Dr. Massimiliano Schwarz

2010-2013 / ProtectBio – Hochwasser

2011-2013 / HaStaWa, "Hangstabilität im Wald"

2011-2013 / CoRoS, "Compressed Rooted Soil"

2014-2015 / "Start_it_up"

2017-2019 / Rutschungen nach Waldbrand

2017-2020 / ProtectBio - Hangmuren

2018-2020 / MEC, "Monitoring Erosion in Chestnut wood" Bedano (TI)

2018-2025 / STEC, "Smart Targeting of Erosion Control" in NZ

2019-2020 / Ereignisanalyse Visp 2018

2021-2022 / Priorisierung Schutzwaldpflege, SBB: Fallstudie Bressonaz (VD/FR)

Suda, Jürgen; Krättli, Walter; Schwarz, Massimiliano (2022). Holzsperren – Entwurf und Konstruktion Bautechnik, 99(52), pp. 66-75. Wiley 10.1002/bate.202200026 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/bate.202200026>

Murgia, Ilenia; Giadrossich, Filippo; Mao, Zhun; Cohen, Denis; Capra, Gian Franco; Schwarz, Massimiliano (2022). Modeling shallow landslides and root reinforcement: A review Ecological Engineering, 181(181), p. 106671. Elsevier 10.1016/j.ecoleng.2022.106671 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2022.106671>

Karimi, Zahra; Abdi, Ehsan; Deljouei, Azade; Cislaghi, Alessio; Shirvany, Anoushirvan; Schwarz, Massimiliano; Hales, Tristram C. (2022). Vegetation-induced soil stabilization in coastal area: An example from a natural mangrove forest CATENA, 216, p. 106410. Elsevier 10.1016/j.catena.2022.106410 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.catena.2022.106410>

Perona, Paolo; Flury, Reto; Barry, D. Andrew; Schwarz, Massimiliano (2022). Tree root distribution modelling in different environmental conditions Ecological Engineering, 185, p. 106811. Elsevier 10.1016/j.ecoleng.2022.106811 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2022.106811>

van Zadelhoff, Feiko Bernard; Albaba, Adel; Cohen, Denis; Phillips, Chris; Schaefli, Bettina; Dorren, Luuk; Schwarz, Massimiliano (2022). Introducing SlideforMAP: a probabilistic finite slope approach for modelling shallow-landslide probability in forested situations Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, 22(8), pp. 2611-2635. Copernicus 10.5194/nhess-22-2611-2022 <http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/nhess-22-2611-2022>

Bischetti, Gian Battista; De Cesare, Giovanni; Mickovski, Slobodan B.; Rauch, Hans Peter; Schwarz, Massimiliano; Stangl, Rosemarie (2021). Design and temporal issues in Soil Bioengineering structures for the stabilisation of shallow soil movements Ecological Engineering, 169(169), p. 106309. Elsevier 10.1016/j.ecoleng.2021.106309 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2021.106309>

Flepp, Gianluca; Robyr, Roger; Scotti, Roberto; Giadrossich, Filippo; Conedera, Marco; Vacchiano, Giorgio; Fischer, Christoph; Ammann, Peter; May, Alexander Dominik Ezuma; Schwarz, Massimiliano (2021). Temporal Dynamics of Root Reinforcement in European Spruce Forests Forests, 12(6), pp. 1-16. MDPI 10.3390/f12060815 <http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f12060815>

Flepp, Gianluca; Sandri, Arthur; Wohlgemuth, Thomas; Conedera, Marco; Schwarz, Massimiliano; Wasem, Ueli (2020). Störung im flachgründigen, rutschgefährdeten Schutzwald Wald und Holz, 100(8), pp. 31-34. Waldwirtschaft Schweiz

Branca, Giampiero; Piredda, Irene; Scotti, Roberto; Chessa, Laura; Murgia, Ilenia; Ganga, Antonio; Campus, Sergio Francesco; Lovreglio, Raffaella; Guastini, Enrico; Schwarz, Massimiliano; Giadrossich, Filippo (2020). Correction: Branca, G., et al. Forest Protection Unifies, Silviculture Divides: A Sociological Analysis of Local Stakeholders’ Voices after Coppicing in the Marganai Forest (Sardinia, Italy). Forests 2020, 11, 708 Forests, 11(12), p. 1353. MDPI 10.3390/f11121353 <http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f11121353>

