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1. A candidate gene-based association study reveals SNPs significantly associated with bud burst in European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.)

Author:
Markus Müller; Sarah Seifert; Reiner Finkeldey
Source:
Tree genetics & genomes 2015 v.11 no.6 pp. 116
ISSN:
1614-2942
Subject:
Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; climate; climate change; deciduous forests; forest trees; genes; genetic markers; histones; probability; seedlings; single nucleotide polymorphism; Central European region; Germany
Abstract:
... European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) is one of the most important deciduous forest tree species in Central Europe. Nevertheless, its adaptation potential to climate change is controversially discussed, and little is known about the molecular basis of climate change-relevant traits like bud burst. Here, we directly observed bud burst of beech seedlings originating from six different populations in N ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11295-015-0943-1

2. A unigene set for European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) and its use to decipher the molecular mechanisms involved in dormancy regulation

Author:
Isabelle Lesur; Alison Bechade; Céline Lalanne; Christophe Klopp; Céline Noirot; Jean‐Charles Leplé; Antoine Kremer; Christophe Plomion; Grégoire Le Provost
Source:
Molecular ecology resources 2015 v.15 no.5 pp. 1192-1204
ISSN:
1755-098X
Subject:
Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; buds; cDNA libraries; climate change; complementary DNA; computer software; databases; deciduous forests; dormancy; expressed sequence tags; quantitative polymerase chain reaction; single nucleotide polymorphism; trees; unigenes; Europe
Abstract:
... Systematic sequencing is the method of choice for generating genomic resources for molecular marker development and candidate gene identification in nonmodel species. We generated 47 357 Sanger ESTs and 2.2M Roche‐454 reads from five cDNA libraries for European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.). This tree species of high ecological and economic value in Europe is among the most representative trees of de ...
DOI:
10.1111/1755-0998.12373

3. Aboveground productivity of pure and mixed Norway spruce and European beech stands

Author:
Susanne Sprauer; Jürgen Nagel
Source:
European journal of forest research 2015 v.134 no.5 pp. 781-792
ISSN:
1612-4669
Subject:
primary productivity; Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; mountains; Picea abies; mixed stands; pure stands; trees; growth retardation; forest growth; stand basal area; stand structure; prediction
Abstract:
... The aim of this study was to compare increment in mixed stands to the respective pure stands adopting, as an example, mixed stands comprising Norway spruce (Picea abies [L.] Karst.) and European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.). Using data from two mixed stand age series, in the Solling and in Harz Mountains, first we investigated whether the growth reduction effect arising from competing trees is depen ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10342-015-0889-8

4. Adaptation of Forest Management Regimes in Southern Sweden to Increased Risks Associated with Climate Change

Author:
Narayanan Subramanian; Johan Bergh; Ulf Johansson; Urban Nilsson; Ola Sallnäs
Source:
Forests 2015 v.7 no.1 pp. -
ISSN:
1999-4907
Subject:
Betula pendula; Betula pubescens; Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; Larix; Picea abies; Populus tremula; Populus tremuloides; adaptive management; bark beetles; climate; climate change; forest management; forests; hybrids; indigenous species; introduced species; pathogens; profitability; risk; root rot; storms; trees; Sweden
Abstract:
... Even though the growth rates of most tree species in Sweden is expected to increase in the near future as a result of climate change, increased risks of damage by storms and various pests and pathogens, notably root rot and bark beetles, may also occur. Thus, forest management practices such as changes to thinning regimes, reductions in rotation lengths, and switching to other species (native or e ...
DOI:
10.3390/f7010008

5. An Improved Weise’s Rule for Efficient Estimation of Stand Quadratic Mean Diameter

Author:
Róbert Sedmák; Ľubomír Scheer; Róbert Marušák; Michal Bošeľa; Denisa Sedmáková; Marek Fabrika
Source:
Forests 2015 v.6 no.8 pp. 2545-2559
ISSN:
1999-4907
Subject:
Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; forest stands; trees
Abstract:
... The main objective of this study was to explore the accuracy of Weise’s rule of thumb applied to an estimation of the quadratic mean diameter of a forest stand. Virtual stands of European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) across a range of structure types were stochastically generated and random sampling was simulated. We compared the bias and accuracy of stand quadratic mean diameter estimates, employin ...
DOI:
10.3390/f6082545

6. Association of tree and plot characteristics with microhabitat formation in European beech and Douglas-fir forests

Author:
Susanne Winter; Josef Höfler; Alexa K. Michel; Andreas Böck; Donna P. Ankerst
Source:
European journal of forest research 2015 v.134 no.2 pp. 335-347
ISSN:
1612-4669
Subject:
Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; Pseudotsuga menziesii; bark; biodiversity; branches; forest management; forests; microhabitats; models; stand density; tree age; tree and stand measurements; tree cavities; trees; Germany; United States
Abstract:
... Process-orientated, unmanaged forest remnants are not sufficient for halting the loss of forest biodiversity. Thus, integrated biodiversity-promoting management for forest inhabitants is needed. Microhabitats, such as tree cavities or bark pockets, are essential for the preservation of saproxylic species and of critical importance for endangered ones. This study investigates (1) which factors trig ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10342-014-0855-x

7. Bark wounds caused by felling are more susceptible to discoloration and decay than wounds caused by extraction in European beech

