This study explores the motivations,perceived benefits,and challenges associated with the adoption of clearcutfree forestry by early adopters among non-industrial private forest(NIPF)owners in southern-central Sweden....This study explores the motivations,perceived benefits,and challenges associated with the adoption of clearcutfree forestry by early adopters among non-industrial private forest(NIPF)owners in southern-central Sweden.Clearcut-free forestry,characterized by continuous tree cover and an emphasis on biodiversity,structural diversity,and ecosystem services(ES),is increasingly seen as a sustainable alternative to conventional intensive management based on short rotations and clear-cutting practices.Based on qualitative interviews with 22 NIPF owners who have adopted this approach,the study provides insights into how these early adopters perceive the value of clearcut-free forestry.Reported motivations include environmental concerns,such as biodiversity conservation and climate resilience,as well as strong socio-cultural values linked to family traditions,aesthetic preferences,and community wellbeing.In this study,we use the multi-level perspective(MLP)framework to conceptualize NIPF owners who have adopted clearcut-free forestry as niche actors and analyze their potential contribution to the emergence of an alternative forest management regime.The findings highlight that early adopters associate multiple benefits with clearcut-free forestry,encompassing enhanced ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration,water regulation,habitat preservation,and socio-cultural enrichment through recreation and relational values.However,the interviewees identify several interrelated challenges,including knowledge gaps,lack of clear definitions and standardized practices,limited advisory services,underdeveloped value chains for high-quality timber,and market barriers,which hinder more widespread adoption.Within the multi-level perspective,owner perceptions linking clearcut-free management with improved forest multifunctionality serve as a key driver of niche-level experimentation.This suggests an alignment between these owners and evolving societal demands for more inclusive,sustainable,and diversified forest use.Policy recommendations include targeted investments in knowledge co-production,infrastructure,market incentives,and certification schemes to support the economic viability and broader adoption of clearcut-free forestry.展开更多
In this study, we developed a comprehensive index system for forestry sustainability of Heilongjiang Province, which includes forest resources sustainability,sustainable economic development, sustainable social develo...In this study, we developed a comprehensive index system for forestry sustainability of Heilongjiang Province, which includes forest resources sustainability,sustainable economic development, sustainable social development and sustainable advancement in science and technology. Based on this system and the regional forest development, we further evaluated the sustainability of Heilongjiang Province for year 2008-2013. The results show that even though the regional forestry has been preliminarily on the track of sustainable development, it is fragile. Four indicators, e.g. soil and water retention rate,forest stand growth（per unit area）, the proportion of national investment and the annual carbon sequestration have important impact on the sustainability, with a weight of 39.0 % in all the indicators. We also analyzed the factors hindering the sustainable development. It turns out that soil and water retention rate, forest stand growth（per unit area）,the proportion of science and technology funds, per capita GDP and the proportion of the tertiary industry production are the main factors hindering regional sustainable development, which accounts for 50.94 % of the total obstacle degrees in the system. At last, we discussed how to promote the regional sustainable development from the perspectives of forest resources sustainability, economic development sustainability, society development sustainability and the sustainable advancement of science and technology.展开更多
This paper demonstrates a Geographic Information Systems （GIS） procedure of classifying and mapping forest management category in Baihe Forestry Burea, Jilin Province, China. Within the study area, Baihe Forestry Bu...This paper demonstrates a Geographic Information Systems （GIS） procedure of classifying and mapping forest management category in Baihe Forestry Burea, Jilin Province, China. Within the study area, Baihe Forestry Bureau land was classified into a two-hierarchy system. The top-level class included the non-forest and forest. Over 96% of land area is forest in the study area, which was further divided into key ecological service forest （KES）, general ecological service forest （GES）, and commodity forest （COM）. COM covered 45.0% of the total land area and was the major forest management type in Baihe Forest Bureau. KES and GES accounted for 21.2% and 29.9% of the total land area, respectively. The forest management zones designed with GIS in this study were then compared with the forest management zones established using the hand draw by the local agency. There were obvious differences between the two products. It suggested that the differences had some to do with the data sources, basic unit and mapping procedures. It also suggested that the GIS method was a useful tool in integrating forest inventory data and other data for classifying and mapping forest zones to meet the needs of the classified forest management system.展开更多
After the new taxation system was practiced, the burden of forestry taxation was increased generally. How to extricate oneself from a predicament, it needs to draft tax reduction by the government. The revenue of both...After the new taxation system was practiced, the burden of forestry taxation was increased generally. How to extricate oneself from a predicament, it needs to draft tax reduction by the government. The revenue of both forestry products and multiple management should be exempted from taxation, the timber products logs of forest industry shouldn’t be imposed added-value tax, 8 percent tax on special products of agriculture and forestry levied by enterprise acting for tax bureau should be is delayed to pratice, the fund of for silviculture shouldn’t be imposed duties as taxable service.展开更多