Deljouei, Azade; Abdi, Ehsan; Schwarz, Massimiliano; Majnounian, Baris; Sohrabi, Hormoz; Dumroese, R. Kasten (2020). Mechanical Characteristics of the Fine Roots of Two Broadleaved Tree Species from the Temperate Caspian Hyrcanian Ecoregion Forests, 11(3), p. 345. MDPI 10.3390/f11030345 <http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f11030345>

Gasser, Eric; Perona, Paolo; Dorren, Luuk; Phillips, Chris; Hübl, Johannes; Schwarz, Massimiliano (2020). A New Framework to Model Hydraulic Bank Erosion Considering the Effects of Roots Water, 12(3), p. 893. MDPI 10.3390/w12030893 <http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/w12030893>

Giadrossich, Filippo; Schwarz, Massimiliano; Marden, Michael; Marrosu, Roberto; Phillips, Chris (2020). Minimum representative root distribution sampling for calculating slope stability in Pinus radiata D.Don plantations in New Zealand New Zealand Journal of Forestry Science, 50(5), pp. 1-12. Scion 10.33494/nzjfs502020x68x <http://dx.doi.org/10.33494/nzjfs502020x68x>

Schwarz, Massimiliano (2019). Wurzelverstärkung und Hangstabilitätsberechnungen: ein Überblick Schweizerische Zeitschrift für Forstwesen, 170(6), pp. 292-302. Schweizerischer Forstverein 10.3188/szf.2019.0292 <http://dx.doi.org/10.3188/szf.2019.0292>

Schwarz, Massimiliano; Plinio Dazio, Emanuele; Pividori, Mario; Bonardi, Martino; Conedera, Marco (2019). Ceduo castanile in aree ad elevato pericolo di frane superficiali. Quali opzioni gestionali? Sherwood(241), pp. 7-10. Compagnia delle Foreste

Albaba, Adel; Schwarz, Massimiliano; Wendeler, Corinna; Loup, Bernard; Dorren, Luuk (2019). Numerical modeling using an elastoplastic-adhesive discrete element code for simulating hillslope debris flows and calibration against field experiments Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, 19(11), pp. 2339-2358. Copernicus 10.5194/nhess-19-2339-2019 <http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/nhess-19-2339-2019>

Cislaghi, Alessio; Cohen, Denis; Gasser, Eric; Bischetti, Gian Battista; Schwarz, Massimiliano (2019). Field Measurements of Passive Earth Forces in Steep, Shallow, Landslide‐Prone Areas Journal of Geophysical Research: Earth Surface, 124(3), pp. 838-866. Wiley 10.1029/2017JF004557 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2017JF004557>

Gasser, Eric; Schwarz, Massimiliano; Simon, Andrew; Perona, Paolo; Phillips, Chris; Hübl, Johannes; Dorren, Luuk (2019). A review of modeling the effects of vegetation on large wood recruitment processes in mountain catchments Earth-Science Reviews, 194, pp. 350-373. Elsevier 10.1016/j.earscirev.2019.04.013 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.earscirev.2019.04.013>

Gehring, Eric; Conedera, Marco; Maringer, Janet; Giadrossich, Filippo; Guastini, Enrico; Schwarz, Massimiliano (2019). Shallow landslide disposition in burnt European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) forests Scientific Reports, 9(1) Springer 10.1038/s41598-019-45073-7 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-45073-7>

Giadrossich, Filippo; Cohen, Denis; Schwarz, Massimiliano; Ganga, Antonio; Marrosu, Roberto; Pirastru, Mario; Capra, Gian Franco (2019). Large roots dominate the contribution of trees to slope stability Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, 44(8), pp. 1602-1609. Wiley 10.1002/esp.4597 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/esp.4597>

Schwarz, Massimiliano; Flepp, Gianluca; Dorren, Luuk (2019). Quantifizierung und Implementierung der Wurzelverstärkung in Hangstabilitätsmodellen In: Umgang mit spontanen Rutschungen und Hangmuren : Herbstkurs 2019 ; Kursunterlagen (pp. 26-30). Bern: FAN Fachleute Naturgefahren Schweiz

Steeb, Nicolas; Badoux, Alexandre; Boes, Robert; Gasser, Eric; Rickenmann, Dieter; Rickli, Christian; Ruiz-Villanueva, Virginia; Schalko, Isabella; Schmocker, Lukas; Schwarz, Massimiliano; Stoffel, Markus; Weibrecht, Volker (2019). Das Projekt WoodFlow – Ausblick auf den Synthesebericht FAN Agenda(2), pp. 11-15.

