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Advances in the Sustainable Development and High-Value Utilization of Forestry Resources—2nd Edition

A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Wood Science and Forest Products".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 5104

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Dr. Cheng Li

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College of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
Interests: high-value utilization of forestry resources; biomass energy and materials; protection of forests
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Prof. Dr. Huafeng Tian

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College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
Interests: biomass polymer; biomass foam materials; green packing; green polymer
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Dr. Zhigang Wu

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College of Forestry, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
Interests: wood; wood composites; wood panels; wood modification; bio-based materials
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Dr. Hossein Shahbeik

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Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries (AKUATROP), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus 21030, Terengganu, Malaysia
Interests: forest sustainable development; sustainability assessment; machine learning
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Forestry mainly refers to the industry based on forest resources, involving forest harvesting and regeneration, forest protection, forest reconstruction, forest tending, processing, and utilization. With the rapid development of the social economy and continuous improvements in human living standards, the demand for forestry products is also increasing. In addition to developing a low-carbon economy, emerging in response to global climate change, the sustainable development of forestry is particularly important. A considerable number of basic theoretical explorations as well as key technological innovation achievements have been published in forest biology, including new variety cultivation theory and technology, forest resource cultivation theory and technology, forest sustainable management theory and technology, economic forest cultivation and product processing, forest ecology, environmental protection, forest resource protection and utilization, urban forest, etc.

This Special Issue, entitled “Advances in the Sustainable Development and High-Value Utilization of Forestry Resource”, seeks the exchanging of high-quality research and review papers related to the sustainable development and utilization of forest resources, but other papers related to forestry are also welcome.

Dr. Cheng Li
Prof. Dr. Huafeng Tian
Dr. Zhigang Wu
Dr. Hossein Shahbeik
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Keywords

  • forest resources
  • biomass materials from the forest
  • wood panels and products
  • forest products
  • utilization of forest resources
  • forest resource cultivation
  • forest sustainable management
  • forest ecology
  • forest environment protection
  • utilization of forest plant
  • forest microorganism
  • urban forest
  • forest plant

