Future silviculture

The research in PC1 - Future silviculture will be divided into five research topics (RTs). In summary, the research within the RTs will be aimed to answer the following questions;

RT1. How will silvicultural practices for increased forest productivity and intensified harvesting affect different ecosystem services in even ­ aged managed stands?

RT2. What are the consequences of varying rotation length on stand structure, productivity, biodiversity and economy in even ­ aged managed stands?

RT3. What is required to maintain sustainable returns of forest products and other ecosystem services in uneven ­ aged managed stands?

RT4. Is there a need to adapt forest management in stands where conifers are mixed with deciduous trees?

RT5. Can the use of forest history data be used to evaluate effects on biodiversity of previous (historic) forest management?