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Forestry
Martin Ritchie, John-Pascal Berrill, Ethan Hammett, Jonathan W. Long
Summary: Different thinning treatments can promote the development of important tree characteristics in black oak trees, such as large stems, branches, crowns, and acorn production. Retaining three stems minimized unwanted resprouting and resulted in the highest basal area increment. Acorn production tended to increase over time but varied among sites, and further studies are needed to explore the effects of thinning timing and intensity on acorn production and tree development.
JOURNAL OF FORESTRY
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Charlotte C. Smith, Jos Barlow, John R. Healey, Leonardo de Sousa Miranda, Paul J. Young, Naomi B. Schwartz
Summary: Restoration of tropical landscapes through the expansion of secondary forests has significant implications for climate change mitigation and biodiversity. The proximity of secondary forests to old-growth forests affects the recovery of carbon stocks and biodiversity, with secondary forests buffering edge effects and reducing fragmentation. This study emphasizes the importance of spatial context when considering the potential benefits of increasing secondary forest cover and provides insights to support more effective strategies for climate change mitigation and restoration.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
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Forestry
Haibin Kang, Yue Xue, Chenglong Yan, Sheng Lu, Hang Yang, Jiaqi Zhu, Zhenjie Fu, Dexiang Wang
Summary: This study investigated the microbial metabolic limitations in the rhizosphere and bulk soils during oak forest restoration in the Qinling Mountains, China. The results showed that microbial metabolism was primarily limited by soil carbon and phosphorus, and these limitations decreased as the restoration progressed. Rhizosphere soil microorganisms experienced stronger carbon limitation compared to those in bulk soil, and microbial carbon and phosphorus limitations in bulk soil were regulated by nutrient ratios.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
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Forestry
Anthony Zhao, Alan H. Taylor, Erica A. H. Smithwick, Margot Kaye, Lucas B. Harris
Summary: Changes in fire regimes can significantly impact species dominance and forest carbon stocks. Simulation modeling suggests that frequent prescribed burning can increase pine dominance while reducing fire sensitive hardwoods, offering a feasible strategy for maintaining oak and pine dominance over multi-decadal periods.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
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Ecology
Ana I. Bermudez-Contreras, Camila Monroy-Guzman, Lizbeth Perez-Lucas, Jorge Alberto Escutia-Sanchez, Mariana Del Olmo-Ruiz, Camille Truong
Summary: Juniperus deppeana planting can significantly alter the ECM native fungal communities, while the presence of oak trees does not have a significant impact on the planting of Juniperus deppeana. The composition of AM fungal communities is mainly host-dependent, while the composition of ECM fungal communities is strongly affected by disturbance.
FRONTIERS IN FORESTS AND GLOBAL CHANGE
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
C. Meeussen, K. De Pauw, P. Sanczuk, J. Brunet, S. A. O. Cousins, C. Gasperini, P-O Hedwall, G. Iacopetti, J. Lenoir, J. Plue, F. Selvi, F. Spicher, J. Uria Diez, K. Verheyen, P. Vangansbeke, P. De Frenne
Summary: This study investigated the germination, survival, and seedling performance of four oak species under different environmental conditions. The findings suggest that the response of oak species to changes in light and temperature varies depending on the species, latitude, and microclimate. Local microclimatic gradients play a crucial role in the initial stages of oak regeneration.
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Forestry
Federico Vessella, Bartolomeo Schirone
Summary: Designing a user-friendly and cost-effective method to summarize the main climatic factors that determine vegetation geographical ranges is a strategic solution for forest restoration actions and emergency response in the Mediterranean Basin. This study presents an updated version of the Emberger Index applied to the emblematic species of Quercus suber, utilizing the latest climatic data, distribution map, and modelling techniques. The results demonstrate the benefits of the updated process in understanding species' climatic requirements, including future projections and the identification of potential refugia.
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Forestry
Carl Nordman, Don Faber-Langendoen, Joanne Baggs
Summary: This study provides rapid assessment metrics to efficiently quantify the condition and wildlife habitat value of managed shortleaf pine stands. The authors differentiated six types of shortleaf pine-oak woodland and developed a core set of 15 stand-level metrics for assessment. Consistent protocols for the application of these EIA methods are also provided, along with a case study from the Cherokee National Forest in Tennessee.
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Agronomy
Wanderson Novais, Benjamin A. Wenner, Jeremy A. Block, Simon C. Power, Elizabeth Porteus, G. Matt Davies
Summary: Oak and hickory recruitment in eastern North American forests is hindered by invasive species. Conservation grazing, using goats, can help control invasives. This study found that goats preferred native spicebush but did increase browsing of invasive multiflora rose over time. High browsing pressure and species identity were good predictors of intake. This research shows that conservation grazing is effective for reducing biomass of invasives in oak-hickory forests.
AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS
(2023)
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Ecology
Blair McLaughlin, Alissa Fogg, Katherine K. Ennis, Grant Halstrom, Alicia Herrera, Paulo Quadri
Summary: Anthropogenic climate change is causing demographic shifts at species' range edges, leading to declines in trailing edge populations. The loss of trailing edge genetic diversity may limit future climate-adaptive restoration. The novel approach of dispersed, participatory field gene banking could offer an effective means of preserving genetic diversity for oaks threatened by climate change.
