Multiple-use forests and reindeer husbandry – Case of pendulous lichens in continuous cover forests

Competition for land use between forestry and reindeer husbandry has been debated in northern Finland, particularly due to the possible adverse effects of on availability forage resources reindeer. In an attempt achieve a better reconciliation these uses, as well promote multiple forest use, we studied 37 stand-, plot-, tree-level variables pendulous lichens (Alectoria sp., Bryoria sp. Usnea sp.), compared two methods continuous cover (CCF) lichen occurrence Finnish Lapland. The main findings study indicate that number years after cutting, trunk diameter increase probability occurrence. highest by tree species was achieved Norway spruce (Picea abies (L) Karst), area, southern western parts area. Of CCF – small gap cutting selection former slightly more successful maintaining lichens, especially addition, ground coverage indicating degree xeric features stand reduced Furthermore, our data with reference material, found stands present maintained than managed young thinning stands, but less mature even-aged forests. This shows order reconcile herding larger trees should be saved, cycle kept long possible. lichen-rich areas excluded from logging, access those secured. studied, could viable method reconciling husbandry, forests, it allows keep at least intact longer period time, which advances growth lichens. Selection turn, affects whole removes large trees, are advantageous