A5008328858- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Forest Management and Policy
- Plant and Fungal Interactions Research
- Tree Root and Stability Studies
- Lichen and fungal ecology
- Peatlands and Wetlands Ecology
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Landslides and related hazards
- Radioactivity and Radon Measurements
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- Hydrology and Sediment Transport Processes
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Remote Sensing and LiDAR Applications
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Forest ecology and management
- Plant responses to elevated CO2
- Heavy metals in environment
- Soil erosion and sediment transport
- Horticultural and Viticultural Research
University of Padua
2020-2023
The European biodiversity and forest strategies rely on sustainable management (SFM) to conserve biodiversity. However, current sustainability assessments hardly account for direct indicators. We focused multi-taxon to: i) gather map the existing information; ii) identify knowledge research gaps; iii) discuss its potential. established a network fit data species, standing trees, lying deadwood sampling unit description from 34 local datasets across 3591 units. A total of 8724 species were...
Thirty-two trace elements were examined in the tree rings of downy oak to evaluate pollution levels close a cement plant isolated rural context and an industrial area where multiple sources air are or present. Tree cores collected from trees growing 1 km both that located 8 each other. The analysis was performed on annual 1990 2016 using laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. Trace Cs, Mg, Mn, S Zn reflected emission history plant. Their values have increased since...
Natura 2000 is a European network of protected sites that should enable natural habitats to be maintained or restored at favorable conservation status. Progress toward this objective must periodically reported by states members the Union. We investigated how forest management plans might provide data support reporting. The study was done in forests Dolomites and Venetian Prealps, Italy. Here, about 200 plans, divided into several compartments, have been drawn up revised every 10–15 years....
Sweet chestnut forests in Europe are impacted by management abandonment, non-native species invasions and diseases, among other factors. Understanding the effects of these factors is crucial for forecasting future biodiversity changes, as well proposing appropriate planning strategies. We studied sweet (Castanea sativa Mill.) black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) dominated within three hilly landscapes (Euganean hills, Montello, Berici hills) north-eastern Italy. surveyed 25 paired plots...
Human effects on the water economy of river systems are currently well documented at worldwide scale, impacting a range ecosystem services. In this perspective article, we discuss findings recent papers that under different intensities human disturbance have coupled analyses riverine geomorphological and plant community patterns. The discussion is carried out within historical framework past current methods sampling analysing geomorphology communities along cross-sectional profiles. research...
Forest stand structure can be described through structural parameters as well using indices. However, to date, there is still much uncertainty regarding how indices and are intercorrelated. The analysis of correlation guide their selection in research applications forest management, avoiding redundancies loss time during data collection. In this study, a sample stands belonging three types the southeastern Italian Alps, we explored among indices, then checked relationships between...
<p>Protection from landslides is one of the most important regulating services provided by forest ecosystems. Tree roots provide an increase in tensile strength, compression and shear resistance, compared to that uniquely due soil properties. This additional effect known as root reinforcement. The degree reinforcement given have been modeled using laboratory field data. great spatial temporal variability distribution main sources uncertainty for development accurate reliable...
In the evolution of European forestry thought, there are characters whose contribution is still little known. One these Cesare Beccaria, an Italian philosopher and economist who lived in second half 18th century. This article summarises some aspects Beccaria’sthought on from book Elementi di economia pubblica. We highlight philosophical, economic, political point view author regarding forest management regulation. emphasize interference public institutions private forests, recognition value...