2005
DOI: 10.1016/j.foreco.2005.01.018
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Consequences of broadscale timber plantations for biodiversity in cleared rainforest landscapes of tropical and subtropical Australia

Abstract: In Australia, as in many countries, there has been a shift in timber production from native forests to plantations. While plantations are primarily considered an efficient means of producing timber, there is increasing interest in their potential contribution to biodiversity conservation. Plantations may have both positive and negative consequences for biodiversity, at a range of scales. We compiled a list of these consequences from the literature, and used them to assess plantation scenarios proposed for clea… Show more

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“…In temperate and subtropical forests, planting of coniferous species to replace stands of more diverse hardwoods is a profound anthropogenic disturbance that has raised concerns about the consequences for biodiversity conservation (Emmer et al 1998, Kanowski et al 2005. Such silvicultural practices often induce environmental changes and alter patterns of tree species richness and/or ecosystem functioning (Bremer and Farley 2010).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In temperate and subtropical forests, planting of coniferous species to replace stands of more diverse hardwoods is a profound anthropogenic disturbance that has raised concerns about the consequences for biodiversity conservation (Emmer et al 1998, Kanowski et al 2005. Such silvicultural practices often induce environmental changes and alter patterns of tree species richness and/or ecosystem functioning (Bremer and Farley 2010).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The latter are thought to have three broad advantages over monocultures: greater productivity (Montagnini et al, 1995;Kelty, 2006), environmental services due to increased diversity (e.g. soil and water protection) (Erskine et al, 2006;Kanowski et al, 2005) and risk aversion (resistance to pests and pathogens, climate change, species failure, and market fluctuations) (Bosu et al, 2006;Nichols et al, 2001). Although managing mixed species is more difficult compared to managing simple monocultures, advantages the former gives may necessitate opting for mixed stands.…”
Section: Eucalyptus and Soil Fertilitymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Additional actions are required to deliver ES such as water course protection and biodiversity conservation (SAYER; CHOKKALINGAM; POULSON, 2004;KANOWSKI;CATTERALL;WARDELL-JOHNSON, 2005).…”
Section: Revegetation With Exotic Commercial Speciesmentioning
confidence: 99%