In this paper, the conceptions and developments of ecosystem and ecosystem ecology were reviewed and summarized. Then, the conception, connotation, objective, and development of ecosystem management were expounded. Ba...In this paper, the conceptions and developments of ecosystem and ecosystem ecology were reviewed and summarized. Then, the conception, connotation, objective, and development of ecosystem management were expounded. Based on these discussions, forest ecosystem management was discussed. The viewpoint was that the former unreasonable forest resources management should be changed, and forest ecosystem management was a suitable way to sustainable development of forestry. The chief research contents were also pointed out in this paper.展开更多
Current entrepreneurship education and practices in colleges and universities of China against the background of new countryside construction were analyzed,and compared with foreign practices.SWOT analysis was adopted...Current entrepreneurship education and practices in colleges and universities of China against the background of new countryside construction were analyzed,and compared with foreign practices.SWOT analysis was adopted to further elaborate current entrepreneurship education and practices in agricultural and forestry colleges and universities of China.Driven by education courses and practices,a sound course and practice system was established by considering characteristics and specialties of agricultural and forestry colleges and universities,which was significant for undergraduates from agricultural and forestry colleges and universities who want to start their own business,and also for the construction of new socialist countryside.展开更多
Construction of forestry socialized service systems is the important content for reform of collective forestry tenure systems.Based on the necessity,possibility and problem of construction of forestry socialized servi...Construction of forestry socialized service systems is the important content for reform of collective forestry tenure systems.Based on the necessity,possibility and problem of construction of forestry socialized service system,according to Barnard's Organizational Structure theory,the path and countermeasure of forestry socialized service system in China are discussed.展开更多
Forest planning involves estimating the biomass of species present in the area.Two fundamental parameters are diameter and height through which it is possible to indirectly estimate of biomass present.Digitalisation o...Forest planning involves estimating the biomass of species present in the area.Two fundamental parameters are diameter and height through which it is possible to indirectly estimate of biomass present.Digitalisation of forestry operations,such as forest planning,is crucial and should be affordable and easy-to-use digital applications and open-source devices.A digital progressive web application(PWA)was designed to record measurements.The app was connected via bluetoot to an open-source IoT digital forestry caliper prototyped by modifying a commercial tree caliper.An economic analysis was carried out considering all costs necessary for the development and operation of the app on smartphones and the preparation of electronic means for creation of the digital caliper.A comparison was made between costs of detecting tree diameters through application of the technology developed compared to costs calculated by applying the use of a dendrometric caliper(three technological levels were considered:L1,L2 and L3).The PWA allowed for easy data entry and viewing,maps and tree densities.The open-source digital caliper showed accuracy and precision comparable with similar commercial devices(1.5%±0.9%and 0.0%±0.9%,respectively).Total time per operator was lower using the digital caliper.From an economic perspective,application of the digital technology was more sustainable than the traditional system.Use of the digital caliper in combination with the web application optimizes detection time of a single tree,and therefore decreases overall cost.展开更多
Climate change is the most severe ecological challenge faced by the world today.Forests,the dominant component of terrestrial ecosystems,play a critical role in mitigating climate change due to their powerful carbon s...Climate change is the most severe ecological challenge faced by the world today.Forests,the dominant component of terrestrial ecosystems,play a critical role in mitigating climate change due to their powerful carbon sequestration capabilities.Meanwhile,climate change has also become a major factor affecting the sustainable management of forest ecosystems.Climate-Smart Forestry(CSF)is an emerging concept in sustainable forest management.By utilizing advanced technologies,such as information technology and artificial intelligence,CSF aims to develop innovative and proactive forest management methods and decision-making systems to address the challenges of climate change.CSF aims to enhance forest ecosystem resilience(i.e.,maintain a condition where,even when the state of the ecosystem changes,the ecosystem functions do not deteriorate)through climate change adaptation,improve the mitigation capabilities of forest ecosystems to climate change,maintain high,stable,and sustainable forest productivity and ecosystem services,and ultimately achieve harmonious development between humans and nature.This concept paper:(1)discusses the emergence and development of CSF,which integrates Ecological Forestry,Carbon Forestry,and Smart Forestry,and proposes the concept of CSF;(2)analyzes the goals of CSF in improving forest ecosystem stability,enhancing forest ecosystem carbon sequestration capacity,and advocating the application and development of new technologies in CSF,including artificial intelligence,robotics,Light Detection and Ranging,and forest digital twin;(3)presents the latest practices of CSF based on prior research on forest structure and function using new generation information technologies at Qingyuan Forest,China.From these practices and reflections,we suggested the development direction of CSF,including the key research topics and technological advancement.展开更多
