Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Pieter de Wilde, Clarice Bleil de Souza
Summary: The preservation of biodiversity has a significant impact on the design and management of buildings and their surroundings. Current research in this area focuses on urban planning, project development, and designing green buildings, but lacks comprehensive understanding of the interaction between individual buildings and animals. There is a need for collaboration between built environment researchers and biologists to collect data, enhance knowledge, and develop integrated actions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Brian J. Harvey, Michele S. Buonanduci, Monica G. Turner
Summary: The study investigated the spatial interactions of multiple disturbances and their effects on landscape change. By quantifying burn severity in reburned forest landscapes, the researchers found that overlapping fires resulted in cumulative patterns of recent high-severity fire that were more homogeneous and further from mature forests. This highlights the importance of considering cumulative disturbance patterns in understanding landscape heterogeneity.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Nixie C. Boddy, Angus R. McIntosh
Summary: The spatial heterogeneity of abiotic influences like disturbance in riverscapes may influence the stability of fish assemblages, with higher mean fish abundance and more temporal stability observed in confluences with different flood disturbance regimes in branches. Conversely, confluences with similar flood disturbance conditions in the two stream branches tend to have lower fish abundance and higher temporal variability in fish density.
FRESHWATER BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Mathematics, Applied
Juan Liang, Chen Liu, Gui-Quan Sun, Li Li, Lai Zhang, Meiting Hou, Hao Wang, Zhen Wang
Summary: Vegetation pattern can serve as an early warning for desertification, and nonlocal interaction is a key mechanism for the formation of vegetation pattern.
APPLIED MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTATION
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Xiaoxia Zeng, Lin Chen, Zacchaeus G. Compson, Jiejun Li, Qiaohua Peng, Chao Gong, Renquan Wen, Jun Liu, Xiong Fang, Fenggang Luan, Qingni Song, Qingpei Yang
Summary: This study investigates the encroachment order, spatial patterns, interspecific associations, and species diversity of a Cunninghamia lanceolata plantation. The results reveal the clear successional sequence of encroachment by different tree species and the improvement of community biodiversity. It suggests replanting competitive species at different developmental stages to promote the transformation of the plantation.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Yunrui Ji, Fang Liu, Diqiang Li, Zhiyu Chen, Peng Chen
Summary: This study investigated the mechanisms of coexistence between Asiatic black bears and brown bears in northeastern China. The findings revealed that the two bear species exhibited spatial and temporal divergences to avoid competition and facilitate coexistence.
Article
Agronomy
Liang Song, Bin Yang, Lu-Lu Liu, Yu-Xuan Mo, Wen-Jie Liu, Xian-Jing Meng, Hua-Zheng Lu, Yuan Li, Sissou Zakari, Zheng-Hong Tan, Ze-Xin Fan, Yong-Jiang Zhang
Summary: This study investigated water uptake depths and leaf traits of dominant tree species in a subtropical forest in China. The findings suggest that interspecific competition for water sources may increase the risk of tree dieback in drought years, highlighting the importance of understanding water use patterns for predicting forest response.
AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST METEOROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Marco Salvatori, Valentina Oberosler, Claudio Augugliaro, Miha Krofel, Francesco Rovero
Summary: The presence of livestock herds has an impact on the community of wild mammals, with larger wild species avoiding livestock. Contrary to expectations, some species pairs showed a positive co-occurrence, without evidence of niche partitioning.
ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Lei Zhang, Yong Gao, Jinrong Li, Chao Zhang, Minyu Li, Zhao Hu, Xiangxin Cui
Summary: Grazing significantly impacts the distribution, growth, and productivity of shrubs, as seen in this study on A. mongolicus and S. xanthoxylon in Inner Mongolia, China. The spatial distribution patterns and interspecific relationships varied under different grazing conditions, with positive relationships observed at small scales but becoming negative as interspecific competition intensified. Moderate grazing can facilitate interspecific competition and species succession, while excessive grazing can disrupt natural competition and lead to desertification.
