The amount and dynamics of forest dead wood (both standing and downed) has been
quantified by a variety of approaches throughout the forest science and ecology literature …

Gap-based silvicultural systems were developed under the assumption that richness, and
diversity of tree species and other biota positively respond to variation in size of harvest …

Single-tree selection cutting is sometimes believed to be similar to the natural gap
disturbance regime of hardwood forests, but few studies have specifically compared the …

Stand structure, the arrangement and interrelationships of live and dead trees, has been
linked to forest regeneration, nutrient cycling, wildlife habitat, and climate regulation. The …

A key component in describing forest carbon (C) dynamics is the change in downed dead
wood biomass through time. Specifically, there is a dearth of information regarding the …

Dead wood such as stumps and logs found on the forest floor is a key structural element that
is used by a broad spectrum of organisms and contributes to soil nutrient cycling. The …

The use of silvicultural systems based on the natural disturbance patterns for a given region
has been suggested as an approach for promoting late-successional forest characteristics …

Coarse woody debris (CWD) is generally considered as dead woody materials in various
stages of decomposition, including sound and rotting logs, snags, and large branches. CWD …

Down woody debris (DWD) plays a vital role in forest ecosystem structure and function.
Although volume is likely the most common metric used to characterize DWD, an evaluation …

Natural disturbances are fundamental to forest ecosystem dynamics and have been used for
two decades to improve forest management, notably in the boreal forest. Initially based on …