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Impact of ungulates on structure and dynamics of natural regeneration of mixed mountain forests in the Bavarian Alps
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Investigation results show that ungulates play a very important part on the structure and dynamics of the regeneration of this forest, and competition, while still intensive, is no longer important.About:
This article is published in Forest Ecology and Management.The article was published on 1996-11-01. It has received 258 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Abies alba & Picea abies.read more
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Ecological Impacts of Deer Overabundance
TL;DR: Given the influence of deer on other organisms and natural processes, ecologists should actively participate in efforts to understand, monitor, and reduce the impact of deer in natural ecosystems.
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Potential impact of climate change on vegetation in the European Alps: A review
TL;DR: Based on conclusions drawn from general climatic impact assessmentin mountain regions, a review synthesizes results relevant to the European Alps published mainly from 1994 onward in the fields of population genetics, ecophysiology, phenology, phytogeography, modeling, paleoecology and vegetation dynamics as discussed by the authors.
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Integrity, stability and management of protection forests in the European Alps
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors proposed that forest ecosystem research should shift focus from forest ecosystem dynamics to the geo-ecosystem functioning of protection forests, including the effects of natural and human disturbances.
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Forests of mountainous regions: gaps in knowledge and research needs
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors reviewed the ecological characteristics and current management and utilisation of European mountain forests, and identified areas in which research is needed in order to successfully manage forests for future societal needs.
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Plant Herbivore Interactions at the Forest Edge
TL;DR: Evidence and causal explanations are presented that edge-associated herbivores, via a range of direct and indirect impacts, may alter species interactions, delay successional processes at the edge, and amplify the often human-induced changes on forest biota.
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Perspectives on Plant Competition
James B. Grace,David Tilman +1 more
TL;DR: Twenty contributions focus on how plants compete, and on the consequences of their competition, particularly as it affects the structure and dynamics of plant communities.
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Herbivores and the dynamics of communities and ecosystems
TL;DR: Herbivores are taxonomically and ecologically diverse, ranging in size from microscopic zooplankton to the largest of land vertebrates, and affect plant communities in many ways.
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A Review of Damage by Mammals in North Temperate Forests: 3. Impact on Trees and Forests
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A Review of Damage by Mammals in North Temperate Forests: 1. Deer
TL;DR: There is a need for improved density estimation methods to demonstrate the benefit of culling in different habitats, and computer models are proposed as an aid to damage prediction and forest protection decision making.
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Defence and regrowth, alternative plant strategies in the struggle against herbivores
Ed van der Meijden,Marijke Wijn,Henricus J. Verkaar,E. van der Meijden,M. Wijn,H. J. Verkaar +5 more
TL;DR: It is concluded that a short population longevity and/or a short life cycle may be one of the ways to reduce the effect of herbivory.