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Some Thoughts on Mountain Forests: Their Benefits and Sustainability J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-16 Graeme P. Berlyn
Published in Journal of Sustainable Forestry (Vol. 42, No. 10, 2023)
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Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services of Bamboo Carbon Stocks Regulation in the Western Highlands of Cameroon J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-11-30 Chimi Djomo Cédric, Alvine Larissa Meyabeme Elono, Barnabas Neba Nfornkah, Gadinga Walter Forje, Princely Awazi Nyong, Réné Kaam, Ernestine Orchelle Urbaine Ango, Banoho Kabelong Louis-Paul- Roger, Pany Noutanewo, Arnold Jovis Nguefack, Sorel Léocadie Inimbock, Mbobda Tabue Roger Bruno, Zapfack Louis, Tchamba Martin
In the Western Highlands of Cameroon, natural ecosystems have been significantly degraded, fostering other land-use types like bamboo stands. However, knowledge of the potential contribution of bam...
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Soil Nutrient Concentrations, Associations and Their Relationships with Canopy Tree Category and Size in the Southwestern China Tropical Rainforests J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-11-22 Mingke Fang, Anjana J. Atapattu, Luxiang Lin, Shangwen Xia, Xiaodong Yang
Soil nutrients and their stoichiometry are important indicators of nutrient biogeochemical cycles and various ecological processes. Soil nutrients are heterogeneously distributed and can be influen...
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REDD+: The Opportunity for Sustainable Management in Zagros Forests J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-10-04 Sahar Delpasand, Rahim Maleknia, Hamed Naghavi
The Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD+) projects aim to prevent deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions as a policy to combat climate changes. This article evaluates ch...
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Non-state Actors in Forest Governance: Genesis, Status, Challenges and Way Forward J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-09-28 Tapan Kumar Nath, Niaz Ahmed Khan, Abu SMG Kibria, Uromi Manage Goodale
ABSTRACT Non-state actors (NSA) have become increasingly important in forest management and governance but with strikingly limited research on this subject. Here, we critically review the historical evolution and roles of major NSA in forest governance in selected tropical countries identifying the major challenges regarding sustainable and effective engagement of NSA and suggest pathways for better
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Non-timber Forest Products Survey of Forest Landscape Restoration: A Case Study of Hybrid Ecosystem Restoration in Invaded Hawaiian Forest J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-09-25 Céline B. Jennison, Rebecca Ostertag, Donald Rayome, Susan Cordell, Yadvinder Malhi
ABSTRACT Forest restoration of landscapes benefits both biodiversity and multiple stakeholder groups. We examined how the concept of hybrid ecosystem restoration could be employed in invaded lowland wet forest in Hawai′i to examine biological, economic, and sociocultural benefits of restoration. We quantified the market prevalence of all species found within the Liko Nā Pilina experimental plots in
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Facial Biocosmetics Based on Natural Dyes from Amazon Wood Residues J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-09-19 Brenna Couto Nicaretta, Maria Eduarda Cohen da Silva, Cássia Valéria Pinheiro Corrêa, Jefferson Maia Feitosa, Sara Freitas de Souza, Kelly C. F. Castro, Fernando Wallase Carvalho Andrade, Victor Hugo Pereira Moutinho, Kariane Mendes Nunes
The occurrence of several flavonoids with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential properties in wood may have a viable application in the biocosmetic industry. This paper studies the technical ...
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How Sustainable is Mangrove Harvesting in Lamu? An Analysis of Forest Structure J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-09-16 Anthony Mbatha, Michael N. Githaiga, Kotut Kiplagat, James Kairo, Fredrick Mungai
ABSTRACT Sustainable management of mangrove resources requires monitoring of status and conditions of the forest over time. This study assessed structure and regeneration of mangroves across five mangrove management blocks in Lamu, Kenya. Using stratified random sampling strategy, mangroves were sampled in 152 square plots of 400 m2 along belt transects established perpendicular to the shoreline. Linear
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Climate Change Adaptation in Non-Timber Forest Products: How Resilient are Small Shiitake Producers? J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-09-16 Yoshitaka Miyake, Ryo Kohsaka
This study focused on shiitake mushrooms as non-timber forestry products adapting to climate change in an area to examine the practice of sustainable forest management. Our study is relevant to Glo...
