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Ecology
Dae-Seong Lee, Won Il Choi, Youngwoo Nam, Young-Seuk Park
Summary: The study evaluated the conditions most conducive for pine wilt disease (PWD) occurrence in South Korea and developed prediction models using machine learning algorithms, showing that geographical factors were major determinants of PWD occurrence. A potential risk map for PWD occurrence on a national scale was predicted, with high utility for surveillance and monitoring based on the spread pathway or spread direction inferred from the potential occurrence map.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATICS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shiyuan Huang, Wenchao Zhang, Zhengyi Hong, Yanghe Yuan, Zekai Tan, Ying Wang, Zhuoyu Chen, Jiahui Zheng, Zheng Zhang, Lanyue Zhang, Min Chen
Summary: Climate change has a significant impact on plant growth and distribution. The overexploitation and increasing demand for medicinal use of Glycyrrhiza plants make the investigation of their geographical distribution and analysis of future climate change important for conservation. In this study, the present and future geographical distribution and richness of six Glycyrrhiza plants in China were studied using DIVA-GIS and MaxEnt software. Results show that future climate change will increase the habitat suitability for some Glycyrrhiza species. Targeted development and rational management strategies are necessary for the conservation of Glycyrrhiza plants due to their medicinal and economic value.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kai Zhao, Xuetong Li, Jingru Yang, Zebin Huang, Chunlian Li, Lewen Yao, Zekai Tan, Xianyi Wu, Shiyuan Huang, Yanghe Yuan, Zhengyi Hong, Qiuyang Cai, Zhuoyu Chen, Lanyue Zhang
Summary: Climate change plays a crucial role in the geographic distribution of plants. The genus Millettia, an important plant resource in China, has been widely used in medicine and ornamental industries. Therefore, it is essential to investigate the geographic distribution and potential changes of Millettia plants under climate change. Through the analysis of plant specimens and the use of modeling techniques, it was found that the genus Millettia is distributed in various provinces in China, with Yunnan and Guangdong provinces having the highest distribution. The study also predicts that future climate changes will have different impacts on the suitability of habitats for different Millettia species.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Xianheng Ouyang, Anliang Chen, Yan Li, Xiaoxiao Han, Haiping Lin
Summary: Pine wilt disease (PWD) caused by pinewood nematodes (PWN, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus) is an epidemic forest disease that poses a significant threat to the environment and global forest resources. The MaxEnt model was used to predict the potential geographic spread of PWD in China under the influence of climate change, providing a foundation for efficient monitoring, supervision, and prompt prevention and management.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Barham A. HamadAmin, Nabaz R. Khwarahm
Summary: This study focuses on the cultural, medical, and ecological benefits of two endemic tree species in mountainous regions of Iraq, and uses models to analyze the potential impact of climate change on their future distribution.
Article
Microbiology
Dalal Hussien M. Alkhalifah, Eman Damra, Moaz Beni Melhem, Wael N. Hozzein
Summary: The impact of climate change on biodiversity, including microorganisms, has been widely studied. Fusarium oxysporum, a common worldwide fungus, causes vascular wilt disease in strategic crops and results in severe losses. A maximum entropy algorithm was used to predict the global distribution of F. oxysporum under different climate scenarios. The predicted shifts in distribution should be a warning for decision makers in countries heavily dependent on the affected crops.
Article
Ecology
Sharad Tiwari, S. N. Mishra, Dharmendra Kumar, Basant Kumar, S. N. Vaidya, Brojo Gopal Ghosh, Sk Mujibar Rahaman, Masjuda Khatun, Sanjoy Garai, Amit Kumar
Summary: This study aims to elucidate the invasion risk zones of Lantana camara in the plateau region of eastern India, and reveals the potential expansion of its distribution range in the future. Urgent initiatives are called for to combat its further invasion.
ECOLOGICAL PROCESSES
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Shuo Zhang, Xiaogang Liu, Rongmei Li, Xinle Wang, Jinhuan Cheng, Qiliang Yang, Hao Kong
Summary: This study evaluated the ecological suitability of Arabica coffee plantation using MaxEnt model and AHP-GIS technology, finding that climate factors significantly affected the ecological suitability, with maximum temperature, minimum temperature, and annual precipitation being the most important factors. The models predicted potential distribution of Arabica coffee under climate change scenario, providing reference for long-term planning and development programs to mitigate climate change effects on Arabica coffee distribution.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Biology
Nabaz R. Khwarahm, Korsh Ararat, Barham A. HamadAmin, Peshawa M. Najmaddin, Azad Rasul, Sarchil Qader
Summary: The study reveals that wild boar populations in northeast Iraq are mainly distributed in mountainous areas within the altitude range of 750-1250 meters above sea level, and are expected to expand towards denser mountain forests in the east and southeast regions of the Zagros Mountains in the future. Mixed oak forests and mosaic landscapes of various terrains provide shelter, shade, and abundant food choices for the wild boar populations.
