1. Transnational strategy on the sustainable management and responsible use of non-native trees in the Alpine SpaceKatharina Lapin, Anja M. Bindewald, Giuseppe Brundu, Aleksander Marinšek, Debojyoti Chakraborty, Janine Oettel, Janine Oettel, Konrad Heino, Nicola La Porta, Ajša Alagić, 2023, review article Abstract: Non-native tree species – defined as those species intentionally or unintentionally introduced by humans – have long been a part of the Alpine Space, providing numerous benefits, but also posing a potential threat to native biodiversity and related ecosystem services. Compared to the urban space where non-native trees comprise most tree species, the number of non-native trees in forests and plantations is relatively low. To evaluate potential risks and benefits of non-native trees in the Alpine Space, a transnational strategy for the responsible use and management of non-native trees is needed. The goals of the strategy are to tailor management practices for a sustainable and responsible use or admixture of non-native trees, to reduce the risks connected with the invasive potential of some non-native tree species, to help forests and urban areas to adapt to climate change, and to improve coordination and cooperation regarding best practices between different regions of the Alpine Space. A proposal was developed in a four-step process including expert-based assessment, stakeholder mapping, an extensive data review, and a public consultation. For implementing the strategy fully, strong collaboration among diverse stakeholders is anticipated and robust governance and an adequate long-term and fair funding scheme is needed. Keywords: adaptive forest management, non-native tree species, Alpine Space, biosecurity, green infrastructure Published in DiRROS: 19.01.2024; Views: 370; Downloads: 212 Full text (1,98 MB) This document has many files! More... |
2. Forest genetic resources and forest reproductive material at the crosssection of multiple policy domains in EuropeTodora Rogelja, Laura Secco, Aurelio Padovezi, Davide Pettenella, Mauro Masiero, Elena Pisani, Jacopo Giacomoni, Riccardo Da Re, Sofia Caiolo, Marko Lovrić, Anna-Maria Farsakoglou, Michele Bozzano, François Lefèvre, Bruno Fady, Aurore Desgroux, Santiago C. González-Martínez, Ulla Ovaska, Mari Rusanen, Egbert Beuker, Katriina Soini, Anže Japelj, Konrad Heino, Martin Braun, Erik Dahl Kjær, Jon Kehlet Hansen, Georgeta Mihai, Alin Alexandru, Ecaterina-Nicoleta Apostol, Alicia Fernandez Calvo, Laura Maria Luquero Ramos, Mariano Navarro De La Cruz, Giovanna Ottaviani Aalmo, Bent Leonhard, 2023, published scientific conference contribution Keywords: forest genetic diversity, forest biodiversity, sustainable forest management, policy gap analysis, forest genetic resources, forest reproductive material Published in DiRROS: 05.10.2023; Views: 662; Downloads: 199 Full text (113,21 KB) |
3. Population differentiation in Acer platanoides L. at the regional scale—laying the basis for effective conservation of its genetic resources in AustriaDesanka Lazarević, Jan-Peter George, Mari Rusanen, Dalibor Ballian, Stefanie Pfattner, Konrad Heino, 2022, original scientific article Abstract: Norway maple (Acer platanoides L.) is a widespread forest tree species in Central and Northern Europe but with a scattered distribution. In the debate on climate change driven changes in species selection in the forest, Norway maple has recently received raised interest because of its comparatively high drought resistance (higher than in sycamore maple). Therefore, it is an interesting species for sites high in carbonates and where other native tree species have become devastated by pathogens (e.g., elm, ash). In Austria, the demand on saplings is currently rising, while there is only very little domestic reproductive material available (on average more than 95% of saplings are imported from neighboring countries). This study was undertaken to identify genetic diversity and population structure of Norway maple in Austria to lay the foundation for the establishment of respective in situ and ex situ conservation measures. In addition, samples from planted stands and imported reproductive material from other countries were included to study the anthropogenic influence on the species in managed forests. We used 11 novel microsatellites to genotype 756 samples from 27 putatively natural Austrian populations, and 186 samples derived from two planted stands and five lots of forest reproductive material; in addition, 106 samples from other European populations were also genotyped. Cross species amplification of the new markers was tested in 19 Acer species from around the world. Population clustering by STRUCTURE analysis revealed a distinct pattern of population structure in Austria and Europe, but overall moderate differentiation. Sibship analysis identifies several populations with severe founding effects, highlighting the need for proper selection of seed sources of sufficient genetic diversity in the species. Keywords: Norway maple, genetic structure, genetic differentiation, gene pool, seed orchard Published in DiRROS: 26.04.2022; Views: 788; Downloads: 500 Full text (3,20 MB) This document has many files! More... |
4. Guidelines for the production of planting material for restoration of riparian forestsGregor Božič, Marjana Westergren, Konrad Heino, Miran Lanšćak, Laszlo Nagy, Zoran Novčić, Sonja Rukavina, Silvio Schüler, Srdjan Stojnić, Peter Železnik, 2021, dictionary, encyclopaedia, lexicon, manual, atlas, map Published in DiRROS: 03.05.2021; Views: 2326; Downloads: 1491 Full text (43,79 MB) This document has many files! More... |