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Forestry
Ulrike Hiltner, Andreas Huth, Bruno Herault, Anne Holtmann, Achim Braeuning, Rico Fischer
Summary: Selective logging and climate change have significant combined effects on biomass stocks and timber harvest in tropical forests, with repeated logging impacting biomass and timber supply irrespective of climate change intensity. Moderate climate change leads to a slight decrease in average biomass, while intensive climate change can result in a substantial decrease. The combination of selective logging and climate change increases the likelihood of changes in forest dynamics, with rising temperatures playing a key role in driving these changes.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Ever Tallei, Luis Rivera, Alejandro Schaaf, Constanza Vivanco, Natalia Politi
Summary: Native forests are crucial centers of terrestrial diversity and provide vital ecosystem services. However, unsustainable logging poses a severe threat to biodiversity. A study in northwestern Argentina revealed that logging significantly impacted the structure and composition of a dry forest, affecting its functionality and leading to the loss of valuable timber species.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Catarina C. Jakovac, Jorge A. Meave, Frans Bongers, Susan G. Letcher, Juan Manuel Dupuy, Daniel Piotto, Danae M. A. Rozendaal, Marielos Pena-Claros, Dylan Craven, Braulio A. Santos, Alexandre Siminski, Alfredo C. Fantini, Alice C. Rodrigues, Alma Hernandez-Jaramillo, Alvaro Idarraga, Andre B. Junqueira, Angelica Maria Almeyda Zambrano, Ben H. J. de Jong, Bruno Ximenes Pinho, Bryan Finegan, Carolina Castellano-Castro, Daisy Christiane Zambiazi, Daisy H. Dent, Daniel Hernan Garcia, Deborah Kennard, Diego Delgado, Eben N. Broadbent, Edgar Ortiz-Malavassi, Eduardo A. Perez-Garcia, Edwin Lebrija-Trejos, Erika Berenguer, Erika Marin-Spiotta, Esteban Alvarez-Davila, Everardo Valadares de Sa Sampaio, Felipe Melo, Fernando Elias, Filipe Franca, Florian Oberleitner, Francisco Mora, G. Bruce Williamson, Gabriel Dalla Colletta, George A. L. Cabral, Geraldine Derroire, Geraldo Wilson Fernandes, Hans van Der Wal, Heitor Mancini Teixeira, Henricus F. M. Vester, Hernando Garcia, Ima C. G. Vieira, Jaider Jimenez-Montoya, Jarcilene S. De Almeida-Cortez, Jefferson S. Hall, Jerome Chave, Jess K. Zimmerman, Jhon Edison Nieto, Joice Ferreira, Jorge Rodriguez-Velazquez, Jorge Ruiz, Jos Barlow, Jose Aguilar-Cano, Jose Luis Hernandez-Stefanoni, Julien Engel, Justin M. Becknell, Katia Zanini, Madelon Lohbeck, Marcelo Tabarelli, Marco Antonio Romero-Romero, Maria Uriarte, Maria D. M. Veloso, Mario M. Espirito-Santo, Masha T. van Der Sande, Michiel van Breugel, Miguel Martinez-Ramos, Naomi B. Schwartz, Natalia Norden, Nathalia Perez-Cardenas, Noel Gonzalez-Valdivia, Pascal Petronelli, Patricia Balvanera, Paulo Massoca, Pedro H. S. Brancalion, Pedro M. Villa, Peter Hietz, Rebecca Ostertag, Rene Lopez-Camacho, Ricardo G. Cesar, Rita Mesquita, Robin L. Chazdon, Rodrigo Munoz, Saara J. DeWalt, Sandra C. Muller, Sandra M. Duran, Sebastiao Venancio Martins, Susana Ochoa-Gaona, Susana Rodriguez-Buritica, T. Mitchell Aide, Tony Vizcarra Bentos, Vanessa de S. Moreno, Vanessa Granda, Wayt Thomas, Whendee L. Silver, Yule R. F. Nunes, Lourens Poorter
Summary: The study revealed large continental-scale variation in the species composition of early successional forests, mainly associated with biogeographic and environmental factors rather than human disturbance indicators. The uniqueness of the floristic composition is partially driven by regionally restricted species belonging to widespread genera, and early secondary forests contribute to restoring and conserving the distinctiveness of bioregions across the Neotropical realm.
Article
Forestry
Musse Tesfaye, Ashenafi Manaye, Berihu Tesfamariam, Zenebe Mekonnen, Shibire Bekele Eshetu, Katharina Loehr, Stefan Sieber
Summary: Dry forests' contribution to climate change adaptation is often overlooked, but in Tigray Region, the overall dry forest income contributes to 16.8% of total household income. Different types of dry forest users are significantly impacted by dry forest income in various ways.
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Environmental Sciences
Victor Alexis Pena-Lara, Juan Manuel Dupuy, Casandra Reyes-Garcia, Lucia Sanaphre-Villanueva, Carlos A. Portillo-Quintero, Jose Luis Hernandez-Stefanoni
Summary: This study accurately estimates tree species richness and functional richness in tropical dry forests of the Yucatan Peninsula through the combination of field data and Sentinel-2 imagery. The results show a positive correlation between species richness and functional richness in both forest types. The findings highlight the importance of integrating field data and remotely sensed variables for estimating plant species richness and functional richness, and provide valuable information for planning, conservation, and restoration strategies.
