Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: editors Title: INDEX OF VOLUME 60 Journal: Journal of Forest Science Pages: I-IV Volume: 60 Issue: 12 Year: 2014 DOI: 10.17221/7792-JFS File-URL: http://jfs.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/7792-JFS.html File-Format: text/html Handle: RePEc:caa:jnljfs:v:60:y:2014:i:12:id:7792-JFS Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Z. Mohammadi Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Guilan, Someh Sara, Iran Author-Name: S. Mohammadi Limaei Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Guilan, Someh Sara, Iran Title: Selection of appropriate criteria in urban forestry (Case study: Isfahan city, Iran) Abstract: The aim of this study is to select appropriate criteria such as ecology, economy, social and aesthetic for plantation in Isfahan city, Iran. In order to do this research, 19 questionnaires were distributed among the experts at the study area in 2013. Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) technique as a multi-criteria decision making was used for evaluation of urban forestry at this research. Expert Choice software was used for analysis. The results showed that the ecological criterion has the highest weight for urban forestry at Isfahan city and the aesthetic criterion has the lowest priority for urban forestry at the study area. According to the judgments of the decision makers, results also showed that the large parks have the highest priority for urban forestry and street margins have the lowest priority for urban forestry and green space. Keywords: AHP, multi-criteria decision making Journal: Journal of Forest Science Pages: 487-494 Volume: 60 Issue: 12 Year: 2014 DOI: 10.17221/65/2014-JFS File-URL: http://jfs.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/65/2014-JFS.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/jfs-201412-0002.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnljfs:v:60:y:2014:i:12:id:65-2014-JFS Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: P. Král Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Department of Wood Science, Mendel University in Brno, Brno, Czech Republic Author-Name: P. Klímek Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Department of Wood Science, Mendel University in Brno, Brno, Czech Republic Title: Utilization of spruce (Picea abies [L.] Karst.) and beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) wood in plywood production using different processing pressures Abstract: In this research the spruce plywood board and combined spruce-beech plywood board were prepared in laboratory conditions using two levels of processing pressure. The bending properties in perpendicular and longitudinal direction were measured and compressibility and density were specified. Considering the obtained results, there was found an overall increase of the bending properties in spruce plywood manufactured by the higher pressure and a decline of properties perpendicular to the grain in combined spruce-beech plywood board. On the other hand, combined spruce-beech plywood boards produced by the common processing pressure performed better than both types of spruce plywood. Keywords: composite, compression, veneer, density profile Journal: Journal of Forest Science Pages: 495-499 Volume: 60 Issue: 12 Year: 2014 DOI: 10.17221/54/2014-JFS File-URL: http://jfs.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/54/2014-JFS.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/jfs-201412-0003.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnljfs:v:60:y:2014:i:12:id:54-2014-JFS Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: A. Moretto Author-Workplace-Name: Universidad Nacional de Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia, Argentina Author-Workplace-Name: Centro Austral de Investigaciones Científicas, Ushuaia, Argentina Author-Name: G.J. Martínez Pastur Author-Workplace-Name: Centro Austral de Investigaciones Científicas, Ushuaia, Argentina Title: Litterfall and leaf decomposition in Nothofagus pumilio forests along an altitudinal gradient in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina Abstract: To achieve a fuller understanding of forest ecosystem functioning, it is necessary to know decomposition dynamics. The objective of this study was to quantify litter production, decomposition and mineralization in Nothofagus pumilio forests, in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, along an altitudinal gradient during a two-year period and relate them to microclimate conditions and soil properties. We did the research along an altitudinal sequence at 210, 330, 460 and 590 m a.s.l., where climate, soil properties and forest structure were characterized. Litterfall decreased with altitude, and it was highly related with leaf and reproductive organ production. Decomposition decreased with altitude, being associated with microclimate and soil properties rather than with other measured variables, such as leaf chemistry. Values of decomposition constant (k) were influenced by altitude and varied between seasons and years within a given altitude. Nitrogen content increased with altitude in the two-year period, while P content decreased. Decomposition rates allowed us to separate the forest stands according to altitudinal gradients, and their intrinsic abiotic characteristics, which could increase the understanding of the nutrient flux and dynamics in these austral forest ecosystems. Keywords: litter, microclimate, nitrogen, phosphorus Journal: Journal of Forest Science Pages: 500-510 Volume: 60 Issue: 12 Year: 2014 DOI: 10.17221/74/2014-JFS File-URL: http://jfs.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/74/2014-JFS.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/jfs-201412-0004.