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The Journal of Forestry Research offers articles dealing with all aspects of forestry. It is primarily a medium for reporting original theoretical and experimental research, as well as technical reviews. Approximately 65 per cent of the papers published in the journal are by international researchers; the balance is contributed by Chinese scientists, professors and doctoral degree students.

• Determination of climatic predictors influencing seed production in seed orchards of Korean red pine based on different regression models 12/14/2024
  Abstract Pinus densiflora is a pine species native to the Korean peninsula, and seed orchards have supplied material needed for afforestation in South Korea. Climate variables affecting seed production have not been identified. The purpose of this study was to determine climate ...
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• Review and perspectives of digital twin systems for wildland fire management 12/14/2024
  Abstract Effective wildland fire management requires real-time access to comprehensive and distilled information from different data sources. The Digital Twin technology becomes a promising tool in optimizing the processes of wildfire prevention, monitoring, disaster response, and post-fire recovery. This ...
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• The effect of forest disturbances and regeneration scenario on soil organic carbon pools and fluxes: a review 12/03/2024
  Abstract Forest ecosystems are one of the largest terrestrial carbon (C) reservoirs on Earth and an important sink of anthropogenic CO2 emissions. Abiotic and biotic disturbances such as windfalls, fires, outbreaks of insects or pests may negatively affect C storage in forest ...
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• Afforestation increases microbial diversity in low-carbon soils 12/01/2024
  Abstract Afforestation has an important role in biodiversity conservation and ecosystem function improvement. A meta-analysis was carried out in China, which has the largest plantation area globally, to quantify the effects of plantings on soil microbial diversity. The results showed that the overall ...
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• Temporal and environmental factors drive community structure and function of methanotrophs in volcanic forest soils 12/01/2024
  Abstract Methanotrophs, organisms that obtain oxygen by oxidizing methane, are recognized as the only known biological sink for atmospheric CH4, and forest soil methanotrophs play crucial roles in mitigating global warming. The succession patterns of methanotrophic communities and functions in Wudalianchi volcano ...
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• Temporal changes in mixing effects on litter decay and nitrogen release in a boreal riparian forest in northeastern China 12/01/2024
  Abstract In riparian forests, litter decay provides essential energy and nutrients for both terrestrial and fluvial ecosystems. Litter mixing effects (LMEs) are crucial in regulating litter decay and nutrient dynamics, yet how LMEs change over time is unclear in riparian forests. In this ...
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• Dynamic changes in stand structure, diversity, and stability of desert riparian forests in Northwestern China over nearly 20 years 11/28/2024
  Abstract The distance from the river is a crucial factor that affects the structure and function of desert riparian forests, impeding their regeneration and biodiversity due to water conditions. However, few studies have confirmed the long-term variation in structure and function of this ...
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• Spatial scale effects of interacting abiotic and biotic factors on aboveground carbon storage in a subtropical evergreen broadleaf forest in ... 11/28/2024
  Abstract Most research on carbon storage in forests has focused on qualitative studies of carbon storage and influencing factors rather than on quantifying the effect of the spatial distribution of carbon storage and of its influencing factors at different scales. Here we described ...
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• Comprehensive strategies for the prevention and control of pine wilt disease in China: a review and future directions 11/19/2024
  Abstract Pinewood nematode is a devastating forest pathogen and is considered a quarantine organism worldwide. First identified in China 40 years ago, the disease has been spreading since. In response, Chinese authorities have introduced new requirements for preventing and controlling the disease. This ...
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• Habitat association and demographic rates for large tree species: implications for native tree species used in forestry 11/16/2024
  Abstract Exotic tree species, though widely used in forestry and restoration projects, pose great threats to local ecosystems. They need to be replaced with native species from natural forests. We hypothesized that natural forests contain large, fast-growing, dominant native tree species that are ...
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• Climate-smart forestry: an AI-enabled sustainable forest management solution for climate change adaptation and mitigation 11/16/2024
  Abstract Climate change is the most severe ecological challenge faced by the world today. Forests, the dominant component of terrestrial ecosystems, play a critical role in mitigating climate change due to their powerful carbon sequestration capabilities. Meanwhile, climate change has also become a ...
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• Effects of different charcoal treatments on the growth of Japanese larch seedlings inoculated with ectomycorrhizal fungi 11/16/2024
  Abstract To understand the roles of charcoal and ectomycorrhizal fungi (ECMF) on tree growth, which relates to the rehabilitation of forest ecosystems after forest fires, two experiments were set up in this study, the first was to determine the correct amount of charcoal ...
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• Adjusting the significance of daily climate responses in tree-ring proxies 11/06/2024
  Abstract Correlating tree-ring parameters with daily resolved climate data is becoming increasingly common for understanding the complex relationships between tree growth and the surrounding environment. However, with an increased number of calculated correlations, there is an inherent risk of spurious significance. In this ...
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• Plant community structure and environmental factors regulate N-P stoichiometry of soil and leaves of larch forests in northern China 11/06/2024
  Abstract Ecological stoichiometry plays an important role in revealing the mechanisms underlying biogeochemical cycles and ecosystem functions. Abiotic factors have strong effects on N-P stoichiometry, yet the impact of plant community structure, especially in forests, has not been fully elucidated. We investigated 68 ...
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• Electrophysiological and olfactory behavioural responses of mature Stilpnotia candida to a mixture of volatiles from Populus×beijingensis 11/06/2024
  Abstract This study examined the EAG (Electroantennogram) responses of Stilpnotia candida to a mix of host plant volatiles and to provide a foundation for the development of plant-derived attractants. During the peak period of adult eclosion, gas chromatography–mass spectrometry analyzed and identified ...
