Coppice conversion of European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.): natural evolution, periodic thinning, regeneration cutting
Francesco Chianucci, Giada Bertini, Gioele Tiberi, Giada Lazzerini, Luca Marchino, Maurizio Piovosi, Andrea Cutini
The paper compares the ecological effects of different coppice conversion methods on beech forests, finding that alternative methods accelerate canopy transition and sapling growth.
bioRxiv · Nov 24, 2025 · PreprintPlant Biology