The main objective of the present work was to review the current knowledge about the
factors that influence the different phases of the natural regeneration of maritime pine (Pinus …

Natural regeneration in forest management, which relies on artificial planting, is considered
a desirable alternative to reforestation. However, there are large uncertainties regarding the …

Aims We investigated the link between tree community composition and soil microbial
community biomass and structure in central-eastern Spain. Methods The effects of the forest …

The renewal and sustainability of the forest stands are attained through regeneration. There
are three basic methods to regenerate high forest stands: natural regeneration, direct …

Designing adequate silvicultural systems for natural regeneration of a forest species
requires sound knowledge of the underlying ecological subprocesses: flowering and fruiting …

Current decreasing precipitation and increasing temperatures, together with the growing
likelihood of extreme drought events, may heighten the vulnerability of several tree …

Prescribed fire has been widely used as a fuel reduction tool and silvicultural treatment in
Mediterranean forest ecosystems. However, other than the fact that fire may alter microsite …

Key message Shrub cover has visible effects on Pinus nigra Arn ssp. salzmannii seedling
emergence, but only in drier years under moderate basal area (25–30 m 2 ha− 1). In the …

The aim of this work was to examine the effect of pine forests on the soil microbial
community along an altitudinal gradient in the Cuenca Mountains, Spain. Six experimental …

Abstract Changes in climate may reduce the success of natural regeneration and hence
require adjustments to silvicultural practices. Special attention is required for species such …