Forests, Volume 16, Issue 5

Traditional deep learning algorithms struggle to effectively utilize local spectral info in forest HS images and adequately capture subtle feature differences, often causing model confusion and misclassification. To tackle these issues, we present SF...

The fragmented nature of Chinese households’ forestland hinders the realization of economies of scale in forestry production. Understanding the role of forestry service outsourcing organizations in mitigating this fragmentation provides a criti...

Fuels obtained from woody forest resources such as oaks have been traditionally used in various regions due to their availability and energy properties. In the search for sustainable bioenergy sources and the transition towards cleaner alternatives,...

Often thought of as a mesic paradise, forest ecosystems are a mosaic of microhabitats with temporal oscillations that cause significant environmental stresses, providing habitats for extremophilic and extremotolerant fungi. Adapted to survive and thr...

The goal of this study was to develop a GIS-based Decision Support Model for selecting the best timber harvesting systems on steep terrain. The model combines multiple layers, each representing an important factor in mechanized logging. These layers...

With the concept of sustainable development gaining increasing traction, the high-value utilization of forest biomass has received growing attention. In this study, an acorn-based wood adhesive was developed using Quercus fagaceae, offering a sustain...

Forest ecosystems critically regulate land surface temperature (LST) from local to regional scales. Over the last three decades (1986–2016), increasingly frequent and severe disturbances have substantially altered the European forest canopy str...

Seed dispersal studies have primarily relied on prediction model methods, which limit clarity regarding how variables affect movement direction. Suggestions for improvement are limited to specific domains due to the lack of quantitative evaluation of...

As the most active fundamental unit in the aboveground branching system of woody plants, it remains unclear the relative importance of acclimation at the level of allocation and morphology in shoots. Additionally, the main dimensions of trait variati...

The use of chemical stimulants in resin tapping is essential for prolonging the resin flow and enhancing production. Traditional stimulants, primarily composed of sulfuric acid, pose concerns related to workplace safety, environmental impact, and tre...