Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xiaowei Chuai, Ye Yuan, Rongqin Zhao, Song Song
Summary: This study accurately examines inland water bodies in China using high-resolution satellite imagery, statistical water resource data, and precipitation data. Results show that from 1980 to 2015, inland water body areas increased, with significant increases in reservoir and pond areas but minimal changes in lake and river areas. Different basins face various water resource utilization and environmental issues, with the Yellow River, Haihe River, and Songhua and Liaohe River Basins experiencing water shortages and pollution.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bridget N. Seegers, P. Jeremy Werdell, Ryan A. Vandermeulen, Wilson Salls, Richard P. Stumpf, Blake A. Schaeffer, Tommy J. Owens, Sean W. Bailey, Joel P. Scott, Keith A. Loftin
Summary: This study highlights the importance of lakes and other surface fresh waterbodies for humans, aquatic life, and ecosystem health, and examines the use of satellite remote sensing data for monitoring inland water quality. The researchers developed a new chlorophyll algorithm using satellite remote sensing data, and evaluated its ability to assess lake trophic state across the CONUS.
REMOTE SENSING OF ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Maldwyn J. Evans, Philip Barton, Shigeru Niwa, Masashi Soga, Sebastian Seibold, Kazuaki Tsuchiya, Masumi Hisano
Summary: This study analyzed a 14-year extensive research on ground-dwelling beetles in four natural forest biomes spanning Japan's entire latitudinal range. The findings showed that beetle species richness, abundance, and biomass decreased in evergreen coniferous forests but increased in broadleaf-coniferous mixed forests. Furthermore, beetles in evergreen coniferous forests responded negatively to increased temperature and precipitation anomalies, indicating that climate change is altering forest ecosystems fundamentally.
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
P. Y. Sherjah, N. Sajikumar, P. T. Nowshaja
Summary: Regular quality monitoring of inland water bodies is crucial for identifying areas where water quality is deteriorating. The cloud computing capabilities of Google Earth Engine (GEE) can help process a large number of satellite images, making it a valuable tool for obtaining long-term trends. This study demonstrates the potential of GEE for mapping the Trophic State Index (TSI) by assessing the accuracy of the SIAC algorithm in retrieving bottom of atmosphere (BOA) reflectance. The study identifies the Normalized Difference of B3 and B4 bands of Sentinel 2L1C (S2) as the tool for mapping TSI on GEE and showcases its capability as a rapid water quality monitoring tool.
JOURNAL OF HYDROINFORMATICS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gretchen L. Stokes, Abigail J. Lynch, Simon Funge-Smith, John Valbo-Jorgensen, T. Douglas Beard, Benjamin S. Lowe, Jesse P. Wong, Samuel J. Smidt
Summary: Inland fisheries and their freshwater habitats are facing increasing pressure from natural and anthropogenic factors, requiring expert knowledge for assessment and management to guide resource allocation strategies.
Article
Entomology
Enrico Ruzzier, Andrea Galli, Luciano Bani
Summary: The study tested the use of bottle traps baited with apple cider vinegar and other food products to capture exotic and invasive beetles around Malpensa Airport, Italy, with successful results. The apple cider vinegar was particularly effective in attracting the invasive Popillia japonica. Controlling the exposure time of traps can significantly reduce the catch of native species.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jinwen Liu, Xiujuan Yan, Xinyuan Song, Jiamei Zhang, Donghui Wu, Meixiang Gao
Summary: The study investigated the spatial distribution pattern of field insect communities and found that the structure and functional groups of the insect communities change dynamically with time, although maintaining a relatively high and stable level within the 400 x 400 m plot. The research collected a total of 6085 samples of corn farmland insects, providing valuable insights for pest control in the spring corn area of Northeast China.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
JongCheol Pyo, Yakov Pachepsky, Soobin Kim, Ather Abbas, Minjeong Kim, Yong Sung Kwon, Mayzonee Ligaray, Kyung Hwa Cho
Summary: This article reviews the application of LSTM models in water quality prediction, discussing issues such as computation time, prediction accuracy, and robustness. It explores the coupling of LSTM with other neural networks and the influence of static variables. The article also provides an outlook on the future of LSTM in hydrology research and application.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jose C. Monzo, Jose R. Verdu
Summary: The restoration of traditional water infrastructures, increase in aquatic vegetation cover, regular management of riparian vegetation, and reduction of water flow speed have positive effects on the diversity and abundance of dragonflies.