JOURNAL OF FORESTRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Shuai Sun, Haiping Zhang
Summary: Spatial autocorrelation analysis is crucial for understanding the distribution patterns of spatial flow data. This study proposes a global spatial autocorrelation method to measure the variables of interest in flow data. The method consists of three steps: defining proximity constraints, constructing a spatial autocorrelation measurement model, and applying the method to flow data analysis.
ISPRS INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GEO-INFORMATION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Yi Kang
Summary: This study aims to achieve more efficient use of land value by analyzing the spatial layout of urban and rural buildings under multicriteria constraints. The research found that a reasonable land distribution system plays a significant role in promoting urban modernization.
MATHEMATICAL PROBLEMS IN ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
M. Capo, J. Borras, S. Perello-Suau, J. Rita, J. Cursach
Summary: This study investigates the impact of human disturbance on the reproductive output of Anacamptis robusta plant species, as well as the effects of competition, fungal infections, and hybridization processes on its fitness. Findings suggest that the disturbed subpopulation of A. robusta has lower fruit set success compared to well-conserved areas and that the presence of A. coriophora negatively affects its reproductive output.
Article
Geography
Jun Xu, Ju Liu, Yang Xu, Yunshuo Lv, Tao Pei, Yunyan Du, Chenghu Zhou
Summary: This paper explores the dynamic spatial and functional interaction patterns using taxi trajectory data in Beijing. The results reveal different daily and hourly patterns of human mobility, as well as spatial patterns and semantics.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhixuan Zhang, Baoyan Shan, Qikai Lin, Yanqiu Chen, Xinwei Yu
Summary: The study highlights the importance of topographic elevation as a key factor influencing PM2.5 distribution, with significant correlations between PM2.5 concentration and urban spatial structure indexes. Various building characteristics also play a role in affecting PM2.5 concentration and distribution, indicating the need for consideration in urban planning. The study also reveals spatio-temporal differences in PM2.5 concentration and distribution, with higher PM2.5 concentration showing a more significant influence of urban spatial structure indexes on PM2.5 distribution.
STOCHASTIC ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND RISK ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Changxing Zhao, Weijun Zhao, Ming Jin, Jiqiang Zhou, Feng Ta, Lei Wang, Wenbo Mou, Longju Lei, Jinrong Liu, Junlin Du, Xinglin Zhang
Summary: This study investigates the spatial patterns and internal maintenance mechanisms of Picea crassifolia in the Qilian Mountain National Nature Reserve, China. The results highlight the importance of intraspecific interactions and environmental heterogeneity in shaping the spatial patterns of tree populations.
JOURNAL OF FORESTRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Adrian G. Escribano-Rocafort, Agustina B. Ventre-Lespiaucq, Carlos Granado-Yela, Rafael Rubio de Casas, Juan A. Delgado, Luis Balaguer
Article
Forestry
I. Cordero, M. D. Jimenez, J. A. Delgado, L. Villegas, L. Balaguer
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2016)
Article
Plant Sciences
G. Planchuelo, P. Catalan, J. A. Delgado, A. Murciano
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Carolina Remacha, Juan Antonio Delgado, Mateja Bulaic, Javier Perez-Tris
Correction
Forestry
Agustina B. Ventre-Lespiaucq, Adrian G. Escribano-Rocafort, Juan Antonio Delgado, Maria Dolores Jimenez, Rafael Rubio de Casas, Carlos Granado-Yela, Luis Balaguer
TREES-STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
(2016)
Article
Plant Sciences
Adrian G. Escribano-Rocafort, Agustina B. Ventre-Lespiaucq, Carlos Granado-Yela, Juan A. Delgado, Rafael Rubio de Casas, Adrian Escudero, Luis Balaguer
PERSPECTIVES IN PLANT ECOLOGY EVOLUTION AND SYSTEMATICS
(2017)
Article
Forestry
Adrian G. Escribano-Rocafort, Agustina B. Ventre-Lespiaucq, Carlos Granado-Yela, Rafael Rubio de Casas, Juan A. Delgado, Adrian Escudero, Luis Balaguer
TREES-STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
(2017)
Article
Plant Sciences
Agustina Ventre-Lespiaucq, Nicola S. Flanagan, Nhora H. Ospina-Calderon, Juan A. Delgado, Adrian Escudero
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2018)
Article
Ecology
Elena Arriero, Javier Perez-Tris, Alvaro Ramirez, Carolina Remacha
Article
Ornithology
Carolina Remacha, Cesar Rodriguez, Javier de la Puente, Javier Perez-Tris
Article
Ecology
Miguel Diaz-Carro, Jose A. Martinez, Jose M. Serrano, Juan A. Delgado
Summary: There is evidence of within-species flower trait variability. This study assessed the variation in the number of ovary locules and ovule production at different levels and found that within-individual variation was the main source of variation. The relationship between the number of ovary locules and ovule production was found to be scale dependent.
