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2022 28 (1) - Table of contents

  • Natalija Burņeviča*, Darta Kļaviņa,, Guglielmo Lione, Martina Pellicciaro, Lauma Silbauma, Astra Zaļuma, Vizma Nikolajeva and Paolo Gonthier. 2022. In vitro screening of Latvian isolates of Bjerkandera adusta and Sistotrema brinkmannii as potential biocontrol agents against Heterobasidion root and butt rots. Baltic Forestry 28(1): 2-10, article id 637.https://doi.org/10.46490/BF637. |Abstract| |Full Text|
  • Jelena Lazarević*, Ana Topalović and Audrius Menkis. 2022. Patterns of fungal diversity in needles, rootlets and soil of endemic Macedonian pine, Pinus peuce. Baltic Forestry 28(1): 11-36, article id 58. https://doi.org/10.46490/BF58. |Abstract| |Full Text|
  • Angela B. Chaplyhina, Diana I. Yuzyk*, Nadiia O. Savynska and †Victor M. Hramma. 2022. Invertebrates in the diet of collared flycatcher (Ficedula albicollis) nestlings in transformed forest ecosystems of north-eastern Ukraine. Baltic Forestry 28(1): 37–49, article id 439. https://doi.org/10.46490/BF439 |Abstract| |Full Text|
  • Iurii Debryniuk1, Yuriy Hayda2*, Stepan Myklush1 and Yuriy Myklush. 2022. Distribution, growth and productivity of Larix decidua Mill. plantations in the western Forest-Steppe of Ukraine. Baltic Forestry 28(1): 50–58, article id 564. https://doi.org/10.46490/BF564. |Abstract| |Full Text|
  • Vasyl Savosko1*, Yuriy Lykholat2, Irina Komarova1 and Eduard Yevtushenko. 2022. The impact of forest plant communities on the content of trace metals in soil profiles of the iron ore mining area, Kryvyi Rih District, Ukraine. Baltic Forestry 28(1): 59–68, article id 631. https://doi.org/10.46490/BF631. |Abstract| |Full Text|
  • Viktoriiа Minder, Volodymyr Maliuha, Vasyl Yukhnovskyi*, Fedir Brovko and Vasyl Khryk. 2022. The structure of root systems in young woody plants under the conditions of park areas with the composite topography. Baltic Forestry 28(1): 69–77, article id 610. https://doi.org/10.46490/BF610. |Abstract| |Full Text|
  • Rida Sultanova*, Maria Martynova, Georgiy Odintsov and Yulai Yanbaev. 2022. Carbon stocks in the forests of the Ural Region. Baltic Forestry 28(1): 78–83, article id 608. https://doi.org/10.46490/BF608. |Abstract| |Full Text|
  • Müberra Pulatkan, NebahaT Çimen*, Uğur Kurt and İbrahim Turna. 2022. The effects of GA3 and storage time on the germination of Epigaea gaultherioides (Ericaceae) seeds. Baltic Forestry 28(1): 84–90, article id 591. https://doi.org/10.46490/BF591. |Abstract| |Full Text|
  • Ayhan Usta and Murat Yılmaz*. 2022. Topographic controls in the distributions of tree species on the Karadağ Massif, NE Turkey. Baltic Forestry 28(1): 91–100, article id 614. https://doi.org/10.46490/BF614. |Abstract| |Full Text|
  • Müberra Pulatkan* and Asena Şule Kamber. 2022. Effect of altitude differences on seed germination and seedling growth in Rhododendron luteum Sweet. Baltic Forestry 28(1): 101–104, article id 565. https://doi.org/10.46490/BF565. |Abstract| |Full Text|.
  • Robert Kalbarczyk*, Monika Ziemiańska, Eliza Kalbarczyk, Anna Nieróbca and Joanna Dobrzańska. 2022. Reduction determinants of Scots pine tree-ring width in the vicinity of Puławy industrial plants (central-eastern Poland). Baltic Forestry 28(1): 105–116, article id 605. https://doi.org/10.46490/BF605. |Abstract| |Full Text|
  • Petri P. Kärenlampi. 2022. Empirical observations of the yield of logs from trees of the boreal region. Baltic Forestry 28(1): 117–122, article id 556. https://doi.org/10.46490/BF556 |Abstract| |Full Text|
  • Marcin Jakubowski* and Maciej Praczyk. 2022. Weight loss of logwood piles stored under winter conditions in Poland. Baltic Forestry 28(1): 123–130, article id 576. https://doi.org/10.46490/BF576 |Abstract| |Full Text|
  • Nyoman Wijana*, Desak Made Citrawathi, Sanusi Muly Adiharja, Ketut Srie Marhaeni Julyasih and Ni Putu Sri Ratna Dewi. 2022. Results of ethnoecological studies in the prospect of forest tourism development in Tenganan Pegringsingan traditional village, Karangasem, Bali. Baltic Forestry 28(1): 131–143, article id 599. https://doi.org/10.46490/BF599 |Abstract| |Full Text|
  • Aina Kehinde Sesan*1, Olayiwola Yetunde Bolarinwa1, Ogunleye Mercy Bolade2 and Osuntuyi Edward Olusola. 2022. Influences of cement brands and mixing ratio on the physico-mechanical properties of cement bonded particleboards made of wood particles of Gmelina arborea, Afzelia africana and Triplochiton scleroxylon. Baltic Forestry 28(1): 144–153, article id 581. https://doi.org/10.46490/BF581 |Abstract| |Full Text|