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Changes in Soil Bacterial Community Structure and Diversity of Pinus Tabuliformis Plantation after 65 Years of near-naturalization in North China J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-09-15 Zhenlu Qiu, Cong Shi, Mei Zhang, Lili Tang, Xueying Li, Tiejian Zhao, Fuchen Shi
Our study investigates the effect of near-naturalization of plantations on soil physicochemical and bacterial features and the difference between soil layers in Baxianshan National Nature Reserve. ...
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Analyzing Environmental Determinants of Tree Species Distributions and Regeneration Pattern in Western Himalaya via National Forest Inventory of India J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-09-15 Arun Kumar Thakur, Rajesh Kumar, Raj Kumar Verma, Pankaj Kumar
ABSTRACT Tree distribution has been considered crucial to assess the relationships between species occurrence and changing climate across the globe, and accordingly in designing the conservation action plans. Therefore, it becomes imperative to understand the most influential parameters for tree species distribution and its regeneration pattern. We used National Forest Inventory data collected in Western
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Sustaining Protected Forests and Forest Resources in Ghana: An Empirical Evidence J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-09-14 Anthony Amoah, Kofi Korle, Edmund Kwablah, Rexford Kweku Asiama
The increasing concern for sustainable forest and protected forest resources motivates this study. In the wake of rising protected forest depletion, climate change and public health problems, this ...
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Growth and Coppicing Ability of the Critically Endangered Agarwood (Aquilaria Malaccensis Lam.) Tree in Monoculture and Polyculture in North East India J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-09-14 Panna Chandra Nath, Arun Jyoti Nath, Gudeta W. Sileshi, Ashesh Kumar Das
Agarwood (Aquilaria malaccensis Lam.) (Thymelaeaceae) is valued in many cultures because of its distinctive fragrance and its use in incense, perfumery, and traditional medicine. Large-scale harves...
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Assessing Forest Cover Loss Using Landsat Images and GIS: A Case Study in Colombian Protected Area J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-09-14 Wendy Miranda-Castro, Rosa Acevedo-Barrios, Milton Guerrero, Katherine Guzmán, Sayana de Gorostizaga
ABSTRACT The Corchal “El Mono Hernández” Fauna and Flora Sanctuary is a protected area located in northern Colombia and is home to the Pterocarpus officinalis forest. In this area, however, this forest cover is declining due to natural causes associated with a change in the hydrosedimentological dynamics. Multitemporal assessment was performed to quantify the forest loss. Landsat images from the years
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Factors Contributing to Forest Degradation in the Mountainous Tropical Forest: A Case Study of the Mutis-Timau Forest Complex, Indonesia J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-09-14 Eko Pujiono, Ronggo Sadono, Hartono, Muhammad Ali Imron, Pandu Yudha Adi Putra Wirabuana
ABSTRACT The Mutis-Timau Forest Complex, one of the remaining mountainous tropical forest areas in Timor Island, eastern Indonesia, has been exposed to significant deforestation and forest degradation. Numerous studies have highlighted the factors affecting deforestation. However, information about the factors influencing forest degradation at the local scope is still limited. To address this gap,
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Awareness, Knowledge and Perception of Forest Dependent Communities on Climate Change in Malawi: A Case of Mchinji and Phirilongwe Forest Reserves in Malawi J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-09-13 Harold L.W. Chisale, Paxie W. Chirwa, Folaranmi D. Babalola
ABSTRACT Projected climate change presents many challenges and opportunities for individuals, households and wider society on how to adapt. Local knowledge is key to help smallholder farmers to cope with climate change and variability to attain sustainable forest management. However, there is limited understanding of what shapes human adaptation to climate change in various sectors at local level including
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Farmers’ Intentions Toward Sustained Agroforestry Adoption: An Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-09-13 Dagninet Amare, Dietrich Darr
Adoption of agroforestry, which is a combination of growing perennial trees along with crops and/or livestock in spatial and temporal arrangements, is recommended for improving the livelihoods of s...
