Contributions of a global network of tree diversity experiments to sustainable forest plantations
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AbstractThe area of forest plantations is increasing worldwide helping to meet timber demand and protect natural forests. However, with global change, monospecific plantations are increasingly vulnerable to abiotic and biotic disturbances. As an adaption measure we need to move to plantations that are more diverse in genotypes, species, and structure, with a design underpinned by science. TreeDivNet, a global network of tree diversity experiments, responds to this need by assessing the advantages and disadvantages of mixed species plantations. The network currently consists of 18 experiments, distributed over 36 sites and five ecoregions. With plantations 1–15 years old, TreeDivNet can already provide relevant data for forest policy and management. In this paper, we highlight some early results on the carbon sequestration and pest resistance potential of more diverse plantations. Finally, suggestions are made for new, innovative experiments in understudied regions to complement the existing network.
- Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg Germany
- University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Austria
- University of Freiburg Germany
- McGill University Canada
- University of Quebec Canada
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Functional biodiversity research, [SDV]Life Sciences [q-bio], ecological restoration, Geography, Planning and Development, TROPICAL FORESTS, INSECTS, forest management, ECOSYSTEM SERVICES, Plantation forest, Forests, Procedures, 630, Tree Diversity, BIOMASS, Trees, plantation forest, Conservation Of Natural Resources, biodiversity, CLIMATE-CHANGE, Timber Industry, PRODUCTIVITY, Ecology, Experimental Design, experiments, Biodiversity, functional biodiversity research, Forest Management, [SDV] Life Sciences [q-bio], Data Acquisition, Sustainability, Perspective, BIODIVERSITY LOSS, plantations, HERBIVORY, management, Tree, Environmental Monitoring, Carbon Sequestration, 570, Conservation of Natural Resources, Sustainable forest management, Pest Resistance, Vulnerability, Forestry Policy, 333, STANDS, Sustainable Forestry, XXXXXX - Unknown, biodiversity experiments, Environmental Chemistry, Forest, Ecological restoration, Ecosystem Functions, Ecosystem, research, Global Perspective, [ SDV ] Life Sciences [q-bio], Biodiversity experiments, Restoration Ecology, Biology and Life Sciences, Plantation Forestry, sustainable forest management, sustainable forestry, DENSITY, Genotype-environment Interaction, Biodiversity experiments; Ecological restoration; Functional biodiversity research; Plantation forest; Sustainable forest management; Biodiversity; Conservation of Natural Resources; Environmental Monitoring; Trees; Ecosystem; Forests; Geography, Planning and Development; Environmental Chemistry; Ecology, Environmental Protection
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