Article
Plant Sciences
Nikolay Fedorov, Svetlana Zhigunova, Pavel Shirokikh, Elvira Baisheva, Vasiliy Martynenko
Summary: Climatic changes have a significant impact on the composition and distribution of forests, especially in ecotone forests. This study aimed to analyze the potential range and predict changes in habitat suitability of relic pine-broadleaf ecotone forests in the Southern Ural region under different climate change scenarios. The findings indicate that climate change will affect the distribution and composition of these forests in the future.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mauro Paolo Buonincontri, Luciano Bosso, Sonia Smeraldo, Maria Luisa Chiusano, Salvatore Pasta, Gaetano Di Pasquale
Summary: This study analyzed ancient charcoal and wood data and used spatial analysis to examine the impact of climate change and human activities on the distribution of Fagus sylvatica in the Mediterranean coastal and lowland areas. The results showed a significant decrease in the distribution area of Fagus sylvatica during the Late Holocene, particularly in the lowland areas and at higher altitudes. Climate change and human activities had a significant influence on the distribution in the lowland areas. These findings have important implications for forest management, conservation policies, and future research projects.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yanqiang Wei, Liang Zhang, Jinniu Wang, Wenwen Wang, Naudiyal Niyati, Yanlong Guo, Xufeng Wang
Summary: Chinese caterpillar fungus, a precious traditional medicine mainly distributed on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, has faced a sharp decline in its wild population due to global warming and anthropogenic pressures. Future distribution of the fungus may be affected by climate change, while exports have drastically decreased in recent years.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zakia A. Jamal, Hossam F. Abou-Shaara, Samina Qamer, Mashael Alhumaidi Alotaibi, Khalid Ali Khan, Muhammad Fiaz Khan, Muhammad Amjad Bashir, Abdul Hannan, Saad N. AL-Kahtani, El-Kazafy A. Taha, Syed Ishtiaq Anjum, Mohammad Attaullah, Ghulam Raza, Mohammad Javed Ansari
Summary: The study modeled the current and future distribution of SHBs in Africa and South Europe using temperature data sets, showing the potential expansion of SHBs towards the Northern parts of Africa and some parts in Europe.
JOURNAL OF KING SAUD UNIVERSITY SCIENCE
(2021)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Niall P. Hanan, Anthony M. Swemmer
Summary: An analysis of carbon stored in plants and soil in an African savannah suggests that frequent fires may have less impact on atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and global warming than previously thought.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alexis A. Bernal, Scott L. Stephens, Brandon M. Collins, John J. Battles
Summary: The restoration of fire-prone forests and their resilience to disturbances is important, but it may conflict with climate mitigation goals by reducing biomass stocks. This study analyzed historical inventories in the Sierra Nevada/southern Cascade region to identify drivers of historical forest characteristics and projected future changes under climate scenarios. The predictions showed convergence in forest structure, with frequent fire being the likely explanation. Under projected climate, hotter sites favor low tree densities, low biomass, and high pine dominance. The study suggests that by 2069, the region may not be able to support aboveground biomass exceeding 25% of current average biomass stocks. Carbon policy needs to be adjusted to match the limited future aboveground carbon stocks in this region.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
L. Ancillotto, L. Bosso, P. Conti, D. Russo
Summary: The study found that the effects of wildfires on Mediterranean bat assemblages are species-specific and dependent on the time elapsed since the fire. While most bats show resilience to wildfires, many species exhibit negative short-term responses by altering spatial behavior and decreasing reproductive investment. Future increases in fire occurrence and intensity due to climate change may have long-term impacts on bat populations and ecosystem services.
ANIMAL CONSERVATION
(2021)
Article
Biology
Valeria B. Salinas-Ramos, Paolo Agnelli, Luciano Bosso, Leonardo Ancillotto, Victor Sanchez-Cordero, Danilo Russo
Summary: The study on Italian Rhinolophus hipposideros bats found an increase in body size from south to north, in line with Bergmann's rule. However, no temporal changes in body size were observed, ruling out the effects of climate change or urbanization.