Author:
Ulrike Hecht; Ulrich Kohnle; Michael Nill; Jörg Grüner; Berthold Metzler
Source:
Annals of forest science 2015 v.72 no.6 pp. 731-740
ISSN:
1286-4560
Subject:
Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; bark; decay fungi; decayed wood; defense mechanisms; discoloration; felling; harvesting; image analysis; risk; trees; xylem
Abstract:
... KEY MESSAGE : Beech is subjected to devaluating bark damage by logging operations. It is shown experimentally that damage in the upper part of the trunk entails much higher risk of wood discoloration and decay by fungi than damage in the lower part. Cellular defense mechanisms in xylem are elucidated. CONTEXT : During harvesting operations and more specifically processes of both felling and extrac ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13595-014-0432-y

8. Beech forest management does not affect the infestation rate of the beech scale Cryptococcus fagisuga across three regions in Germany

Author:
Günter Köhler; Esther Pašalić; Wolfgang W. Weisser; Martin M. Gossner
Source:
Agricultural and forest entomology 2015 v.17 no.2 pp. 197-204
ISSN:
1461-9555
Subject:
Cryptococcus fagisuga; Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; canopy; forest ecosystems; forest management; forests; insect communities; insect control; pests; shelterwood systems; tree age; trees; Germany
Abstract:
... The effects of management on insect communities have been studied in several forest ecosystems, although the consequences for single potential pests are only known for a few species. The present study investigated whether forest management affects the infestation of European beech trees by the beech scale Cryptococcus fagisuga. We assessed the densities of C. fagisuga on a total of 520 trees (Fagu ...
DOI:
10.1111/afe.12097

9. Biomass allocation in natural regeneration of Fagus sylvatica and Picea abies trees in Italian Alps

Author:
Fabio Pastorella; Alessandro Paletto
Source:
Metsanduslikud uurimused 2015 v.61 no.1 pp. 35-46
ISSN:
1736-8723
Subject:
Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; Picea abies; aboveground biomass; allometry; belowground biomass; canopy; case studies; dry matter partitioning; equations; leaf area index; natural regeneration; ontogeny; roots; saplings; seedlings; shoots; soil water; stand density; Alps region; Italy
Abstract:
... Biomass allocation in seedlings and saplings at different stages of growth is important information for studying the response of species to site conditions. The objectives of the paper are: (a) to analyse the relationship between height and biomass in young Norway spruce and European beech trees, (b) to study the influence of the leaf area on ontogenetic growth stages and biomass sequestration cap ...
DOI:
10.2478/fsmu-2014-0009

10. Can rove beetles (Staphylinidae) be excluded in studies focusing on saproxylic beetles in central European beech forests?

Author:
G. Parmain; C. Bouget; J. Müller; J. Horak; M.M. Gossner; T. Lachat; G. Isacsson
Source:
Bulletin of entomological research 2015 v.105 no.1 pp. 101-109
ISSN:
1475-2670
Subject:
Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; Staphylinidae; correlation; data collection; entomology; forests; monitoring; silvicultural practices; species diversity; Europe
Abstract:
... Monitoring saproxylic beetle diversity, though challenging, can help identifying relevant conservation sites or key drivers of forest biodiversity, and assessing the impact of forestry practices on biodiversity. Unfortunately, monitoring species assemblages is costly, mainly due to the time spent on identification. Excluding families which are rich in specimens and species but are difficult to ide ...
DOI:
10.1017/S0007485314000741
PubMed:
25434278

11. Canopy recovery of pedunculate oak, Turkey oak and beech trees after severe defoliation by gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar): Case study from Western Hungary

Author:
György Csóka; Zoltán Pödör; Gyula Nagy; Anikó Hirka
Source:
Lesnicky casopis 2015 v.61 no.3 pp. 143-148
ISSN:
0323-1046
Subject:
Agrilus; Erysiphe alphitoides; Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; Lymantria dispar; Quercus cerris; canopy; case studies; defoliation; insect larvae; leaves; pest control; pests; population density; spring; tree mortality; trees; Hungary
Abstract:
... We investigated the canopy recovery of 3 tree species (pedunculate oak, Turkey oak, European beech) at two locations in the Veszprém county (Western Hungary) after severe defoliation by gypsy moth caterpillars in the spring of 2005. The Turkey oak has evidently the best recovery potential, and it almost completely replaced the lost foliage in 4 months. The pedunculate oak and beech needed 2 years ...
DOI:
10.1515/forj-2015-0022

12. Carbon Storage in Beech Stands on the Chřiby Uplands

Author:
Jiří Schneider; Kateřina Holušová; Jan Rychtář; Ilja Vyskot; Ivana Lampartová
Source:
Ekológia (Bratislava) 2015 v.34 no.1 pp. 26-38
ISSN:
1337-947X
Subject:
Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; aboveground biomass; belowground biomass; carbon; carbon sequestration; emissions; equations; forest soils; forest stands; highlands; monitoring; Czech Republic
Abstract:
... The submitted scientific statement is a contribution to solutions of monitoring the storage of carbon in the woods and its emissions. Four permanent research plots were established in the area of the Chřiby uplands in the Czech Republic. The plots are made of forest stands with nearly 100% of European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.). The stands form simple spatial structures of about the same age (abou ...
DOI:
10.1515/eko-2015-0004

13. Climate Warming-Related Growth Decline Affects Fagus sylvatica, But Not Other Broad-Leaved Tree Species in Central European Mixed Forests

Author:
Jorma Zimmermann; Markus Hauck; Choimaa Dulamsuren; Christoph Leuschner
Source:
Ecosystems 2015 v.18 no.4 pp. 560-572
ISSN:
1432-9840
Subject:
Acer pseudoplatanus; Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; Fraxinus excelsior; Quercus petraea; climate; deciduous forests; dendrochronology; drought; forest health; forestry; global warming; mixed forests; risk; summer; temperature; trees; Central European region
Abstract:
... Climate warming is predicted to extend the duration and enhance the severity of summer droughts in Central Europe, which may pose a serious risk to forest productivity and forest health. Fagus sylvatica (European beech), the most abundant tree species of Central Europe’s natural forest vegetation and one of the key species in forestry, is thought to be particularly vulnerable to drought. Here, we ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10021-015-9849-x

