Mastodawn

This was a huge work that we just got published on trends and patterns in evidence synthesis within the field of Forestry and Forest-based Sector (F&FS) . The study investigates potential biases in evidence synthesized by examining different forms of synthesis (i.e. systematic and non-systematic), topics covered and geographical distribution of underpinning studies.
Reviewed topics are dominated by #ForestManagement, #Biodiversity and #ClimateChange, even though the field is sprawling away from core silviculture themes and into more transdisciplinary issues.
https://kwnsfk27.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fauthors.elsevier.com%2Fsd%2Farticle%2FS1389-9341(25)00272-2/1/0102019bb8f33f70-22cdeb05-eff2-4afb-8f03-b9eb7a3813b3-000000/ERe2uC45FU6T7aRnqe4DgN9NIdQ=460
#bibliometrics #Forests #Forestry #ForestResearch #ForestBasedSector #EvidenceSynthesis
#AcademicChatter

Anthony Jan 12

Last boosts: since this trend has only accelerated, I figured I'd re-share.

I was reviewing some older notes of mine from the event. This one stood out at the time and still does:
Meghan Wiessner and Nathan Ensmenger talked about FORPLAN, a large linear programming model the US forestry service used to generate forest use plans. They both noted its complexity and its shortcomings, how it did not take account of local knowledge and otherwise oversimplified forestry, and how it was divisive.
If you've never come across FORPLAN I recommend looking it up (this is good if you're OK with technical reports). It went into use in late 1979 and was controversial from the beginning. It relied on (then) largescale linear programming methods to determine how to manage the US's forests. Like so many efforts before and since, it set aside expert and/or local knowledge of the domain, made horrendous miscalculations, yet was treated as if it were making divine proclamations that must be followed. One of the early critics of it started a libertarian blog called the Antiplanner to argue against government land-use planning.

#FORPLAN #planning #ForestManagement #AI #LinearProgramming

Jasper Jan 7

Its always sad to see another hillside fall victim to clearcutting, but this lone feller-buncher doing battle with the dark woods early this morning certainly made for a compelling photograph. (swipe for full photo)

#forestry #forestmanagement #logging #clearcutting #fellerbuncher #darkforest #winter

Zeke 🇨🇦Nov 27

How do we prop up the soft wood lumber industry when there are no more 2x4s ?
#ForestManagement
Did you know that the fastest growth of “harvesting” in #BritishColumbia is taking place right now in our last stands of #OldGrowthForests ?
A lot of these stands are WITHIN deferred logging areas as laid out in the now 5 year old 14 Recommendations to the Forest Practices Code in BC. We simply can’t allow this to happen any longer.
#SaveOurOldGrowthForests
#StopRawLogExports
#StopDraxx Draxx wood pellet industry is harvesting old growth to turn into wood pellets! This is absolutely horrifying. Unacceptable!

Xavier Mareca Nov 13

This is a wonderful example of technology serving nature.The #DigiForest project, involving @oxfordrobots and partners across Europe, is using a combination of ground robots and aerial drones to create detailed maps of forests.

This approach allows for monitoring that is seven times faster than traditional methods, which can significantly improve forest management and conservation efforts.

#ForestManagement #TechForGood #Robotics #Drones #Sustainability #Environment

TomKrajci 🇺🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️Nov 6

Many prescribed fires are burning in Arizona. This weather satellite loop shows the smoke plumes becoming more visible in the late afternoon.

I can tell that the last few days have been a little bit smoky.

#AZwx #Fire #PrescribedFire #Forest #ForestManagement #NMwx #Arizona #NewMexico

Bruce MacDonald Nov 5

Concern for deer before they can be shot.

"Deer hunters often blame wolves for a lack of northern Minnesota whitetails. But wolf abundance, like deer abundance, and wolves’ predatory efficiency are entwined with forest management, a critical component of which are deer wintering areas, Quincer said."

Gift link: https://www.startribune.com/anderson-on-eve-of-minnesota-deer-season-logging-takes-a-toll-on-northern-whitetails/601512020?utm_source=gift

#Minnesota #deer #wolves #trees #hunting #outdoors #ForestManagement #environment

Anderson: On eve of Minnesota deer season, logging takes a toll on northern whitetails

Forest economy should also consider wildlife and tourism, not just “cords and boards.”

The-14 Nov 1

US officials praise Canada on wildfires but ignore climate at Toronto G7 meeting
#Ontario #Canada #Trump #US #G7 #Wildfires #Science #Environment #Politics #ClimateCrisis #FossilFuels #Toronto #ClimateChange #EnergyDominance #ForestManagement #The14
https://the-14.com/us-officials-praise-canada-on-wildfires-but-ignore-climate-at-toronto-g7-meeting/

US officials praise Canada on wildfires but ignore climate at Toronto G7 meeting | The-14

US officials praised Canada’s wildfire response at the G7 in Toronto but downplayed climate change, pushing forest management and fossil fuel expansion instead.

The-14 Pictures

Uni Göttingen Oct 14

Diversity in forest management promotes biodiversity

An international team studied #ManagementZoning in European beech woods using real-world data and virtual landscapes. They collected data about three types of #ForestManagement to develop “virtual forest landscapes” for analysis: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/3240.html?id=7924

Research in PNAS: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2512683122

#ForestBiodiversity #Sustainability #ForestEcology