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Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:23:00 GMT

Publication year: 2010
Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 260, Issue 8, 15 September 2010, Page CO2

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Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:23:00 GMT

Publication year: 2010
Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 260, Issue 8, 15 September 2010, Page v

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Climate change and bark beetles of the western United States and Canada: Direct and indirect effects

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:23:00 GMT

Climatic changes are predicted to significantly affect the frequency and severity of disturbances that shape forest ecosystems. We provide a synthesis of climate change effects on native bark beetles, important mortality agents of conifers in western North America. Because of differences in temperature-dependent life-history strategies, including cold-induced mortality and developmental timing, responses to warming will differ among and within bark beetle species. The success of bark beetle populations will also be influenced indirectly by the effects of climate on community associates and host-tree vigor, although little information is available to quantify these relationships. We used available population models and climate forecasts to explore the responses of two eruptive bark beetle species. Based on projected warming, increases in thermal regimes conducive to population success are predicted for Dendroctonus rufipennis (Kirby) and Dendroctonus ponderosae Hopkins, although there is considerable spatial and temporal variability. These predictions from population models suggest a movement of temperature suitability to higher latitudes and elevations and identify regions with a high potential for bark beetle outbreaks and associated tree mortality in the coming century.

Rooting response of Dalbergia sissoo as affected by auxins and genotype

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:18:00 GMT

Rooting response of Dalbergia sissoo as affected by auxins and genotype, Aradhana, Chauhan, Meena Bakshi, and Mahesh Bhandari , Indian Journal of Forestry, Volume 32, Number 4, Dehra Dun, p.545-550, (2009)

New addition of Barleria prionites L. (Acanthaceae) to the flora of Nepal

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:18:00 GMT

New addition of Barleria prionites L. (Acanthaceae) to the flora of Nepal, Bhatt, G. D., Kurmi P. P., and Baral S. R. , Banko Janakari, Volume 20, Number 1, Kathmandu, p.51-52, (2010)

Understanding land cover change using a harmonized classification system in the Himalaya: a case study from Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:18:00 GMT

Understanding land cover change using a harmonized classification system in the Himalaya: a case study from Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal, Bajracharya, Birendra, Uddin Kabir, Chettri Nakul, Shrestha Basanta, and Siddiqui S. A. , Mountain Research and Development, Volume 30, Number 2, Berne, p.143-156, (2010)

Improving communication for management of social-ecological systems in high mountain areas: development of methodologies and tools - the HKKH Partnership Project

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:18:00 GMT

Improving communication for management of social-ecological systems in high mountain areas: development of methodologies and tools - the HKKH Partnership Project, Amatya, L. K., Cuccillato E., Haack B., Shadie P., Sattar N., Bajracharya Birendra, Shrestha Basanta, Caroli P., Panzeri D., Basani M., et al. , Mountain Research and Development, Volume 30, Number 2, Berne, p.69-79, (2010)

A resource survey report on Non-Timber Forest Products in Tanahu District

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:26:00 GMT

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This study identifies non-timber forest product (NTFP) resources and explores their medical uses in community forests in Tanahu district. The whole study area is divided into 5 vegetation groups, and from each type of vegetation, one random sampling is chosen and inventory is done at 0.5% sampling intensity.

25+ year changes in forest structure and tree-ring patterns in three old-growth red spruce stands in West Virginia

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:03:00 GMT

The extent of red spruce (Picea rubens) forests in West Virginia has dramatically declined from an estimated 1.5 million acres in 1865 to 30,000 acres today because of widespread logging and forest fires during the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Eastern hemlock decline in riparian areas from Maine to Alabama

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:25:00 GMT

Eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) is an integral component of Appalachian forest ecosystems and is valued for its ecological functions and aesthetic qualities. It is a foundation tree species in riparian systems and is known to moderate steam temperatures and base flow.