A5007907268- Forest ecology and management
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Forest Management and Policy
- Seedling growth and survival studies
- Tree-ring climate responses
- Plant Taxonomy and Phylogenetics
- Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Fire effects on ecosystems
- Environmental and Cultural Studies in Latin America and Beyond
- Agroforestry and silvopastoral systems
- Peatlands and Wetlands Ecology
- Botanical Research and Applications
- Plant tissue culture and regeneration
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Tree Root and Stability Studies
- Forest Biomass Utilization and Management
- Economic and Environmental Valuation
- Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna
- Botany and Geology in Latin America and Caribbean
- Botany, Ecology, and Taxonomy Studies
- Bioenergy crop production and management
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
Austral University of Chile
2015-2024
Metropolitan University of Technology
2018
Instituto de Fomento Pesquero
2018
Universidad de La Frontera
2016
Oregon State University
2016
University of Freiburg
2013
Temuco Catholic University
2010-2011
Fundación Chile
2009
Millennium Nucleus of Ion Channel Associated Diseases
2008
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
1999-2006
The development of forestry as a scientific and management discipline over the last two centuries has mainly emphasized intensive operations focused on increased commodity production, mostly wood. This “conventional” forest approach typically favored production even-aged, single-species stands. While alternative regimes have generally received less attention, this been changing three decades, especially in countries with developed economies. Reasons for change include combination new...
The concept of forest degradation tends to be addressed in broad terms, and existing definitions are difficult apply practice. These based on a reduction the production ecosystem goods services, but fail address how, when what degree this reduction—which ultimately leads forest—occurs. Generally speaking, is result progressive decline structure, composition functions upon which vigor RESILIENCE based. A degraded one whose function, species composition, or productivity have been severely...
Chile has a strong forest sector based on plantations of exotic species and an extensive area temperate rainforests with unique ecological features wealth biodiversity endemism. We present overview the focused resources, silviculture, economy, social environmental aspects, forestry education research. The Chilean is internationally known for its success. Although this one most important economic activities Chile, management between natural forests very asymmetric. Currently, highly intensive...
International agreements combined with the recent Chilean Forestry Policy (2015–2035) represent a challenge and an opportunity for forest landscape restoration in Chile. Nevertheless, restoring over 500,000 ha using mainly native species seems like daunting task by 2035. Here, we discuss three major bottlenecks that currently constrain efforts of ecosystems First, Chile urgently needs national strategic plan restoration, which should take into account mid‐ long‐term goals. There is also need...
Abstract Rubus often becomes the most prominent vegetation within 2–3 years following heavy overstory disturbances at mesic sites temperate forests of northeastern North America. This review draws together available literature about its dynamics and effects, focusing primarilyon raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.) blackberry allegheniensis Porter). It covers some key ecologic functions raspberries related to nutrient leaching, microclimate near ground, organic matter decomposition. also summarizes...
Background: South America has the largest area of temperate forests in Southern Hemisphere, which grow diverse site conditions. The aim this paper is to review practices silviculture applied and recommended for these forests, discuss prospects develop new silvicultural proposals improve sustainability, adaptation in-situ conservation forest ecosystems. Methods: We reviewed knowledge four major types: 1) Nothofagus-dominated south-central Chile; 2) Angiosperm-dominated evergreen forests; 3)...
Increasing forest structural complexity is becoming a common goal in forestry worldwide. However, the lack of empirical quantification clouds its implementation. Here we quantified long-term effects (> 30 y) partial harvest on stand and net primary productivity using east-west precipitation gradient (318-2508 mm, mean annual precipitation-MAP) western Patagonian as study system. In this gradient, pairs 1-ha plots 20 sites (20 harvested unharvested) were installed. each plot terrestrial laser...
Abstract The partitioning of gross rainfall into throughfall, stemflow, and interception loss their relationships with forest structure was studied for a period four years (October 2002–September 2006) two 2005–September 2007) in seven experimental catchments temperate rainforest ecosystems located the Andes south‐central Chile (39°37′S, 600–925 m a.s.l.). amount correlated characteristics such as basal area, canopy cover, mean quadratic diameter (MQD), tree species evergreen deciduous...
Understanding the processes shaping biological communities under interacting disturbances is a core challenge in ecology. Although impacts of human‐induced on forest ecosystems have been extensively studied, less attention has paid to understanding how tree regeneration at community level responds such disturbances. Moreover, these previous studies not considered effects change according major social and environmental factors that can influence use landscape scale. In this study, we...
Early performance of planted Nothofagus dombeyi and alpina in response to light availability gap size a high-graded forest the south-central Andes ChileRespuesta temprana de plantaciones y la disponibilidad luz tamaño claro en
We evaluated effects of topsoil scarification by heavy machinery on growth two valuable, shade-intolerant tree species — Nothofagus dombeyi (Mirb.) Oerst. (evergreen and considered to be very plastic different soil fertility levels) alpina (Poepp. & Endl.) (deciduous sensitive fertility) seedlings that were underplanted in old-growth forests, which subjected shelterwood cuttings without the final cut Chilean Andes. compared basal diameter as it responds light availability compaction (as...
Achieving multi-million-hectare commitments from countries around the world to restore degraded lands in resilient and sustainable ways requires, among other things, huge volumes of tree planting material. Seed systems encompassing all forest reproductive material (e.g., seeds, cuttings, stakes, wildings), are key ensuring that sufficient with a diverse range suitable species, adapted local conditions capable persisting under changing climate, is available for restoration projects. The ideal...
Since the arrival of Spaniards, Chile has had great changes in its forestry landscape, mainly during 19 th century.Land clearance for cattle and agriculture was originally main cause forest losses.The period indiscriminate destruction forests corresponds to first stage "Exploitation" resources according classification by Kimmins describe degree development.In this ended with last Aysén, middle part 20 century.According is followed one "Regulation", which characterized creation political...
Seedling density according to structure, dominance and understory cover in old-growth forest stands of the evergreen type coastal range Chile Densidad de plántulas acuerdo a la estructura, dominancia y cobertura
When human and financial resources are limited, who assumes responsibility for managing a country's protected areas? In Chile, government-owned areas lack sufficient management while facing extraction pressure from the rural poor. Multi-stakeholder partnerships have been posited as co-management style alternative to traditional state-managed systems. This strategy is being tested in Llancahue watershed near Valdivia, Chile. To understand stakeholders' views toward formation of this...
Based on theoretical underpinnings and an empirical review of forest laws regulations selected countries throughout the Americas, we examine key components natural management how they are addressed in legal frameworks Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Uruguay, U.S. We consider policy directives terms legislative, planning, operational, environmental/ecological, social, economic aspects classify them by type obligation: (1) non-discretionary or rules; (2)...
Biological legacies are important for ecosystem recovery following disturbance as demonstrated by studies in the northern hemisphere. Southern bog forests dominated conifer Pilgerodendron uviferum Northern Patagonia a typical case of an with low resilience to fire, which kills most trees and seeds, on species depends regeneration. In this study, we hypothesize that natural P. populations burned areas is limited seed availability limitation may be exacerbated dioecy species. Using...