Entomopathogenic nematodes(EPNs)represent a promising biological control strategy for managing insect pest populations,offering an environmentally sustainable alternative to conventional chemical pesticides.This revie...Entomopathogenic nematodes(EPNs)represent a promising biological control strategy for managing insect pest populations,offering an environmentally sustainable alternative to conventional chemical pesticides.This review examines the application of EPNs in forestry,highlighting their biological and ecological characteristics,mechanisms of action,and efficacy against key forest pests.By exploring various methods of EPN application,including soil injection,foliar spray,and trunk injection,practical challenges and potential solutions for effective implementation are assessed.Case studies demonstrate successful use of EPNs in controlling pests such as bark beetles,wood borers,and root weevils,underscoring their potential for integration into integrated pest management(IPM)programs.Despite current limitations,including environmental sensitivity and application constraints,ongoing research and technological advancements continue to enhance the efficacy and reliability of EPNs.This review underscores the importance of EPNs in sustainable forestry practices and calls for further research to optimize their use and to address existing challenges,ultimately contributing to healthier forest ecosystems and reduced reliance on chemical pesticides.展开更多
Forestry waste(FW)is a significant renewable energy source in China.The substitution of coal blends(BC)with forestry waste to produce metallurgical coke was investigated aiming at expanding alternative resources and r...Forestry waste(FW)is a significant renewable energy source in China.The substitution of coal blends(BC)with forestry waste to produce metallurgical coke was investigated aiming at expanding alternative resources and reducing CO_(2)emissions in ironmaking process.The BC with different ratios of FW were carbonized in a fixed bed reactor,and the physicochemical structure of the coke derived from FW/BC co-carbonization was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy,solid-state^(13)C nuclear magnetic resonance,optical microscopy,and scanning electron microscopy.The results reveal that the suitable incorporation of FW in BC is 10 wt.%,and the index of coke quality exhibits a good correlation with the optical anisotropy index and the aromaticity of the as-obtained cokes.The partial substitution of BC with FW exhibits potential benefits for colloid formation,owing to the higher hydrogen in FW.However,as the substitution ratio of BC with FW increases,it inhibits coke agglomeration due to more tortuous stacked structures formation during volatile releasing process.Moreover,it was identified that the substitution of higher BC ratios with FW results in the partial replacement of aromatic carbons by oxygenlinked carbons and aliphatic carbons.This substitution leads to a reduction in the aromaticity of the as-obtained coke.展开更多
Biochar,a carbon-rich material derived from the thermochemical conversion of biomass under oxygenfree conditions,has emerged as a sustainable resource for radar-absorbing technologies.This study explores the productio...Biochar,a carbon-rich material derived from the thermochemical conversion of biomass under oxygenfree conditions,has emerged as a sustainable resource for radar-absorbing technologies.This study explores the production of activated biochars from end-of-life wood panels using a scalable and sustainable physical activation method with CO_(2) at different temperatures,avoiding the extensive use of corrosive chemicals and complex procedures associated with chemical or vacuum activation.Compared to conventional chemically or vacuum-activated biochars,the physically activated biochar demonstrated competitive performance while minimizing environmental impact,operational complexity,and energy consumption.Furthermore,activation at 750℃ reduces energy consumption by 14% and 28% compared to activations at 850℃ and 950℃,respectively,emphasizing the cost-effectiveness of this method for large-scale applications.The composite with 15% of biochar embedded in silicon rubber presented good electromagnetic performance,achieving a measured reflection loss(RL)of−37.2 dB at 11.3 GHz with an 8.4 mm thickness and an effective absorption bandwidth(EAB)of 1.25 GHz.These results highlight the potential of biocharsilicone rubber composites as flexible radar-absorbing materials(RAMs)for applications in electromagnetic shielding,anechoic chambers,and Internet of Things(IoT)devices.This study also shows the importance of forestry residues as sustainable precursors for producing low-cost porous carbon materials,aligning with circular economy principles and the United Nations’2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.This work establishes a framework for scalable,cost-effective,and sustainable biochar production,addressing critical challenges in electromagnetic interference(EMI)mitigation and advancing the global adoption of green technologies.展开更多
As a vital component of the national economic system,the forestry economy plays a significant role in promoting economic and social development.With the increasing emphasis on green and sustainable development,the car...As a vital component of the national economic system,the forestry economy plays a significant role in promoting economic and social development.With the increasing emphasis on green and sustainable development,the carbon sink market has gained widespread attention and experienced rapid expansion,exerting a profound impact on the sustainable development of the forestry economy.In this new stage,deepening the relationship between the carbon sink market and the forestry economy is of great practical significance for enhancing forest coverage,advancing forestry economic growth,and fostering green ecological development.This paper analyzes the impact of the carbon sink market on the sustainable development of the forestry economy and explores specific strategies for its advancement.展开更多