ACTA OECOLOGICA-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
C. Remacha, A. Ramirez, E. Arriero, J. Perez-Tris
Summary: Animal behaviour plays a crucial role in the dynamics of parasitism, as both pathogen transmission and host susceptibility can be affected. This study investigated the influence of haemosporidian infection on exploratory, foraging, and antipredator behaviours in young male blackcaps before their first migration. The results showed that infected birds exhibited earlier exploration behavior compared to uninfected birds. Additionally, infected birds displayed altered risk-taking behaviors in response to predator cues, particularly among individuals with single parasite infections. These findings highlight the broad association between host behavioural responses and parasitism.
Article
Forestry
Irene Cordero, Maria Dolores Jimenez, Juan Antonio Delgado, Luis Balaguer, Jose J. Pueyo, Ana Rincon
Summary: The study demonstrates that Caesalpinia spinosa can efficiently protect itself from light stress by adjusting leaflet closure under drought conditions, reducing evaporative demand and avoiding photodamage while also decreasing net carbon assimilation opportunities. Seed origin plays a role in determining the physiological responses of C. spinosa, with seedlings from arid locations showing the highest dehydration tolerance, suggesting the importance of local adaptation.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Greg Planchuelo, Pablo Catalan, Juan A. Delgado, Antonio Murciano
Article
Ecology
Agustina B. Ventre-Lespiaucq, Juan A. Delgado, Nhora H. Ospina-Calderon, Joel T. Otero, Adrian Escudero, Maria A. Sanchez, Luis Balaguer, Nicola S. Flanagan
Article
Ecology
Xuezheng Zong, Xiaorui Tian, Xianli Wang
Summary: Climate change has caused longer fire seasons and more intense wildfires worldwide, leading to significant economic and environmental impacts. A study conducted in Southwest China evaluated the effectiveness of different fuel treatment designs in mitigating wildfire risk under varying fire severity conditions. The results showed that fuel treatments were effective in reducing risk under low and normal fire severity scenarios, but their effectiveness was limited under high fire severity conditions.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Jian Peng, Xiaoyu Wang, Huining Zheng, Zihan Xu
Summary: This study developed an index system to evaluate the trade-off between grain production service and water purification service in the Dongting Lake Basin. The results showed that converting cropland with high nitrogen output into forest land can minimize this trade-off.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Francois Chiron, Romain Lorrilliere, Carmen Bessa-Gomes, Piotr Tryjanowski, Joan Casanelles-Abella, Lauri Laanisto, Ana Leal, Anskje Van Mensel, Marco Moretti, Babette Muyshondt, Ulo Niinemets, Marta Alos Orti, Pedro Pinho, Roeland Samson, Nicolas Deguines
Summary: In cities, green areas play a crucial role in biodiversity conservation, and the heterogeneity of land cover is an important factor. The relationship between area and heterogeneity affects the richness of bird species in urban green areas, with urban avoider species benefiting from large and heterogeneous patches.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Aleksandra Lis, Karolina Zalewska, Pawel Iwankowski, Katarzyna Betkier, Paulina Bilska, Viktoriia Dudar, Aleksandra L. Lagiewka
Summary: Appleton's prospect-refuge theory suggests that the presence of dense vegetation, topography, and people in a park can influence the safety and privacy felt by visitors in different ways. This study aimed to understand the relationship between observation point height, vegetation location, presence of other people, and perceived privacy and safety. The results showed that flat or lower ground without the presence of others was considered the safest, while landscapes higher up with dense vegetation and no other people were rated highest in terms of privacy. The findings have practical implications in terms of providing privacy without compromising safety.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Jianting Zhao, Guibo Sun, Chris Webster
Summary: This study developed a geospatial database to document the locations and urban environments of pandemic-induced street experiments on a global scale, and conducted quantitative analysis based on spatial and temporal visualizations. The study aims to enhance comparability of built environment indicators between cities and provide a robust foundation for future research on tactical urbanism.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Huaqing Wang, Louis G. Tassinary