14. Climatic Drivers of Mast Fruiting in European Beech and Resulting C and N Allocation Shifts

Author:
Hilmar Müller-Haubold; Dietrich Hertel; Christoph Leuschner
Source:
Ecosystems 2015 v.18 no.6 pp. 1083-1100
ISSN:
1432-9840
Subject:
Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; atmospheric deposition; biogeochemical cycles; carbon; carbon dioxide; climate; drought; flowering; forests; fruit growing; fruiting; leaf area; leaves; nitrogen; nitrogen content; photosynthesis; solar radiation; summer
Abstract:
... European beech shows mast fruiting at intervals of 2–20 years with a recent increase in frequency. It is not precisely known which climatic or endogenous factors are the proximate causes of masting. We recorded fruit mass production in 11 beech stands across a climate gradient over 4 years, analyzed the influence of climatic, edaphic, and stand structural parameters on fructification, and quantifi ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10021-015-9885-6

15. Comparing individual-tree growth models using principles of stand growth for Norway spruce, Scots pine, and European beech

Author:
Sonja Vospernik; Robert A. Monserud; Hubert Sterba
Source:
Canadian journal of forest research = 2015 v.45 no.8 pp. 1006-1018
ISSN:
1208-6037
Subject:
Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; shade tolerance; Picea abies; growth models; forest inventory; Pinus sylvestris; stand basal area; mortality; Central European region
Abstract:
... We examined the relationship between thinning intensity and volume increment predicted by four commonly used individual-tree growth models in Central Europe (i.e., BWIN, Moses, Prognaus, and Silva). We replicated conditions of older growth and yield experiments by selecting 34 young, dense plots of Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst.), Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.), and European beech (Fagus ...
DOI:
10.1139/cjfr-2014-0394

16. Contrasting carbon allocation responses of juvenile European beech (Fagus sylvatica) and Norway spruce (Picea abies) to competition and ozone

Author:
Wilma Ritter; Christoph Andreas Lehmeier; Jana Barbro Winkler; Rainer Matyssek; Thorsten Erhard Edgar Grams
Source:
Environmental pollution 2015 v.196 pp. 534-543
ISSN:
0269-7491
Subject:
Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; Picea abies; biomass; carbon; carbon dioxide; dry matter partitioning; functional properties; juveniles; mixed culture; models; ozone; parenchyma (plant tissue); plant competition; stems; summer; trees
Abstract:
... Allocation of recent photoassimilates of juvenile beech and spruce in response to twice-ambient ozone (2 × O3) and plant competition (i.e. intra vs. inter-specific) was examined in a phytotron study. To this end, we employed continuous 13CO2/12CO2 labeling during late summer and pursued tracer kinetics in CO2 released from stems. In beech, allocation of recent photoassimilates to stems was signifi ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.envpol.2014.08.022

17. Contributing factors in foliar uptake of dissolved inorganic nitrogen at leaf level

Author:
Karen Wuyts; Sandy Adriaenssens; Jeroen Staelens; Tatiana Wuytack; Shari Van Wittenberghe; Pascal Boeckx; Roeland Samson; Kris Verheyen
Source:
Science of the total environment 2015 v.505 pp. 992-1002
ISSN:
0048-9697
Subject:
Betula pendula; Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; ammonium nitrate; canopy; dissolved inorganic nitrogen; ecosystems; foliar uptake; juveniles; leaves; models; nitrogen; rain; soil; trees; vegetative growth; wettability
Abstract:
... We investigated the influence of leaf traits, rainwater chemistry, and pedospheric nitrogen (N) fertilisation on the aqueous uptake of inorganic N by physiologically active tree leaves. Leaves of juvenile silver birch and European beech trees, supplied with NH4NO3 to the soil at rates from 0 to 200kgNha−1y−1, were individually exposed to 100μl of artificial rainwater containing 15NH4+ or 15NO3− at ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.scitotenv.2014.10.042

18. Contribution of afforestation subsidies policy to climate change adaptation in the Czech Republic

Author:
Vojtěch Kotecký
Source:
Land use policy 2015 v.47 pp. 112-120
ISSN:
0264-8377
Subject:
European Union; Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; Picea abies; afforestation; agricultural land; biodiversity; carbon sequestration; climate change; environmental policy; forests; land use; subsidies; trees; Czech Republic
Abstract:
... European Union countries provide substantial subsidies for farmland afforestation. Most of the research so far has focused on contribution of afforestation to carbon sequestration, afforestation schemes’ uptake, social and economic efficiency and their impact on local biodiversity. Less attention has been given so far to the relevant performance of subsidy schemes’ specific design in climate chang ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.landusepol.2015.03.014

19. Contribution of surface runoff from forested areas to the chemistry of a through-flow lake

Author:
Piotr Klimaszyk; Piotr Rzymski; Ryszard Piotrowicz; Tomasz Joniak
Source:
Environmental earth sciences 2015 v.73 no.8 pp. 3963-3973
ISSN:
1866-6280
Subject:
Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; Pinus sylvestris; aquatic environment; basins; calcium; color; dissolved organic carbon; ions; lakes; leaves; limnology; melting; mixed forests; nitrogen; nutrients; pH; phosphorus; rain; rivers; runoff; snow; water quality; watersheds; Poland
Abstract:
... The role of surface runoff from forested areas in chemical cycling and freshwater ecology is still not completely understood. Changes in total precipitation and increase in heavy rainfalls may, however, in some regions promote the effect of runoff in aquatic environments. In this study, we aimed to investigate the physicochemical properties of the surface runoff occurring within the wooded catchme ...
DOI:
10.1007/s12665-014-3682-y

20. Coppice management of forests impacts spatial genetic structure but not genetic diversity in European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.)