The ecological footprint （EF） model has received much attention as an assessment indicator for sustainable development in recent years. Firstly, the temporal changes of domestic timber production, imports and export...The ecological footprint （EF） model has received much attention as an assessment indicator for sustainable development in recent years. Firstly, the temporal changes of domestic timber production, imports and exports in China were analyzed from 1973 to 2003, the analysis results showed an apparent fluctuation in timber production during 1973-1995 but a decreasing trend during 1995-2002, an increasing trend in timber imports since 1995 especially after the implementation of the Natural Forest Protection Project （NFPP）, an decreasing trend year by year in timber exports since 1995. Secondly, this paper presented a time series analysis of actual forest area demand in the sustainable yield and production approach in China from 1973 to 2003, which includes both import and export forest area demand. The results showed the actual forest area demand simulated from the sustainable yield approach was slightly higher than that from the production approach during 1978-1988 and a little lower during 1989-2003; however, the actual forest area demands simulated by these two model approaches were larger than calculations that expressed in conventional forest EF. Meanwhile, the results indicated the forestry development in China during 1978-1988 was unsustainable due to overexploitation of forest stocking volumes, and China＇s forestry moved toward sustainable development since 1989 because forest resources are exploited at lower rates than they are regenerated. However, compared to forestry developed countries, the forestry development capacity in China is still lower. Finally, based on the model results we analyzed the relationships between forestry EF and the key policies, including trade policy, economic policy and forest conservation programs. In addition, several suggestions about reducing forestry EF and enhancing sustainable forestry development in China are given.展开更多
[Objective] The paper aimed to evaluate the plain forestry＇ service function in Northwest China.[Method] Based on general and representative investigations with county used as the minimum unit,evaluation on service f...[Objective] The paper aimed to evaluate the plain forestry＇ service function in Northwest China.[Method] Based on general and representative investigations with county used as the minimum unit,evaluation on service function of plain forestry ecosystem in Northwest China was carried out by measuring the quality and quantity.[Result] In 2005,the plain forestry in Northwest China plays a profound role in water and soil conversation,carbon sequestration by vegetation and soil,oxygen release by plants,sulfur dioxide absorption and and so on.[Conclusion] This paper laid foundation for research on service function of plain forest ecosystem in Northwest China.展开更多
Guangdong has become a major＂window＂ for invasive plants, and the largest zone, where cross-border and intercontinental migration frequencies reach the peak. The invasive plants in Guangdong are dominated by Mikania...Guangdong has become a major＂window＂ for invasive plants, and the largest zone, where cross-border and intercontinental migration frequencies reach the peak. The invasive plants in Guangdong are dominated by Mikania micrantha, Eichhornia crassipes, Alternanthera philoxeroides, Eupatorium odoratum, and Wedelia trilobata. It is an important way for treating the invasive plants by exploring the prevention methods and making ful use of the characteristics of the invasive plants, and it is of great significance to prevent and utilize alien species in a scientific and effective way in order to control the invasive plants with minimal cost.展开更多
Based on the analysis of the current situation of Chinese forestry and a series of ecological, environmental, eco-nomic, and social problems, this paper emphasized on the importance of forests in social and economic d...Based on the analysis of the current situation of Chinese forestry and a series of ecological, environmental, eco-nomic, and social problems, this paper emphasized on the importance of forests in social and economic development in China The author pointed out that sustainable development, particularly the sustainable development of forestry, is the inevitable choice to solve the problems of ecological environment and social economics. The objectives, criteria, and strategies of sus-taining forestry were also demonstrated and expounded, from the viewpoints of ecology, economics, and sociology.展开更多
The survey of textbook 'Garden Plant Protection' was introduced in this study,and the necessity of textbook 'Garden Plant Protection' construction in agricultural and forestry universities or higher vo...The survey of textbook 'Garden Plant Protection' was introduced in this study,and the necessity of textbook 'Garden Plant Protection' construction in agricultural and forestry universities or higher vocational colleges was also analyzed.Aimed at the status of textbook 'Garden Plant Protection' construction in agricultural and forestry universities or higher vocational colleges,the corresponding ideas for its construction were put forward.展开更多
Correction to:Journal of Forestry Research(2025)36:124 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11676-025-01918-8 In this article the author’s name Yasutomo Hoshika was incorrectly written as Yasutoma Hoshika.The original article ha...Correction to:Journal of Forestry Research(2025)36:124 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11676-025-01918-8 In this article the author’s name Yasutomo Hoshika was incorrectly written as Yasutoma Hoshika.The original article has been corrected.展开更多
In this research,the contents of organic carbon in soil profiles in rubber forests in west of Hainan were measured and storage quantity of oganic carbon was estimated.The results indicated that contents of organic car...In this research,the contents of organic carbon in soil profiles in rubber forests in west of Hainan were measured and storage quantity of oganic carbon was estimated.The results indicated that contents of organic carbon in soils of ecosystem of rubber forests at different ages were 6.20-14.36 g/kg;organic carbon in soils of rubber forests reduced upon soil depth;the contents differed signigicantly in soils at 0-60 cm in rubber forest at 33 a,but differed little in soils in rubber forests at other ages;the contents were of significant differences in soils in rubber forests at different ages;organic carbon concentrated in soils at 0-30 cm;the storage quantities of organic carbon in rubber forests at 5,10,19 and 33 a were 76.85,74.48,81.74 and 85.31 t/hm^2.Climate,soil property,accumualtion and decomposition of fallen materials,forest age and management are dominant factors influencing accumulation of organic carbon in soils of rubber forest.展开更多
