Mature Forests, Frequently asked questions
Unaltered forests, i.e. those free from any human footprint are extremely rare in the world, and are probably extinct in the Mediterranean area. Nevertheless, there are some remaining pockets ('stands' as they are known in forestry jargon) of the ecological structures and processes characteristic to this type of mature forests. These are usually located in steep and inaccessible places where management has been impossible or unprofitable. Since the 1950s, however, with the drastic reduction in the use of firewood and more recently, the timber market crisis, forest maturity is gradually seen to be recovering in certain locations. The LIFE RedBosques project aims to contribute to the task of identifying, describing and showcasing these singular enclaves, precious not only for their scarcity but also for the original biological communities they harbour and the ecological processes they maintain, as well as their role in promoting human wellbeing. This document offers a compilation of the questions most commonly asked regarding forest maturity, by professionals and the general public alike. These questions are arranged by subject, and the answers are based on the scientific literature and the contributions of a large group of experienced subject-matter experts.
- Εκδότης: Fundación Fernando González Bernáldez
- Δημιουργός: EURPARC-España
- Πηγή: -
- Ιστότοπος: http://localhost:80
- Γλώσσα: Αγγλική
- Άδεια Χρήσης: -
- Έτος: 2018
- Βιβλιογραφία: EURPARC-España. 2018. Mature Forests, Frequently asked questions. Fundación Fernando González Bernáldez