Summary: This study investigated the influence of urban greenspace spatial morphology on non-communicable diseases and found that neighborhoods with more connected, aggregated, coherent, and complex-shaped greenspace had a lower prevalence of these diseases. Such associations were mediated by air pollution and physical inactivity. The results suggest that the spatial morphology of designed urban greenspace plays a significant role in neighborhood health.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Chiwei Xiao, Yi Wang, Mingyan Yan, Jeffrey Chiwuikem Chiaka
Summary: Regional integration initiatives, such as cross-border transportation corridors, have significant impacts on land use changes and landscape patterns. This study examines the China-Laos Railway as a case study to evaluate the extent and significance of these impacts. Using land-use data and geospatial analysis, the study quantifies and compares the effects of the railway on land use changes within a buffer zone along the corridor.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Review
Ecology
Astrid Zabel, Mara-Magdalena Hausler
Summary: Developing a green infrastructure is an important environmental policy goal in many countries around the world. Different countries have different requirements on the spatial allocation of conservation sites for green infrastructure. Price-type and procedural instruments are commonly used, but the utilization of incentive mechanisms that internalize the benefit of clustering is relatively low. There is a need for more studies on incentive mechanisms and green infrastructure policies in the global South.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Timothy Fraser, Olivia Feeley, Andres Ridge, Ava Cervini, Vincent Rago, Kelly Gilmore, Gianna Worthington, Ilana Berliavsky
Summary: This study examines the inequality of social infrastructure in Boston, finding significant racial and income disparities in access. These disparities have implications for the health and resilience of neighborhoods.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Yutian Lu, Running Chen, Bin Chen, Jiayu Wu
Summary: The inequitable distribution of urban green spaces has become a significant concern, with variations found between cities in different development stages, and socioeconomic factors playing a crucial role in the spatial equity of urban green spaces.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Di Chen, Jie Yin, Chia-Pin Yu, Shengjing Sun, Charlotte Gabel, John D. Spengler
Summary: Observational and experimental studies have shown that exposure to greenness is beneficial for long-term health and well-being. However, more evidence is needed regarding the short-term health impacts of nearby nature in urban areas. This study used immersive virtual reality technology to investigate how transitions between built and natural environments affect urban residents. Results showed that transitioning from built to natural environments led to reductions in negative mood and transient anxiety, while transitions from natural to built environments had the opposite effect. Additionally, participants showed more emotional responses to nature through physiological measures. The study also highlighted the influence of contextual factors, such as physical health conditions, stress levels, experience with nature, and growth environments, on stress recovery. Overall, this study provides empirical evidence supporting the promotion of nearby nature in urban built environments.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Daniele Codato, Francesca Peroni, Massimo De Marchi
Summary: This study examines climate justice in the Ecuadorian Amazon Region (EAR), highlighting the multiple injustices caused by oil extraction activities. Using spatial analysis, the study shows that the EAR has been a major producer of oil since 1972, leading to environmental impacts such as oil spills and pollution. The results emphasize the need to include these territories in climate justice discussions and promote the rights to a non-toxic environment.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Jingli Yan, Wendy Y. Chen, Zixiao Zhang, Wenxing Zhao, Min Liu, Shan Yin
Summary: Vegetation barriers are an effective strategy in urban planning to mitigate traffic-induced air pollution and reduce exposure. This study uses field measurements and numerical modeling to show that constructing vegetation barriers with short bushes can effectively reduce PM2.5 pollution in open-road environments, while higher coverage of tall bushes may worsen the pollution.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)