Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Threats to Biodiversity01:50

Threats to Biodiversity

There have been five major extinction events throughout geological history, resulting in the elimination of biodiversity, followed by a rebound of species that adapted to the new conditions. In the current geological epoch, the Holocene, there is a sixth extinction event in progress. This mass extinction has been attributed to human activities and is thus provisionally called the Anthropocene. In 2019 the human population reached 7.7 billion people and is projected to comprise 10 billion by...
Prismatic Beams: Problem Solving01:15

Prismatic Beams: Problem Solving

In the design of a supported timber beam subjected to a distributed load, both the beam's physical dimensions and the timber's characteristics, such as its grade and species, are critical. These factors determine the allowable stress values, which are crucial for calculating the necessary beam depth to ensure structural integrity and safety.
The design begins with analyzing the beam as a free body to identify moments and force balances, thereby determining support reactions. Next, the designer...
Softwoods and Hardwoods01:28

Softwoods and Hardwoods

Softwoods and hardwoods, derived from different types of trees, are distinguished by their leaf structures and cellular compositions, each serving unique purposes in construction and manufacturing. Softwoods come from cone-bearing trees with needle-like leaves and are predominantly composed of longitudinal cells called tracheids and a smaller proportion of radial cells known as rays. Due to their cellular structure, softwoods are commonly used in construction for structural frames, sheathing,...
Ecological Disturbance02:26

Ecological Disturbance

An ecological disturbance is a temporary disruption in the environment resulting from abiotic, biotic, or anthropogenic factors, causing a pronounced change in an ecosystem. The impact of an ecological disturbance, which can depend on its intensity, frequency, and spatial distribution, plays a significant role in shaping the species diversity within the ecosystem.
Adaptations that Reduce Water Loss01:57

Adaptations that Reduce Water Loss

Though evaporation from plant leaves drives transpiration, it also results in loss of water. Because water is critical for photosynthetic reactions and other cellular processes, evolutionary pressures on plants in different environments have driven the acquisition of adaptations that reduce water loss.

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Savannah-forest dynamics: encroachment speed, model inference and spatial simulations.

Journal of the Royal Society, Interface·2026
Same author

Functionally rich crop rotations increase calorie and macronutrient outputs across Europe.

Nature food·2026
Same author

Rewetting drained boreal peatland forests does not mitigate climate warming in the twenty-first century.

Ambio·2025
Same author

Rethinking Crop Rotational Benefits Under Climate Change: Beyond the Growing Season.

Global change biology·2024
Same author

Extending the SUSI peatland simulator to include dissolved organic carbon formation, transport and biodegradation - Proper water management reduces lateral carbon fluxes and improves carbon balance.

The Science of the total environment·2024
Same author

Soil properties modulate actual evapotranspiration and precipitation impacts on crop yields in the USA.

The Science of the total environment·2024

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 28, 2026

Continuous In-woods Production of Biochar Using a Trailer-Mounted Air Curtain Burner
03:42

Continuous In-woods Production of Biochar Using a Trailer-Mounted Air Curtain Burner

Published on: April 5, 2024

Balancing productivity and reliability in fire-prone boreal forests.

Yuval R Zelnik1, Samuli Launiainen2, Giulia Vico1

  • 1Department of Ecology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Uppsala, 75007, Sweden.

Journal of Environmental Management
|May 26, 2026
PubMed
Summary

Balancing forest wood production and reliability is challenging due to increasing fire risks. Management choices impact this trade-off, especially in boreal forests facing frequent disturbances.

Keywords:
FireForest managementLandscapeProductivityReliabilityTrade-offs

More Related Videos

Development of an Individual-Tree Basal Area Increment Model using a Linear Mixed-Effects Approach
04:35

Development of an Individual-Tree Basal Area Increment Model using a Linear Mixed-Effects Approach

Published on: July 3, 2020

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 28, 2026

Continuous In-woods Production of Biochar Using a Trailer-Mounted Air Curtain Burner
03:42

Continuous In-woods Production of Biochar Using a Trailer-Mounted Air Curtain Burner

Published on: April 5, 2024

Development of an Individual-Tree Basal Area Increment Model using a Linear Mixed-Effects Approach
04:35

Development of an Individual-Tree Basal Area Increment Model using a Linear Mixed-Effects Approach

Published on: July 3, 2020

Area of Science:

  • Forestry and Ecosystem Management
  • Boreal Forest Ecology
  • Disturbance Ecology

Background:

  • Forests provide vital ecosystem services, including wood production, carbon sequestration, and biodiversity conservation.
  • Increasing frequency of disturbances like forest fires necessitates strategies for reliable wood production alongside other ecosystem services.
  • Boreal forests are particularly susceptible to fire, impacting their productivity and long-term stability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the trade-offs between wood production productivity and reliability in boreal forests under varying fire disturbance probabilities.
  • To analyze how forest management decisions interact with fire risk to influence harvest stability and reliability.
  • To assess the impact of mortality, fire frequency, tree species, and site fertility on forest productivity and reliability.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a landscape model integrating tree growth, self-thinning, fire-caused mortality, and forest management.
  • Operationalized reliability through temporal stability of annual harvest and the frequency/magnitude of harvests falling below acceptable levels.
  • Tested the influence of four key factors (mortality, fire frequency, tree species, site fertility) on productivity and reliability metrics.

Main Results:

  • A common trade-off exists between high productivity and high reliability in wood harvesting.
  • This trade-off intensifies with increased fire frequency, the planting of spruce, and higher site fertility.
  • Landscape-scale management prioritizing high productivity in some stands negatively impacts neighboring stands' productivity and overall landscape reliability.

Conclusions:

  • Forest management strategies must carefully consider the inherent trade-offs between maximizing wood production and ensuring its reliability, especially in fire-prone boreal regions.
  • Higher fire frequency, specific tree species (spruce), and fertile sites exacerbate the productivity-reliability dilemma.
  • Integrated landscape management is crucial to mitigate negative impacts on overall wood production reliability when aiming for high productivity in specific areas.