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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.

• Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco) in Europe: an overview of management practices 03/22/2023
  Abstract Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco), one of the most commercially important tree species in western North America and one of the most valuable timber trees worldwide, was introduced to Europe in 1827. It became a major species for afforestation in Western ...
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• Pattern changes and early risk warning of Spartina alterniflora invasion: a study of mangrove-dominated wetlands in northeastern Fujian, China 03/20/2023
  Abstract The exotic saltmarsh cordgrass, Spartina alterniflora (Loisel) Peterson & Saarela, is one of the important causes for the extensive destruction of mangroves in China due to its invasive nature. The species has rapidly spread wildly across coastal wetlands, challenging resource managers ...
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• Understory plant diversity and phenolic allelochemicals across a range of Eucalyptus grandis plantation ages 03/19/2023
  Abstract Allelopathy is an important mechanism in Eucalyptus plantations that causes detrimental impacts on understory diversity. Phenolic compounds are the main allelochemicals suppressing understory plants. However, the dynamic changes in phenolic allelochemicals and their relationship with understory diversity with increasing age of ...
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• Population structure of Araucaria angustifolia under distinct forest protection status: implications for management and conservation 03/06/2023
  Abstract Araucaria angustifolia is the dominant coniferous species in Brazil, a long-lived pioneer species and a supplier of valuable timber and non-timber products, which gives it key-species status. This study examines how A. angustifolia population structure affects the stand structure, and ...
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• Structure and species composition of tree stands on verges and slopes along a major highway in Hong Kong 03/06/2023
  Abstract Arboricultural research focusing on transport land use was lacking in Hong Kong. Some highway slopes were registered in the Systematic Identification of Maintenance Responsibility of Slopes in the Territory (SIMAR), abbreviated as SIMAR slopes. We aimed to analyze patterns in the structure ...
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• Factors affecting poplar wetwood characteristics 02/16/2023
  Abstract Wetwood is an abnormal phenomenon in growing trees, which adversely affects growth, subsequent wood processing and economic values of wood products. In this study, the influences of factors such as clones, afforestation methods, site conditions and climate conditions on the characteristics of ...
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• The relationship between fire severity and burning efficiency for estimating wildfire emissions in Mediterranean forests 02/16/2023
  Abstract Forests are exposed to changing climatic conditions reflected by increasing drought and heat waves that increase the risk of wildfire ignition and spread. Climatic variables such as rain and wind as well as vegetation structure, land configuration and forest management practices are ...
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• Forest succession trajectories after fires in valleys and on slopes in the Greater Khingan Mountains, China 02/13/2023
  Abstract Accurate assessment of postfire vegetation recovery is important for forest management and the conservation of species diversity. Topography is an important factor affecting vegetation recovery but whether species composition varies with different recovery stages and between valleys and slopes is unclear. Using ...
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• Measuring tree stem diameters and straightness with depth-image computer vision 02/11/2023
  Abstract Current techniques of forest inventory rely on manual measurements and are slow and labor intensive. Recent developments in computer vision and depth sensing can produce accurate measurement data at significantly reduced time and labor costs. We developed the ForSense system to measure ...
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• Intraspecific variations in fine root N and P and factors affecting their concentrations in Masson pine plantations across subtropical China 02/08/2023
  Abstract Fine roots (< 2 mm) play vital roles in water and nutrient uptake. However, intraspecific variations in their chemical traits and their controlling mechanisms remain poorly understood at a regional scale. This study examined these intraspecific variations in fine roots in Masson ...
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• Effect of powdery mildew on interleaf microbial communities and leaf antioxidant enzyme systems 02/01/2023
  Abstract Chinese peony (Paeonia lactiflora Pall.) is both medicinally and aesthetically beneficial. Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease that seriously jeopardizes the value of numerous species, including peonies as a crop. In order to provide a basis for the prevention and ...
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• Effect of cold stratification on the temperature range for germination of Pinus koraiensis 02/01/2023
  Abstract Germination at low spring temperatures may offer a competitive advantage for the growth and survival of plant species inhabiting temperate forest ecosystems. Pinus koraiensis is a dominant species in temperate forests of northeastern China. Its seeds exhibit primary morphophysiological dormancy following ...
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• Interannual dynamics of stemwood nonstructural carbohydrates in temperate forest trees surrounding drought 02/01/2023
  Abstract Interactions between water and carbon dynamics underlie drought-related tree mortality. While whole-tree water relations have been shown to play a key role in the response to and recovery from drought, the role of nonstructural carbohydrates (NSC) and how their storage and allocation ...
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• Effect of Slope Position on Leaf and Fine Root C, N and P Stoichiometry and Rhizosphere Soil Properties in Tectona ... 02/01/2023
  Abstract Little is known about C –N – P stoichiometries and content in teak (Tectona grandis) plantations in South China, which are mostly sited on hilly areas with lateritic soil, and the effect of slope position on the accumulation of these elements ...