Article
Forestry
Clemir Candeia de Oliveira, Fernando Roberto Martins, Bruno Cruz Souza, Everardo Valadares de Sa Barretto Sampaio, Maria Iracema Bezerra Loiola, Arlete Aparecida Soares
Summary: Understanding the recovery time of vegetation structure and species composition is important for the conservation of seasonally deciduous tropical forests, especially for the semi-arid Brazilian Caatinga. This study estimated that it takes more than 35 years for the forest to recover and return to a composition and structure similar to the original one. Therefore, management plans should restrict destructive uses before at least 35 years of regeneration have been reached.
Article
Ecology
Nadja Rueger, Markus E. Schorn, Stephan Kambach, Robin L. Chazdon, Caroline E. Farrior, Jorge A. Meave, Rodrigo Munoz, Michiel van Breugel, Lucy Amissah, Frans Bongers, Dylan Craven, Bruno Herault, Catarina C. Jakovac, Natalia Norden, Lourens Poorter, Masha T. van der Sande, Christian Wirth, Diego Delgado, Daisy H. Dent, Saara J. DeWalt, Juan M. Dupuy, Bryan Finegan, Jefferson S. Hall, Jose L. Hernandez-Stefanoni, Omar R. Lopez
Summary: By analyzing repeated forest inventory data from wet and dry forests in Mexico and Central America, we discovered two demographic trade-offs and identified five demographic strategies for tree species. Our findings challenge the current conceptual model of Neotropical forest succession by showing the dominance of long-lived pioneers throughout the successional gradient. These findings have significant implications for understanding and predicting the mechanisms of tropical forest succession.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
U. Neeraja, S. Rajendrakumar, C. S. Saneesh, Venkat Dyda, Tiffany M. Knight
Summary: Fire has significant effects on the diversity, composition, and structure of tropical dry forest communities in the Kadiri watershed of the Eastern Ghats, India. While stem density increases in recently burned areas, species richness is lower due to dominance of fire-resistant species with specific traits. Conservation actions are necessary to prevent further degradation in this region and protect ecosystem services.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Miguel Martinez-Ramos, Felipe Barragan, Francisco Mora, Susana Maza-Villalobos, Luis F. Arreola-Villa, Radika Bhaskar, Frans Bongers, Celina Lemus-Herrera, Horacio Paz, Angelina Martinez-Yrizar, Bianca A. Santini, Patricia Balvanera
Summary: The study investigated the changes in community attributes and phylogenetic structure of shrubs and trees at different life stages during the old-field succession of a seasonally tropical dry forest in Western Mexico. Results showed that the assembly of shrub and tree communities along succession resulted from a combination of abiotic filtering processes operating mostly on seedlings and biotic filtering processes operating mostly on resprouts. The implications of these findings for the management of secondary TDF in human-modified landscapes are discussed.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Piotr Tadeusz Golos, Joanna Ukalska, Emilia Wysocka-Fijorek, Wojciech Gil
Summary: The study surveyed 1003 forest landowners to determine the average expected economic compensation under timber harvesting restrictions, with expectations influenced by timber-selling farmers and those with larger agricultural areas.
Article
Ecology
Rachel A. Zitomer, Sara M. Galbraith, Matthew G. Betts, Andrew R. Moldenke, Robert A. Progar, James W. Rivers
Summary: This study investigated the impact of land management practices on wild bees in intensively managed Douglas-fir stands. The results showed that the abundance and species richness of bees declined rapidly with stand age, emphasizing the importance of maintaining diverse floral resources during forest regeneration.
ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Melese Genete Muluneh, Motuma Tolera Feyissa, Tefera Mangistu Wolde
Summary: This study investigated the impact of anthropogenic disturbance and fragment size on the diversity and structural attributes of woody species in northern Ethiopian forests. The findings suggest that increasing fragment size can enhance diversity and stability of the forest, while disturbance intensities varied among different patches.
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Tahti Pohjanmies, Anni Jaskova, Juha-Pekka Hotanen, Outi Manninen, Maija Salemaa, Anne Tolvanen, Paivi Merila
Summary: Boreal forests in Finland are rich in non-timber forest products, with approximately 200 wild plant species documented for their nutritional uses. This study analyzed the richness and abundance of edible wild plants in Finnish forests and found that habitat characteristics, such as site fertility and stand density, are key determinants of overall edible plant provisioning. The effects of stand characteristics and management on edible plant richness and abundance may be complex, and further analysis at the species level is needed to understand how to support edible plant provisioning in managed forests.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Prakash Nepal, Craig M. T. Johnston, Indroneil Ganguly
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of three contrasting mass timber demand scenarios on global forest resources and product markets, finding increases in softwood lumber production and prices under different scenarios. The projected increase in softwood lumber prices due to increased mass timber demand may lead to reduced consumption for traditional end-uses and strong market competition between the mass timber and traditional construction industries. However, the projected effect on global forest stock was relatively small due to fast projected biomass growth in regenerated stands.