Author:
M. Jennifer Sjölund; Alistair S. Jump
Source:
Forest ecology and management 2015 v.336 pp. 65-71
ISSN:
0378-1127
Subject:
Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; coppicing; flowering; forest management; forest stands; forests; gene flow; genetic variation; genotyping; longevity; microsatellite repeats; planning; trees; France; Germany; Italy
Abstract:
... Coppice management of forests was historically common in Europe. Actively managed coppice persists through vegetative regeneration prolonging the lifespan of trees and reducing flowering, seed production, and establishment. As coppicing alters the primary regeneration pathway within a stand, it is expected to alter the level and structuring of genetic diversity within populations. The study specie ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.foreco.2014.10.015

21. Creating a landscape of management: Unintended effects on the variation of browsing pressure in a national park

Author:
Lisa Möst; Torsten Hothorn; Jörg Müller; Marco Heurich
Source:
Forest ecology and management 2015 v.338 pp. 46-56
ISSN:
0378-1127
Subject:
Abies alba; Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; anthropogenic activities; browsing; conservation areas; deer; forests; humans; landscape management; landscapes; man-made trails; managers; national parks; predators; regression analysis; regrowth; surveys; trees; wildlife management; Germany
Abstract:
... The principle objective of management in strictly protected areas, such as national parks, is to reduce human intervention as much as possible to secure natural assemblages and processes. As wildlife management in many national parks has to deal with increased ungulate populations and a broad lack of predators, park managers need to know how their wildlife management, including feeding and hunting ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.foreco.2014.11.015

22. Current and simulated structure, growth parameters and regeneration of beech forests with different game management in the Lány Game Enclosure / Struktura, růstové parametry, obnova a modelový vývoj bukových porostů s odlišným způsobem mysliveckého hospodaření v podmínkách Lánské obory

Author:
Robin Ambrož; Stanislav Vacek; Zdeněk Vacek; Jan Král; Igor Štefančík
Source:
Lesnicky casopis 2015 v.61 no.2 pp. 78-88
ISSN:
0323-1046
Subject:
Cervus dama; Cervus elaphus; Cervus nippon; Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; Sus scrofa; biomechanics; conservation areas; deer; forests; herds; landscapes; mouflon; natural regeneration; prediction; soil; stand characteristics; trees; wild boars; wildlife; Czech Republic
Abstract:
... The paper presents the results of the study of the current and simulated structure of beech forests in the Lány game preserve, which is situated in the Křivoklátsko Protected Landscape Area in the Czech Republic. The research was conducted at two permanent research plots (PRP) of 0.25 ha in size in a mature beech forest using the FieldMap technology. Typological, soil and phytocoenological stand c ...
DOI:
10.1515/forj-2015-0016

23. Current distribution of the Rosalia longicorn Rosalia alpina (LINNAEUS, 1758) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) in Poland

Author:
Jakub Michalcewicz; Michał Ciach
Source:
Polskie pismo entomologiczne 2015 v.84 no.1 pp. 9-20
ISSN:
2299-9884
Subject:
Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; Rosalia alpina; extinction; highlands; islands; mountains; Central European region; Poland
Abstract:
... The former range of the Rosalia longicorn Rosalia alpina in Poland probably overlapped with the range of the European beech Fagus sylvatica. In the 20ᵗʰ century, the species was recorded in the following parts of Poland: the Carpathians (almost the entire range), the Świętokrzyskie Mountains, the Roztocze Upland, Lower Silesia, and the northern and northwestern parts of the country. Although the R ...
DOI:
10.1515/pjen-2015-0002

24. Daily growth of European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) on moist sites is affected by short-term drought rather than ozone uptake

Author:
Angelika R. Kühn; Sonja Grill; Manuela Baumgarten; Donna P. Ankerst; Rainer Matyssek
Source:
Trees 2015 v.29 no.5 pp. 1501-1519
ISSN:
0931-1890
Subject:
Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; air temperature; altitude; buffering capacity; climate change; drought; forest growth; forest trees; forests; growing season; growth performance; meteorological parameters; models; nutrition; ozone; soil water; soil water potential; stem elongation; Germany
Abstract:
... KEY MESSAGE : Daily stem growth was reduced by drought with high significance, but not affected by ozone uptake or drought–ozone interaction. Increasing air temperature showed capacity of compensating negative drought effects. Future increases in stress on forest trees due to rising ozone deposition and/or exacerbating drought are one of many contemporary climate change concerns. European beech (F ...
DOI:
10.1007/s00468-015-1231-2

25. Decomposition of beech (Fagus sylvatica) and pine (Pinus nigra) litter along an Alpine elevation gradient: Decay and nutrient release

Author:
Torsten W. Berger; Olivier Duboc; Ika Djukic; Michael Tatzber; Martin H. Gerzabek; Franz Zehetner
Source:
Geoderma 2015 v.251-252 pp. 92-104
ISSN:
0016-7061
Subject:
Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; Pinus nigra; altitude; aluminum; biodegradation; calcium; climate; forests; iron; limestone; manganese; microbial communities; nitrogen; nutrients; phosphorus; snowpack; sodium; soil biology; soil chemistry; terrestrial ecosystems; Alps region; Austria
Abstract:
... Litter decomposition is an important process for cycling of nutrients in terrestrial ecosystems. The objective of this study was to evaluate direct and indirect effects of climate on litter decomposition along an altitudinal gradient in a temperate Alpine region. Foliar litter of European beech (Fagus sylvatica) and Black pine (Pinus nigra) was incubated in litterbags during two years in the Hochs ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.geoderma.2015.03.024
PubMed:
26240437
PubMed Central:
PMC4418737

26. Detection, quantification and modelling of small-scale lateral translocation of throughfall in tree crowns of European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) and Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst.)

