hectares per year [4], applying a variety of economically beneficial forestry strategies [5].…”

Potassium and Magnesium in Leaf and Top Soil Affected by Triple Superphosphate Fertilisation in an Acacia Mangium Plantation

“…Tropical plantations with fast-growing tree species as Acacia mangium have increased substantially (Nambiar 2004) due to its rapid growth, good quality of wood and tolerance for nutrient-poor acidic soils (Cole et al 1996, Norisada et al 2005. These plantations contribute not only to the wood production but also to providing ecosystem services (Nambiar 2004), including increasing forest surface (Wang et al 2010) and sequestrating carbon (C) (Zhang et al 2012), although some plantations have been established in areas previously occupied by native forests (Cossalter & Pye-Smith 2003).…”

“…Since lowland tropical forest ecosystems are poor in phosphorus (P) availability (Vitousek & Sanford 1986, Elser et al 2007), P fertilisers (most cases in the form of calcium phosphate) are often used to compensate the P shortage in tropical tree plantations (Hardiyanto et al 2004, Uddin et al 2007, 2009). However, P fertilisation containing calcium (Ca) may affect other nutrient uptakes such as potassium (K) and magnesium (Mg).…”