Article
Zoology
Valeria B. Salinas-Ramos, Paolo Agnelli, Luciano Bosso, Leonardo Ancillotto, Danilo Russo
Summary: Variation in body size in bats in response to climate change is complex, with potential implications for heat dissipation and dehydration. A study of Italian bat populations from 1869 to 2005 found an increasing trend in forearm length, ruling out spatial variation based on latitude or insularity. Sexual dimorphism was also confirmed, with females being larger than males.
Article
Microbiology
Valeria B. Salinas-Ramos, Emiliano Mori, Luciano Bosso, Leonardo Ancillotto, Danilo Russo
Summary: Bats are unfairly blamed for the COVID-19 pandemic, with human impact on the environment and the spread of domestic animals being the real causes. Predation by cats on bats can pose zoonotic risks, potentially leading to the spread of diseases to humans. Efforts should be made to address this threat through research and management strategies.
Review
Ecology
Sonia Smeraldo, Luciano Bosso, Valeria B. Salinas-Ramos, Leonardo Ancillotto, Victor Sanchez-Cordero, Suren Gazaryan, Danilo Russo
Summary: Climate change affects the distribution and climatic niche overlap of three generalist bat species, leading to range expansions and increased overlap in the future. This may result in shifts in community-level interactions and unpredictable effects in new colonized areas, emphasizing the importance of further research and monitoring in regions vulnerable to climate change.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Valeria B. Salinas-Ramos, Leonardo Ancillotto, Luca Cistrone, Chiara Nastasi, Luciano Bosso, Sonia Smeraldo, Victor Sanchez Cordero, Danilo Russo
Summary: The study found that two potentially competing pipistrelle bat species exhibit a large ecological niche overlap in the field, including a preference for artificially illuminated areas. However, radio tracking observations revealed that the two species tend to segregate habitats at a small spatial scale, with Kuhl's pipistrelles showing a greater preference for using artificially illuminated sites. This suggests that artificial light at night influences niche segregation between these two potentially competing species.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Luciano Bosso, Sonia Smeraldo, Danilo Russo, Maria Luisa Chiusano, Giorgio Bertorelle, Kerstin Johannesson, Roger K. Butlin, Roberto Danovaro, Francesca Raffini
Summary: Understanding the factors that determine the success or failure of biological invasions is crucial. This study used Ecological Niche Modelling to investigate the habitat suitability of Littorina saxatilis in Europe and found that environmental constraints and biogeography play important roles in its distribution. The results suggest that abiotic factors and local ecological features are key in determining the success of invasion.
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Manuela D'Amen, Sonia Smeraldo, Antonio Di Franco, Ernesto Azzurro
Summary: Global warming enables tropical invaders to expand into regions with previously unsuitable climate conditions. Some species have spread beyond temperature matching conditions, and temperature match is positively correlated with species spread rate. After 1990, higher temperatures in the Mediterranean provided analogous conditions for a growing number of non-indigenous species.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ernesto Azzurro, Sonia Smeraldo, Annalisa Minelli, Manuela D'Amen
Summary: ORMEF database, as the first comprehensive and robust compilation of exotic fish observations in the Mediterranean, provides an authoritative reference for bio-invasion research in the region. It serves as a valuable resource for management strategies and policymakers in addressing rapid environmental transformation.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Ernesto Azzurro, Sonia Smeraldo, Manuela D'Amen
Summary: With over a thousand introduced species, the Mediterranean is the most heavily invaded marine region in the world. The study reconstructed the invasion and dynamics of exotic fish species, calculated introduction and spread rates, and investigated time correlates since introduction using a comprehensive dataset of georeferenced observations. The findings revealed an exponential increase in the arrival rate of introduced species and highlighted temporal and geographical patterns in the invasion process.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Manuela D'Amen, Sonia Smeraldo, Ernesto Azzurro
Summary: This study reveals that besides a warming climate, salinity is a key factor in determining the distribution of Red Sea fishes in the Mediterranean Sea. Models based on surface variables perform better than those including bottom variables.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mauro Paolo Buonincontri, Luciano Bosso, Sonia Smeraldo, Maria Luisa Chiusano, Salvatore Pasta, Gaetano Di Pasquale