Author:
Nico Frischbier; Sven Wagner
Source:
Journal of hydrology 2015 v.522 pp. 228-238
ISSN:
0022-1694
Subject:
Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; Picea abies; canopy; forest ecosystems; forests; hydrology; models; rain; stemflow; throughfall; trees
Abstract:
... The redistribution of precipitation in forests depends on the amount of above-canopy precipitation and is characterised by high small-scale variability. Although higher and lower values of net forest precipitation at small scales are typically averaged at larger spatial scales, the small-scale variability of throughfall needs to be understood because subordinate ecological processes in the forest ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jhydrol.2014.12.034

27. Diet of the fat dormouse (Glis glis) on the northern periphery of its distributional range

Author:
Rimvydas Juškaitis; Laima Baltrūnaitė; Vita Augutė
Source:
Mammal research 2015 v.60 no.2 pp. 155-161
ISSN:
2199-2401
Subject:
Betula; Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; Frangula alnus; Gliridae; animal-based foods; birds; diet; eggs; fruits; hibernation; inflorescences; insects; raspberries; seeds; trees; Lithuania
Abstract:
... We studied the seasonal and annual variation in diet composition of the fat dormouse (Glis glis) in Lithuania, a locality situated on the northern periphery of the dormouse range and outside of the range of the European beech (Fagus sylvatica). After emergence from hibernation, dormice fed on oak acorns (from the previous year), inflorescences of various trees, vegetative parts of plants and food ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13364-015-0213-5

28. Different mixtures of Norway spruce, silver fir, and European beech modify competitive interactions in central European mature mixed forests

Author:
Michal Bosela; Brian Tobin; Vladimír Šebeň; Rudolf Petráš; Guy R. Larocque
Source:
Canadian journal of forest research = 2015 v.45 no.11 pp. 1577-1586
ISSN:
1208-6037
Subject:
planning; stocking rate; Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; mixed forests; models; Abies alba; Picea abies; forest stands; stand density; trees; biodiversity; stand basal area
Abstract:
... The influence of forest ecology and strategic planning has increased in importance to support the management of mixed-species forests to enhance biodiversity. However, little is known about competitive and facilitative interactions between trees and species in mixed fir–beech–spruce forests, mostly because of a lack of long-term experimental research. In the 1960s, long-term sample plots were esta ...
DOI:
10.1139/cjfr-2015-0219

29. Differential stemflow yield from European beech saplings: the role of individual canopy structure metrics

Author:
D. F. Levia; B. Michalzik; K. Näthe; S. Bischoff; S. Richter; D. R. Legates
Source:
Hydrological processes 2015 v.29 no.1 pp. 43-51
ISSN:
0885-6087
Subject:
Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; biogeochemistry; biomass; branches; canopy; cluster analysis; forests; hydrology; leaves; lidar; models; researchers; saplings; stemflow; surface area; tree trunk; Germany
Abstract:
... Stemflow production is affected by a suite of biotic and abiotic factors. It has proven difficult to determine the importance of individual canopy structure metrics on stemflow production. The disentanglement of the role and importance of individual canopy structure metrics would advance our understanding of the dynamics of stemflow production. This work employed ten isolated (i.e. no overlapping ...
DOI:
10.1002/hyp.10124

30. Do competition-density rule and self-thinning rule agree?

Author:
Sonja Vospernik; Hubert Sterba
Source:
Annals of forest science 2015 v.72 no.3 pp. 379-390
ISSN:
1286-4560
Subject:
Abies alba; Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; Larix decidua; Picea abies; Pinus nigra subsp. nigra; Pinus sylvestris; forest growth; forest inventory; forest management; plant ecology
Abstract:
... KEY MESSAGE : Competition-density relationships and self-thinning are major principles in forest growth. They are combined, describing self-thinning as a marginal case of the competition-density relationship. Robust estimation techniques allow parameterizing of both from national forest inventory data even for minor species. CONTEXT : The competition-density principle, which can mathematically be ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13595-014-0433-x

31. Do variations in leaf phenology affect radial growth variations in Fagus sylvatica?

Author:
Katarina Čufar; Martin De Luis; Peter Prislan; Jožica Gričar; Zalika Črepinšek; Maks Merela; Lučka Kajfež-Bogataj
Source:
International journal of biometeorology 2015 v.59 no.8 pp. 1127-1132
ISSN:
0020-7128
Subject:
Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; altitude; bioclimatology; canopy; dendrochronology; growth rings; leaves; phenology; tree growth; Slovenia
Abstract:
... We used a dendrochronological and leaf phenology network of European beech (Fagus sylvatica) in Slovenia, a transitional area between Mediterranean, Alpine and continental climatic regimes, for the period 1955–2007 to test whether year to year variations in leaf unfolding and canopy duration (i.e. time between leaf unfolding and colouring) influence radial growth (annual xylem production and tree ...
DOI:
10.1007/s00484-014-0896-3

32. Dynamics of Hedera helix L. in Central European beech forests on limestone: results from long-term monitoring and experimental studies