基金financed by a grant from Mistra[DIA 2019/28]and from Formas via the National Research Programme on Climate(2021–00416)FORMAS,Grant Nos.2022-02146 and 2021–01067Swedish Environmental Protection Agency Research Grant No.2021–00040。
文摘This study explores the motivations,perceived benefits,and challenges associated with the adoption of clearcutfree forestry by early adopters among non-industrial private forest(NIPF)owners in southern-central Sweden.Clearcut-free forestry,characterized by continuous tree cover and an emphasis on biodiversity,structural diversity,and ecosystem services(ES),is increasingly seen as a sustainable alternative to conventional intensive management based on short rotations and clear-cutting practices.Based on qualitative interviews with 22 NIPF owners who have adopted this approach,the study provides insights into how these early adopters perceive the value of clearcut-free forestry.Reported motivations include environmental concerns,such as biodiversity conservation and climate resilience,as well as strong socio-cultural values linked to family traditions,aesthetic preferences,and community wellbeing.In this study,we use the multi-level perspective(MLP)framework to conceptualize NIPF owners who have adopted clearcut-free forestry as niche actors and analyze their potential contribution to the emergence of an alternative forest management regime.The findings highlight that early adopters associate multiple benefits with clearcut-free forestry,encompassing enhanced ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration,water regulation,habitat preservation,and socio-cultural enrichment through recreation and relational values.However,the interviewees identify several interrelated challenges,including knowledge gaps,lack of clear definitions and standardized practices,limited advisory services,underdeveloped value chains for high-quality timber,and market barriers,which hinder more widespread adoption.Within the multi-level perspective,owner perceptions linking clearcut-free management with improved forest multifunctionality serve as a key driver of niche-level experimentation.This suggests an alignment between these owners and evolving societal demands for more inclusive,sustainable,and diversified forest use.Policy recommendations include targeted investments in knowledge co-production,infrastructure,market incentives,and certification schemes to support the economic viability and broader adoption of clearcut-free forestry.
文摘In this study, we developed a comprehensive index system for forestry sustainability of Heilongjiang Province, which includes forest resources sustainability,sustainable economic development, sustainable social development and sustainable advancement in science and technology. Based on this system and the regional forest development, we further evaluated the sustainability of Heilongjiang Province for year 2008-2013. The results show that even though the regional forestry has been preliminarily on the track of sustainable development, it is fragile. Four indicators, e.g. soil and water retention rate,forest stand growth（per unit area）, the proportion of national investment and the annual carbon sequestration have important impact on the sustainability, with a weight of 39.0 % in all the indicators. We also analyzed the factors hindering the sustainable development. It turns out that soil and water retention rate, forest stand growth（per unit area）,the proportion of science and technology funds, per capita GDP and the proportion of the tertiary industry production are the main factors hindering regional sustainable development, which accounts for 50.94 % of the total obstacle degrees in the system. At last, we discussed how to promote the regional sustainable development from the perspectives of forest resources sustainability, economic development sustainability, society development sustainability and the sustainable advancement of science and technology.
基金Foundation project： This research was jointly supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （70373044＆30470302）, China＇s Ministry of Science and Technology （04EFN216600328）, and Northeast Rejuvenation Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
文摘This paper demonstrates a Geographic Information Systems （GIS） procedure of classifying and mapping forest management category in Baihe Forestry Burea, Jilin Province, China. Within the study area, Baihe Forestry Bureau land was classified into a two-hierarchy system. The top-level class included the non-forest and forest. Over 96% of land area is forest in the study area, which was further divided into key ecological service forest （KES）, general ecological service forest （GES）, and commodity forest （COM）. COM covered 45.0% of the total land area and was the major forest management type in Baihe Forest Bureau. KES and GES accounted for 21.2% and 29.9% of the total land area, respectively. The forest management zones designed with GIS in this study were then compared with the forest management zones established using the hand draw by the local agency. There were obvious differences between the two products. It suggested that the differences had some to do with the data sources, basic unit and mapping procedures. It also suggested that the GIS method was a useful tool in integrating forest inventory data and other data for classifying and mapping forest zones to meet the needs of the classified forest management system.
文摘After the new taxation system was practiced, the burden of forestry taxation was increased generally. How to extricate oneself from a predicament, it needs to draft tax reduction by the government. The revenue of both forestry products and multiple management should be exempted from taxation, the timber products logs of forest industry shouldn’t be imposed added-value tax, 8 percent tax on special products of agriculture and forestry levied by enterprise acting for tax bureau should be is delayed to pratice, the fund of for silviculture shouldn’t be imposed duties as taxable service.