Summary: This study analyzed ancient charcoal and wood data and used spatial analysis to examine the impact of climate change and human activities on the distribution of Fagus sylvatica in the Mediterranean coastal and lowland areas. The results showed a significant decrease in the distribution area of Fagus sylvatica during the Late Holocene, particularly in the lowland areas and at higher altitudes. Climate change and human activities had a significant influence on the distribution in the lowland areas. These findings have important implications for forest management, conservation policies, and future research projects.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Mirko Di Febbraro, Luciano Bosso, Mauro Fasola, Francesca Santicchia, Gaetano Aloise, Simone Lioy, Elena Tricarico, Luciano Ruggieri, Stefano Bovero, Emiliano Mori, Sandro Bertolino
Summary: Citizen science initiatives are being used to model the distribution of alien species, but only a few studies have evaluated the contribution of integrating citizen science data with scientifically structured surveys. This study compared the ability of citizen science data and scientific surveys, as well as their integration, to capture the realized niche and predict future invasion risk of 13 invasive alien species in Italy. The findings showed that citizen science data can be valuable in predicting future spread of invasive alien species, but it may also affect the niche quantification and prediction for species poorly known to citizen scientists or in local contexts.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Michail Ragkousis, Argyro Zenetos, Jamila Ben Souissi, Razy Hoffman, Raouia Ghanem, Ergun Taskin, Mihaela Muresan, Evgeniia Karpova, Elena Slynko, Ertan Dagli, Ana Fortic, Victor Surugiu, Vesna Macic, Domen Trkov, Wafa Rjiba Bahri, Konstantinos Tsiamis, Alfonso A. Ramos-Espla, Slavica Petovic, Jasmine Ferrario, Agnese Marchini, Renato Sconfietti, Izdihar Ammar, Alaa Alo, Dori Edelist, Tatiana Begun, Adrian Teaca, Gokhan Tari, Mehmet Fatih Huseyinoglu, Paraskevi K. Karachle, Aikaterini Dogrammatzi, Giorgos A. Apostolopoulos, Fabio Crocetta, Eleni Kytinou, Markos Digenis, Grigorios Skouradakis, Fiona Tomas, Michel Bariche, Alexandros Kaminas, Kassiani Konida, Alan Deidun, Alessio Marrone, Simonetta Fraschetti, Vesselina Mihneva, Carlo Nike Bianchi, Carla Morri, Vasilis Gerovasileiou, Lovrenc Lipej, Maria Sini, Luisa Mangialajo, Maria Zotou, Marius Skolka, Ernesto Azzurro, Adriana Vella, Thanos Dailianis, Panos Grigoriou, Carlos Jimenez, Konstantinos Tsirintanis, Georgios Oikonomidis, Emanuele Mancini, Orestis Papadakis, Vincenzo Di Martino, Giorgos Chatzigeorgiou, Mohamed Mourad Ben Amor, Emmanouela Vernadou, Yaprak Arda, Vasileios Minasidis, Annalisa Azzola, Louis Hadjioannou, Monica Montefalcone, Yacopo Baldacchino, Bessy Stancanelli, Andrea Bonifazi, Anna Occhipinti-Ambrogi, Sonia Smeraldo, Julian Evans, Gerasimos Kondylatos, Manuela Falautano, Luca Castriota, Aggelos Lamprou, Jamila Rizgalla, Borut Mavric, Evangelos Papadimitriou, Diego K. Kersting, Patrick J. Schembri, Faten Khamassi, Athanasios Nikolaou, Enric Ballesteros, Charalampos Dimitriadis, Maria Garcia, Athanasios Anastasiadis, Stefanos Kalogirou, Melina Nalmpanti, Maria Altamirano, Daniele Grech, Dimitrios Mavrouleas, Noel Vella, Sandra Agius Darmanin, Branko Dragicevic, Dimitris Poursanidis, Alexandros Tsatiris, Maria Corsini-Foka, Martina Orlando-Bonaca, Gianni Insacco, Alexandros Tsalapatis, Danilo Scannella, Francesco Tiralongo, Jana Verdura, Sergio Vitale, Michail-Aggelos Valsamidis, Hocein Bazairi, Anna Maria Mannino, Riccardo Virgili, Fabio Collepardo Coccia, Radhouan El Zrelli, Savvas Nikolidakis, Lotfi Jilani Rabaoui, Sercan Yapici, Jeanne Zaouali, Bruno Zava, Neophytos Agrotis, Murat Bilecenoglu, Michele Luca Cinar, Manos L. Moraitis, Paolo G. Albano, Nassir Kaddouri, Ioanna Kosma, Fabio Falsone, Valentina Fossati, Michele Luca Geraci, Leon Lojze Zamuda, Francesco Paolo Mancuso, Antonis Petrou, Vasilis Resaikos, Ilker Aydin, Ioannis E. Batjakas, Arthur R. Bos, Najib El Ouamari, Giovanni Giallongo, Thodoros E. Kampouris, Khadija Ounifi-Ben Amor, Alper Dogan, Jakov Dulcic, Emine Sukran Okudan, Gil Rilov, Antonietta Rosso, Laura Royo, Mohamed Selfati, Martina Gaglioti, Sylvaine Giakoumi, Vasiliki Kousteni, Dragos Micu, Mircea Nicoara, Sotiris Orfanidis, Magdalene Papatheodoulou, Jonathan Tempesti, Maria Triantaphyllou, Theodora Tsourou, Ferhat Yalgin, Emanuel Baltag, Hasan Cerim, Halit Filiz, Constantinos G. Georgiadis, Paschalis Papadamakis, Dimitra Lida Rammou, Manuela Diana Samargiu, Francesco Sciuto, Mauro Sinopoli, Ali Turker, Antonia Chiarore, Laura Tamburello, Sahar Karray, Bilel Hassen, Stelios Katsanevakis