2021 27 (2) - Table of contents

  • Jacek Piętka, Damian Byk and Adam Byk. 2021. Octopus stinkhorn Clathrus archeri (Berk.) Dring, an alien stinkhorn fungus (Phallaceae), in north-eastern Poland. Baltic Forestry 27(2): 174-179, article id 574. DOI: https://doi.org/10.46490/BF574. |Abstract| |Full Text|
  • Jan Dawid Sikora 2021. The frequency method in studying habitat preferences of common forest birds . Baltic Forestry 27(2): 180-188 , article id 540. DOI: https://doi.org/10.46490/BF540. |Abstract| |Full Text|
  • Vladimir V. Belkin, Aleksandr M. Rykov, Fyodor V. Fyodorov* and Viktor A. Ilyukha. 2021. Phenological observations on protected areas associated with brown bear (Ursus arctos L.) ecology . Baltic Forestry 27(2): 189-198, article id 618. DOI: https://doi.org/10.46490/BF618. |Abstract| |Full Text|
  • Arta Bārdule*, Andis Bārdulis, Kaspars Polmanis, Linards Ludis Krumšteds, Aldis Butlers, Jeļena Stola, Ilona Skranda, Dana Purviņa, Zaiga Anna Zvaigzne, Edgars Muižnieks, Zane Lībiete, Uldis Zvirbulis, Ivars Kļaviņš, Jurģis Jansons and Andis Lazdiņš. 2021. Trends of Scots pine forest health and element flow changes in ICP Forests monitoring sites in Latvia. Baltic Forestry 27(2): 199-215, article id 536. DOI: https://doi.org/10.46490/BF536. |Abstract| |Full Text|
  • Arkadiusz Gendek, Monika Aniszewska, Ewa Tulska and Joanna Siwek. 2021.Morphological variability of Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco) cones in the context of seed extraction. Baltic Forestry 27(2): 216-224, article id 498. DOI: https://doi.org/10.46490/BF498. |Abstract| |Full Text|
  • Peter Rantucha*, Katarína Remišováb and Jakub Rantuch. 2021. The influence of synthetic foaming agents on germination of coniferous species. Baltic Forestry 27(2): 225-231, article id 317. DOI: https://doi.org/10.46490/BF317. |Abstract| |Full Text|
  • Arta Bārdule*, Guna Petaja, Aldis Butlers, Dana Purviņa and Andis Lazdiņš. 2021. Estimation of litter input in hemi-boreal forests with drained organic soils for improvement of GHG inventories. Baltic Forestry 27(2): 232-246, article id 534. DOI: https://doi.org/10.46490/BF534. |Abstract| |Full Text|
  • Bouzid Nedjimi* and Brahim Guit. 2021. Salinity and temperature influencing seed germination of Mediterranean Aleppo pine (Pinus halepensis Mill.): An ecological adaptation to saline environments . Baltic Forestry 27(2): 247-252, article id 544. DOI: https://doi.org/10.46490/BF544. |Abstract| |Full Text|
  • Neno Aleksandrov and Toma Tonchev. 2021. Ecosystem fit of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) plantations in Southwestern Bulgaria. Baltic Forestry 27(2): 253-265, article id 601. DOI: https://doi.org/10.46490/BF601. |Abstract| |Full Text|
  • Konstantin Bahchevandziev and Nikola Mihajlovski. 2021. Surface retention of polyurethane and acrylic coatings on impregnated spruce wood (Picea abies Karst) and comparison with some wood preservatives. Baltic Forestry 27(2): 266-270, article id 223. DOI: https://doi.org/10.46490/BF223. |Abstract| |Full Text|
  • Şükrü Özşahin and Hilal Singer. 2021. The Use of an Artificial Neural Network for Predicting the Gloss of Thermally Densified Wood Veneers. Baltic Forestry 27(2): 271-278, article id 422. DOI: https://doi.org/10.46490/BF422. |Abstract| |Full Text|
  • Merja Lähdesmäki* and Anne Matilainen. 2021. Female forest owners as a market segment? Results from a marketing experiment in the context of a small forest service enterprise. Baltic Forestry 27(2): 279-288, article id 606. DOI: https://doi.org/10.46490/BF606. |Abstract| |Full Text|
  • Natalia Korcz* and Radosław Lewoń. 2021. Social Media as an opportunity or a blind alley in social communication and forest education? - experiences from Poland. Baltic Forestry 27(2): 289-295, article id 602. DOI: https://doi.org/10.46490/BF602. |Abstract| |Full Text|
  • Gediminas Survila, Iveta Varnagirytė-Kabašinskienė* and Kęstutis Armolaitis. 2021. Deep soil ploughing for afforestation: a review of potential impacts on soil and vegetation. REVIEW PAPER.Baltic Forestry 27(2): 296-306, article id 590. DOI: https://doi.org/10.46490/BF590. |Abstract| |Full Text|