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Sustainable Use and Management of Wild Edible Fruit Plants: A Case Study in the Ulu Masen Protected Forest, West Aceh, Indonesia J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-09-13 Adi Bejo Suwardi, Zidni Ilman Navia
ABSTRACT Wild edible fruit plant species (WEFs) are species that are not cultivated or domesticated but are available in their natural habitat, providing a readily available source of food, medicine, and economic value to the local people. In recent times, WEFs have been threatened by over-exploitation, land-use changes, and biodiversity loss. This study aims to (1) identify and document wild edible
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Species Composition and Carbon Stock in Different Agroforestry Practices in the mid-hills of Nepal J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-09-13 Deepa Paudel, Krishna Raj Tiwari, Nani Raut, Roshan Man Bajracharya, Suman Bhattarai, Bishnu Hari Wagle, Bishal K Sitaula, Shivaraj Thapa
ABSTRACT Farmers are adopting different agroforestry practices, but comparative studies between the practices based on ecosystem functions are often ignored. We assessed species composition and carbon stock in two different agroforestry practices (traditional and improved) adopted in the mid-hills of Nepal. We found higher species richness and dominancy of Citrus synenssis (fruit species) in the improved
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Psychophysiological Effects of a Natural Forest Environment on Chinese University Students Aged 19-25 Years J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-09-12 Shuangquan Zhang, Yimin Tan, Jianqiong Yuan
Recall of natural environments evokes human psychophysiological response, there is a lack of systematic, comprehensive analysis in existing research. Moreover, the limited experimental conditions l...
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Growing Space Management in Boreal Mixedwood Forests: 22 Year Results J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-06-29 Richard Kabzems, George Harper, Che Elkin
ABSTRACT Boreal mixed forests of trembling aspen (Populus tremuloides) and white spruce (Picea glauca) can provide higher outputs of many ecosystem goods and services, combined with resilience for changing environmental conditions. In this study, we examine the growth of white spruce and aspen over a range of stand compositions created by spot and broadcast treatments of broadleaves using manual and
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The Evolution of the Dialogue and Perspectives on Sustainable Forest Management with Special Emphasis on the United States of America J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-04-27 Carlos Rodriguez Franco, Jennifer Conje
ABSTRACT A review covering a synopsis of the history of forest sustainability concepts and how it has led to the social, economic, and legal frameworks, criteria and indicators, and key incentive programs, which promote and influence conservation and sustainable management of forests in the United States of America is presented in two parts. The main findings show that the United States of America
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Variation in Carbon Sequestration and Soil Properties in Relation to Stand Age in Maple and Alder Plantations J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-04-03 Seyed Mohammad Hojjati, Mahya Tafazoli, Mehdi Imani, Mazaher Alazmani, Asghar Fallah, Mohammad Reza Pourmajidian
ABSTRACT Increased CO2 levels caused by human activities (e.g., fossil fuel consumption and deforestation) has become a major concern for climate change and caused environmental problems. Afforestation/reforestation can help mitigate CO2 emission in the atmosphere by sequestering atmospheric carbon (C) in tree biomass. Herein, the above- and below-ground C sequestration of two pioneer tree species
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Diversity and Phytosociology of Natural Regeneration in a Sub-tropical Forest of Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh: Implications for Conservation J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-03-31 Tarit Kumar Baul, Anwarul Islam Chowdhury, Md. Jamal Uddin, Mohammad Kamrul Hasan, Lars Holger Schmidt, Rajasree Nandi, Tapan Kumar Nath
ABSTRACT Natural regeneration in tropical forests is considered an essential part of forest restoration efforts; however, it is often under-estimated where the main focus has traditionally been on tree planting. This study assessed natural regeneration and its potential for the conservation of native tree species in Sitapahar Forest Reserve, Bangladesh. We established 99 temporary plots (2 m × 2 m
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Wood Fuel Producers’ Insight on the Environmental Effects of Their Activities in Ghana J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-03-31 Joseph Alhassan, Andrews Ofosu, Suale Iddrisu, Emmanuel Kofi Garsonu