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Harnessing Backpack Lidar Technology: A Novel Approach to Monitoring Moso Bamboo Shoot Growth
by Chen Li, Chong Li, Chunyu Pan, Yancun Yan, Yufeng Zhou, Jingyi Sun and Guomo Zhou
Forests 2025, 16(2), 371; https://doi.org/10.3390/f16020371 - 19 Feb 2025
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Bamboo, characterized by its high growth speed and short maturation period, occupies 0.875% of the global forest area and significantly contributes to terrestrial carbon cycling. The state of shoot growth can essentially indicate a bamboo forests’ health and productivity. This study explored the [...] Read more.
Bamboo, characterized by its high growth speed and short maturation period, occupies 0.875% of the global forest area and significantly contributes to terrestrial carbon cycling. The state of shoot growth can essentially indicate a bamboo forests’ health and productivity. This study explored the potential of backpack laser scanning (BLS) for monitoring the growth of Moso bamboo shoots (Phyllostachys edulis), a key economic species in subtropical China. Initially, the accuracy of BLS in extracting attributes of bamboo and shoots (including diameter at breast height (DBH), height, and real-world coordinates) was validated. An optimized method was developed to address the lower precision of BLS in extracting the DBH for thinner species. Subsequently, this research analyzed the impact of spatial structure and other indicators on shoot emergence stage and growth rate using a random forest model. The results indicate that BLS can accurately extract Moso bamboo and shoot height (RMSE = 0.748 m) even in dense bamboo forests. After optimization, the error in DBH extraction significantly decreased (RMSE = 0.835 cm), with the average planar and elevation errors for Moso bamboo being 0.227 m and 0.132 m, respectively. The main indicators affecting the coordinate error of Moso bamboo were the distance to the start (DS) and the distance to the trajectory (DT). The emergence time of shoots was mainly influenced by the surrounding Moso bamboo quantity, with the leaf area index (LAI) and competition index (CI) positively related to the growth rate of shoots. The importance ranking of spatial structure for the carbon storage of shoots was similar to that of the growth rate of shoots, with both identifying LAI as the most significant indicator. This study has validated the value of BLS in monitoring the growth of shoots, providing a theoretical support for the sustainable management and conservation of bamboo forests. Full article
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Chemical Composition and Biological Activities of Torreya grandis Kernels: Characteristics of Polymethylene-Interrupted Fatty Acids and Polyphenolic Compounds and Their Potential Health Effects
by Ran Liu, Baogang Zhou, Kundian Che, Wei Gao, Haoyuan Luo, Jialin Yang, Zhanjun Chen and Wenzhong Hu
Forests 2025, 16(5), 737; https://doi.org/10.3390/f16050737 - 25 Apr 2025
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Torreya grandis kernels, with their long cultivation history and significant economic value, have gained attention for their characteristic chemical components. This review systematically evaluates recent research on the chemical constituents and biological activities of T. grandis kernels. The key highlights include the following. [...] Read more.
Torreya grandis kernels, with their long cultivation history and significant economic value, have gained attention for their characteristic chemical components. This review systematically evaluates recent research on the chemical constituents and biological activities of T. grandis kernels. The key highlights include the following. (1) Chemical composition: This review details their unique fatty acid profile, particularly the high content of unsaturated fatty acids and rare polymethylene-interrupted polyunsaturated fatty acids such as sciadonic acid. It also examines polyphenolic compounds (flavonoids, phenolic acids, and biflavonoids like kayaflavone) and volatile components dominated by D-limonene. Other constituents, such as proteins, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, are covered. Advanced analytical techniques (Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry, GC-MS; Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry, LC-MS/MS) for component identification are discussed. (2) Biological activities: This review summarizes the major biological activities of T. grandis kernel extracts and key components. These include antioxidant effects (via the polyphenol-mediated NF-E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) pathway), anti-inflammatory properties (via polymethylene-interrupted polyunsaturated fatty acids, PMI-PUFAs, inhibition of 5-LOX, and polyphenol regulation of NF-κB), and cardiovascular protection (potentially involving the AMPKα/SREBP-1c pathway). Research on gut microbiota regulation and enzyme inhibition is also outlined. (3) Research gaps and prospects: This review critically analyzes the limitations in the current research, including mechanism elucidation, component interactions, bioavailability, and safety assessment (especially the lack of human studies). Future research directions should focus on multiomics integration, structure–activity relationship analysis, standardization, and rigorous clinical evaluation. This review provides a theoretical reference for understanding the scientific value of T. grandis kernels and promoting their sustainable development. Full article
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Reduction and Reuse of Forestry and Agricultural Bio-Waste through Innovative Green Utilization Approaches: A Review
by Jianhui Guo, Yi Zhang, Jianjun Fang, Ziwei Ma, Cheng Li, Mengyao Yan, Naxin Qiao, Yang Liu and Mingming Bian
Forests 2024, 15(8), 1372; https://doi.org/10.3390/f15081372 - 6 Aug 2024
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Biomass waste, which is biodegradable and vastly underutilized, is generated in huge quantities worldwide. Forestry and agricultural biomass wastes are notable for their wide availability, high yield, biodegradability, and recyclability. The accumulation of these wastes not only occupies valuable land but causes serious [...] Read more.
Biomass waste, which is biodegradable and vastly underutilized, is generated in huge quantities worldwide. Forestry and agricultural biomass wastes are notable for their wide availability, high yield, biodegradability, and recyclability. The accumulation of these wastes not only occupies valuable land but causes serious environmental pollution, which can ultimately harm human health. Therefore, leveraging scientific technology to convert forestry and agricultural bio-waste into bioenergy and other valuable products is crucial. In this paper, common forestry and agricultural bio-waste such as straw, rice husks, livestock manure, tree branches, sawdust, and bioenergy (bioethanol, biogas, biodiesel, biohydrogen) were selected as keywords, with the theme of green and efficient utilization. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the sources of biomass waste, existing recycling technologies, and the potential of forestry and agricultural bio-waste as material additives and for conversion to biomass energy and other derivatives, along with future recycling prospects. Full article
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