Author:
Steffi Heinrichs; Wolfgang Schmidt
Source:
Plant ecology 2015 v.216 no.1 pp. 1-15
ISSN:
1385-0237
Subject:
Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; Hedera helix; browsing; climate; climate change; eutrophication; forest communities; forest management; forests; frost; limestone; monitoring; nitrogen; shrubs; snowpack; temperature; Central European region; Germany
Abstract:
... A spread of Hedera helix L. into beech forests has been observed during the last 20 years in Central Europe. As this species is susceptible to intensive frost, it is believed that climate change with mild winters is the responsible driver. Other factors can, however, be equally important including forest management, eutrophication, and browsing. We compared old (sampled 1955–1967) and recent (samp ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11258-014-0412-1

33. Effect of Tree Layer and Microsite on the Variability of Natural Regeneration in Autochthonous Beech Forests

Author:
Vacek Zdeněk; Vacek Stanislav; Podrázský Vilém; Bílek Lukáš; Štefančík Igor; Moser Waren Keith; Bulušek Daniel; Král Jan; Remeš Jiří; Králíček Ivo
Source:
Polish Journal of Ecology 2015 v.63 pp. 233-246
ISSN:
1505-2249
Subject:
Acer pseudoplatanus; Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; canopy; conservation areas; forests; ground vegetation; juveniles; landscapes; microrelief; natural regeneration; regrowth; stand density; vegetation cover; Czech Republic
Abstract:
... The present study describes natural regeneration on five permanent research plots (PRP) in juvenile growth and development phases (regrowth and advanced growth) in autochthonous beech forests in Broumovské stěny National Nature Reserve located in the Protected Landscape area in the northeast part of Czech Republic. The stands of herb-rich beech forests were studied in the optimum to break-up stage ...
DOI:
10.3161/15052249PJE2015.63.2.007

34. Effect of soil bulk density on forest tree seedlings

Author:
Mariusz Kormanek; Jacek Banach; Paweł Sowa
Source:
International agrophysics 2015 v.29 no.1 pp. 67-74
ISSN:
2300-8725
Subject:
Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; Pinus sylvestris; bulk density; forest nurseries; forest trees; forests; root crown; root systems; seedling growth; seedlings; seeds; soil density; tractors
Abstract:
... The paper presents the results of an analysis of the influence of soil bulk density in a forest nursery plot on the growth and quality parameters of Scots pine and European beech seedlings. Particular density variants were obtained using a tractor device exerting controlled pressure on the soil, while field examinations were performed on an area of ‘Kłaj’ forest nursery in Niepołomice Forest Distr ...
DOI:
10.1515/intag-2015-0003

35. Effects of Natura 2000 and habitat variables used for habitat assessment on beetle assemblages in European beech forests

Author:
Tobias Zehetmair; Jörg Müller; Alexey Zharov; Axel Gruppe; Simon R. Leather
Source:
Insect conservation and diversity 2015 v.8 no.3 pp. 193-204
ISSN:
1752-458X
Subject:
Coleoptera; Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; biodiversity; biogeography; climatic factors; conservation areas; dead wood; forest stands; forests; habitats; trees; Europe
Abstract:
... The Natura 2000 (N2000) network intends to conserve Europe's threatened habitats and species by selecting a complementary set of areas of various habitat types across geographical space to cover the range of diversity. We studied beetles and habitat variables used for N2000 habitat assessment in 11 pairs of commercially exploited N2000 and non‐N2000 forest stands (80–120 years old) of one habitat ...
DOI:
10.1111/icad.12101

36. Effects of elevated CO2 and different nutrient supplies on wood structure of European beech (Fagus sylvatica) and gray poplar (Populus × canescens)

Author:
Neda Lotfiomran; Jörg Fromm; Gerrit A. Luinstra
Source:
IAWA journal v.36 no.1 pp. 84-97
ISSN:
0928-1541
Subject:
Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; Populus canescens; carbon dioxide enrichment; growth rings; saplings
Abstract:
... Anatomical responses and annual ring-width of beech and poplar saplings were studied under elevated CO₂-concentrations (770/950 ppm) with different nu-trient supplies during two growth periods. At the end of each growth season, saplings were harvested and stem vessel characteristics as well as annual growth-rings were analysed. In both study years, elevated CO₂ caused a significant increase in rin ...
DOI:
10.1163/22941932-00000087

37. European beech, silver fir, and Norway spruce differ in establishment, height growth, and mortality rates on coarse woody debris and forest floor—a study from a mixed beech forest in the Western Carpathians

Author:
Olga Orman; Janusz Szewczyk
Source:
Annals of forest science 2015 v.72 no.7 pp. 955-965
ISSN:
1286-4560
Subject:
Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; Picea abies; coarse woody debris; conifers; forest litter; mixed forests; mortality; seedbeds; seedlings; trees
Abstract:
... KEY MESSAGE : In mixed forests, coarse woody debris promotes the successful establishment and growth of conifers and beech. In contrast to beech and fir, older spruce seedlings were only present on coarse woody debris and not on the forest floor. CONTEXT : Coarse woody debris (CWD) is considered a suitable seedbed for small-seeded and light-demanding species. Its role in enhancing tree regeneratio ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13595-015-0492-7

38. Evaluating the progeny of European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) in the early years of growth

Author:
Jacek Banach; Kinga Skrzyszewska; Mateusz Smętek; Kamil Kubacki
Source:
Leśne prace badawcze = 2015 v.76 no.1 pp. 49-58
ISSN:
2082-8926
Subject:
Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; forests; genotype; habitats; heritability; planting; progeny; provenance; seed orchards; tree age; trees
Abstract:
... This research was carried out on two experimental plots located in the Rymanów and Nawojowa forest districts. In the second and fifth year after planting, at three and six years of age respectively, survival and height of 25 beech progenies of selected seed stands were measured. Furthermore, we show the effect of beech origin and growth environment (significant ‘provenance × block’ and ‘provenance ...
DOI:
10.1515/frp-2015-0005