文摘In this paper, the conceptions and developments of ecosystem and ecosystem ecology were reviewed and summarized. Then, the conception, connotation, objective, and development of ecosystem management were expounded. Based on these discussions, forest ecosystem management was discussed. The viewpoint was that the former unreasonable forest resources management should be changed, and forest ecosystem management was a suitable way to sustainable development of forestry. The chief research contents were also pointed out in this paper.
基金Sponsored by Youth Program of National Social Science Foundation(12CGL063)Youth Program of Humanities and Social Science Foundation of the Ministry of Education(13YJC790101)+2 种基金Basic Scientific Research Program of Central Universities(SWU1309392)Youth Program of Chongqing Social Science Planning(2012QNJJ011)2011 Key Projects of Chongqing Humanities and Social Science Key Research Center(Agricultural Education Development Research Center of Southwest University)
文摘Current entrepreneurship education and practices in colleges and universities of China against the background of new countryside construction were analyzed,and compared with foreign practices.SWOT analysis was adopted to further elaborate current entrepreneurship education and practices in agricultural and forestry colleges and universities of China.Driven by education courses and practices,a sound course and practice system was established by considering characteristics and specialties of agricultural and forestry colleges and universities,which was significant for undergraduates from agricultural and forestry colleges and universities who want to start their own business,and also for the construction of new socialist countryside.
文摘Construction of forestry socialized service systems is the important content for reform of collective forestry tenure systems.Based on the necessity,possibility and problem of construction of forestry socialized service system,according to Barnard's Organizational Structure theory,the path and countermeasure of forestry socialized service system in China are discussed.
基金supported by the Italian Ministry of Agriculture,Ministry of Agriculture,Food Sovereignty and Forestry(MASAF),National program sub project Precision Forestry(AgriDigit program)(DM 36509.7305.2018 of 20/12/2018).
文摘Forest planning involves estimating the biomass of species present in the area.Two fundamental parameters are diameter and height through which it is possible to indirectly estimate of biomass present.Digitalisation of forestry operations,such as forest planning,is crucial and should be affordable and easy-to-use digital applications and open-source devices.A digital progressive web application(PWA)was designed to record measurements.The app was connected via bluetoot to an open-source IoT digital forestry caliper prototyped by modifying a commercial tree caliper.An economic analysis was carried out considering all costs necessary for the development and operation of the app on smartphones and the preparation of electronic means for creation of the digital caliper.A comparison was made between costs of detecting tree diameters through application of the technology developed compared to costs calculated by applying the use of a dendrometric caliper(three technological levels were considered:L1,L2 and L3).The PWA allowed for easy data entry and viewing,maps and tree densities.The open-source digital caliper showed accuracy and precision comparable with similar commercial devices(1.5%±0.9%and 0.0%±0.9%,respectively).Total time per operator was lower using the digital caliper.From an economic perspective,application of the digital technology was more sustainable than the traditional system.Use of the digital caliper in combination with the web application optimizes detection time of a single tree,and therefore decreases overall cost.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32192435)the Application and Demonstration Project of Network Security and Informatization Technology,Chinese Academy of Sciences(CAS-WX2022SF-0101)+1 种基金the Liaoning Provincial Key Research and Development Program(2023021230-JH2/1018)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of CAS(2023205).
文摘Climate change is the most severe ecological challenge faced by the world today.Forests,the dominant component of terrestrial ecosystems,play a critical role in mitigating climate change due to their powerful carbon sequestration capabilities.Meanwhile,climate change has also become a major factor affecting the sustainable management of forest ecosystems.Climate-Smart Forestry(CSF)is an emerging concept in sustainable forest management.By utilizing advanced technologies,such as information technology and artificial intelligence,CSF aims to develop innovative and proactive forest management methods and decision-making systems to address the challenges of climate change.CSF aims to enhance forest ecosystem resilience(i.e.,maintain a condition where,even when the state of the ecosystem changes,the ecosystem functions do not deteriorate)through climate change adaptation,improve the mitigation capabilities of forest ecosystems to climate change,maintain high,stable,and sustainable forest productivity and ecosystem services,and ultimately achieve harmonious development between humans and nature.This concept paper:(1)discusses the emergence and development of CSF,which integrates Ecological Forestry,Carbon Forestry,and Smart Forestry,and proposes the concept of CSF;(2)analyzes the goals of CSF in improving forest ecosystem stability,enhancing forest ecosystem carbon sequestration capacity,and advocating the application and development of new technologies in CSF,including artificial intelligence,robotics,Light Detection and Ranging,and forest digital twin;(3)presents the latest practices of CSF based on prior research on forest structure and function using new generation information technologies at Qingyuan Forest,China.From these practices and reflections,we suggested the development direction of CSF,including the key research topics and technological advancement.