ABSTRACT Drawing on a qualitative approach, this paper examines wood fuel producers’ insight on the environmental effects of their activities in the forest area of the Kintampo North Municipality. Tape-recorded interviews were transcribed and analyzed thematically based on manual analysis. Results indicated that wood fuel producers have no option than to engage in the activities of charcoal production
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Estimation and Analysis of Change Detection, Forest Canopy Density, and Forest Fragmentation: A Case Study of the Indian Sundarbans J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-03-30 Krishan Kundu, Prasun Halder, Jyotsna Kumar Mandal
ABSTRACT In this paper, satellite imagery is classified into four categories using the fuzzy c-means algorithm of the Indian Sundarbans due to its forest density changes. The categories are dense forest, sparse forest, water bodies, and wetlands. The study reveals that net forest areas declined by 3.75% from 932 km2 in 1975 to 847 km2 in 2018 and the rate of deforestation was 1.96 km2 year−1. The correlation
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Screening of Salt Tolerant Eucalyptus Clones Based on Physio-Morphological and Biochemical Responses Using Grey Relational Analysis J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-03-16 Ravita, Sunita Rawat, Harish Singh Ginwal, Santan Barthwal
ABSTRACT The salinity of the soil affects crop productivity. Approximately 20% of the total cropland and 33% of irrigated agricultural areas are salinized worldwide. Therefore, saline barren areas require plants that are tolerant of high saline levels. The objective of the current study is to investigate Eucalyptus clones that can thrive in high saline conditions. To achieve this goal, fifty Eucalyptus
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The Effect of Cooperatives Producing Non-Wood Forest Products on Rural Development: The Example of Kozak Subdistrict Agricultural Development Cooperative in Turkey J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-03-16 Elif Saritaş, Mustafa Fehmi Türker
ABSTRACT Pine nuts from stone pine are important non-wood forest products produced in Turkey. Thus, cooperative organizations engaged in the production and marketing of pine nuts play an important role in the development of forest villages in Turkey. This study reports and evaluates the effect of Kozak Subdistrict Agricultural Development Cooperative on economic development of the township. In this
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Comparison of Woody Species Diversity and Carbon Stock along Natural Forest to Farmland Conversion Gradient in the Gura-Ferda District of Southwestern Ethiopia J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-03-15 Mulugeta Betemariyam, Tamiru Kefalew, Motuma Tolera
ABSTRACT Gura-Ferda forest is part of the moist evergreen Afromontane forest in southwestern Ethiopia. Despite the fact that large sections of this forest have become increasingly disturbed and fragmented since 1984, there is no scientific data on the dynamics of woody species diversity and forest carbon pools. As a result, the research was carried out to assess and compare the diversity of woody species
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Development of Mixed-Effects Individual-Tree Diameter Increment Model for Casuarina Equisetifolia Considering the Effects of Tree-Size Diversity, Tree Density Reduction, and Climate J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-03-15 Xin Yang, Zhi Du, Weisheng Zeng, Jinghui Meng
ABSTRACT Based on the data provided by the 6th (1998), 7th (2003), and 8th (2008) National Forest Inventory (NFI) in Hainan Province, southern China, we developed an individual-tree diameter increment model considering tree-size diversity, tree density reduction, and climate for Casuarina equisetifolia. Since the data was longitudinal and had a nested structure, we used a linear mixed-effects approach
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Evaluation of Grewia Optiva Clones for Fodder Yield under North Western Himalayas Conditions J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-03-06 Harsh Mehta, Pawan Kumar, Avinash Chandra Rathore, R Kaushal, Anand Kumar Gupta
ABSTRACT The present studies were conducted to evaluate Grewia optiva clones for fodder yield and other related traits among nine different clones in lower Shivalik North Western Himalayas. The results demonstrated positive correlations between collar diameter, fresh fodder weight and fuel wood weight. Similarly, diameter at breast height was also strongly correlated with collar diameter, fresh fodder
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Age Contributes to Volume Estimation and Form Factor of Pinus Pseudostrobus Lindley in Commercial Forest Plantations from Western Mexico J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-03-06 David E. Dávila-Molina, Cuauhtémoc Sáenz-Romero, Oscar Alberto Aguirre-Calderón, Leonel Lopez-Toledo
ABSTRACT Sectional equations and mathematical volume models are a reliable way to estimate carbon sequestration and storage, which is a key foundation for forest management and conservation. The objective of this study was to assess stem volume and form factor through the classical sectional method to then, using five regression models commonly used for forest management, identify the most suitable
