We analyzed indices of gap dynamics, ie gap formation and gap closure rates as well as
turnover rates, in a montane conifer forest in the temperate zone and asked:(1) Are the …

We provide a study on long-term canopy gap dynamics in the Źofin Virgin Forest (total area
98 ha), which has been strictly protected since 1838. Our aims were i) to describe the size …

Treefall gaps are important elements of forest dynamics, as they contribute substantially to
regeneration and forest turnover rates. Repeated gap formation, ie the formation of new …

Investigation of gap characteristics and tree regeneration patterns is central for our
understanding of forest dynamics. By integrating aerial photograph analyses and ground …

We investigated forest canopy gaps in the mixed beech (Fagus sylvatica L.), silver fir (Abies
alba Miller), and Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst.) old-growth forest of Lom in the …

Disturbances are considered driving forces of forest development, however, very little is
known about the disturbance histories of natural forests in Central Europe. As part of a larger …

Due to the scarcity of old-growth forests in much of Europe, there is little quantitative
information on disturbance processes that influence forest dynamics. However, this …

Emulating natural disturbances in managed forests has been suggested as a potential
solution to maintain habitat conditions similar to those observed in old-growth forests. We …

Stand dynamics and the gap initiation prior to gap formation are not well‐understood
because of its long‐term nature and the scarcity of late‐successional stands. Reconstruction …

Canopy gaps play a crucial role for forest dynamics processes, as they largely determine
light transmission to lower canopy strata, thereby controlling the turnover of tree individuals …