Article
Forestry
F. Bognounou, L. A. Venier, S. L. Van Wilgenburg, I Aubin, J-N Candau, A. Arsenault, C. Hebert, J. Ibarzabal, S. J. Song, L. De Grandpre
Summary: The study revealed that salvage-logged habitats have significantly lower taxonomic diversity, functional diversity, and functional and phylogenetic redundancy compared to burned and traditionally logged habitats, with a lower frequency of insectivores as well. Cumulative disturbances have a negative effect on early assembly of bird communities. Further assessments at landscape level are encouraged to better plan for the conservation of bird functional structure.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FOREST RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Eneas Aguirre-von-Wobeser, Luis E. Eguiarte, Valeria Souza, Gloria Soberon-Chavez
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2015)
Article
Microbiology
Gabriel Y. Ponce-Soto, Eneas Aguirre-von-Wobeser, Luis E. Eguiarte, James J. Elser, Zarraz M. -P. Lee, Valeria Souza
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2015)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ricardo Colin, Luis E. Eguiarte
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2016)
Article
Plant Sciences
Michael R. McKain, Joel R. McNeal, P. Roxanne Kellar, Luis E. Eguiarte, J. Chris Pires, Jim Leebens-Mack
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2016)
Article
Plant Sciences
Laura Trejo, Leonardo O. Alvarado-Cardenas, Enrique Scheinvar, Luis E. Eguiarte
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2016)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Gabriela Castellanos-Morales, Yocelyn T. Gutierrez-Guerrero, Niza Gamez, Luis E. Eguiarte
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2016)
Article
Ecology
Enrique Scheinvar, Niza Gamez, Gabriela Castellanos-Morales, Erika Aguirre-Planter, Luis E. Eguiarte
JOURNAL OF BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2017)
Article
Zoology
Luis A. Escobedo-Morales, Salvador Mandujano, Luis E. Eguiarte, Marco A. Rodriguez-Rodriguez, Jesus E. Maldonado
Article
Ecology
Roberto-Emiliano Trejo-Salazar, Luis E. Eguiarte, David Suro-Pinera, Rodrigo A. Medellin
NATURAL AREAS JOURNAL
(2016)
Article
Biology
Santiago Ramirez-Barahona, Josue Barrera-Redondo, Luis E. Eguiarte
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2016)
Article
Microbiology
Jorge A. Valdivia-Anistro, Luis E. Eguiarte-Fruns, Gabriela Delgado-Sapien, Pedro Marquez-Zacarias, Jaime Gasca-Pineda, Jennifer Learned, James J. Elser, Gabriela Olmedo-Alvarez, Valeria Souza
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
R. Carlos Almazan-Nunez, Luis E. Eguiarte, Maria del Coro Arizmendi, Pablo Corcuera
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Silvia Pajares, Ana E. Escalante, Ana M. Noguez, Felipe Garcia-Oliva, Celeste Martinez-Piedragil, Silke S. Cram, Luis Enrique Eguiarte, Valeria Souza
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Patricia Velez, Jaime Gasca-Pineda, Edmundo Rosique-Gil, Luis E. Eguiarte, Laura Espinosa-Asuar, Valeria Souza
Article
Ecology
R. Carlos Almazan-Nunez, Maria del Coro Arizmendi, Luis E. Eguiarte, Pablo Corcuera
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL ECOLOGY
(2015)
Article
Ecology
Narendra Nelli, Diana Francis, Ricardo Fonseca, Olivier Masson, Mamadou Sow, Emmanuel Bosc
Summary: This study investigates the changes in the atmospheric electric field (Ez) during foggy conditions in the hyperarid region of the United Arab Emirates. The results show that as fog persists, Ez becomes more variable due to the absorption and redistribution of charges by the fog, which alters the ion balance and affects electrical conductivity in the atmosphere.
JOURNAL OF ARID ENVIRONMENTS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Ezra Hadad, Amir Balaban, Jakub Z. Kosicki, Reuven Yosef
Summary: This study investigated whether the prey of striped hyenas has adapted to the change in the natural environment caused by human activities, particularly artificial light at night (ALAN). The results showed that ALAN had no impact on the diet or den distribution of the hyenas in central Israel. The study also found that domestic animals were the most common prey, and there were also some vegetative species in their diet. Overall, the feeding behavior of striped hyenas is influenced by geographical region, habitat, and human activities.
JOURNAL OF ARID ENVIRONMENTS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Rahim Najafi Tireh Shabankareh, Pardis Ziaee, Mohammad Javad Abedini
Summary: This study evaluated the IMERG satellite-based precipitation product in the Fars province of Iran using daily rain gauges as reference data. The results showed that the product tends to overestimate light rainfall and underestimate heavy rainfall, with the best performance in the 40-80 mm/day range. The accuracy of the product varies by month and is less biased in months with milder temperatures. Additionally, there was a higher correlation in mid-elevated areas, positive bias in low-elevated areas, and negative bias in high-elevated areas. Longer time scales showed considerable improvement in the IMERG estimates.
JOURNAL OF ARID ENVIRONMENTS
(2024)