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Determination of Boundary between Core and Outer Wood by Radial Variation Modeling in Tropical Fast-Growing Tree Species J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-03-03 Agus Ngadianto, Futoshi Ishiguri, Ikumi Nezu, Denny Irawati, Jyunichi Ohshima, Shinso Yokota
ABSTRACT Boundary between core and outer wood should be clarified for tropical fast-growing tree species to utilize its wood resources under sustainable forestry. This study aimed to determine the boundary between core and outer wood based on the mixed-effects models for radial variations of anatomical characteristics and wood properties in three fast-growing tree species grown in community forests
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Effect of Drought Stress on Physio-biochemical Traits and Secondary Metabolites Production in the Woody Species Pinus Halepensis Mill. At a Juvenile Development Stage J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-03-03 Hanene Ghazghazi, Leila Riahi, Islem Yangui, Chokri Messaoud, Touhami Rzigui, Zouhair Nasr
ABSTRACT The characterization of the drought stress responses of plants is essential to understand the interactions of these effects with key life processes, such as growth and reproduction. The capability of plants to respond to abiotic stress is associated with their plasticity as well as the adaptableness of plant traits to fluctuating bioclimatic conditions. In this study, the response of Pinus
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Forest Land Cover Changes and Its Socio-economic Consequences on South-eastern Part of Bangladesh J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-03-03 Nahidul Hoque Samrat, Nahina Islam, Amlan Haque
ABSTRACT Hill forest vegetation cover in the southeastern part of Bangladesh has been facing degradation and depletion over a few decades. The forest estimation and mapping of this country are well documented and mainly restricted to the mangrove extent. However, the monitoring of the hill forest vegetation of Bangladesh is limited till now. This study monitor and analyzes the forest vegetation cover
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Leaf Litter Decomposition and Nutrient Release Dynamics of Flemingia semialata Roxb. - A Potential Woody Perennial Species for Mountain Agroforestry J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-03-03 Paul Lalremsang, Bandi Gopichand, Kalidas Upadhaya, Lungmuana Singson, Uttam Kumar Sahoo
ABSTRACT Leaf litter decomposition and nutrient release dynamics of Flemingia semialata Roxb. were studied from May 2016 to April 2017 using the litter bag technique. The study on litter dynamics is needed to assess the nutrient release pattern before introduction in degraded or marginal lands or agroforestry systems for soil nutrient management practices in hilly northeast states of India. The initial
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Dynamics of a Forest Submitted to Logging in the Eastern Amazon, Brazil J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-03-03 Angelino Pereira de Oliveira Junior, Rodolfo Aureliano Salm, Emil José Hernández-Ruz
ABSTRACT Logging is an economically important activity in the Amazon; however, there are doubts regarding its sustainability, even under planned systems. This study sought to evaluate the dynamics of the structure and composition of a forest undergoing logging operations in a Sustainable Management Unit (SMU) located in the Mamuru–Arapiuns lots of the cities of Juruti and Santarém, in the state of
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Factors Influencing the Adoption of Area Closure Practices in Loma Bosa District of Dawuro Zone, Southwestern Ethiopia J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-03-01 Girma Gezimu Gebre, Asmiro Abeje Fikadu, Assefa Ataro Ambushe, Dil Bahadur Rahut
ABSTRACT This study aims to assess the role of area closure on the improvement of regeneration and composition of woody species in the Loma Bosa district of Dawuro zone, southwestern Ethiopia. It also examines factors affecting the adoption of area closure practices in the study area. The study confirmed that the socio-economic characteristics of the household have an incredible role on the adoption
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Impact of Useful Species Preferences on Carbon Stocks and Annual Increments in Various Cocoa-based Agroforestry Systems in Central Region of Cameroon J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-03-01 Jules Christian Zekeng, Jean Louis Fobane, Hortense Elvire Biye, Djomo Chimi Cédric, Marguerite Marie Abada Mbolo
ABSTRACT This paper evaluates the potential effects of farmers’ species preferences on carbon stock in cocoa-based agroforestry systems (CAFS) in the Central Region of Cameroon. To achieve this goal, the species composition and structural variables of two land-use systems were investigated using 26 plots of 30 m × 30 m each, of which 20 were distributed in CAFS and 6 in adjacent secondary forests.