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• Different xylogenesis responses to atmospheric water demand contribute to species coexistence in a mixed pine–oak forest 02/01/2023
  Abstract Seasonal patterns of wood formation (xylogenesis) remain understudied in mixed pine–oak forests despite their contribution to tree coexistence through temporal niche complementarity. Xylogenesis was assessed in three pine species (Pinus cembroides, Pinus leiophylla, Pinus engelmannii) and one oak (<em ...
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• Impacts of COVID-19 on tourism and management response from Banff National Park, Canada 02/01/2023
  Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic posed challenges to the tourism sector globally. We investigated changes in visitor demographics, satisfaction level, and its determinants pre- and peri-COVID-19. Data were collected using questionnaire surveys in 2019 and 2021 within Banff National Park (BNP). The data analyses ...
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• Near-infrared leaf reflectance modeling of Annona emarginata seedlings for early detection of variations in nitrogen concentration 02/01/2023
  Abstract Nitrogen (N) monitoring is essential in nurseries to ensure the production of high-quality seedlings. Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is an instantaneous, nondestructive method to monitor N. Spectral data such as NIRS can also provide the basis for developing a new vegetation spectral index ...
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• Tree species classification in an extensive forest area using airborne hyperspectral data under varying light conditions 01/19/2023
  Abstract Although airborne hyperspectral data with detailed spatial and spectral information has demonstrated significant potential for tree species classification, it has not been widely used over large areas. A comprehensive process based on multi-flightline airborne hyperspectral data is lacking over large, forested areas ...
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• Tree ecophysiology in the context of climate change 01/17/2023
  Abstract Forest structure and function strongly depend on and concurrently influence environmental conditions. Tree performance is generally governed by its genetics and environment; thus, recent hotspots in this field include tree genotype × environment, phenotype × environment, and functional trait × environment interactions. ...
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• Effects of natural forest conversion and plantation tree species composition on soil macrofauna communities in Northeast China mountains 01/16/2023
  Abstract As primary and secondary forests are being replaced by plantations across the globe, the soil macrofauna community structure is also affected, but little is known about the impact of mixed culture plantations compared with monocultures on the soil macrofauna. To determine the ...
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• Correction to: Species α‑diversity promotes but β‑diversity restricts aboveground biomass in tropical forests, depending on stand structure and environmental factors 01/16/2023
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• Experiencing urban forests for mitigation of negative emotions of people exposed to seasonal PM2.5 in Northeast China 01/16/2023
  Abstract Experiencing urban green and blue spaces (GBSs) can be a nature-based solution to improve mental well-being and cope with negative moods for people exposed to PM2.5 pollution. In this study, a total of 1257 photos were collected to recognize their posted ...
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• Leaf thermal tolerance and sensitivity of temperate tree species are correlated with leaf physiological and functional drought resistance traits 01/10/2023
  Abstract Climate change is causing more frequent and severe climatic events, such as extreme heat and co-occurring drought, potentially accelerating tree mortality. Which tree species will cope better with those extreme events is still being researched. This study focuses on heat as a ...
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• Ground-level ozone (O3) pollution and its impacts on vegetation: an attribute to Prof. Evgenios Agathokleous 01/09/2023
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• Developing nonlinear additive tree crown width models based on decomposed competition index and tree variables 01/09/2023
  Abstract Crown development is closely related to the biomass and growth rate of the tree and its width (CW) is an important covariable in growth and yield models and in forest management. To date, various CW models have been proposed. However, limited studies ...
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• Geographical differences of leaf traits of the endangered plant Litsea coreana Levl. var. sinensis and its relationship with climate 01/06/2023
  Abstract Seventeen morphological and anatomical characteristics of the leaves were selected from five natural populations to explore the variation in leaf traits of Litsea coreana var. sinensis and the effects of geographical environment on these variations. Nested analysis of variance, multiple ...
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• Hormetic effects of abiotic environmental stressors in woody plants in the context of climate change 01/04/2023
  Abstract Woody plants contribute to the stability and productivity of terrestrial ecosystems and are significantly affected by climate change. According to the concept of environmental hormesis, any environmental stressors can cause hormesis, that is, stimulation in low doses and inhibition in high doses. ...
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• Water yield and biomass production for on a eucalypt-dominated Mediterranean catchment under different climate scenarios 01/02/2023
  Abstract Worldwide, forests are vital in the regulation of the water cycle regulation and in water balance allocation. Knowledge of ecohydrological responses of production forests is essential to support management strategies, especially where water is already scarce. Shifting climatological patterns are expected to ...
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• Historical and current climates affect the spatial distribution of herbivorous tree insects in China 01/02/2023
  Abstract Historical and current climate impacts reshape the evolutionary trajectory and ecological dynamics of entire vegetative communities, which can drive insect species distribution. Understanding the spatial distribution of insects can enhance forest management effectiveness. The effects of historical and current climates in the ...
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• Family selection and evaluation of Larix gmelinii var. principis-rupprechtii (Mayr.) Pilger based on stem analysis data at multiple sites 01/02/2023
  Abstract Larix gmelinii var. principis-rupprechtii (Mayr.) Pilger is an important native tree species in North China with advantages of fast growth, straight trunk, and good wood properties. The multi-year and multi-site breeding research of families of the species has not been ...
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