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The Influence of Various Silvicultural Treatments and Forest Operations on Tree Species Biodiversity

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dc.abstract.enPurpose of Review Biodiversity is one of the most important features of forest ecosystems. One of the goals of Sustainable Forest Management is to reduce biodiversity disturbance, which can occur as a consequence of timber harvesting. The aim of this review was to define which silvicultural systems and forest operations can have an influence on forest tree biodiversity by summarising the findings of nearly 60 papers published in the last ten years (2013–2022). Recent Findings In natural forest ecosystems characterised by a high level of structural complexity, such as uneven-aged tropical forests, selective logging and retention forestry are, in general, suitable forms of intervention that have a limited impact on tree biodiversity. Forest operations, in particular, should be of low intensity and try to simulate as much as possible small-scale natural disturbances. Thinning has proved to be a valid treatment for managing tree biodiversity. However, it is important to shape the magnitude of thinnings according to the management aims. Limited removal is recommended in interventions for maintaining the current structure, and more extensive removal is appropriate in cases when a change in species composition is expected, e.g. in the conversion of planted coniferous stands to uneven-aged mixed or broadleaved stands. In addition, coppicing is suitable for maintaining tree biodiversity due to its effectiveness in fostering the presence of light-demanding tree species. Findings show that it is important to establish the right rotation age, considering that an excessively short period between coppicing interventions can be detrimental to functional biodiversity. Skid trails and landing sites represent suitable areas for the initial establishment of natural regeneration. However, generally, the level of biodiversity on these sites declines with time as a consequence of soil compaction, thus highlighting the importance of the forest infrastructure network planning. Summary In uneven-aged tropical forests, selective logging and retention forestry are the most suitable options for maintaining tree biodiversity. Thinning and coppicing help to manage biodiversity, whilst intensive thinning helps to change species composition. Skid trails and landing sites can support natural regeneration. Recommendations and management options were developed, as well as possible future research directions. The authors recommend that future studies should investigate how much tree biodiversity depends on different levels of harvesting technology applied within the same silvicultural treatment.
dc.affiliationWydział Leśny i Technologii Drewna
dc.affiliation.instituteKatedra Użytkowania Lasu
dc.contributor.authorLatterini, Francesco
dc.contributor.authorMederski, Piotr
dc.contributor.authorJaeger, Dirk
dc.contributor.authorVenanzi, Rachele
dc.contributor.authorTavankar, Farzam
dc.contributor.authorPicchio, Rodolfo
dc.date.access2025-06-11
dc.date.accessioned2025-09-17T11:15:54Z
dc.date.available2025-09-17T11:15:54Z
dc.date.copyright2023-02-28
dc.date.issued2023
dc.description.abstract<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:sec> <jats:title>Purpose of Review</jats:title> <jats:p>Biodiversity is one of the most important features of forest ecosystems. One of the goals of Sustainable Forest Management is to reduce biodiversity disturbance, which can occur as a consequence of timber harvesting. The aim of this review was to define which silvicultural systems and forest operations can have an influence on forest tree biodiversity by summarising the findings of nearly 60 papers published in the last ten years (2013–2022).</jats:p> </jats:sec><jats:sec> <jats:title>Recent Findings</jats:title> <jats:p>In natural forest ecosystems characterised by a high level of structural complexity, such as uneven-aged tropical forests, selective logging and retention forestry are, in general, suitable forms of intervention that have a limited impact on tree biodiversity. Forest operations, in particular, should be of low intensity and try to simulate as much as possible small-scale natural disturbances. Thinning has proved to be a valid treatment for managing tree biodiversity. However, it is important to shape the magnitude of thinnings according to the management aims. Limited removal is recommended in interventions for maintaining the current structure, and more extensive removal is appropriate in cases when a change in species composition is expected, e.g. in the conversion of planted coniferous stands to uneven-aged mixed or broadleaved stands. In addition, coppicing is suitable for maintaining tree biodiversity due to its effectiveness in fostering the presence of light-demanding tree species. Findings show that it is important to establish the right rotation age, considering that an excessively short period between coppicing interventions can be detrimental to functional biodiversity.</jats:p> <jats:p>Skid trails and landing sites represent suitable areas for the initial establishment of natural regeneration. However, generally, the level of biodiversity on these sites declines with time as a consequence of soil compaction, thus highlighting the importance of the forest infrastructure network planning.</jats:p> </jats:sec><jats:sec> <jats:title>Summary</jats:title> <jats:p>In uneven-aged tropical forests, selective logging and retention forestry are the most suitable options for maintaining tree biodiversity. Thinning and coppicing help to manage biodiversity, whilst intensive thinning helps to change species composition. Skid trails and landing sites can support natural regeneration. Recommendations and management options were developed, as well as possible future research directions. The authors recommend that future studies should investigate how much tree biodiversity depends on different levels of harvesting technology applied within the same silvicultural treatment.</jats:p> </jats:sec>
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dc.description.number2
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dc.description.versionfinal_published
dc.description.volume9
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/s40725-023-00179-0
dc.identifier.issn2198-6436
dc.identifier.urihttps://sciencerep.up.poznan.pl/handle/item/4883
dc.identifier.weblinkhttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40725-023-00179-0
dc.languageen
dc.relation.ispartofCurrent Forestry Reports
dc.relation.pages59-71
dc.rightsCC-BY
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dc.subject.enharvesting
dc.subject.ensustainable forest management
dc.subject.enselective logging
dc.subject.enretention forestry
dc.subject.enthinning
dc.subject.encoppicing
dc.subject.enskid trails
dc.titleThe Influence of Various Silvicultural Treatments and Forest Operations on Tree Species Biodiversity
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