The dynamics of forest structure influence forest ecosystem functions and are modified by
forest management and natural disturbances. Here, we quantified the dynamics of stand …

The high structural heterogeneity of primary forests is assumed to positively affect various
ecosystem traits and functions, eg biodiversity, resilience and adaptability. Against this …

One of the main goals of modern silviculture is to emulate the structural complexity of old-
growth forests. In this context, it is of advantage to identify a target state of structural …

The productivity and water consumption of forests depend on stand leaf area, which may
vary with tree age, forest structure, and environment. How forest management affects leaf …

Natural disturbances play a crucial role in shaping forest structural dynamics, directly
influencing stand structural heterogeneity. In European forests, disturbances occur across …

Despite the need to identify managerially operational live-tree structural conditions that
distinguish among the stages of the mosaic development cycle, no previous work has …

Characterizations of physical structural complexity are an important surrogate for the
potential of forested stands to provide desired ecosystem services such as biodiversity …

Understanding the relationship of stand structural complexity and forest management is
relevant to create desired stand structures by adapting management strategies under …

Global climate change, biodiversity decline, and increasing disturbances are challenging
the health and resilience of forests. In this regard, forest managers have sought to promote …

The expansion of European beech to northeastern regions due to climate change is
anticipated, especially if assisted migration techniques are employed. Marginal populations …