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• Distinct responses of climate-growth and iWUE in Fagus sylvatica L. at two low elevation sites in southern Italy 11/06/2024
  Abstract In this study, using a dendrological and isotopic approaches, we investigated the responses to climate of two pure Fagus sylvatica L. stands (Campobraca and Falode) in the southernmost part of the distribution range in southern Italy. The δ13C data were ...
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• Assessing the effect of plot size on species diversity in a mixed oriental beech forest 11/06/2024
  Abstract Plant species diversity is one of the most widely used indicators in ecosystem management. The relation of species diversity with the size of the sample plot has not been fully determined for Oriental beech forests (Fagus orientalis Lipsky), a widespread species ...
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• Climatic and edaphic controls of root-tip production and mortality in five temperate tree species 10/26/2024
  Abstract Root tips are the main components of absorptive fine roots, but their seasonal dynamics and relationship to environmental factors remain unclear due to the difficulties in methodology. In this study, we explored the temporal patterns of root-tip production and mortality in monoculture ...
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• Interactions of forest carbon sink and climate change in the hormesis paradigm 10/16/2024
  Abstract There is evidence of climate hormesis (low-dose stimulation and high-dose inhibition by climate change-related stressors), the adaptive response of cells and organisms to moderate, intermittent stress, at community and ecosystem levels, including forest ecosystems with low levels of climate stressors. However, the ...
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• Spatial distribution of vegetation carbon stock among different organs over the Tibetan Plateau: on an intensive field survey 10/12/2024
  Abstract Tibetan Plateau, as one of the most carbon intensive regions in China, is crucial in the carbon cycle, and accurately estimating its vegetation carbon density (CVEG) is essential for assessing regional and national carbon balance. However, the spatial distribution of ...
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• Prescribed burning alters soil microbial community structure by changing soil physicochemical properties in temperate forests of northern China 10/12/2024
  Abstract Prescribed burning is commonly used to maintain forest ecosystem functions and reduce the risk of future wildfires. Although many studies have investigated the response of microbial community to wildfires in forest ecosystems, the effects of prescribed burnings on soil microbial community structure ...
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• Impact of vegetation coverage and configuration on urban temperatures: a comparative study of 31 provincial capital cities in China 10/12/2024
  Abstract Urban vegetation plays a crucial role in regulating temperatures and heat waves in urban areas. However, the influence of vegetation coverage and its configuration on surface temperatures in different climate zones at a national scale is unclear. To address this, we utilized ...
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• The effects of climate change on Pinus tabulaeformis radial growth in the Xiaowutai Mountains, northern China 10/05/2024
  Abstract Clarifying the climate change effects on the radial growth of trees has implications for sustainable forest management, especially under global warming. To investigate tree growth responses to regional climate change of Xiaowutai Mountain, four Chinese pine (Pinus tabulaeformis) ring-width index chronologies ...
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• Spatiotemporal variations in sap flow in a larch plantation: sampling size for stand scale estimates 10/01/2024
  Abstract The sap flow method is widely used to estimate forest transpiration. However, at the individual tree level it has spatiotemporal variations due to the impacts of environmental conditions and spatial relationships among trees. Therefore, an in-depth understanding of the coupling effects of ...
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• Emotional responses evoked by tree canopy landscape elements: a study based on two evaluation approaches 09/28/2024
  Abstract Tree canopy landscapes are an important component of urban forests and have the potential to influence human emotions. However, their influence on emotional responses remains unclear. The aims of this study were: (1) to determine whether the canopy landscape affects human emotions; ...
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• Impacts of short-term rainfall and snowfall exclusions on hydraulic, economic and stomatal traits of Larix gmelinii in northeastern China 09/27/2024
  Abstract Ongoing climate change has a considerable influence on the seasonality, timing, and intensity of rainfall worldwide, and is also predicted to decrease snow cover in cold ecosystems. Larch is a widely distributed tree species in boreal Eurasia, calling for a comprehensive understanding ...
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• Trending and emerging prospects of physics-based and ML-based wildfire spread models: a comprehensive review 09/27/2024
  Abstract The significant threat of wildfires to forest ecology and biodiversity, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions, underscores the necessity for advanced predictive models amidst shifting climate patterns. There is a need to evaluate and enhance wildfire prediction methods, focusing on their application ...
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• Precision forestry: an open-source IoT digital caliper and app to simplify tree diameter measurements 09/27/2024
  Abstract Forest planning involves estimating the biomass of species present in the area. Two fundamental parameters are diameter and height through which it is possible to indirectly estimate of biomass present. Digitalisation of forestry operations, such as forest planning, is crucial and should ...
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• Missing rings of Larix sibirica associated with climatic elements on the Altai Mountains, China 09/21/2024
  Abstract The physiological structure and growth of trees in extreme environments (freezing temperatures, prolonged drought, wildfires, pest infestations, and diseases) can be inhibited, including radial growth, and stagnant growth or missing annual rings is highly possible. In this study, we analyzed the radial ...
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• Caterpillar feeding drives patterns of induced defenses and herbivore resistance in wild Pinus tabuliformis 09/20/2024
  Abstract The defense mechanisms induced in wild Chinese pine (Pinus tabuliformis) in response to herbivores are not well characterized, especially in the field. To address this knowledge gap, we established a biological model system to evaluate proteome variations in pine needles after ...
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