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alireza Taheri Dehkordi, Mohammad Javad Valadan Zoej, Hani Ghasemi, Mohsen Jafari, Ali Mehran
Summary: This study analyzed the variations in surface water area (SWA) in Iran from 1990 to 2021 using remote sensing data. The results showed that methods with higher separation between water and non-water classes resulted in higher classification accuracy. NIR-based methods were found to be more accurate than SWIR-based methods in arid regions. The SWA in Iran showed an overall downward trend, except for the Persian Gulf Basin which showed an upward trend. Precipitation had the highest correlation with changes in SWA.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Vera M. A. Zizka, Jan Koschorreck, Collins C. Khan, Jonas J. Astrin
Summary: Human-induced biodiversity loss and changes in community composition are major challenges. Molecular methods provide tools for biodiversity assessments and ESBs can play a crucial role in long-term storage of environmental samples, especially when cooperating with Biodiversity Biobanks.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES EUROPE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marlene Dordoni, Michael Seewald, Karsten Rinke, Jakob Schmidmeier, Johannes A. C. Barth
Summary: This study investigates the dynamics of dissolved oxygen (DO) in a temperate drinking water reservoir in the Harz Mountains, Germany, over a period of 18 months. The study found that DO and temperature dynamics can be traced using DO concentration, saturation patterns, and stable isotope ratios of dissolved oxygen (δO-18(DO)). The results show that different isotopic ratios can be used to quantify critical zones of respiration and photosynthesis in aquatic environments.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Le Chen, Wei Wei, Bing Tong, Yuanxin Liu, Zhiyong Liu, Shengnan Chen, Die Chen
Summary: The study examines the distribution and changes in terraced fields in Gansu Province, China, from 1990 to 2020. The results show that the expansion of terraces has significantly contributed to soil conservation and water conservation, increasing the ecosystem service value. These findings highlight the importance of terraces in environmental management and ecological economic benefits.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Yinuo Zhu, Aizhong Ye, Yuhang Zhang
Summary: This study analyzed the spatiotemporal patterns of water bodies in inland China and quantified the contributions of climate and human activities to their changes. The results showed an overall increase in water body area in inland China, with different regions being affected by different factors.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Remote Sensing
Haonan Jiang, Timo Balz, Francesca Cigna, Deodato Tapete, Jianan Li, Yakun Han
Summary: This paper introduces a new multi-sensor InSAR time series data fusion method to address cases when partial overlaps and/or temporal gaps exist. The proposed method, which combines the Power Exponential Knothe Model and LSTM neural network, successfully maps long-term surface deformation in Wuhan by fusing COSMO-SkyMed, TerraSAR-X, and Sentinel-1 SAR datasets.
GEO-SPATIAL INFORMATION SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Kostadin Georgiev, Anne Chao, Jorge Castro, Yan-Han Chen, Chang-Yong Choi, Joseph B. Fontaine, Richard L. Hutto, Eun-Jae Lee, Jorg Mueller, Josep Rost, Michal Zmihorski, Simon Thorn
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Ecology
Daniel Kozak, Marek Svitok, Michal Wiezik, Martin Mikolas, Simon Thorn, Arne Buechling, Jenyk Hofmeister, Radim Matula, Volodymyr Trotsiuk, Radek Bace, Kresimir Begovic, Vojtech Cada, Martin Dusatko, Michal Frankovic, Jakub Horak, Pavel Janda, Ondrej Kameniar, Thomas A. Nagel, Joseph L. Pettit, Jessika M. Pettit, Michal Synek, Adela Wiezikova, Miroslav Svoboda
Summary: This study examined the effects of historical disturbances on saproxylic beetle communities in montane primary forests in Europe, finding that different aspects of diversity responded to different disturbance regime components. Factors such as deadwood quantity and diameter influenced abundance and functional diversity, while phylogenetic diversity was influenced by canopy openness.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Sebastian Vogel, Heinz Bussler, Sven Finnberg, Joerg Mueller, Elisa Stengel, Simon Thorn
Summary: Tree species diversity plays a crucial role in maintaining saproxylic beetle diversity in managed forests, with different tree species impacting beetle communities differently. The study reveals that oak trees have high diversity of saproxylic beetles. Suggestions for improving conservation practices for saproxylic beetles include emphasizing tree species diversity and sun exposure in forest management strategies.
