Influence of young poplar stands on floristic diversity in agricultural landscapes (Sweden)

Weih, Martin; Karačić, Almir; Munkert, H.; Verwijst, Theo; Diekmann, Martin

doi:10.1078/1439-1791-00157

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“…Thus, and in accordance with Fritsche et al [51], the cultivation of bioenergy crops on natural or semi-natural land that is currently not under specific production, is expected to increase. However, in comparison with conventional crops for bioenergy production (e.g., canola, maize), SRC may even increase ecological services on the field as well as on the landscape level [52][53][54][55][56]. SRC may act as physical barriers in the formation of "arable deserts" and protect against soil erosion or act as riparian or groundwater buffer strips to protect soil and water qualities in the context of the Water Framework Directive 2006/118/EU [57].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Biomass Production with Willow and Poplar Short Rotation Coppices on Sensitive Areas—the Impact on Nitrate Leaching and Groundwater Recharge in a Drinking Water Catchment near Hanover, Germany

Schmidt-Walter

Lamersdorf

2012

Bioenerg. Res.

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In a lowland drinking water catchment area, nitrate leaching as well as groundwater recharge (GWR) was investigated in willow and poplar short rotation coppice (SRC) plantations of different ages, soil preparation measures prior to planting and harvesting intervals. . Leaching loss from a neighboring willow plot from 2005 was 14.3± 6.6 kg NO 3 -N ha −1 during spring 2010 but decreased to 2.0±1.5 kg NO 3 -N ha −1 during the subsequent drainage period. A second willow plot, not harvested since its establishment in 1994, showed continuously higher nitrate concentrations

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Biomass Production with Willow and Poplar Short Rotation Coppices on Sensitive Areas—the Impact on Nitrate Leaching and Groundwater Recharge in a Drinking Water Catchment near Hanover, Germany

Schmidt-Walter

Lamersdorf

2012

Bioenerg. Res.

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“…Studies of biodiversity in plantations of fast-growing trees often arrive at contradictory conclusions, especially when different kinds of organisms are considered (Hartley 2002). Thus, the landscape context (forest or agricultural, Hanowski et al 1997, Weih et al 2003 along with the landuse type that the plantation replaces (Christian et al 1994) and spatial scale aspects (e.g. size or shape of plantation, Christian et al 1994, Berg 2002 influence the impact of establishment of tree plantations on biodiversity.…”

Section: Short Rotation Forestry On Arable and Marginal Agricultural mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The number of rare or endangered species is usually low in short rotation tree plantations, especially during the first years after establishment, and the flora consists mainly of generalists and early successional species. However, in comparison to managed forests and conventional farmland in Sweden and the UK, Salix energy plantations have been shown frequently to increase vascular plant diversity (Gustafsson 1987, Weih et al 2003, Augustson et al 2006. Also the diversity of the fauna (birds and mammals) is often found to be higher in Salix stands compared to agricultural croplands (Christian et al 1998, Berg 2002.…”

Section: Short Rotation Forestry On Arable and Marginal Agricultural mentioning

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Increased biomass harvesting for bioenergy

Framstad¹,

Berglund²,

Gundersen³

et al. 2009

TemaNord

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Increased biomass harvesting for bioenergy Nordic co-operationNordic cooperation is one of the world's most extensive forms of regional collaboration, involving Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and three autonomous areas: the Faroe Islands, Greenland, and Åland.Nordic cooperation has firm traditions in politics, the economy, and culture. It plays an important role in European and international collaboration, and aims at creating a strong Nordic community in a strong Europe.Nordic cooperation seeks to safeguard Nordic and regional interests and principles in the global community. The current supply of renewable bioenergy in Finland, Norway, and Sweden is equivalent to 83 TWh, 15 TWh, and 104 TWh, respectively, of which more than 90% comes from the forest sector. Assessments for total supplies of bioenergy by 2020 vary but are in the order of 126 TWh, 34 TWh, and 151 TWh for Finland, Norway and Sweden, respectively. Many biomass harvesting options exist but they are not all equally likely in the Nordic countries. Based on various public recommendations and the current debate on the use of biomass, the following options need to be considered from forests, farmland and mires and wetlands. Increased harvesting of logging residues, stumps, trees from tending and thinning of young forest, and non-standard wood from current logging areas, especially from forestry districts near roads and facilities for effective use of the biomass resources (e.g., heating plants, industrial facilities).  Increased intensity of forest cultivation activities, such as building of forest roads, soil preparation, nitrogen fertilization, planting, various thinning regimes, use of high-yield varieties or species, and shorter rotation time, on current logging areas.  Increased harvesting of woody residues from clearing of power line corridors and along roads where effective transportation to facilities for use of the biomass is possible.  Increased harvesting from currently non-commercial forest as well as increased afforestation may be relevant under suitable economical constraints, especially in Norway.  Increased cultivation of energy crops on arable land, such as grains, oilseed crops, and grasses, primarily in Finland and Sweden. Increased biomass harvesting for bioenergy 10 Increased short rotation forestry with willows and poplars on farmland, primarily in Finland and Sweden.  Increased harvesting of wood resources from marginal agricultural land, field edges etc, to a limited extent where the biomass can be exploited locally.  Biomass harvesting from mires and wetlands may primarily be in the form of harvesting of Sphagnum and canary reed grass on former peat mining areas and harvesting reed in shallow water bodies, mainly in Finland.The following biomass harvesting measures will in most cases be acceptable or have only minor negative effects: Harvesting of logging residues, including trees from tending of young forest and thinning, seems to be among the more acceptable forms of biomass harvesting. It will probably ha...

