University of Groningen Wolves, tree logs and tree regeneration van Ginkel, Annelies

University of Groningen

Wolves, tree logs and tree regeneration van Ginkel, Annelies

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10.33612/diss.112115780

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Publication date: 2020

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van Ginkel, A. (2020). Wolves, tree logs and tree regeneration: Combined effects of downed wood and wolves on the regeneration of palatable and less palatable tree species. Rijksuniversiteit Groningen. https://doi.org/10.33612/diss.112115780

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Stellingen behorende bij het proefschrift

Wolves, tree logs and tree regeneration

1. Dead wood should stay in the forest, as tree logs facilitate tree regeneration by

reducing browsing pressure making the forest more diverse (Chapter 2 and Chapter 3; this thesis).

2. Due to the context-dependency of large carnivore-induced trophic cascades, the effects of wolves in anthropogenic landscapes should not be overestimated (Chapter 4, this thesis).

3. We should allow natural dynamics, downed wood, and a complete assemblage of ungulates and carnivores for a spatial, structural and compositional heterogeneous forest (Chapters 2, 3, 4 and 5, this thesis).

4. All-purpose soap could work as deer repellent in sparsely populated areas (Chapter 6, , this thesis).

5. Despite evidence supporting the 'landscape of fear'-theory, there are still non-believers.

6. Scientists should share their gained knowledge in a fun and interactive way with society.

7. Voor bos met een hoge natuurwaarde is het nodig te denken in honderden jaren en niet in politieke termijnen.

8. Bos bevat geen ‘resthout’ dat gebruikt kan worden in biomassacentrales.

9. Nederlandse provincies moeten de nulstand voor wild zwijn en edelhert opheffen. 10. De wolf is een aanwinst voor de Nederlandse (natuur)gebieden.