39. Field and microcosms decomposition dynamics of European beech leaf litter: Influence of climate, plant material and soil with focus on N and Mn

Author:
Michele Innangi; Manfred K. Schenk; Francesco d’Alessandro; Stefania Pinto; Cristina Menta; Stefania Papa; Antonietta Fioretto
Source:
Applied soil ecology 2015 v.93 pp. 88-97
ISSN:
0929-1393
Subject:
Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; climate; forest ecology; forests; humidity; leaves; manganese; nitrogen; nitrogen content; plant litter; soil biota; temperature; Italy; Mediterranean region
Abstract:
... Leaf litter decomposition is one of the key phenomena in forest ecology. The patterns and trends of decomposition are related to the complex interaction of climate, soil biota and litter quality. The decay dynamics for the European beech are well-known for middle Europe, but lesser investigated in the Mediterranean area. In this study, we investigated mass loss and nutrient dynamics, especially ni ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.apsoil.2015.04.007

40. Growth and yield of mixed versus pure stands of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) and European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) analysed along a productivity gradient through Europe

Author:
H. Pretzsch; M. del Río; Ch. Ammer; A. Avdagic; I. Barbeito; K. Bielak; G. Brazaitis; L. Coll; G. Dirnberger; L. Drössler; M. Fabrika; D. I. Forrester; K. Godvod; M. Heym; V. Hurt; V. Kurylyak; M. Löf; F. Lombardi; B. Matović; F. Mohren; R. Motta; J. den Ouden; M. Pach; Q. Ponette; G. Schütze; J. Schweig; J. Skrzyszewski; V. Sramek; H. Sterba; D. Stojanović; M. Svoboda; M. Vanhellemont; K. Verheyen; K. Wellhausen; T. Zlatanov; A. Bravo-Oviedo
Source:
European journal of forest research 2015 v.134 no.5 pp. 927-947
ISSN:
1612-4669
Subject:
drought; mixed stands; trees; risk; Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; production technology; pure stands; site index; climate change; stand density; Pinus sylvestris; temperature; climatic factors; mixing; timber production; forest inventory; stand basal area; Ukraine; Sweden; Bulgaria; Spain
Abstract:
... Mixing of complementary tree species may increase stand productivity, mitigate the effects of drought and other risks, and pave the way to forest production systems which may be more resource-use efficient and stable in the face of climate change. However, systematic empirical studies on mixing effects are still missing for many commercially important and widespread species combinations. Here we s ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10342-015-0900-4

41. High Reproductive Effort and Low Recruitment Rates of European Beech: Is There a Limit for the Superior Competitor?

Author:
Szwagrzyk Jerzy; Gratzer Georg; Stępniewska Hanna; Szewczyk Janusz; Veselinovic Bojana
Source:
Polish Journal of Ecology 2015 v.63 pp. 198-212
ISSN:
1505-2249
Subject:
Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; conifers; data collection; field experimentation; forest litter; fungi; germination; mortality; old-growth forests; pathogens; pure stands; seedlings; seeds; spring; trees; Alps region; Central European region
Abstract:
... European beech is a superior competitor among the trees of Central Europe, often growing in pure stands. We proposed a hypothesis, that once beech has reached dominance in forest community, it's recruitment could become limited due to the gradual accumulation of pathogens attacking seeds and seedlings. We employed data on seed production and germination along with a field experiment to estimate th ...
DOI:
10.3161/15052249PJE2015.63.2.004

42. How climate, migration ability and habitat fragmentation affect the projected future distribution of European beech

Author:
Frédérik Saltré; Anne Duputié; Cédric Gaucherel; Isabelle Chuine
Source:
Global change biology 2015 v.21 no.2 pp. 897-910
ISSN:
1354-1013
Subject:
Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; biogeography; climate; climate change; dormancy breaking; drought; habitat fragmentation; habitats; land use change; life history; models; mortality; population dynamics; temperature
Abstract:
... Recent efforts to incorporate migration processes into species distribution models (SDMs) are allowing assessments of whether species are likely to be able to track their future climate optimum and the possible causes of failing to do so. Here, we projected the range shift of European beech over the 21st century using a process‐based SDM coupled to a phenomenological migration model accounting for ...
DOI:
10.1111/gcb.12771

43. Identification of environmental stress biomarkers in seedlings of European beech (Fagus sylvatica) and Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris)

Author:
Milica Popović; Vid Šuštar; Jozica Gričar; Ines Štraus; Gregor Torkar; Hojka Kraigher; Ario de Marco
Source:
Canadian journal of forest research = 2015 v.46 no.1 pp. 58-66
ISSN:
1208-6037
Subject:
Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; Pinus sylvestris; abiotic stress; biomarkers; breeding; cell walls; climate; crops; forest management; forest trees; forests; free radical scavengers; glutathione; metabolism; metabolites; models; monitoring; peroxidases; phenolic compounds; seedlings; superoxide dismutase; temperature; Central European region
Abstract:
... Climate development models predict alterations that will critically influence plant metabolism in southern and central Europe. Although the molecular players involved in the response to climatic stress factors have been well described in crops, little information is available for forest tree species. Consequently, the identification of molecular biomarkers suitable for evaluating the actual impact ...
DOI:
10.1139/cjfr-2015-0274

44. Impact of stand density on tree morphology and growth stresses in young beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) stands

