Latvian State Forest Research Institute "Silava"

Specific Responses of Natural Enemies to Ips acuminatus Density in Endemic and Post-Outbreak Populations in Scots Pine Stands: A Case Study

Outbreaks of the sharp-toothed bark beetle, Ips acuminatus, have become increasingly frequent across Europe, yet little is known about how natural enemy communities vary between bark beetle population phases. This study compared the composition, diversity, emergence patterns, and...

Towards resilient forest establishment in Europe: functional traits, genetic diversity and multifunctional design

Abstract Forest restoration and afforestation across Europe are accelerating, yet the decision-making processes governing forest establishment remain unevenly examined, especially from a biodiversity perspective. Considering this and the global environmental changes of climate sh...

Removing wolves did not reliably prevent domestic animal losses

Abstract Humans usually try to kill wild animals that they perceive as threats. However, many scientific findings have raised doubts that killing solves wildlife damage to property. With scant, low‐quality data, uncertainty persists. We reviewed recent studies of killing gray wol...