文摘Entomopathogenic nematodes(EPNs)represent a promising biological control strategy for managing insect pest populations,offering an environmentally sustainable alternative to conventional chemical pesticides.This review examines the application of EPNs in forestry,highlighting their biological and ecological characteristics,mechanisms of action,and efficacy against key forest pests.By exploring various methods of EPN application,including soil injection,foliar spray,and trunk injection,practical challenges and potential solutions for effective implementation are assessed.Case studies demonstrate successful use of EPNs in controlling pests such as bark beetles,wood borers,and root weevils,underscoring their potential for integration into integrated pest management(IPM)programs.Despite current limitations,including environmental sensitivity and application constraints,ongoing research and technological advancements continue to enhance the efficacy and reliability of EPNs.This review underscores the importance of EPNs in sustainable forestry practices and calls for further research to optimize their use and to address existing challenges,ultimately contributing to healthier forest ecosystems and reduced reliance on chemical pesticides.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51706160)Natural Science Foundation of Wuhan(2024040701010057)+2 种基金Hubei Technological Innovation Special Fund(Grant Nos.2023AFA004,2023BCB106,and 2022BCA085)14th“Five-Year Plan’’Hubei Provincial Advantaged Characteristic Disciplines Project of Wuhan University of Science and Technology(2023C0108)Foundation of Hubei Key Laboratory of Industrial Fume&Dust Pollution Control(HBIK2020-02).
文摘Forestry waste(FW)is a significant renewable energy source in China.The substitution of coal blends(BC)with forestry waste to produce metallurgical coke was investigated aiming at expanding alternative resources and reducing CO_(2)emissions in ironmaking process.The BC with different ratios of FW were carbonized in a fixed bed reactor,and the physicochemical structure of the coke derived from FW/BC co-carbonization was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy,solid-state^(13)C nuclear magnetic resonance,optical microscopy,and scanning electron microscopy.The results reveal that the suitable incorporation of FW in BC is 10 wt.%,and the index of coke quality exhibits a good correlation with the optical anisotropy index and the aromaticity of the as-obtained cokes.The partial substitution of BC with FW exhibits potential benefits for colloid formation,owing to the higher hydrogen in FW.However,as the substitution ratio of BC with FW increases,it inhibits coke agglomeration due to more tortuous stacked structures formation during volatile releasing process.Moreover,it was identified that the substitution of higher BC ratios with FW results in the partial replacement of aromatic carbons by oxygenlinked carbons and aliphatic carbons.This substitution leads to a reduction in the aromaticity of the as-obtained coke.
基金FINEP No.01.22.0305.00CAPES—Finance Code 88887.832847/2023-00 and 88887.631486/2021-00.
文摘Biochar,a carbon-rich material derived from the thermochemical conversion of biomass under oxygenfree conditions,has emerged as a sustainable resource for radar-absorbing technologies.This study explores the production of activated biochars from end-of-life wood panels using a scalable and sustainable physical activation method with CO_(2) at different temperatures,avoiding the extensive use of corrosive chemicals and complex procedures associated with chemical or vacuum activation.Compared to conventional chemically or vacuum-activated biochars,the physically activated biochar demonstrated competitive performance while minimizing environmental impact,operational complexity,and energy consumption.Furthermore,activation at 750℃ reduces energy consumption by 14% and 28% compared to activations at 850℃ and 950℃,respectively,emphasizing the cost-effectiveness of this method for large-scale applications.The composite with 15% of biochar embedded in silicon rubber presented good electromagnetic performance,achieving a measured reflection loss(RL)of−37.2 dB at 11.3 GHz with an 8.4 mm thickness and an effective absorption bandwidth(EAB)of 1.25 GHz.These results highlight the potential of biocharsilicone rubber composites as flexible radar-absorbing materials(RAMs)for applications in electromagnetic shielding,anechoic chambers,and Internet of Things(IoT)devices.This study also shows the importance of forestry residues as sustainable precursors for producing low-cost porous carbon materials,aligning with circular economy principles and the United Nations’2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.This work establishes a framework for scalable,cost-effective,and sustainable biochar production,addressing critical challenges in electromagnetic interference(EMI)mitigation and advancing the global adoption of green technologies.
文摘As a vital component of the national economic system,the forestry economy plays a significant role in promoting economic and social development.With the increasing emphasis on green and sustainable development,the carbon sink market has gained widespread attention and experienced rapid expansion,exerting a profound impact on the sustainable development of the forestry economy.In this new stage,deepening the relationship between the carbon sink market and the forestry economy is of great practical significance for enhancing forest coverage,advancing forestry economic growth,and fostering green ecological development.This paper analyzes the impact of the carbon sink market on the sustainable development of the forestry economy and explores specific strategies for its advancement.