RESTORATION ECOLOGY
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alexandro B. Leverkus, Laura Levy, Enrique Andivia, Peter Annighoefer, Bart De Cuyper, Vladan Ivetic, Dagnija Lazdina, Magnus Loef, Pedro Villar-Salvador
Summary: The study aims to compare the effects of direct seeding and planting nursery-grown seedlings on seedling growth, examine the interaction between species traits and environmental conditions, analyze the impacts of revegetation method, species, plant functional traits, and other factors on seedling performance.
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Forestry
Jinyu Guo, Jifa Cui, Nan Wu, Yaqian Zhang, Jie Wang, Hanyu Xiang, Baoshuang Hu, Youbing Zhou
Summary: Ice storms are important sources of disturbances in forest dynamics in the Northern Hemisphere. In this study, the impact of an extreme ice storm on three different forest stands in central China was assessed, and the factors determining the damage intensity were identified. The results highlight the stand-level dependence of the damage caused by severe ice storms and suggest the need for exploring management strategies to mitigate future risks.
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Forestry
Nadezhda Genikova, Viktor Mamontov
Summary: The logging of mature tree stands results in the formation of an ecotone complex. Different environmental factors have varying effects on the abundance of ground vegetation.
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Environmental Sciences
Raj Kumar, A. K. Bhardwaj, B. K. Rao, A. K. Vishwakarma, Vijaysinha Kakade, D. Dinesh, Gaurav Singh, Gopal Kumar, V. C. Pande, P. R. Bhatnagar, G. L. Bagdi
Summary: The study showed that soil erosion has negative effects on tree growth and soil properties, while conservation measures have the potential to improve land productivity and ecosystem health. Therefore, tree plantations in ravine areas should be accompanied by appropriate soil and water conservation measures to achieve greater ecological and economic benefits.
JOURNAL OF SOILS AND SEDIMENTS
(2021)
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Forestry
Karolina Anna Gabrysiak, Rafal Paluch, Radoslaw Gawrys
Summary: Hurricane winds play a crucial role in shaping forest structure and processes. Research in Białowieża Forest examined the impact of a 1983 windstorm on tree regeneration and stand structure. The study found a decrease in tree density following the storm, with a gradual recovery observed over 30 years.
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Plant Sciences
Elizabeth Chavez-Garcia, Ana Mendoza
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Ecology
Richard P. Shefferson, Tiiu Kull, Michael J. Hutchings, Marc-Andre Selosse, Hans Jacquemyn, Kimberly M. Kellett, Eric S. Menges, Richard B. Primack, Juha Tuomi, Kirsi Alahuhta, Sonja Hurskainen, Helen M. Alexander, Derek S. Anderson, Rein Brys, Emilia Brzosko, Slavomir Dostalik, Katharine Gregg, Zdenek Ipser, Anne Jakalaniemi, Jana Jersakova, W. Dean Kettle, Melissa K. McCormick, Ana Mendoza, Michael T. Miller, Asbjorn Moen, Dag-Inge Oien, Ulle Puttsepp, Melanie Roy, Nancy Sather, Nina Sletvold, Zuzana Stipkova, Kadri Tali, Robert J. Warren, Dennis F. Whigham
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Forestry
Libertad Castro-Colina, Miguel Martinez-Ramos, Maria Esther Sanchez-Coronado, Pilar Huante, Ana Mendoza, Alma Orozco-Segovia
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF FOREST RESEARCH
(2012)
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Forestry
Julia M. Lazaro-Zermeno, Mario Gonzalez-Espinosa, Ana Mendoza, Miguel Martinez-Ramos, Pedro F. Quintana-Ascencio
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2011)
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Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
V. M. Mendoza, E. E. Villanueva, R. Garduno, Y. Nava, G. Santisteban, A. S. Mendoza, B. Oda, J. Adem
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLIMATOLOGY
(2009)
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Plant Sciences
L. Benitez-Rodriguez, A. Gamboa-deBuen, M. E. Sanchez-Coronado, S. Alvarado-Lopez, D. Soriano, I. Mendez, S. Vazquez-Santana, J. Carabias-Lillo, A. Mendoza, A. Orozco-Segovia
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Plant Sciences
Julia Manuela Lazaro-Zermeno, Mario Gonzalez-Espinosa, Ana Mendoza, Miguel Martinez-Ramos
BOTANICAL SCIENCES
(2012)
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Forestry
Cecilia Alfonso-Corrado, Ricardo Clark-Tapia, Ana Mendoza
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2007)
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Biodiversity Conservation
R Clark-Tapia, MC Mandujano, T Valverde, A Mendoza, F Molina-Freaner
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2005)
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Ecology
C Alfonso-Corrado, R Esteban-Jiménez, R Clark-Tapia, D Piñero, J Campos, A Mendoza
EVOLUTIONARY ECOLOGY
(2004)