The macrofungal communities of Irish native tree species (ash and oak) and exotic tree
species (Scots pine and Sitka spruce) forests were examined through the collection of …

In many parts of the world, plantations make up a considerable proportion of the total forest
area. In such regions, the identification of high biodiversity value stands and of management …

Agri-environment and forest schemes can support landowners to conserve and enhance
agricultural and forest ecosystems. The effectiveness of these schemes is often debated due …

Abstract High Nature Value (HNV) farmland and forest systems play a vital role in supporting
biodiversity and delivery of ecosystem services. Estimates of HNV forest area and …

Black alder (Alnus glutinosa (L.) Gaertn.) is a widespread tree of European forests with a
high potential for wood and biomass production. This study investigated the genetic origin …

The potential contribution of plantation forests to the conservation of woodland plant
diversity needs to be assessed in order for commitments to Sustainable Forest Management …

Semi-natural woodlands are a globally important relict ecosystem for biodiversity, which are
threatened through a range of anthropogenically induced changes, including overgrazing by …

Dead wood is an important component of forest ecosystems and volumes vary depending
on forest age, management intensity and productivity. This is the first large-scale study to …

It has been generally accepted that Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) became extinct in Ireland
c. AD 400. The species was reintroduced in the mid-17th century and has been widely …

The continued decline of natural forests globally has increased interest in the potential of
planted forests to support biodiversity. Here, we examine the potential conservation benefits …