Weak basis for “systemic” silviculture
An analysis is presented of the ecological basis of the so-called “selvicoltura sistemica” (systemic silviculture). Systemic silviculture implies an “a-structured forest”: the meaning of this particular condition is discussed in the paper, exploring the differ...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Italian |
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Italian Society of Silviculture and Forest Ecology (SISEF)
2009-09-01
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| Series: | Forest@ |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sisef.it/forest@/show.php?id=595&lang=en |
| Summary: | An analysis is presented of the ecological basis of the so-called “selvicoltura sistemica” (systemic silviculture). Systemic silviculture implies an “a-structured forest”: the meaning of this particular condition is discussed in the paper, exploring the different possible interpretations and thus demonstrating that an “a-structured” forest can not be observed in nature. The silvicultural method proposed therefore seems to have a fragile ecological basis moving it away from a close-to-nature forest management approach, which is currently believed to be the most promising one for achieving forests that provide multiple goods and services. |
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| ISSN: | 1824-0119 |