Recent decline in sugar maple (Acer saccharum Marsh.) growth extends to the northern parts of its distribution range in eastern Canada

Boakye, Emmanuel A.; Bergeron, Yves; Drobyshev, Igor; Beekharry, Arvin; Voyer, David; Achim, Alexis; Huang, Jian-Guo; Grondin, Pierre; Bédard, Steve; Havreljuk, Filip; Gennaretti, Fabio; Girardin, Martin P.

doi:10.1016/j.foreco.2023.121304

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“…Climate exerts a significant influence on the characteristics of wood density, including cell count, size, and cell wall thickness (Wang et al 2002;Rossi et al 2008;Lenz et al 2010;Sattler et al 2016;Sun et al 2016). Maximum wood density displays a strong correlation with warm seasonal temperatures in various tree species, such as Picea PEER-REVIEWED REVIEW ARTICLE bioresources.com Boakye et al (2023). "Wood density in boreal zone," BioResources 18(4), Pg#s to be added.…”

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Systematic review: Climate and non-climate factors influencing wood density in the boreal zone

Boakye,

Mvolo,

Stewart

2023

BioRes

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Wood density is a crucial factor in determining the quality of wood in boreal ecosystems within the Northern Hemisphere. Climate variables play a significant role in shaping wood density, posing challenges for forest managers and stakeholders in the wood industry to adapt amidst climate change. However, our current understanding of these effects remains incomplete. This systematic literature review explores the multifaceted influences on wood density in the boreal zone, encompassing both climate-related and non-climatic factors. The findings demonstrate that warmer temperatures can cause both increases and decreases in wood density, primarily due to their impact on tracheid lignification and cell wall thickening. Nonetheless, the outcome depends on various factors, including species type, age, soil conditions, presence of pests and diseases, fire, windstorms, and silviculture practices. The quantification of complex relationships between these factors and wood density has been insufficient in existing literature. Understanding the impacts of both climate and non-climate factors on wood density is essential for fostering a sustainable wood industry, while effectively mitigating adverse effects and maximizing benefits. Forest managers can leverage this knowledge to optimize wood production strategies, ensuring long-term ecological resilience amidst the increasingly variable climate challenges.

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