Changes in forest understorey vegetation over 25 years at LWF sites

The understorey vegetation is a major component of the biodiversity in forest ecosystems. Its species composition has been recorded since the mid-1990s at intervals of two to ten years within the (...)

Forest ownership in Switzerland – a legal exploration (essay)

In his doctoral thesis on private forests in Switzerland of 1948, forest engineer Alfred Huber had already noted that the «legal and forestry-related concepts of forest ownership» do not always (...)

Long-term forest ecosystem research south of the Alps: the results

Perspective The monitoring and study of forests south of the Alps have enabled us to gain a deeper understanding of the effects of climate change and air pollution: the frequency and intensity of (...)

Investigation of the productivity of plantings at ten Swiss forest enterprises

Disturbances in Swiss forests are likely to increase. Active planting can therefore be appropriate where there is insufficient natural regeneration. Here the focus lies on introducing species (...)

Summary of recent research on the European white elm (Ulmus laevis) in Switzerland

Perspectives In Switzerland, the European white elm (Ulmus laevis) is a poorly known tree species, and its natural origin in this country has often been contested. Consequently, it has received little (...)

Cluster management in a changing climate: possibility of thinning

In the context of climate change, mountain forests constrained by temperature limitations are experiencing higher soil temperatures, promoting the growth of spruce (Picea abies). In the subalpine (...)

Aims and financial situation of legal entities with forest property

The management of Swiss forests is characterised by legal entities or corporations that own forests. In the last two decades, a large number of surveys of corporations regarding their relationship (...)

Management and governance of forestry operations: two theories for practitioners

Forest management is a complex task, which is carried out by a large number of stakeholders. Differing interests and information asymmetries often lead to challenges in cooperation resulting in (...)

Next step into the digital age

Christine Moos, This Rutishauser

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