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnljfs:v:60:y:2014:i:12:id:74-2014-JFS Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: V. Čurn Author-Workplace-Name: Biotechnological Centre, Faculty of Agriculture, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, České Budějovice, Czech Republic Author-Name: M. Dědouchová Author-Workplace-Name: Biotechnological Centre, Faculty of Agriculture, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, České Budějovice, Czech Republic Author-Name: B. Kubátová Author-Workplace-Name: Biotechnological Centre, Faculty of Agriculture, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, České Budějovice, Czech Republic Author-Name: J. Malá Author-Workplace-Name: Forestry and Game Management Research Institute, Jíloviště, Czech Republic Author-Name: P. Máchová Author-Workplace-Name: Forestry and Game Management Research Institute, Jíloviště, Czech Republic Author-Name: H. Cvrčková Author-Workplace-Name: Forestry and Game Management Research Institute, Jíloviště, Czech Republic Title: Assessment of genetic variability in autochthonous elm populations using ISSR markers Abstract: :Genetic diversity between 110 individuals from 6 elm populations (Ulmus minor, U. glabra and U. laevis)was determined using ISSR markers. Altogether 73 ISSR markers were evaluated with the average rate of polymorphic bands of 99.1%, which indicates high genetic diversity between the populations/species. The higher genetic diversity was revealed particularly in the population of U. glabra and this result was supported by the analysis of genetic diversity and differentiation of elm populations. Molecular analyses of ISSR markers allowed to assess the extent of genetic variability of native elm populations and characterize the levels of their genetic diversity and differentiation. Their further use can be seen in conservation and management activities. Keywords: Ulmus minor, U. glabra, U. laevis, genetic diversity and differentiation, molecular markers Journal: Journal of Forest Science Pages: 511-518 Volume: 60 Issue: 12 Year: 2014 DOI: 10.17221/81/2013-JFS File-URL: http://jfs.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/81/2013-JFS.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/jfs-201412-0005.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnljfs:v:60:y:2014:i:12:id:81-2013-JFS Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: L. Šálek Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Forest Management, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic Author-Name: R. Stolariková Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Forest Management, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic Author-Name: L. Jeřábková Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Forest Management, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic Author-Name: P. Karlík Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Forest Management, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic Author-Name: L. Dragoun Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Forest Management, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic Author-Name: A. Jelenecká Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Forest Management, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic Title: Timber production and ecological characteristics of trees in coppice forest in the Voskop nature reserve in Český kras - a case study Abstract: Anew approach to forestry that increasingly values non-timber forest functions brings new interest and value also to coppice forests. A case study in the Voskop nature reserve located in the Český kras Protected Landscape Area was focused on a comparison of the timber production of individually growing trees and in multistemmed trees resprouting after cutting (stools). We recorded tree ecological characteristics of trees such as existence of stem cavities, whether the tree grows individually or from a stool and whether or not the tree is broken, dead or has a dying crown. In total 2,670 trees were sampled on a 1,875 ha sample plot. The main tree species forming coppice stands are Quercus petraea and Carpinus betulus. The total stock volume of only 136 m3.ha-1 is very low at 84 years of age. The stock volume of individually growing trees is 84 m3.ha-1 and the stock volume of trees in stools is only 52 m3.ha-1 although the number of individually growing trees is lower. Keywords: stools, site index, stock volume, Quercus, Carpinus Journal: Journal of Forest Science Pages: 519-525 Volume: 60 Issue: 12 Year: 2014 DOI: 10.17221/93/2014-JFS File-URL: http://jfs.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/93/2014-JFS.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/jfs-201412-0006.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnljfs:v:60:y:2014:i:12:id:93-2014-JFS Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: J. Pohořalý Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology,Mendel University in Brno, Brno, Czech Republic Author-Name: R. Klvač Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology,Mendel University in Brno, Brno, Czech Republic Author-Name: T. Kent Author-Workplace-Name: Waterford Institute of Technology, Waterford, Ireland Author-Name: M. Kleibl Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology,Mendel University in Brno, Brno, Czech Republic Author-Name: E. Coates Author-Workplace-Name: Waterford Institute of Technology, Waterford, Ireland Author-Name: B. Horgan Author-Workplace-Name: Waterford Institute of Technology, Waterford, Ireland Title: Impact of forest biomass for energy harvesting on soil compaction - Irish case study Abstract: An assessment of soil compaction caused by machinery used in stump and/or logging residue extraction