Philip J. Burton

TL;DR: In this paper, the magnitude and distance of edge influence are a direct function of the contrast in structure and composition between adjacent communities on either side of the edge, and local factors such as climate, edge characteristics, stand attributes, and biotic factors affect patch contrast.

TL;DR: In this article, a gap-based approach for study response to silvicultural manipulation is proposed, which aids development of cutting prescriptions that maintain functional mature or old-growth conditions; refines and extends our understanding of how biological structures, organisms and ecosystem processes are affected by fine-scale variation within stands; and leads to development of novel silviculture systems that meet timber production objectives, without compromising ecosystem management principles.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors show that species composition and age structure in plant communities are largely controlled by asymmetric competition for an above-ground resource (light) and symmetric competition of below-ground resources (moisture and nutrients).

TL;DR: The results suggest that salvage logging is not consistent with the management objectives of protected areas, and substantial changes, such as the retention of dead wood in naturally disturbed forests, are needed to support biodiversity.

TL;DR: It is argued that biodiversity should be protected in more ecosystem and landscape reserves, and that biodiversity is a reasonable management objective on timber lands as well.