Summary: In order to enhance the understanding of the distribution of alien, cryptogenic, and neonative species in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, a collaborative effort involving 173 marine scientists was conducted. A dataset containing 12,649 records from 23 countries was collected and harmonized, providing valuable information to the scientific community. The most abundant taxonomic groups were Chordata, Arthropoda, Mollusca, and Annelida, and the most numerous species included Siganus luridus, Siganus rivulatus, and Caulerpa cylindracea.
BIOINVASIONS RECORDS
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Sadadi Ojoatre, Jos Barlow, Suzanne R. Jacobs, Mariana C. Rufino
Summary: This study evaluates the changes in a forest complex in Kenya and finds that within 20 years of disturbance, there is rapid recovery of aboveground biomass and carbon accumulation, and the species diversity remains high in these previously disturbed fragments.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Astor Torano Caicoya, Peter Biber, Miren del Rio, Ricardo Ruiz-Peinado, Catia Arcangeli, Robert Matthews, Hans Pretzsch
Summary: This study analyzed the effects of site and climate on the self-thinning line in Scots pine forests in Europe. The results showed that species tolerance, temperature, and precipitation influenced the slope of the self-thinning line. In terms of the intercept, latitude and radiation had compensating effects. Time did not show significant trends in the self-thinning line. The study highlights the need to adapt management strategies and models based on self-thinning to different latitudes. Climate change has not yet significantly impacted the self-thinning trajectory, but a continuous rise in temperature and high precipitation may accelerate the self-thinning process and result in increased biomass accumulation.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Haonan Zhang, Jianing Xu, Weiqi Meng, Zhonglin Li, Yanyan Ni, Weijie Li, Hao Chen, Xingshuo Zhang, Huanhuan Yuan, Zhi Wang
Summary: Secondary forests play a crucial role in ecosystem dynamics and biodiversity recovery. This study investigated the mechanisms underlying secondary succession in a restored secondary forest and found that deciduous tree species transition from diversity accumulators to repellents as they progress through different life history stages, while evergreen tree species can act as accumulators or remain neutral. The study also revealed the effects of density dependence on the mortality and regeneration of different tree species, and highlighted the importance of early-arriving tree species in facilitating the establishment and diversity of late-arriving counterparts.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Yierxiati Abulaiti, Zijian Huang, Guojiao Xie, Xiaojuan Zou, Qin Luo, Minhuang Wang, Qiong Yang, Ping Hu, Shixiao Yu
Summary: In this study, the resistance to pest infestation of native and exotic mangrove species was compared based on their traits and spectral reflectance. The results showed that exotic species exhibited higher resistance to pest infestation compared to native species.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Thomas Feiss, Vincent Robin, Delphine Aran, Joseph Levillain, Thierry Paul, Jean-Luc Dupouey
Summary: Fagus sylvatica L. is a competitive tree in European temperate deciduous forests, but often sporadic or absent in present-day stands where Quercus spp. are dominant. Through soil charcoal analysis in the Lorraine Plateau in France, the presence of Fagus and Quercus in mature Quercus stands was confirmed. Radiocarbon dating results indicated that historical forest management caused the replacement of Fagus by Quercus, starting from the Bronze Age.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Paula Halbig, Anne-Sophie Stelzer, Peter Baier, Josef Pennerstorfer, Horst Delb, Axel Schopf
Summary: The incidence of oak processionary moth in Central Europe has been increasing, posing severe threats to oak trees, humans, and animals. To address this issue, researchers have developed an online early warning system that provides phenological forecasts and decision support for the protection of oak trees and human health.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Jean-Baptiste Ndamiyehe Ncutirakiza, Sylvie Gourlet-Fleury, Philippe Lejeune, Xavier Bry, Catherine Trottier, Frederic Mortier, Adeline Fayolle, Francois Muhashy Habiyaremye, Leopold Ndjele Mianda-Bungi, Gauthier Ligot
