Successional dynamics in boreal forests: What is the impact of moose browsing, and which pathways are preferred by landowners?
Norwegian boreal forests are usually managed for timber production, but also provide other ecosystem services, including game meat, income from hunting licenses, and recreational opportunities. Forest landowners values and objectives can influence management decisions, and hence the future of Norweg...
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ftntnutrondheimi:oai:ntnuopen.ntnu.no:11250/2504710 2023-05-15T13:13:31+02:00 Successional dynamics in boreal forests: What is the impact of moose browsing, and which pathways are preferred by landowners? Berger, Victoria Austrheim, Gunnar Aasetre, Jørund Speed, James Kolstad, Anders Lorentzen 2018 http://hdl.handle.net/11250/2504710 eng eng NTNU ntnudaim:17538 http://hdl.handle.net/11250/2504710 Natural Resources Management Biologi Master thesis 2018 ftntnutrondheimi 2019-09-17T06:53:59Z Norwegian boreal forests are usually managed for timber production, but also provide other ecosystem services, including game meat, income from hunting licenses, and recreational opportunities. Forest landowners values and objectives can influence management decisions, and hence the future of Norwegian forests and their potential for multi-use. High moose (Alces alces) densities have the potential to impact plant communities, and their influence can be profound. Therefore, ecosystem services can be affected, which presents challenges to forest management. The objectives of this study are to examine the effect of moose exclusion (n = 16) on the regeneration of boreal trees after clear-cutting, as well as landowners perspectives (n = 12 interviews) on forest ecosystem management in southeastern Norway. Moose exclusion markedly increased the growth of deciduous trees (Betula spp. and Sorbus aucuparia). Of the economically important conifer species, Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) was positively affected and Norway spruce (Picea abies) was not affected by the exclosures. A broad range of ecosystem services were recognized by landowners, who held a diverse set of forest values. However, landowners overall management objective was timber production, which corresponds with their visions of future forest use, associating forestry with climate mitigation and energy transition. As moose is a source of disturbance and a valuable resource, it is essential to find a density that is socio-economically viable that fits within ecological bounds. Landowners perspectives can be important knowledge for developing sustainable forest management systems and policies balancing moose, timber, biodiversity, and other services important for human well-being. Master Thesis Alces alces NTNU Open Archive (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) Norway |
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Norwegian boreal forests are usually managed for timber production, but also provide other ecosystem services, including game meat, income from hunting licenses, and recreational opportunities. Forest landowners values and objectives can influence management decisions, and hence the future of Norwegian forests and their potential for multi-use. High moose (Alces alces) densities have the potential to impact plant communities, and their influence can be profound. Therefore, ecosystem services can be affected, which presents challenges to forest management. The objectives of this study are to examine the effect of moose exclusion (n = 16) on the regeneration of boreal trees after clear-cutting, as well as landowners perspectives (n = 12 interviews) on forest ecosystem management in southeastern Norway. Moose exclusion markedly increased the growth of deciduous trees (Betula spp. and Sorbus aucuparia). Of the economically important conifer species, Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) was positively affected and Norway spruce (Picea abies) was not affected by the exclosures. A broad range of ecosystem services were recognized by landowners, who held a diverse set of forest values. However, landowners overall management objective was timber production, which corresponds with their visions of future forest use, associating forestry with climate mitigation and energy transition. As moose is a source of disturbance and a valuable resource, it is essential to find a density that is socio-economically viable that fits within ecological bounds. Landowners perspectives can be important knowledge for developing sustainable forest management systems and policies balancing moose, timber, biodiversity, and other services important for human well-being. |
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Austrheim, Gunnar Aasetre, Jørund Speed, James Kolstad, Anders Lorentzen |
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Successional dynamics in boreal forests: What is the impact of moose browsing, and which pathways are preferred by landowners? |
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Successional dynamics in boreal forests: What is the impact of moose browsing, and which pathways are preferred by landowners? |
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Successional dynamics in boreal forests: What is the impact of moose browsing, and which pathways are preferred by landowners? |
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Successional dynamics in boreal forests: What is the impact of moose browsing, and which pathways are preferred by landowners? |
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Successional dynamics in boreal forests: What is the impact of moose browsing, and which pathways are preferred by landowners? |
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successional dynamics in boreal forests: what is the impact of moose browsing, and which pathways are preferred by landowners? |
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