Summary
Published in Forestry 90(1): 4-17. https://doi.org/10.1093/forestry/cpw024
Gap-based silvicultural systems were developed under the assumption that richness, and diversity of tree species and other biota positively respond to variation in size of harvest-created canopy gaps. However, varying gap size alone often does not meet diversity objectives and broader goals to address contemporary forest conditions. Recent research highlights the need to consider site factors and history, natural disturbance models, within-gap structure and recruitment requirements in addition to light resources for desired tree diversity. This synthesis brings together silvicultural developments and ecological literature on gap-based management, highlighting interactions with other factors such as microsite conditions, non-tree vegetation and more. We pose a revised concept for managers and researchers to use in prescriptions and studies focused on integrated overstory and understory manipulations that increase structural complexity within and around canopy openings.
Sector(s):
Forests
Categorie(s):
Scientific Article
Theme(s):
Forestry Research, Forests, Silviculture
Departmental author(s):
Author(s)
KERN, Christel C. Julia I. BURTON, Patricia RAYMOND, Anthony W. D'AMATO, William S. KEETON, Alejandro A. ROYO, Michael B. WALTERS, Christopher R. WEBSTER and John L. WILLIS
Year of publication :
2016
Format :
PDF available upon request
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Keywords :
coupe par trouées, jardinage, aménagement inéquienne, coupe progressive irrégulière, aménagement écosystémique, sylviculture et rendement des forêts naturelles - peuplements mélangés, article scientifique de recherche forestière, silviculture and yield of natural forests - mixed stands, group cutting, patch cutting, selection, uneven-aged management, irregular shelterwood, natural disturbance-based management