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Carbon Loss in Sediments and Sequestration in Vegetation after Wildfire and Mulching in a High-Severity Burned Area in NW Spain J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-02-28 Cristina Fernández
ABSTRACT The effectiveness of mulching in reducing the risk of erosion has been evaluated in numerous studies. However, its effect on carbon loss has received less attention, despite the potentially negative effects on ecosystem recovery. In this study, the effects of straw helimulching on soil erosion and carbon loss in sediments were investigated after a severe wildfire in NW Spain during the first
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Variation in Wood Density and Mechanical Properties of Acacia mangium Provenances Planted in Vietnam J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-02-27 Doan Van Duong, Laurence Schimleck, Dong Lam Tran
ABSTRACT There is a growing interest in improving wood properties through the appropriate selection of seed provenances within species. In this study, wood density and mechanical properties were investigated for Acacia mangium trees from six different provenances, planted in Quang Tri, Vietnam. Radial and among provenance variation in stress wave velocity (SWV), wood density (WD), dynamic modulus of
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The Impact of Changes in Log Import Price from the Logging Ban on the Market Price of Timber Products J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-02-27 Zhijie Guan, Yue Zhang
ABSTRACT China’s ban on commercial logging of natural forests coupled with increased, demand for log imports has caused the import prices of logs to fluctuate. It is important to explore the influence of the changing trend of imported log prices on the market price of wood products under the logging ban policy. Based on the data of 2013–2020, this paper uses breakpoint regression analysis to explore
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Soil Organic Carbon Changes in an Umbrisol under Different Silvicultural Treatments in a Temperate Forest in Northwestern Mexico J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-02-23 Erik Orlando Luna Robles, Israel Cantú-Silva, Silvia Janeth Bejar Pulido
ABSTRACT Soil organic carbon (SOC) is of most importance for the development of all ecosystems, specifically carbon forest stock, as it is affected by climate, tree species and forest management. The aim of this study is to determine SOC changes in an Umbrisol under forest management in a temperate forest in Mexico. Three silvicultural forest stands were analyzed (Clear cutting, Seed-trees and Selection)
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Variation in Germination Traits Inform Conservation Planning of Hawaiʻi's Foundational ʻŌhiʻa Trees J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-02-03 Dustin Wolkis, Seana K. Walsh, Christopher J. Barnes, Elizabeth A. Stacy, Nina Rønsted
ABSTRACT Climate can play a critical role in seed development and germination. Linking seed germination information with environmental variables and provenance may be important in understanding plant community structure and response to climate change, which can help guide conservation planning. Native Hawaiian Metrosideros (Myrtaceae; ʻŌhiʻa) is a hyperdiverse species complex that dominates Hawaiʻi's
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Indigenous Sacred Forests as a Tool for Climate Change Mitigation: Lessons from Gedeo Community, Southern Ethiopia J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2022-01-31 Yoseph Maru, Aster Gebrekirstos, Getahun Haile
ABSTRACT Sacred forests are patches of remnant natural forests, protected through social laws by the local communities near their villages and are always dedicated to cultural purposes. They are playing a significant role in combating climate change and informal enhancing biodiversity conservation. The aim of this study was to estimate carbon stocks of sacred forests by quantifying the aboveground
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Is Pro-Sustainability Orientation Related to Non-timber Forest-Product Exploitation? Evidence from Communities Adjoining Onigambari Forest Reserve, Southwestern Nigeria J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2021-12-09 Fausat Motunrayo Ibrahim, Benson Osikabor, Olawale Julius Aluko, Grace Oluwatobi Ogunwale, Bolanle Tawakalitu Olatunji
ABSTRACT In forest communities of the developing world, reconciling the need to exploit non-timber forest products (NTFPs) and the concurrent need to preserve the same is a classic hallmark of sustainable development. Hence, the influence of pro-sustainability orientation on the exploitation of NTFPs in communities adjoining a forest reserve in the tropical rain forest region of southwestern Nigeria