for energy on soils typical of Ireland. We determined unaffected soil conditions and to find the compaction grade after timber harvesting and bundling activities, and to compare those results with stands where timber harvesting was followed by stump extraction for energy. The investigation was carried out in Ireland on three different locations which had a slightly different proportion of stones in their soils. Two of the soils were purely mineral soils, and the third was a mineral soil affected by anthropogenic activities. To ensure comparable results as much as possible, the moisture content of the soil on wet basis was investigated. Each location was purposely treated. Therefore, on each location plots were identified as follows: plots unaffected by operation (reference area), plots after timber harvesting, plots after timber harvesting and bundling operation, and plots after timber harvesting and stump extraction operation. According to the experimental design 40 repetitions on each of the three different treatments were set. The results showed that the compaction of soil occurred on plots after timber harvesting, but there was not a significant difference between compaction grades with and without logging residue bundling operation. However, once the site was extracted of stumps, the soil became too loose and no significant difference was found compared to unaffected soil. Keywords: mineral soil, moisture content, penetration resistance, soil compaction, stump extraction Journal: Journal of Forest Science Pages: 526-533 Volume: 60 Issue: 12 Year: 2014 DOI: 10.17221/89/2014-JFS File-URL: http://jfs.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/89/2014-JFS.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/jfs-201412-0007.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnljfs:v:60:y:2014:i:12:id:89-2014-JFS Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: L. Dobrovolný Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Silviculture, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Mendel University in Brno, Brno, Czech Republic Title: Potential of natural regeneration of Quercus robur L. in floodplain forests in the southern part of the Czech Republic Abstract: The most common way of pedunculate oak regeneration on the floodplain sites in the Czech Republic is artificial regeneration by clear-cutting. However, what is the real potential of natural regeneration of pedunculate oak? In our research object (3,355 ha of floodplain forest in the southern part of the Czech Republic - Zidlochovice region), we inventoried about 8 ha of successful natural regeneration of pedunculate oak with density ranging between 15,000 and 100,000 individuals per ha on the plots after final cut. All harvested oak dominated parent stands showed a lower stock density that ranged between 0.5 and 0.8. In the next analysis of the survival of oak natural regeneration spontaneously established in different light conditions under the shelter of parent stands we observed the highest occurrence of saplings closer to the forest edge. A sufficient density of regeneration (above 10,000 individuals per ha) was found at the distance up to 18 m from the edge, where more than 24% of direct and 30% of indirect site factor were discovered. In the stand with the full canopy closure (DSF about 10% on average and ISF about 24%) the oak regeneration is missing and was replaced by other tree species (especially ash and field maple). In the examined area the natural regeneration of pedunculate oak should be one of the possible alternatives of floodplain forest regeneration if certain conditions are met. Keywords: pedunculate oak, light conditions Journal: Journal of Forest Science Pages: 534-539 Volume: 60 Issue: 12 Year: 2014 DOI: 10.17221/83/2014-JFS File-URL: http://jfs.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/83/2014-JFS.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/jfs-201412-0008.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnljfs:v:60:y:2014:i:12:id:83-2014-JFS Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: I. Tomášková Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic Author-Name: J. Vítámvás Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic Author-Name: J. Korecký Author-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic Title: Testing of germination of spruce, pine and larch seed after 10 years from collection Abstract: :Germination capacity and germination energy are usually the most frequently used quantitative parameters of forest tree seed. With seed ageing both parameters decreased and the rate of the collapse is given by tree species, age of tree and its seed and biotic and abiotic factors. Relatively little attention has been paid to the age of seed. As it was found, the longevity of the main tree species remained relatively high, and spruce (Picea abies [L.] Karsten and pines (Pinus sylvestris L.) from the investigated areas across the Czech Republic maintained minimally one third of germination capacity or germination energy during the 10 years with the exception of larch (Larix decidua Mill.) where germination capacity decreased almost to zero after 10 years. Although the germination energy and germination capacity decreased significantly, it is possible to use the seed in the case of shortage of the seed of better quality. Keywords: germination capacity, germination energy, viability, long-term storage Journal: Journal of Forest Science Pages: 540-543 Volume: 60 Issue: 12 Year: 2014 DOI: 10.17221/74/2013-JFS File-URL: http://jfs.agriculturejournals.cz/doi/10.17221/74/2013-JFS.html File-Format: text/html X-File-Ref: http://agriculturejournals.cz/RePEc/caa/references/jfs-201412-0009.txt Handle: RePEc:caa:jnljfs:v:60:y:2014:i:12:id:74-2013-JFS