基金This paper was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (70373044&30470302) and Rejuvenation Northeast Program of CAS
文摘The ecological footprint （EF） model has received much attention as an assessment indicator for sustainable development in recent years. Firstly, the temporal changes of domestic timber production, imports and exports in China were analyzed from 1973 to 2003, the analysis results showed an apparent fluctuation in timber production during 1973-1995 but a decreasing trend during 1995-2002, an increasing trend in timber imports since 1995 especially after the implementation of the Natural Forest Protection Project （NFPP）, an decreasing trend year by year in timber exports since 1995. Secondly, this paper presented a time series analysis of actual forest area demand in the sustainable yield and production approach in China from 1973 to 2003, which includes both import and export forest area demand. The results showed the actual forest area demand simulated from the sustainable yield approach was slightly higher than that from the production approach during 1978-1988 and a little lower during 1989-2003; however, the actual forest area demands simulated by these two model approaches were larger than calculations that expressed in conventional forest EF. Meanwhile, the results indicated the forestry development in China during 1978-1988 was unsustainable due to overexploitation of forest stocking volumes, and China＇s forestry moved toward sustainable development since 1989 because forest resources are exploited at lower rates than they are regenerated. However, compared to forestry developed countries, the forestry development capacity in China is still lower. Finally, based on the model results we analyzed the relationships between forestry EF and the key policies, including trade policy, economic policy and forest conservation programs. In addition, several suggestions about reducing forestry EF and enhancing sustainable forestry development in China are given.
文摘[Objective] The paper aimed to evaluate the plain forestry＇ service function in Northwest China.[Method] Based on general and representative investigations with county used as the minimum unit,evaluation on service function of plain forestry ecosystem in Northwest China was carried out by measuring the quality and quantity.[Result] In 2005,the plain forestry in Northwest China plays a profound role in water and soil conversation,carbon sequestration by vegetation and soil,oxygen release by plants,sulfur dioxide absorption and and so on.[Conclusion] This paper laid foundation for research on service function of plain forest ecosystem in Northwest China.
基金Guangdong Boluo Agro-technique Extension Center-South China Agricultural Univeristy Cooperation Project(7700-H13510)~~
文摘Guangdong has become a major＂window＂ for invasive plants, and the largest zone, where cross-border and intercontinental migration frequencies reach the peak. The invasive plants in Guangdong are dominated by Mikania micrantha, Eichhornia crassipes, Alternanthera philoxeroides, Eupatorium odoratum, and Wedelia trilobata. It is an important way for treating the invasive plants by exploring the prevention methods and making ful use of the characteristics of the invasive plants, and it is of great significance to prevent and utilize alien species in a scientific and effective way in order to control the invasive plants with minimal cost.
基金This paper was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 79930800) and Knowledge Innovation Programme of Chinese Academy of Sciences
文摘Based on the analysis of the current situation of Chinese forestry and a series of ecological, environmental, eco-nomic, and social problems, this paper emphasized on the importance of forests in social and economic development in China The author pointed out that sustainable development, particularly the sustainable development of forestry, is the inevitable choice to solve the problems of ecological environment and social economics. The objectives, criteria, and strategies of sus-taining forestry were also demonstrated and expounded, from the viewpoints of ecology, economics, and sociology.
文摘The survey of textbook 'Garden Plant Protection' was introduced in this study,and the necessity of textbook 'Garden Plant Protection' construction in agricultural and forestry universities or higher vocational colleges was also analyzed.Aimed at the status of textbook 'Garden Plant Protection' construction in agricultural and forestry universities or higher vocational colleges,the corresponding ideas for its construction were put forward.
文摘Correction to:Journal of Forestry Research(2025)36:124 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11676-025-01918-8 In this article the author’s name Yasutomo Hoshika was incorrectly written as Yasutoma Hoshika.The original article has been corrected.
基金Supported by Strategic Priority Research Program,CAS(XDA05050601-01-25)Basic Scientific Research Project of Central Science and Technology Institute(163002-2011013)Project of Danzhou Investigation&Experiment Station of Tropical Crops Ministry of Agriculture~~
文摘In this research,the contents of organic carbon in soil profiles in rubber forests in west of Hainan were measured and storage quantity of oganic carbon was estimated.The results indicated that contents of organic carbon in soils of ecosystem of rubber forests at different ages were 6.20-14.36 g/kg;organic carbon in soils of rubber forests reduced upon soil depth;the contents differed signigicantly in soils at 0-60 cm in rubber forest at 33 a,but differed little in soils in rubber forests at other ages;the contents were of significant differences in soils in rubber forests at different ages;organic carbon concentrated in soils at 0-30 cm;the storage quantities of organic carbon in rubber forests at 5,10,19 and 33 a were 76.85,74.48,81.74 and 85.31 t/hm^2.Climate,soil property,accumualtion and decomposition of fallen materials,forest age and management are dominant factors influencing accumulation of organic carbon in soils of rubber forest.
