Effects of forestry practices on habitat variables and mammal abundance in a Japanese larch plantation

Eom, Tae-Kyung; Hwang, Hyun-Su; Lee, Jae-Kang; Bae, Ho-Kyoung; Park, Chan‐Ryul; Lim, Jong-Hwan; Rhim, Shin‐Jae

doi:10.2981/wlb.00566

Cited by 4 publications

(4 citation statements)

References 15 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Concerning the impacts per species group (see S16), the highest contribution to extinction risk came from declines in plant and bird species (Figures S16.1 and S16.2). Mammals seemed less sensitive to intense forest management (Figures S16.1c and S16.2c), as supported by several studies. − …”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Can Forest Management Practices Counteract Species Loss Arising from Increasing European Demand for Forest Biomass under Climate Mitigation Scenarios?

Rosa

Fulvio

Lauri

et al. 2023

Environ. Sci. Technol.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Forests are home to many species and provide biomass for material and energy. Here, we modeled the potential global species extinction risk from future scenarios of climate mitigation and EU28 forest management. We considered the continuation of current practices, the adoption of closer-to-nature management (low-intensity practices), and set-asides (conversion to unharvested forestland) on portions of EU28 forestland under two climate mitigation pathways as well as the consequences for the wood trade. Expanding set-aside to more than 25% of EU28 currently managed forestland by 2100 increased the global extinction risk compared to the continuation of current practices. This outcome stems from a projected increase in EU forest biomass imports, partially from biodiversity-vulnerable regions to compensate for a decrease in domestic harvest. Conversely, closerto-nature management on up to 37.5% of EU28 forestland lowered extinction risks. Increasing the internal production and partially sourcing imported biomass from low-intensity managed areas lowered the species extinction footprint even further. However, lowintensity practices could not entirely compensate for the increased extinction risk under a high climate mitigation scenario with greater demand for lignocellulosic crops and energywood. When developing climate mitigation strategies, it is crucial to assess forest biomass supply chains for the early detection of extinction risks in non-EU regions and for developing strategies to prevent increase of global impacts.

show abstract

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Mammals seemed less sensitive to intense forest management ( Figures S16.1c and S16.2c ), as supported by several studies. 66 − 68 …”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Can Forest Management Practices Counteract Species Loss Arising from Increasing European Demand for Forest Biomass under Climate Mitigation Scenarios?

Rosa

Fulvio

Lauri

et al. 2023

Environ. Sci. Technol.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…The lack of an apparent response to logging by devils is particularly surprising as the logging method in the landscape is clearfelling, which involves removing all trees from the harvest footprint and typically has a more negative effect on biodiversity than other logging methods (Chaudhary et al, 2016). Some carnivores can respond positively to clearfelling in plantations, perhaps due to increased prey availability (Eom et al, 2019).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Movements and habitat selection of a marsupial carnivore in a modified landscape

Jones,

Koch,

Pay

et al. 2024

Conservat Sci and Prac

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Landscape modification is a major threat to carnivores worldwide, but modified landscapes can also provide important habitat for these species, as protected areas alone are insufficient. Understanding how carnivores use modified landscapes, such as production forests, can inform management strategies to improve the value of these landscapes to carnivores. Little is known about habitat selection by marsupial carnivores in production forests, where they occupy a similar ecological niche to their more well‐studied eutherian counterparts. We used GPS tracking, Hidden Markov Models, and Manly's selection ratios to identify the habitat selected in three behavioral states by the largest marsupial carnivore, the Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii), in a timber plantation‐dominated landscape. Behavioral states were approximated as: state 1, resting or feeding at a carcass; state 2, foraging; and state 3, travel. Devils did not show preferences for any of native forest, native grassland, and plantation in any behavioral state. Within plantations, devils preferred a plantation age of 4–7 years (selection ratio [wi] = 1.52). Devils preferred roads (state 1: wi = 2.71, state 2: wi = 2.48, state 3: wi = 2.97) and plantation edges (state 1: wi = 2.38, state 2: wi = 2.24, state 3: wi = 2.78) in all behavioral states, and moved faster on roads and edges than away from them. Together, our results indicate devils use road and edges for foraging (scavenging and hunting) and travel. No measured habitat variables influenced devil home range size. To support devils in plantation landscapes, we recommend maintaining a heterogeneous landscape of different plantation ages and native remnants and reducing the risk of vehicle collisions by minimizing forestry traffic at night. Tasmanian devils share similar adaptable traits to generalist eutherian carnivore species in their use of modified landscapes. Plantations can provide valuable habitat for this and other threatened predator species.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Movements and habitat selection of a marsupial carnivore in a modified landscape

Jones

Koch

Pay

et al. 2023

Preprint

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Landscape modification is a major threat to carnivores worldwide, but modified landscapes can also provide important habitat for these species, as protected areas alone are insufficient. Understanding how carnivores move through modified landscapes, such as production forests, can inform management strategies to improve the value of these landscapes to carnivores. Little is known about habitat selection by marsupial carnivores in production forests, where they occupy a similar ecological niche to their more well-studied eutherian counterparts. We used GPS tracking, Hidden Markov Models, and Manly’s selection ratios to identify the habitat selected in 3 movement states indicating resting/feeding, foraging, and travel by the largest marsupial carnivore, the Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii), in a timber plantation-dominated landscape. Devils did not show preferences for any of native forest, native grassland, and plantation in any movement state. Within plantations, devils preferred a plantation age of 4–7 years (selection ratio [wi] = 1.52) and slightly avoided older plantations (8–13 yearswi= 0.74, 14+ yearswi= 0.65). Devils preferred roads (state 1:wi =2.71, state 2:wi= 2.48, state 3:wi= 2.97) and plantation edges (state 1:wi =2.38, state 2:wi= 2.24, state 3:wi= 2.78) in all movement states, and moved faster on roads (0.06 [95% CI 0.04 to 0.09] m.sec-1) and edges (0.08 [0.06 to 0.10] m.sec-1) than away from them, indicating they use them for foraging and travel. No measured habitat variables influenced devil home range size. To support devils in plantation landscapes, we recommend maintaining a heterogeneous landscape of different plantation ages and native remnants and reducing the risk of vehicle collisions by minimizing forestry traffic at night. Tasmanian devils share similar adaptable traits to generalist eutherian carnivore species in their use of modified landscapes. Plantations can provide valuable habitat for this and other threatened predator species.

show abstract

Effects of forestry practices on habitat variables and mammal abundance in a Japanese larch plantation

Abstract: BioOne Complete (complete.BioOne.org) is a full-text database of 200 subscribed and open-access titles in the biological, ecological, and environmental sciences published by nonprofit societies, associations, museums, institutions, and presses.

Cited by 4 publications

References 15 publications

Can Forest Management Practices Counteract Species Loss Arising from Increasing European Demand for Forest Biomass under Climate Mitigation Scenarios?

Can Forest Management Practices Counteract Species Loss Arising from Increasing European Demand for Forest Biomass under Climate Mitigation Scenarios?

Movements and habitat selection of a marsupial carnivore in a modified landscape

Movements and habitat selection of a marsupial carnivore in a modified landscape

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About