Journal of Forestry Research

Forest soils store more organic carbon than plantations and it's more stable too. Natural forests build complex soil systems over time, accumulating carbon that lasts.
🌳 Soil science shows us why protecting old-growth forests matters for climate.
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🌱🌳 This #WorldSoilDay, let's dig deeper. Explore the study and see why soil health is the backbone of resilient forests.
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Important reminder from @nature.org 🌎
Not all restoration cools the Earth equally , albedo effects can shape climate outcomes.
Stay updated with the latest peer-reviewed forestry research in JFR : link.springer.com/journal/11676

#SustainableForestry #JFR #ForestClimate #Forestryresearch🍁🌺🌱🌿

Standout pointers from article:

🌱 Mixtures boost springtail abundance, especially in drought
🌧️ Soil moisture & root biomass drive communities
📉 Monocultures cut diversity in dry regions

🌧️ Mixed forests keep soil life thriving, even when rainfall shifts!
A JFR study shows that plant species mixtures boost springtail abundance and diversity, especially in drier conditions.
🔗 link.springer.com/article/10.1...

#JFR #ForestryResearch #SoilEcology #Biodiversity 🍁🌺🌱🌿

🐆 This #WorldJaguarDay, we celebrate one of nature's most iconic predators!
Jaguars need connected forests to survive, but habitat fragmentation is isolating populations across their range.🌳
#Forestryresearch is key to protecting forest ecosystems:
link.springer.com/journal/11676
#JFR 🍁🌺🌱🌿

Effects of stand density regulation on soil carbon pools in different-aged Larix principis-rupprechtii plantations and soil respiration model enhancement - Journal of Forestry Research Soil respiration is the key process driving CO2 exchange between forest soils and the atmosphere and regulated by soil organic carbon (SOC) characteristics and extracellular enzyme activities. However...

🌱 Rethinking plantation density for soil carbon gains!
A JFR study shows how stand-density regulation in Larix principis-rupprechtii plantations affects soil carbon pools and enhances soil respiration modeling.
🔗 link.springer.com/article/10.1...

#JFR #ForestryResearch #SoilCarbon #ForestEcology

Great contribution by @dudney-joan.bsky.social on how disturbances interact and reshape our forests. Clear, timely, and vital under changing climates.
For more forest science, browse the Journal of Forestry Research: t.co/wn7t5DsFG9
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🌍 In your opinion, what aspect of forest hydrology must be prioritized for climate adaptation?
Comment your answers below !
#ForestHydrology #ClimateAdaptation #Forestry #JFR #Forestryresearch 🍁🌺🌱🌿

1. 🌧️Water Cycle Studies
2.💧Soil Moisture Monitoring
3.🌡️Evaporation Control
4.🏞️Watershed Management

🔬New research shows forests are literally raining plastic. Atmospheric deposition is saturating forest soils with up to 13,300 microplastic particles, disrupting soil microbial communities, reducing fertility and increasing greenhouse gas emissions.
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🌲This #WorldEvolutionDay Let’s remember how #evolution shaped the world’s forests over millions of years, yet plastic pollution is unravelling them in decades. Species cannot evolve fast enough to cope with synthetic pollutants now infiltrating #forest ecosystems across planet. 🍁🌺🌱🌿

#JFR #Forestry

Great share from @esajournals , managing forest nutrition may be the next frontier in conservation. Grateful for such timely, impactful ecology research! 🌿
#ForestEcology #WildlifeConservation #EcosystemScience #JFR #Forestryresearch 🍁🌺🌱

Guided by the wisdom of our editorial forest,
Dr. wang guangyu, Dr. Wolf, Dr. Morgenroth & Dr. Buckley
this Special Issue is set to grow powerful new insights. 🌲💡
#JFR #ForestTherapy #Frestryresearch

📢 Call for Papers: Forest Therapy Special Issue!
Inviting full papers from ICFT 2025 and broader scholars. Topics include scientific evidence, health outcomes, global practice models, and tech innovations in forest therapy.
🗓️ Deadline: 31 Dec 2025
🔗 link.springer.com/collections/... 🍁🌺🌱🌿

Top insights you’ll find in the article:

🛰️ UAV imagery maps ash dieback damage precisely

🌿 Fine segmentation captures canopy structure detail

🧠 Workflow transferable across UAV datasets

How precise can drones get in forest health checks?
🌳 Multispectral UAV images of Fraxinus excelsior show fine crown segmentation better captures canopy gaps and NDVI variation linked to ash dieback damage.
🔗 link.springer.com/article/10.1...
#JFR #ForestryResearch @springernature.com 🍁🌺🌱🌿🦤

Contrasting NH4+ and NO3− uptake preference between woody and herbaceous plants in Chinese terrestrial ecosystems - Journal of Forestry Research Different plants exist in preferences for ammonium (NH4+) and nitrate (NO3−) as the dominant N source, reflecting their adaptation to habitat environments. Elucidating plant specific nitrogen preferen...

