Natural regeneration and recruitment of native Quercus robur and introduced Q. rubra in European oak-pine mixed forests

Woziwoda, Beata; Dyderski, Marcin K.; Kobus, Sylwia; Parzych, Agnieszka; Jagodziński, Andrzej M.

doi:10.1016/j.foreco.2019.117473

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“…In the age of high interest in forest ecosystem services (Maes et al 2012;Dickie et al 2014;Felipe-Lucia et al 2018), and discussion about usage of alien tree species as alternatives to native species (Thurm et al 2018;Jandl et al 2019) which are susceptible to climate change, our results clearly indicate disruption of ecosystem services provided by an important understory plant. Similarly to other studies of Q. rubra effects on biodiversity (Woziwoda et al 2014a;Chmura 2020), ecosystem services (Woziwoda et al 2019b) and natural regeneration of native woody species (Woziwoda et al 2019a), we argue that regardless of land-use legacy, introduction of habitat-modifying tree species (transformers sensu Richardson et al 2000) lead to decline in abundance of species crucial for ecosystem functioning. Therefore, for conservation of delivery of ecosystem services, we suggest limiting the introduction of Q. rubra in areas with abundant V. vitis-idaea, especially in forests with continuous land-use history.…”

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Forest land use discontinuity and northern red oak Quercus rubra introduction change biomass allocation and life strategy of lingonberry Vaccinium vitis-idaea

2021

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Background Multi-purpose use of forests in a sustainable way forces a recognition of how introduction of alien woody species in forests with different land use histories affect native plants other than trees. Lingonberry Vaccinium vitis-idaea is an important understory component of temperate and boreal forests and provider of valuable non-wood forest products. Here we studied effects of land use changes and introduction of Northern red oak Quercus rubra on lingonberry in mesic Scots pine forests (in central Poland). We measured lingonberry cover, height of shoots, biomass of stems and leaves, and fruit productivity. Shoots were collected within 200 research plots located in recent and ancient Scots pine forests, with and without Q. rubra. Results We found that V. vitis-idaea reached lower cover, aboveground biomass and fruit production in recent than ancient forests and in forests with than without Q. rubra. The fruit production in recent pine forest was only 2% of that reported in ancient pine forest, and V. vitis-idaea did not reproduce generatively in forests with Q. rubra. Biomass and carbon sequestration of V. vitis-idaea in forests with alien (invasive) trees decreased by 75% compared to ancient pine forest. Effects were also clear at the individual shoot level – in less suitable conditions we found taller heights and higher biomass allocation into stems than foliage. Biomass allocation in fruiting and non-fruiting shoots in pine forests was also different – less of the dry biomass of fruiting shoots was allocated to leaves than to stems. Conclusions In the age of high interest in ecosystem services and discussions about usage of alien tree species as alternatives in forest management, our results clearly indicate disruption of ecosystem services provided by V. vitis-idaea in the presence of Q. rubra. Lingonberry benefited from the continuity of forest land use, however, regardless of land-use legacy, alien tree introduction led to decline in abundance of species crucial for ecosystem functioning. Therefore, to maintain valuable native species and for conservation of ecosystem services delivery, we suggest limiting the introduction of Q. rubra in areas with abundant V. vitis-idaea, especially in forests with continuous forest land-use history.

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Forest land use discontinuity and northern red oak Quercus rubra introduction change biomass allocation and life strategy of lingonberry Vaccinium vitis-idaea

2021

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“…In managed forests, such as dense Q. rubra monoculture in Germany, density can reach 240,000 individuals/ha (Major et al, 2013). Our studies revealed that densities of Q. rubra are highest beneath maternal trees (Dyderski & Jagodziński, 2018a; Jagodziński, Dyderski, et al, 2018; Woziwoda, Dyderski, Kobus, Parzych, & Jagodziński, 2019). Increasing shade from Q. rubra during its development inhibits natural regeneration of other species; thus older forest stands tend to be either monospecific or Q. rubra or to have very little of it.…”

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“…Poland) widespread planting of Red Oak for commercial purposes has ceased. However, the existing mature trees and stands already constitute sufficient seed sources for self‐reproduction and spontaneous spread of Q. rubra (Dyderski & Jagodziński, 2018a; Jagodziński, Dyderski, et al, 2018; Woziwoda et al, 2019). However, despite being invasive, its current environmental impact, in comparison with other alien tree species, is not serious enough for it to be designated for eradication.…”

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Biological Flora of the British Isles: Quercus rubra

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1. This account presents information on all aspects of the biology of Quercus rubra L.(Red Oak, Northern Red Oak; syn. Q. borealis, Q. maxima) that are relevant to understanding its ecological characteristics and behaviour. The main topics are presented within the standard framework of the Biological Flora of the British Isles: distribution; habitat; communities; responses to biotic factors; responses to environment; structure and physiology; phenology; floral and seed characters; herbivores and disease; history; and conservation.2. Quercus rubra is a large deciduous tree native to eastern North America. In its native range this species is one of the most important mid-successional tree species.Since the 18th century Q. rubra has been introduced into forest management in Europe and elsewhere. Currently, Q. rubra is a naturalized species in 23 countries.

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“…The success of oak natural regeneration depends on many factors, namely on a quantity of oak in the stand and its age, relative density of stocking, seed yield of acorns, a sufficient warmth, moisture, and finally light and development of the shrub and grass layers (Ikauniece et al, 2012;Vizoso-Arribe et al, 2014;Muhamed et al, 2015;Woziwoda et al, 2019).…”

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Pedunculate oak stands in the catchments of the river Vorskla’s tributaries

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2020

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The aim of the study was to analyze the origin of oak stands within the catchments of the Vorskla’s tributaries and to describe their state. Covering 60,900 ha, pedunculate oak (Quercus robur L.) stands prevail and cover 51.1% of the total forest area of 119,200 ha in the catchment areas of the River Vorskla’s tributaries. The way oak stands are distributed in regards to trophotopes points at favourable conditions for their growth, as 81.7% of the area is a fresh fertile oak forest site type. Forest stands aged 41–80 years (39.8 % of the total area) and 81–120 years (50.4%) are prevailing. Natural oak stands cover almost 66.5% and planted ones grow at 33.5%. Distribution of oak stands in regards to the functional categories of forests shows a significant predominance of the protective forests. They cover 46.6% of the total area. The commercial forests cover 23.0%, the recreational ones make 18.8% and the forests with conservational, academic, historical and cultural purpose cover 11.6 %. Distribution patterns of oak forests in the catchments of the River Vorskla’s tributaries should be considered in the forest management in order to conserve their biodiversity and enhancing the performance of important environmental, protective, recreational and other functions. The article contains results of the study on the natural regeneration of Quercus robur and other wood species under the canopy of oak stands and on felling sites. The further research perspectives are a thorough study of the stand characteristics and the typological structure of forests in terms of certain wood species in the catchments of rivers all over Ukraine. It will help developing principles for the catchment and landscape zonation.

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Natural regeneration and recruitment of native Quercus robur and introduced Q. rubra in European oak-pine mixed forests

Cited by 22 publications

References 65 publications

Forest land use discontinuity and northern red oak Quercus rubra introduction change biomass allocation and life strategy of lingonberry Vaccinium vitis-idaea

Forest land use discontinuity and northern red oak Quercus rubra introduction change biomass allocation and life strategy of lingonberry Vaccinium vitis-idaea

Biological Flora of the British Isles: Quercus rubra

Pedunculate oak stands in the catchments of the river Vorskla’s tributaries

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