Dazio, Emanuele (Plinio Rinaldo); Conedera, Marco; Schwarz, Massimiliano (2018). Impact of different chestnut coppice managements on root reinforcement and shallow landslide susceptibility Forest Ecology and Management, 417, pp. 63-76. Elsevier 10.1016/j.foreco.2018.02.031 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2018.02.031>

Wunder, Jan; Knüsel, Simon; Dorren, Luuk; Schwarz, Massimiliano; Bourrier, Franck; Conedera, Marco (2018). Götterbaum und Paulownie: die «neuen Wilden» im Schweizer Wald? Schweizerische Zeitschrift für Forstwesen, 169(2), pp. 69-76. Schweizerischer Forstverein 10.3188/szf.2018.0069 <http://dx.doi.org/10.3188/szf.2018.0069>

Moos, Christine; Bebi, Peter; Schwarz, Massimiliano; Stoffel, Markus; Sudmeier-Rieux, Karen; Dorren, Luuk (2018). Ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction in mountains Earth-Science Reviews, 177, pp. 497-513. Elsevier 10.1016/j.earscirev.2017.12.011 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.earscirev.2017.12.011>

Deljouei, A.; Abdi, E.; Majnounian Garagiz, Baris; Schwarz, Massimiliano (2018). Comparing roots mechanical characteristics of hornbeam trees in different diameter at breast height classes Journal of forest and wood product, 71(3), pp. 199-207. 10.22059/JFWP.2018.251075.891 <http://dx.doi.org/10.22059/JFWP.2018.251075.891>

Gasser, Eric; Simon, Andrew; Perona, Paolo; Dorren, Luuk; Hübl, Johannes; Schwarz, Massimiliano; Paquier, A.; Rivière, N. (2018). Quantification of potential recruitment of large woody debris in mountain catchments considering the effects of vegetation on hydraulic and geotechnical bank erosion and shallow landslides E3S Web of Conferences, 40, 02046. EDP Science 10.1051/e3sconf/20184002046 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/20184002046>

Vergani, Chiara; Werlen, Mario; Conedera, Marco; Cohen, Denis; Schwarz, Massimiliano (2017). Investigation of root reinforcement decay after a forest fire in a Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) protection forest Forest Ecology and Management, 400, pp. 339-352. Elsevier 10.1016/j.foreco.2017.06.005 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2017.06.005>

Cohen, Denis; Schwarz, Massimiliano (2017). Tree-root control of shallow landslides Earth Surface Dynamics, 5(3), pp. 451-477. Copernicus Publications 10.5194/esurf-5-451-2017 <http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/esurf-5-451-2017>

Vergani, C; Giadrossich, F; Buckley, P; Conedera, M; Pividori, M; Salbitano, F; Rauch, HS; Lovreglio, R; Schwarz, Massimiliano (2017). Root reinforcement dynamics of European coppice woodlands and their effect on shallow landslides: A review Earth-Science Reviews, 167, pp. 88-102. Elsevier 10.1016/j.earscirev.2017.02.002 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.earscirev.2017.02.002>

Giadrossich, F.; Schwarz, Massimiliano; Cohen, D.; Cislaghi, A.; Vergani, C.; Hubble, T.; Phillips, C.; Stokes, A. (2017). Methods to measure the mechanical behaviour of tree roots: A review Ecological Engineering, 109, pp. 256-271. Elsevier 10.1016/j.ecoleng.2017.08.032 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2017.08.032>

Schwarz, Massimiliano; Cohen, Denis; Klaus, Louis (2017). Beurteilung der Wirkung biologischer Objektschutz-Massnahmen: Anwendungsbeispiel des Modells SOSlope FAN Agenda(2), pp. 9-12. Fachleute Naturgefahren Schweiz FAN

Moos, Christine; Bebi, Peter; Graf, Frank; Mattli, Josias; Rickli, Christian; Schwarz, Massimiliano (2016). How does forest structure affect root reinforcement and susceptibility to shallow landslides? Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, 41(7), pp. 951-960. John Wiley & Sons 10.1002/esp.3887 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/esp.3887>

Giadrossich, Filippo; Cohen, Denis; Schwarz, Massimiliano; Seddaiu, Giovanna; Contran, Nicla; Lubino, Marcello; Valdés-Rodríguez, Ofelia Andrea; Niedda, Marcello (2016). Modeling bio-engineering traits of Jatropha curcas L. Ecological Engineering, 89, pp. 40-48. Elsevier 10.1016/j.ecoleng.2016.01.005 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2016.01.005>