Contrasting NH4+ and NO3− uptake preference between woody and herbaceous plants in Chinese terrestrial ecosystems | Journal of Forestry Research
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Important insights from @natureportfolio.nature.com 🌙🔬 Artificial light at night disrupts ecosystem metabolism and carbon feedbacks, with major implications for forest functioning, soil processes, and canopy, wildlife interactions. Light pollution must enter forestry research.
🌲A essential Read !

Standout points:

🌡️ Climate warming reshapes Larix habitat distribution

🧪 Soil chemistry drives species-specific responses

🌄 All species shift upward with warming

Warming climates are reshaping where China’s Larix species can thrive. 🌏
A 3D MaxEnt model maps habitat shifts across latitude, longitude, and altitude, highlighting soil and moisture as key constraints.
🔗 link.springer.com/article/10.1...
#JFR #ForestryResearch #ClimateChange #Larix 🍁🌺🌱🌿

Unlocking Populus’ genetic blueprint! 🧬
From 707 resequenced trees, researchers built a high-density map pinpointing 89 QTLs for growth, wood, and disease traits, boosting genomic selection accuracy by up to 21%.
🔗 link.springer.com/article/10.1...

#JFR #ForestryGenomics #Populus 🍁🌺🌱🌿

Forest soils hold the secret to healthier ecosystems 🌲🌍 but where should research focus next?
We'd love to hear from YOU, which area will make the biggest impact? Drop your vote! 👇

1.🪱Microbial Diversity
2.💧Water Retention
3.🌱Nutrient Cycling
4.🌿Soil Carbon Storage"

#SoilScience #ForestHealth #JFR

🌳 Fascinating insights from JEcology & @treeco-db.bsky.social ! Their #AtlanticForest study challenges classical #TropicalForest succession ideas, revealing distinct secondary communities and blurred trait links. Dive into the thread below 🧵

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Eco-solutions: WWF-Ukraine and The HALO Trust launch pilot project to restore forest belts in Mykolaiv region As part of a collaborative project, WWF-Ukraine and the demining organization The HALO Trust have restored a cleared forest belt in the Snihurivska community of the Mykolaiv region. The two organizati...

🔥 Ukraine's war reveals the hidden toll: nearly 1,600 km² of forests destroyed in just 2 years. Wildfires from shelling doubled carbon emissions to 25.8M tonnes. War doesn't just devastate people; it destroys the ecosystems we all depend on.
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🌍 Today marks the International Day for Preventing Environmental Exploitation in War. When forests become battlegrounds, ecosystems collapse and recovery takes generations.
#JFR #EnvironmentInWar #Forestryresearch 🍁🌺🌱🌿

🌳Thanks for sharing this @rupertseidl.bsky.social! Exploring how macro & micro climate jointly influence mountain biodiversity offers valuable lessons for forest resilience and ecosystem management. 🌍Check out our journal's updates page for submission opportunities:
link.springer.com/journal/1167...

🌳This #WorldEcologyDay, remember: forests are Earth's ecological backbone!
They regulate climate, purify water, house 80% of terrestrial biodiversity & sustain 1.6 billion livelihood.
Find out how we measure forest health before it's too late👇
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
#JFR #Forestryresearch

🌳 Brilliant work by @nikobesic.bsky.social: combining climate-sensitive forest models to reveal consensus & uncertainty for European beech under climate change. A fresh perspective for forest predictions!
#ForestryResearch #ClimateScience #ForestModeling #JFR

Effects of stand density regulation on soil carbon pools in different-aged Larix principis-rupprechtii plantations and soil respiration model enhancement - Journal of Forestry Research Soil respiration is the key process driving CO2 exchange between forest soils and the atmosphere and regulated by soil organic carbon (SOC) characteristics and extracellular enzyme activities. However...

Effects of stand density regulation on soil carbon pools in different-aged Larix principis-rupprechtii plantations and soil respiration model enhancement | Journal of Forestry Research link.springer.com/article/10.1...
@forestryjfr.bsky.social

Genetic variation in growth characteristics and stem quality of Acacia hybrid across three distinct locations in Vietnam | Journal of Forestry Research
@forestryjfr.bsky.social @plantevolution.bsky.social
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