Forest ecology

Q1: What kind of approaches of forest management (intervention x non
intervention) you can use to conserve biodiversity in nature reserves.
Forest biodiversity in nature reserves can be conserved using four main management
approaches. Minimal intervention - lets forests develop naturally, preserving old- growth species
and processes. Traditional management - maintains semi-open habitats supporting light
damannding species. Non-traditional management uses modern techniques like selective cutting or
prescribed fire to create structural diversity and old-growth features faster. Species management
targets threatened or keystone species, including rewinding with large herbivores or predators.
Combining these methods—such as leaving some areas untouched while managing others—
balances natural succession, cultural heritage, and ecological restoration, providing complementary
benefits for long-term biodiversity conservation.
Q2:What is the importance of old-forests and dead wood for biodiversity.Are
there any suggestions how much dead wood we should maintain in the
landscape?…