Metla Project 3533

Resilience of forest structures, species and processes after disturbances and restoration

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Duration: 2010-2014   
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Objectives

Our aim is to study resilience and stability of forest species, structures and processes on a gradient from pristine forests to commercial forests. We concentrate on spruce forests, their regeneration, forest structures, CWD dynamics and understorey vegetation. Their response to natural disturbances, various loggings and restoration treatments: CWD created by loggings, with and without prescribed burning, is studied. Commercial forest data from projects VMI, MONTA and RETREE will be used. Data collected from Russian pristine forests will be used as a reference, and Evo experiment as restoration treatment. With above-mentioned data it is first time possible to estimate resilience of species, structures and processes based on empirical data. Data will be collected in a common data base. Based on results it is possible to develop more sustainable and natural disturbance dynamics-based forest management and restoration methods. Results can be used by end-users and applied in decision making on different levels.

Project leader: Vanha-Majamaa, Ilkka
The Finnish Forest Research Institute, Vantaa Unit, PO Box 18 (Jokiniemenkuja 1), FI-01301 VANTAA, FINLAND
Phone: +358 29 532 2532
E-mail: ilkka.vanha-majamaa@metla.fi

Other researchers: Kauhanen, Heikki, KO (2011-13), Tonteri, Tiina, VA (2013), Valkonen, Sauli, VA (2013)


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