INSECT CONSERVATION AND DIVERSITY
(2021)
Letter
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alexandro B. Leverkus, Simon Thorn, David B. Lindenmayer, Juli G. Pausas
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Simon Thorn, Anne Chao, Kostadin B. Georgiev, Joerg Mueller, Claus Baessler, John L. Campbell, Jorge Castro, Yan-Han Chen, Chang-Yong Choi, Tyler P. Cobb, Daniel C. Donato, Ewa Durska, Ellen Macdonald, Heike Feldhaar, Joseph B. Fontaine, Paula J. Fornwalt, Raquel Maria Hernandez Hernandez, Richard L. Hutto, Matti Koivula, Eun-Jae Lee, David Lindenmayer, Grzegorz Mikusinski, Martin K. Obrist, Michal Perlik, Josep Rost, Kaysandra Waldron, Beat Wermelinger, Ingmar Weiss, Michal Zmihorski, Alexandro B. Leverkus
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alexandro B. Leverkus, Simon Thorn, Lena Gustafsson, Reed Noss, Joerg Mueller, Juli G. Pausas, David B. Lindenmayer
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Alexandro B. Leverkus, Ines Polo, Claire Baudoux, Simon Thorn, Lena Gustafsson, Rafael Rubio de Casas
Summary: The study found that salvage logging does not have generalized detrimental effects on tree regeneration, with most effect moderators not significant. However, the effect size of salvage logging on tree density increases over time after logging, and tree density in old forests is less affected compared to young and intermediate-aged forests. Local conditions and species characteristics should be considered for potential impacts and their mitigation strategies.
JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Mareike Kortmann, Joerg C. Mueller, Roland Baier, Claus Baessler, Joern Buse, Olga Cholewinska, Marc Foerschler, Kostadin B. Georgiev, Jacek Hilszczanski, Bogdan Jaroszewicz, Tomasz Jaworski, Stefan Kaufmann, Dries Kuijper, Janina Lorz, Annette Lotz, Anna Lubek, Marius Mayer, Simone Mayerhofer, Stefan Meyer, Jerome Moriniere, Flavius Popa, Hannah Reith, Nicolas Roth, Sebastian Seibold, Rupert Seidl, Elisa Stengel, Grzegorz J. Wolski, Simon Thorn
Summary: This study demonstrates that in Norway spruce forests, arthropod biomass and the diversity of primary producers and pollinators increase linearly with increasing bark beetle infestation severity, while overall multi-diversity remains unchanged. Restorativeness of the landscape decreases linearly with increasing disturbance severity, but even heavily disturbed forests still maintain high restorativeness, indicating that major goals of protected areas are not threatened by bark beetle disturbances.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Jeremy Cours, Laurent Larrieu, Carlos Lopez-Vaamonde, Joerg Mueller, Guillem Parmain, Simon Thorn, Christophe Bouget
Summary: The study showed that forest dieback and salvage logging had significant impacts on forest habitat conditions and saproxylic beetle communities. While dieback increased deadwood resources, it did not lead to an increase in total abundance or species richness. Salvage logging in spruce forests greatly reduced the density of large snags and logs, causing stronger contrasts in environmental effects compared to silver fir forests.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Review
Forestry
Alexandro B. Leverkus, Brian Buma, Joseph Wagenbrenner, Philip J. Burton, Emanuele Lingua, Raffaella Marzano, Simon Thorn
Summary: Salvage logging is commonly used after natural forest disturbances to reduce economic losses and mitigate subsequent risk, but its ecological impacts and effects on subsequent disturbances are still unclear. It has the potential to alter functional connections between natural disturbances and produce new connections to additional disturbances.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Entomology
Peter Kriegel, Michael-Andreas Fritze, Simon Thorn
Summary: The implementation of gaps in short rotation coppices has positive effects on carabid diversity and assemblage composition, benefiting overall species richness and supporting carabid diversity through increased species turnover between habitat types. These positive effects are largely attributed to microclimate conditions, but continuous management of the herb layer may be necessary to maintain them.
AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST ENTOMOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Nicolas Roth, Herrmann Heinrich Hacker, Lea Heidrich, Nicolas Friess, Enrique Garcia-Barros, Jan Christian Habel, Simon Thorn, Joerg Mueller
Summary: The study found that nocturnal macro moths in forests in southern Germany exhibited different trends in species richness, abundance, and biomass, with a regional scale showing declines while a local coppiced oak forest showed increases. The decline in species numbers was speculated to be due to habitat loss and global warming, among other factors.
Article
Forestry
Kostadin B. Georgiev, Burkhard Beudert, Claus Baessler, Heike Feldhaar, Christoph Heibl, Peter Karasch, Joerg Mueller, Michal Perlik, Ingmar Weiss, Simon Thorn
Summary: The study shows that forest disturbances and salvage logging have limited impact on drinking water resources, as they do not harm the water quality. Setting aside protected areas in naturally disturbed regions can help in the conservation of deadwood-dependent species.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)