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Beyond the Math: Case Studies of Black Forest Landowners in Georgia, United States J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2021-12-01 Sarah Hitchner, Noah Goyke, Marc Thomas, John Schelhas, Puneet Dwivedi
ABSTRACT Economic analyses of forest management options can help landowners make informed decisions. However, landowners make decisions in complex and nuanced ways that transcend economics. The history and legal status of their land, their emotional connections to it, their access to knowledge and capital, and their broader objectives are vital elements in their decision-making processes. We present
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Shifting Cultivation, Palm Oil Plantation and Indirect Deforestation: A Study on Dusun Tonggong, Parindu, West Kalimantan, Indonesia J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2021-11-24 Rizky Ramadhan, Faris Salman, Akihisa Mori, Oekan S. Abdoellah
ABSTRACT Palm oil may use land that should be used by the local people for their food needs, causing them to shift elsewhere to grow food leading to deforestation in other areas. We called the phenomenon of disappearing forest covers due to indirect land-use change as indirect deforestation. To prevent indirect deforestation in Dusun Tonggong, we need to understand the interaction between the farming
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No Evidence that the Valuable Timber Species, Dalbergia retusa, Enhances Nutrient Cycling and Uptake by Neighboring Timber Species J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2021-10-25 Gabriela Quesada-Ávila, Benjamin L. Turner, Jefferson S. Hall
ABSTRACT The use of native species for timber plantations in the tropics has lately gained interest. Recent studies have shown that native tree plantations can have greater economic, and ecological benefits than non-native plantations. Facilitative nutritional interactions with nitrogen-fixing trees are a common practice used in hopes of enhancing nitrogen input. Dalbergia retusa and Terminalia amazonia
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Key Factors Influencing Vietnam REDD+ Participation J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2021-10-21 Hai Dinh Le, Ha Thi Hai Dang, Steven Harrison
ABSTRACT There is a wide range of potential factors directly and indirectly influencing the decision of households participating in Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) programs. These potential factors can be grouped into characteristics of household heads, household characteristics, awareness of households on REDD+ program, and REDD+ policies factors. In this study
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The Impact of Invasive Buckthorn on Ecosystem Services and its Potential for Bioenergy Production: A review J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2021-10-20 T.J. Boettcher, Shuva Gautam, James Cook
ABSTRACT Two species of invasive shrubs are causing extensive environmental harm across North America. Common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica L.) and glossy buckthorn (Frangula alnus P. Mill.), originally imported from Europe, have become naturalized in many different ecosystems and are causing negative effects on associated ecosystem services. These invasive plants often create dense, monotypic stands
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Estimation of Leaf Area Index of Moso Bamboo Canopies J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2021-09-21 Feilong Huang, Weiliang Fan, Huaqiang Du, Xiaojun Xu, Jun Wu, Mengxiang Zheng, Yongjin Du
ABSTRACT All ground-based estimations of leaf area index (LAI) of Moso bamboo canopies are currently conducted based on indirect remote sensing methods. However, the relatively small values of LAI estimated by previous studies conflict with the expected values of such extremely dense canopies of Moso bamboo. This is the first attempt to accurately estimate the LAI of Moso bamboo canopies using an allometric
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Using Shrubs as Nurse-plants to Reduce Browsing and Rubbing Damage by Roe Deer: An Experimental Approach J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2021-09-20 Marie-Line Maublanc, Jean-François Gerard, Denis Picot, Michel Goulard, Philippe Ballon, Jean-Pierre Hamard, Éric Bideau
ABSTRACT We conducted a field experiment to evaluate the effectiveness of neighboring vegetation to protect cherry-wood (Prunus avium) saplings against roe deer browsing and rubbing, and determine whether this protection varies according to the attractiveness of – and the physical barrier provided by – a variety of nurse shrubs. Our results show that nurse shrubs may delay roe deer browsing and rubbing
