Five new info packages present e.g. how to tackle the problems of pre-commercial thinning, how to equip forest machines to prevent soil damages and much more!

D1.1 Database and models regarding soil type specific bearing capacity and hydraulic transfer properties This report focuses on material and method descriptions for a number of individual studies that are done within WP1, while all the models developed within EFFORTE will be published later. The report includes two sections: 1. Database set up in France on 12 plots to adapt an existing soil type specific hydrological model named PASTIS to …

EFFORTE from A to Z in Impact magazine – getting the message of sustainable and efficient forestry across in EU

Impact is a series of high-quality, open access science reports designed to boost the dissemination of research impact. The publication features content from the world’s leading research agencies, policy groups, universities and research projects – and EFFORTE recently joined that group. Forestry issues – for example the discussions about carbon sinks and LULUCF regulation – are constantly in the spotlight in Europe and especially in countries, where forests cover a …