Mixed mountain forests comprised of Fagus sylvatica, Picea abies and Abies alba: productivity, management and biodiversity
Translated title:
Bergmischwälder aus Rotbuche, Fichte und Weißtanne: Produktivität, Management und Biodiversität
Author:
Hilmers, Torben
Year:
2020
Document type:
Dissertation
Faculty/School:
Fakultät Wissenschaftszentrum Weihenstephan
Advisor:
Pretzsch, Hans (Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c.)
Referee:
Pretzsch, Hans (Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c.); Seidl, Rupert (Prof. Dr); Ammer, Christian (Prof. Dr.)
Language:
en
Subject group:
FOR Forstwissenschaften
TUM classification:
FOR 820d
Abstract:
This thesis examined 60 long-term experimental plots across Europe and provides information on the productivity of mixed mountain forests consisting of European beech, Norway spruce, and silver fir for the first time. Using simulation-based analyses, this thesis also shows possible ways to transform destabilised secondary spruce stands in mountainous areas into stable mixed mountain forests. Furthermore, the effect of successional stage on the number of species of 33 functional groups was quantified.
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This thesis examined 60 long-term experimental plots across Europe and provides information on the productivity of mixed mountain forests consisting of European beech, Norway spruce, and silver fir for the first time. Using simulation-based analyses, this thesis also shows possible ways to transform destabilised secondary spruce stands in mountainous areas into stable mixed mountain forests. Furthermore, the effect of successional stage on the number of species of 33 functional groups was quanti...
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Translated abstract:
Diese Thesis untersuchte 60 langfristige Versuchsflächen in ganz Europa liefert erstmals Informationen über die Produktivität von Bergmischwäldern bestehend auf Rotbuche, Fichte und Weißtanne. Mit Hilfe von simulationsgestützen Analysen zeigt diese Thesis außerdem mögliche Wege auf um destabilisierte sekundäre Fichtenwälder in Berglagen in stabile Bergmischwälder zu transformieren. Weiter wurde der Effekt des Sukzessionsstadiums auf die Artenzahlen von 33 funktionalen Gruppen quantifiziert.