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Aboveground and Soil Seed Bank Woody Flora Comparison in Plantation and Natural Forest, Southern Ethiopia: An Implication for Forest Ecosystem Sustainability J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2021-09-20 Simon Shibru, Habtamu Asres, Seyoum Getaneh, Shetie Gatew
ABSTRACT Forest restoration depends on the availability of seeds in the soils. Understanding relationships between soil seed banks and aboveground flora is vital for framing strategies to ensure sustainable use of forest ecosystems. Human-induced pressures are threatening the natural forests of Southern Ethiopia. The aim of this study was to compare the relationships between aboveground and soil seed
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Physical and Energy Characteristics, Compression Strength and Chemical Modification of Charcoal Produced from Sixteen Tropical Woods in Costa Rica J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2021-09-14 Víctor Balaguer-Benlliure, Roger Moya, Johana Gaitán-Alvarez
ABSTRACT Charcoal production from woody species from fast-growth plantations has gained importance in a variety of uses. The objective of the present work is to determine the density, compression resistance, moisture content (MC), gross calorific value (GCV), ash and volatile content, chemical modification by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) spectrum and thermogravimetric degradation
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Stand Characteristics and Perceptions of Local Communities on the Management of Pistachio (Pistacia vera L.) Forests in an Unstable Region of Afghanistan J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2021-09-10 Mohammad Bashir Mahmoodi, Mohammad Nasir Shalizi, John W. Groninger, Kofi Akamani, Safiullah Khurram
ABSTRACT Pistachio (Pistacia vera L.) forests support livelihoods in communities within Afghanistan’s Pistachio Belt, a region characterized by extreme poverty and chronic insecurity. In this study, we used ecological data, as well as survey data to characterize standing attributes and resource user perceptions about local pistachio forests and their management. The survey questionnaire was verbally
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Relative Growth Rate and Biomass Allocation Among Some Important Commonly Planted Trees in an Irrigated Urban Landscape J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2021-08-27 Rida Ayub, Zafar Siddiq, Muhammad Umar Hayyat, Tehreema Iftikhar
ABSTRACT The present study was conducted to estimate relative growth rates (RGR) and above- and below-ground biomass stocks of 10 tree species commonly planted in arid irrigated urban areas in Pakistan. Saplings were grown in the Botanic Garden of Government College University, Lahore. The growth was monitored for a year and a half and then trees were destructively harvested to assess biomass stocks
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Diplodia Species Causing Dieback on Pinus Pinea: Relationship Between Disease Incidence, Dendrometric and Ecological Parameters J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2021-08-26 Sawssen Hlaiem, Islem Yangui, Gianni Della Rocca, Sara Barberini, Roberto Danti, Mohamed L. Ben Jamâa
ABSTRACT Forest decline is a widespread phenomenon on coasts throughout the Mediterranean basin. Pathogenic fungi are amongst the main causes of forest tree diseases. Diplodia species, having a cosmopolitan distribution, are well-known as pathogens of woody plant hosts including Pinus spp. In recent years, symptoms of shoot dieback, necrosis, twig blight, canopy transparency and trunk cankers have
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Optimal Forest Management Using Stochastic Dynamic Programming Approach – A Case Study from the Hyrcanian Forests of Iran J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2021-08-12 Soleiman Mohammadi Limaei, Zohreh Mohammadi
ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to estimate the optimal forest harvest considering economic and environmental objectives in an uneven-aged forest in the north of Iran. Required data were collected such as stumpage price, harvesting variable costs, growth, volume, basal area, sequestrated carbon, carbon dioxide storage, and price. The required input models for optimization were estimated using the
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Mexico’s Community Forest Enterprises: Success on the Commons and the Seeds of a Good Anthropocene J. Sustain. For. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2021-08-06
(2021). Mexico’s Community Forest Enterprises: Success on the Commons and the Seeds of a Good Anthropocene. Journal of Sustainable Forestry. Ahead of Print.