Summary: This study examines the influence of canopy structure on tropical tree growth using data collected through unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and field measurements. The results show that combining UAV and field data can improve the prediction of tree diameter increment. Diameter at breast height and crown area are complementary predictors, and crown-based competition indices significantly enhance prediction models. The calibrated model at one site can accurately predict growth at another site.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Abebe Damtew, Emiru Birhane, Christian Messier, Alain Paquette, Bart Muys
Summary: Restoring degraded dryland requires a diverse mixture of trees and shrubs. Shading and species diversity can improve seedling survival and vitality. Shaded conditions led to higher seedling survival, vitality, and chlorophyll content, while increasing species richness improved seedling vitality in non-shaded conditions.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Francois Hebert, Isabelle Delisle, Marc Tremblay, Pascal Tremblay, Jean- Francois Boucher, Yan Boucher, Daniel Lord
Summary: Regeneration failures in the closed-crown boreal forest, resulting in the creation of open lichen woodlands, can be restored through clear-cutting, scarification, and natural seeding. Clear-cutting combined with scarification promotes seedling establishment, and scarification creates suitable microsites for germination. Seedling growth in lichen woodlands is higher when logging and scarification are combined, but lower compared to feather moss stands. Afforestation through natural seeding following scarification could be a cost-effective option for restoring lichen woodlands.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Bianca Wulansari Kassun, A. Maarit I. Kallio, Erik Tr Omborg, Meley Mekonen Rannestad
Summary: Mapping and analyzing forest ecosystem services in dry and mountain forests can provide valuable knowledge for sustainable forest management strategies.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Michael Premer, Eric Turnblom, Aaron Weiskittel
Summary: Managed forests serve as a natural climate change solution by sequestering carbon and storing it in harvested wood products, while also providing ecosystem services and wildlife habitat. This study focused on the stem sinuosity of juvenile coastal Douglas-fir and found that genetic improvement, silviculture practices, and local growing conditions can impact stem sinuosity. Factors such as tree spacing, vegetation control, and climate variables also affect the severity of stem sinuosity.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Bronwyn Lira Dyson, Rhea Herpel, Peter Karasch, Jorg Mueller, Dominik Thom, Claus Baessler
Summary: The study aimed to assess the effects of different forest management strategies, dead wood types, and microclimates on Fomes fomentarius. The results showed that the occupancy of Fomes fomentarius was lower in control stands, while the percent cover occupied on snags under a closed canopy was higher. Increasing the number of snags and maintaining dense forest canopies could enhance the presence of Fomes fomentarius as well as provide important microhabitats for various arthropods.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Di Liu, Chaofan Zhou, Xiao He, Xiangdong Lei, Huiru Zhang, Xianzhao Liu
Summary: Canopy structure plays a significant role in the distribution and growth of saplings. Traditional canopy metrics are inadequate in irregular stands. The innovative framework of canopy triangular units provides a comprehensive understanding of the canopy's three-dimensional attributes. Through this framework, we can analyze the differences in various triangular unit types and the spatial dispersion of saplings.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Amalia Valeria Ibanez Moro, Fabian Borghetti, Leonardo Galetto, Juan M. Cellini, Sandra J. Bravo
Summary: This study evaluated the size and persistence of soil seed banks (SSB) of six native woody species in dry subtropical forests of the western Argentine Chaco region. The results showed that SSB size was influenced by different sites and sampling years, and forest disturbances had varying effects on SSB.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Stephanie Landry, Marc-Andre Villard, Gaetan Pelletier, Martin-Hugues St-Laurent
Summary: In many regions of the world, excessive browsing by ungulates has reached unsustainable levels, threatening biodiversity and forest regeneration. Moose, as ecological engineers, have severe impacts on forest structure and composition through overbrowsing. The distribution of forage and cover patches affects moose browsing pressure, and this relationship has been explored in conifer-dominated stands but not in hardwood-dominated landscapes.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