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“…Valuable hardwoods such as oaks can also be underplanted in poplar plantations (Gardiner et al 2004). Hybrid poplar afforestation increases plant diversity in agriculture-dominated landscapes (Weih et al 2003). Livestock production Poplar branches and foliage can be harvested, creating an inexpensive feed for livestock in times of drought (McWilliam et al 2004).…”

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“…Ecosystem services and goods (Costanza et al 1998) provided by poplar afforestation on agricultural land include: climate regulation trough C sequestration in soil and biomass (Zabek and Prescott 2006, Fang et al 2007, Arevalo et al 2011; flood control (Perry et al 2001); wind protection (Isebrands and Karnosky 2001); erosion control (Updegraff et al 2004, Zaimes et al 2004; soil formation (Tufekcioglu et al 2001, Mao et al 2010; long-term nutrient storage (Tufekcioglu et al 2003, Kelly et al 2007, Fortier et al 2010b; increased N immobilisation in riparian soils (Schimel et al 1998, Schweitzer et al 2008; groundwater N retention (Haycock and Pinay 1993); bioremediation of soil containing pesticides (Burken and Schnoor 1997, Jordahl et al. 1997); shade-intolerant exotic plant control (Fortier et al 2011) and refugia for local biodiversity (Christian 1997, Lust et al 2001, Weih et al 2003, Gardiner et al 2004, Archaux and Martin 2009, Boothroyd-Roberts 2011, Fortier et al 2011; production of livestock feed and nutritional supplements (McWilliam et al 2004); bioenergy, wood, fibre, ethanol fuel and fertilizer production (Balatinecz et al 2001, Licht and Isebrands 2005, Singh and Sharma 2007, González-García et al 2010; production of bioproducts that have applications in medicine, health, food and cosmetics (Popova et al 2007, Vardar-Ünlü et al 2008, and, finally, creation of aesthetic structures that can be used for outdoor activities (Le Floch 2002). Additional details concerning...…”

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Hybrid poplar yields in Québec: Implications for a sustainable forest zoning management system

Fortier

Truax

Gagnon

et al. 2012

The Forestry Chronicle

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In the province of Québec, approximately 12 000 ha of fast-growing poplar plantations are managed by industrials, while small private landowners have planted only 1000 ha. Most of these poplar plantations are established on clearcut forest sites (approx. 11 000 ha). What are the yields of these hybrid poplar plantations? In this article, available yield data are presented and discussed in the context of a sustainable forest zoning management system. In southern Québec, three factors are highly correlated to yield for clones of various parentages: NO 3 supply rate in riparian soils, elevation (or climate) and soil P availability in abandoned farmland soils. Many Québec forest sites, particularly in the boreal shield ecozone, have acidic soils and harsh climate, with low mineralization rates. They generally cannot fulfill the very high nutrient requirements of hybrid poplars. Within a forest zoning management system, hybrid poplar plantations and agroforestry should be located in priority in southern Québec landscapes, with low remaining natural forest cover, and where intensive agriculture is the dominant land-use. This strategy will increase biodiversity and the provision of ecosystem services. Elsewhere, intensive trembling aspen regeneration silviculture could be a sustainable alternative to forest conversion into hybrid poplar plantations.Key words: afforestation, agroforestry, forest conversion, intensive aspen silviculture, ecosystem services, biodiversity, biomass RÉSUMÉAu Québec, il existe approximativement 12 000 ha de plantations de peuplier hybride aménagés par l'industrie et 1000 ha aménagés par des propriétaires privés. La plupart de ces plantations (environ 11 000 ha) ont été aménagées sur des sites forestiers suite à une coupe totale. Quel est le rendement de ces plantations? Dans cet article, les données de rendement disponibles sont présentées et discutées dans une perspective de zonage d'aménagement forestier durable. Dans le sud du Québec, trois facteurs fortement corrélés au rendement de différents clones non apparentés ont été identifiés: le flux de NO 3 dans les sols riverains, l'altitude (climat) et le P disponible dans le sol des terres agricoles abandonnées. Plusieurs sites forestiers du Québec, particulièrement dans l' écozone du bouclier boréal, ont un sol acide, un climat rigoureux et un faible taux de minéralisation. Ces sites ne pourront pas satisfaire les exigences nutritionnelles élevées des peupliers hybrides. Dans une perspective de zonage d'aménagement forestier durable, les plantations et les systèmes agroforestiers de peuplier devraient, en priorité, être établis dans le sud du Québec dans les paysages d'agriculture intensive, là où le couvert forestier résiduel est faible. Cette stratégie permettra d'augmenter la biodiversité et la production de services écologiques. Ailleurs, la silviculture intensive du peuplier faux-tremble basée sur la régénération naturelle pourrait être une approche alternative et durable à la conversion de forêts en plantations de peuplier hybr...

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Influence of young poplar stands on floristic diversity in agricultural landscapes (Sweden)

Cited by 68 publications

References 14 publications

Biomass Production with Willow and Poplar Short Rotation Coppices on Sensitive Areas—the Impact on Nitrate Leaching and Groundwater Recharge in a Drinking Water Catchment near Hanover, Germany

Biomass Production with Willow and Poplar Short Rotation Coppices on Sensitive Areas—the Impact on Nitrate Leaching and Groundwater Recharge in a Drinking Water Catchment near Hanover, Germany

Increased biomass harvesting for bioenergy

Hybrid poplar yields in Québec: Implications for a sustainable forest zoning management system

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