Author:
Mathieu Dassot; Thiéry Constant; François Ningre; Meriem Fournier
Source:
Trees 2015 v.29 no.2 pp. 583-591
ISSN:
0931-1890
Subject:
Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; biomechanics; monitoring; phylogeny; planting; posture; provenance; seedlings; stand density; stems; trees
Abstract:
... KEY MESSAGE : According to biomechanical processes, tree morphology (trunk inclination, height-to-diameter ratio and crown area) explains statistically silvicultural effects on growth stress variation. Growth stresses constitute the main mechanism allowing the tree to control its posture against its mechanical environment, but are also among the most important factors contributing to the depreciat ...
DOI:
10.1007/s00468-014-1137-4

45. Implications of reserve size and forest connectivity for the conservation of wood-inhabiting fungi in Europe

Author:
Nerea Abrego; Claus Bässler; Morten Christensen; Jacob Heilmann-Clausen
Source:
Biological conservation 2015 v.191 pp. 469-477
ISSN:
0006-3207
Subject:
Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; community structure; conservation areas; forest reserves; forests; fungal communities; fungi; habitat fragmentation; indicator species; snags; species diversity; temperature; Europe; Northern European region
Abstract:
... Among the factors that affect the conservation efficiency of protected areas, lack of connectivity is considered as one of the main problems. In this study, we assessed the influence of connectivity of European beech forest reserves on wood-inhabiting fungal communities, compared to the influence of local factors. To address this topic, we used a data matrix consisting of 344 fungal species on 157 ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.biocon.2015.07.005

46. Incorporation of carbon and nitrogen from leaf litter differing in structural compounds into soil microarthropods of a deciduous forest

Author:
Sarah L. Zieger; Verena Eissfeller; Mark Maraun; Stefan Scheu
Source:
Pedobiologia 2015 v.58 no.5-6 pp. 219-227
ISSN:
0031-4056
Subject:
Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; Fraxinus excelsior; Mesostigmata; Sarcoptiformes; carbon; deciduous forests; detritivores; microorganisms; mycorrhizae; nitrogen; nutrition; plant litter; predatory mites; soil invertebrates; stable isotopes
Abstract:
... Detritivorous soil invertebrates process large quantities of leaf litter material. Focusing on decomposer (Oribatida) and predatory mites (Mesostigmata) we investigated the incorporation of resources from leaf litter rich (European beech, Fagus sylvatica) and poor (European ash, Fraxinus excelsior) in structural compounds using stable isotopes. Using litter mixtures we investigated if soil mites p ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.pedobi.2015.10.001

47. Insignificant effect of management using irregular shelterwood system on the genetic diversity of European beech (Fagussylvatica L.): A case study of managed stand and old growth forest in Slovenia

Author:
Marjana Westergren; Gregor Bozic; Andreja Ferreira; Hojka Kraigher
Source:
Forest ecology and management 2015 v.335 pp. 51-59
ISSN:
0378-1127
Subject:
Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; case studies; forest reserves; gene frequency; genetic variation; genotyping; loci; mature plants; microsatellite repeats; old-growth forests; saplings; shelterwood systems; Slovenia
Abstract:
... In the presented case study, we aim to understand the impact of an irregular shelterwood system (ISS) on the genetic diversity of European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) firstly by comparing managed stand to old growth beech forest and secondly by comparing two successive generations in both managed and old growth stands. Studies on European beech to date have not yet investigated the effect of ISS on ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.foreco.2014.09.026

48. Is anticipated seed cutting an effective option to accelerate transition to high forest in European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) coppice stands?

Author:
Andrea Cutini; Francesco Chianucci; Tessa Giannini; Maria Chiara Manetti; Luca Salvati
Source:
Annals of forest science 2015 v.72 no.5 pp. 631-640
ISSN:
1286-4560
Subject:
Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; adults; canopy; coppicing; cutting; evolution; forests; income; landscapes; leaf area index; transmittance; Italy
Abstract:
... KEY MESSAGE : Traditional coppice conversion to high forest through periodic thinning requires a long period to attain the regeneration stage. We showed that anticipating seed cutting can accelerate the progression of the stands towards more adult stand conditions, compared with traditional management. The application of different active management options in the same landscape can contribute to i ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13595-015-0476-7

49. Latitudinal population transfer reduces temperature sum requirements for bud burst of European beech

Author:
Silvio Schueler; Mirko Liesebach
Source:
Plant ecology 2015 v.216 no.1 pp. 111-122
ISSN:
1385-0237
Subject:
Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; cold treatment; ecosystems; global warming; heat sums; leaves; phenology; photoperiod; prediction; provenance; spring; temperature; trees; woody plants
Abstract:
... The phenology of many woody plants is controlled by an interaction of chilling requirements, photoperiod and temperature forcing. Predictions of leaf unfolding and connected ecosystem processes in global warming should thus consider not only increasing temperatures but also require a thorough understanding of the cumulative effects of daylength and temperature. In the present study, bud burst of s ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11258-014-0420-1

50. Long-term effects of canopy opening and liming on leaf litter production, and on leaf litter and fine-root decomposition in a European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) forest

Author:
Na Lin; Norbert Bartsch; Steffi Heinrichs; Torsten Vor
Source:
Forest ecology and management 2015 v.338 pp. 183-190
ISSN:
0378-1127
Subject:
Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; canopy gaps; fine roots; forests; liming; long term effects; plant litter
Abstract:
... The long-term (>20yr) effects of canopy opening and liming on leaf litter production over 2 periods (1990–1997; 2000–2010), and fine root and litter decomposition over 3 periods (1992–1993; 1996–1997; 2012–2013) were examined in a mature European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) stand on a nutrient-poor site. The results did partially support the hypothesis that the combined or single effects of liming ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.foreco.2014.11.029