Forest ecosystem restoration in the Ore Mountains: A review of silvicultural measures addressing environmental degradation

Result code in IS VaVaI

<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F00020702%3A_____%2F25%3AN0000031" target="_blank" >RIV/00020702:_____/25:N0000031 - isvavai.cz</a>

Alternative codes found

RIV/62156489:43410/25:43927324 RIV/00216275:25410/25:39923606

Result on the web

<a href="https://jfs.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/jfs-202507-0002_forest-ecosystem-restoration-in-the-ore-mountains-a-review-of-silvicultural-measures-addressing-environmental.php" target="_blank" >https://jfs.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/jfs-202507-0002_forest-ecosystem-restoration-in-the-ore-mountains-a-review-of-silvicultural-measures-addressing-environmental.php</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.17221/34/2025-JFS" target="_blank" >10.17221/34/2025-JFS</a>

Result language

angličtina

Original language name

Forest ecosystem restoration in the Ore Mountains: A review of silvicultural measures addressing environmental degradation

Original language description

The forest dynamics of the Ore Mountains (Kru & scaron;ne hory), Czech Republic, reveal a historical decline of natural mixed forests, especially those dominated by the Hercynian mixture and European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.), due to the expansion of metallurgy and glassmaking in the 15th century. This led to large-scale reforestation with Norway spruce [Picea abies (L.) Karst.], resulting in single-layered monocultures. Although these monocultures provided valuable timber, they proved highly susceptible to both biotic and abiotic stressors. Throughout the 20th century, the stability of these forests further deteriorated due to air pollution (notably SO2 emissions), the unsuitable selection of substitute species, and the proliferation of pathogens. The cumulative impact of these disturbances caused soil acidification, degradation, and weed encroachment, severely limiting the regenerative capacity of forest ecosystems in this region. This article presents model examples of species composition shifts, spatial structure changes, and evolving management practices in the Ore Mountains. It discusses strategies for establishing diverse and resilient stands that align with longterm forest planning goals. These approaches aim to maintain both productive and ecological functions of forests under changing environmental conditions while minimising restoration costs. Importantly, forest management and conversion strategies must also account for economic optimisation, ensuring that ecological goals are met in a financially viable manner. The strategies and case studies presented here offer promising, albeit preliminary, directions for future forest management. Their broader application will require further refinement and long-term experimental validation to ensure sustainability in both ecological and economic terms.

Czech name

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Czech description

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Type

J_imp - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database

CEP classification

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OECD FORD branch

40102 - Forestry

Project

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Continuities

I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace

Publication year

2025

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Name of the periodical

Journal of Forest Science

ISSN

1212-4834

e-ISSN

1805-935X

Volume of the periodical

71

Issue of the periodical within the volume

7

Country of publishing house

CZ - CZECH REPUBLIC

Number of pages

13

Pages from-to

323-335

UT code for WoS article

001534731800001

EID of the result in the Scopus database

2-s2.0-105016843508