Forest observational studies-an essential infrastructure for sustainable use of natural resources
This contribution complements Forest Ecosystems’ Thematic Series on “Forest Observational Studies”. We provide essential clarification regarding the definition and purpose of long-term field studies, review some of the extensive literature and discuss different approaches to collecting field data. W...
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| author | XiuHai Zhao Javier Corral-Rivas ChunYu Zhang Hailemariam Temesgen Klaus v Gadow |
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| description | This contribution complements Forest Ecosystems’ Thematic Series on “Forest Observational Studies”. We provide essential clarification regarding the definition and purpose of long-term field studies, review some of the extensive literature and discuss different approaches to collecting field data. We also describe two newly established forest observational networks that serve to illustrate the scope and diversity of forest field studies. The first is a large-scale network of forest observational studies in prominent natural forest ecosystems in China. The second example demonstrates observational studies in mixed and uneven-aged pine-oak forests which are selectively managed by local communities in Mexico. We summarize the potential for analysing and modeling forest ecosystems within interdisciplinary projects and provide argumentation in favour of long-term institutional commitment to maintaining forest observational field studies. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-116808d3cb5d4279a9fe616ebf2677f82023-01-02T21:07:48ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Forest Ecosystems2095-63552197-56202014-04-01110.1186/2197-5620-1-8Forest observational studies-an essential infrastructure for sustainable use of natural resourcesXiuHai Zhao0Javier Corral-Rivas1ChunYu Zhang2Hailemariam Temesgen3Klaus v Gadow4Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China Universidad Autonóma de Nuevo León, Durango, México eijing Forestry University, Beijing, China Oregon State University, Corvallis, USA Burckhardt Institute, Georg-August University, Göttingen, Germany; Institute of Forestry and Wood Science, University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa This contribution complements Forest Ecosystems’ Thematic Series on “Forest Observational Studies”. We provide essential clarification regarding the definition and purpose of long-term field studies, review some of the extensive literature and discuss different approaches to collecting field data. We also describe two newly established forest observational networks that serve to illustrate the scope and diversity of forest field studies. The first is a large-scale network of forest observational studies in prominent natural forest ecosystems in China. The second example demonstrates observational studies in mixed and uneven-aged pine-oak forests which are selectively managed by local communities in Mexico. We summarize the potential for analysing and modeling forest ecosystems within interdisciplinary projects and provide argumentation in favour of long-term institutional commitment to maintaining forest observational field studies.http://www.forestecosyst.com/content/1/1/8 |
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| title | Forest observational studies-an essential infrastructure for sustainable use of natural resources |
| title_full | Forest observational studies-an essential infrastructure for sustainable use of natural resources |
| title_fullStr | Forest observational studies-an essential infrastructure for sustainable use of natural resources |
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| title_short | Forest observational studies-an essential infrastructure for sustainable use of natural resources |
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