Forest dynamics - nature as template for forest conservation and management (2016)

Natural forest dynamics and regeneration patterns are molded by natural disturbance regimes. These determine fundamental characteristics like forest structure, tree species composition and patterns of forest succession over time. Over the last decades, foresters have begun to take account of such regimes, and to some extent emulate their outcomes, as exemplified by various retention practices in the boreal and low impact logging in the tropics. However, even so nature is underused as model. This briefing paper focuses on how basic concepts of forest dynamics can inform conservation planning and help maintain High Conservation Values (HCVs).

Document Type
Working Papers
Date of Publication

December 30, 2021

Country
Global
Languages
English
Organisation

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