New publication: Tree species diversity does not compromise stem quality in major European forest types
Published in Forest Ecology and Management:
Benneter A., Forrester D. I., Bouriaud O., Dormann C. F., Bauhus J. (2018): Tree species diversity does not compromise stem quality in major European forest types. Forest Ecology and Management, 422, 323–337.
Highlights
Tree species diversity in forests can lead to higher productivity compared with monospecific stands.
However, little is known about the relationship between diversity and timber quality.
We found no significant relationship between tree species richness and timber quality in six major European forest types.
Tree size, crown dimension and stand characteristics are far more important for stem quality development.
High-quality wood production is possible in diverse forests.