Dorren, Luuk; Schwarz, Massimiliano (2016). Quantifying the Stabilizing Effect of Forests on Shallow Landslide-Prone Slopes In: Ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction and adaptation in practice. Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research: Vol. 42 (pp. 255-270). Cham: Springer International Publishing 10.1007/978-3-319-43633-3_11 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-43633-3_11>

Ruiz-Villanueva, V.; Badoux, A.; Boes, R.M.; Rickenmann, D.; Rickli, C.; Schalko, I.; Schmocker, L.; Schwarz, Massimiliano; Steeb, N.; Stoffel, M.; Weitbrecht, V. (2016). Large wood research in Swiss watercourses In: River Flow 2016 : Proceedings of the international conference on fluvial hydraulics, St. Louis, USA, 11-14 July 2016 (pp. 2307-2314). Leiden: CRC Press

Schwarz, Massimiliano; Phillips, C.; Marden, M.; McIvor, I. R.; Douglas, G. B.; Watson, A. (2016). Modelling of root reinforcement and erosion control by ‘Veronese’ poplar on pastoral hill country in New Zealand New Zealand Journal of Forestry Science, 46(1) Springer 10.1186/s40490-016-0060-4 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40490-016-0060-4>

Vergani, Chiara; Schwarz, Massimiliano; Soldati, Mattia; Corda, Andrea; Giadrossich, Filippo; Chiaradia, Enrico A.; Morando, Paola; Bassanelli, Chiara (2016). Root reinforcement dynamics in subalpine spruce forests following timber harvest: a case study in Canton Schwyz, Switzerland CATENA, 143, pp. 275-288. Elsevier 10.1016/j.catena.2016.03.038 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.catena.2016.03.038>

Schwarz, Massimiliano; Rist, Armin; Cohen, D.; Giadrossich, F.; Egorov, P.; Büttner, D.; Stolz, Martin; Thormann, Jean-Jacques (2015). Root reinforcement of soils under compression Journal of Geophysical Research: Earth Surface, 120(10), pp. 2103-2120. Wiley-Blackwell 10.1002/2015JF003632 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/2015JF003632>

Tron, Stefania; Perona, Paolo; Gorla, Lorenzo; Schwarz, Massimiliano; Laio, Francesco; Ridolfi, Luca (2015). The signature of randomness in riparian plant root distributions Geophysical Research Letters, 42(17), pp. 7098-7106. 10.1002/2015GL064857 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/2015GL064857>

Schwarz, Massimiliano; Mattli, Joos; Dorren, Luuk; Hunziker, Gabi; Loup, Bernard; Hagen, Karl; Mazzorana, Bruno; Rickli, Christian; Bebi, Peter; Wohlwend, Stephan; Huwiler, Andreas; Vacchiano, Giorgio (2014). Best practice methods for shallow landslides hazard assessment – a review of the Alpine region Wildbach- und Lawinenverbau, 78(174), pp. 222-231. Verein der Diplomingenieure der Wildbach- und Lawinenverbauung Österreichs

Stokes, Alexia; Douglas, Grant B.; Fourcaud, Thierry; Giadrossich, Filippo; Gillies, Clayton; Hubble, Thomas; Kim, John H.; Loades, Kenneth W.; Mao, Zhun; McIvor, Ian R.; Mickovski, Slobodan B.; Mitchell, Stephen; Osman, Normaniza; Phillips, Chris; Poesen, Jean; Polster, Dave; Preti, Federico; Raymond, Pierre; Rey, Freddy; Schwarz, Massimiliano; ... (2014). Ecological mitigation of hillslope instability: ten key issues facing researchers and practitioners Plant and Soil, 377(1-2), pp. 1-23. Springer 10.1007/s11104-014-2044-6 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11104-014-2044-6>

Schwarz, Massimiliano; Dorren, Luuk; Thormann, Jean-Jacques (2014). SLIDEFORNET: a web tool for assessing the effect of root reinforcement on shallow landslides In: International Conference: Analysis and Management of Changing Risks for Natural Hazards. Padua / Italy. 18.-19.11.2014.

Vergani, C.; Schwarz, Massimiliano; Cohen, D.; Thormann, Jean-Jacques; Bischetti, G.B. (2014). Effects of root tensile force and diameter distribution variability on root reinforcement in the Swiss and Italian Alps Canadian Journal of Forest Research, 44(11), pp. 1426-1440. Canadian Science Publishing 10.1139/cjfr-2014-0095 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/cjfr-2014-0095>