 

Kaimre, P., Kängsepp, V. and Sirgmets, R. 2024. Economic assessment of transformation to continuous cover forest management in Estonia. Baltic Forestry 30(2): 179-187

   The discussion surrounding forest management principles, particularly those related to rotation and continuous cover forestry (CCF), has gained considerable momentum in Estonia in recent years. Advocacy for the adoption of selection cuttings over clear-cutting has been prominent. Despite the longstanding practice of continuous cover forest management in Estonia, there is a noticeable absence of economic analyses on this subject. This study aims to investigate pertinent criteria and methodologies for the economic assessment of alternative silvicultural systems. Additionally, we deliberate on the factors influencing the transition from even-aged to uneven-aged forest management.

   The profitability of uneven-aged stand management was compared with even-aged forest management using an experimental stand that underwent recent selection cutting. To compute cash flows, stand inventory and removal data, categorised by timber assortments, were utilised to delineate changes in growing stock, timber prices and forest management costs. Net present value (NPV) was employed to assess rotation and continuous cover forest management scenarios.

   The calculation results indicate that, in the long term, the NPV of CCF management is relatively similar to even-aged stand management at a 1% interest rate but lower when higher interest rates are applied. Prevailing requirements currently limit the economic attractiveness of transformation from even-aged to uneven-aged stand management. Revising forest management rules is imperative to enhance the profitability of uneven-aged forest management in Estonia. Adjustments to the stand age should be made, enabling selection felling and reducing the required minimum post-cutting basal area.

Keywords: continuous cover forestry, silvicultural systems, selection cutting, economics.

Zeltiņš, P., Katrevičs, J., Desaine, I. and Jansons, Ā. 2024. Maximizing growth without compromising wood density: Selecting superior Norway spruce clones. Baltic Forestry 30(2): 171-178

   The study examined a free-growing (initial stand density 400 trees ha–1), 50-year-old grafted clonal Norway spruce plantation in Eastern Latvia to assess the genetic control and variability of growth traits and wood density. The latter was used as a proxy for structural timber strength. Results showed moderately high heritability in growth traits and moderate variability in wood density among clones, with an estimated genetic coefficient of variation CVg, of 8.6%. Even when grown at a very low density on nutrient-rich soil, 85% of the trees met the density requirements for construction timber (C18 in accordance with EN 338). The negative correlation between growth traits and wood density was weak at both individual tree and clonal levels (–0.08 < rP < –0.06; –0.16 < rG < –0.09), making it feasible to select fast growing clones with wood density required for structural timber. The observed variation underscores the importance of selective breeding to ensure optimal timber quality, with implications for enhancing sawn wood strength grades and promoting climate-resilient forestry practices.

Keywords: tree breeding, structural timber, clonal forestry, wood properties, plantation forestry, climate-smart forestry.