Article
Environmental Sciences
Henrique Haas, Latif Kalin, Puneet Srivastava
Summary: This study investigates the impact of forest characterization on watershed hydrological responses using the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) model. By incorporating remote-sensing data, field observations, and published literature, an improved forest parameterization was developed and tested in two forested watersheds in the southeastern United States. The results show significant improvements in predicting leaf area index (LAI), biomass, and evapotranspiration (ET), highlighting the importance of accurately representing forest dynamics in hydrological models.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Lucy Reading, Nelson Corbett, Jacinta Holloway-Brown, Laura Bellis
Summary: Evapotranspiration by phreatophytes in riparian zones is an important component of the water balance. The factors influencing evapotranspiration, such as climatic conditions, species type, depth to groundwater, and distance to surface water, are not well understood. A field experiment in North Queensland, Australia, investigated these factors using non-parametric methods, revealing the relative importance of distance from surface water, depth to groundwater, and species in determining sap flow rates.
Article
Forestry
Heidi Asbjornsen, Yanhui Wang, David Ellison, Catherine M. Ashcraft, Shady S. Atallah, Kelly Jones, Alex Mayer, Monica Altamirano, Pengtao Yu
Summary: This article introduces the concept and principles of balanced forest ecosystem service management (BFESM) and multi-targeted payments for ecosystem services (MTPES). By considering the needs and priorities of diverse stakeholders and the trade-offs among ecosystem services, it is possible to find the optimal balance of ecosystem services. The article also discusses specific tools for developing a decision support framework and highlights key research directions.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Miaotai Ye, Xining Zhao, Asim Biswas, Gaopeng Huo, Bo Yang, Yufeng Zou, Kadambot H. M. Siddique, Xiaodong Gao
Summary: The study showed that moderate and heavy pruning significantly reduced transpiration, increased soil water content, and enhanced drainage efficiency in apple orchards. Light and moderate pruning promoted apple yield and water use efficiency, while heavy pruning had a negative impact on yield.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiao Wang, Lu Zhuo, Miguel Angel Rico-Ramirez, Ahmed Abdelhalim, Dawei Han
Summary: This study investigates the mutual compensation relationship between biases in precipitation (P) and potential evapotranspiration (PET) inputs, and identifies a hydrological proxy called Compensational Interaction Angle (CIA) that is highly related to the long-term climate aridity ratio. The results offer a fresh perspective for analyzing input errors in hydrological modeling and can guide the selection, evaluation, and bias-correction of P and PET data sets.
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sonam Sandeep Dash, Bhabagrahi Sahoo, Narendra Singh Raghuwanshi
Summary: This study integrates an improved pothole methodology in the SWAT model to accurately estimate evapotranspiration under different crop-growth phases. The results show that the proposed SWAT-EP model outperforms the existing SWAT-P model in simulating catchment-scale streamflow and evapotranspiration.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Gonzalo Yanez-Morroni, Francisco Suarez, Jose F. Munoz, Magdalena Sofia Lagos
Summary: This article examines the potential of using short-term in situ and remotely collected data to validate a hydrological model of the Silala River basin. The results show that the model accurately captures the dynamics of snow cover areal fraction (SCF) at annual and monthly timescales, as well as the actual evapotranspiration (ETa) in the alluvial deposits. However, the model underestimates the ETa during low ETa periods, and the satellite-based ETa estimates in the wetlands are higher than those determined from in situ measurements. Despite the limitations of a limited period, these validation results demonstrate the usefulness of satellite tools and limited in situ data for watersheds with scarce long-term data.
WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-WATER
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Jiaojiao Han, Lide Tian, Zhongyin Cai, Wei Ren, Weiwei Liu, Jin Li, Jiangrong Tai
Summary: This study quantified the partitioning of evapotranspiration in a Pinus yunnanensis forest ecosystem in southwest China. The results showed that plant transpiration is the main component of evapotranspiration, and soil water content is a key factor influencing the seasonal variation of evapotranspiration.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Andis Kalvans, Iluta Dauskane
Summary: The soil water regime plays a crucial role in determining the greenhouse gas emissions and carbon storage of ecosystems, especially in wetland forests. By studying the soil water regime using a physical model and dendrochronology, insights into tree growth and environmental changes can be gained.
Article
Agronomy
Zhijun Chen, Shijun Sun, Zhenchuang Zhu, Daocai Chi, Guanhua Huang
Summary: Appropriate plant density is essential for crop production in rainfed areas. In this study, a mathematical model was used to simulate rainfed maize growth and yield under different plant density conditions and plastic film mulch. The results showed that plastic film mulch increased maize transpiration and decreased soil evaporation, leading to an increase in maize yield.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yunuen Reygadas, Stephanie A. Spera, David S. Salisbury
Summary: This passage discusses the threats to the integrity of the Southwestern Amazon due to global climate change and local land-use changes. The study found that both forest degradation and deforestation have significant effects on ecosystem service indicators such as evapotranspiration, land surface temperature, and precipitation. The results emphasize the importance of continuing to conserve this remote region.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Rebecca Mott, Adam Winstral, Bertrand Cluzet, Nora Helbig, Jan Magnusson, Giulia Mazzotti, Louis Queno, Michael Schirmer, Clare Webster, Tobias Jonas
Summary: The Swiss Operational Snow-hydrological (OSHD) model system is developed to provide daily analysis and forecasts on snow cover dynamics throughout Switzerland. It utilizes station data, meteorological forcing data, and reanalysis products to combine snow modeling with advanced data assimilation and meteorological downscaling methods. The system offers models of varying complexity, tailored to specific modeling strategies and applications.
FRONTIERS IN EARTH SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ou Deng, Yiqiu Li, Ruoshuang Li, Guangbin Yang
Summary: This study proposes a new estimation method based on actual evapotranspiration (AET) to quantify the climate regulation value of suburban forest ecosystems. The results show that the area of forest ecosystem in Guanshanhu District increased initially due to ecological engineering but decreased later due to urban development. The different forest types contribute differently to the annual AET difference, and the total climate regulation value of the forest ecosystem shows an increasing trend.
Article
Engineering, Civil
J. W. Pomeroy, T. Brown, X. Fang, K. R. Shook, D. Pradhananga, R. Armstrong, P. Harder, C. Marsh, D. Costa, S. A. Krogh, C. Aubry-Wake, H. Annand, P. Lawford, Z. He, M. Kompanizare, J. I. Lopez Moreno
Summary: CRHM is a flexible hydrological modeling platform that simulates hydrological processes and basin response in cold regions. It is suitable for various research and applications, including model validation, prediction, land use change and water quality analysis.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Srishti Gwal, Stutee Gupta, Dipaka Ranjan Sena, Sarnam Singh
Summary: This study addresses research gaps in hydrological ecosystem services (HES) by estimating and mapping HES descriptors in an ungauged watershed and analyzing temporal hydrological fluxes. The findings emphasize the importance of forests in HES provisioning and provide valuable insights for policymakers. This study lays the groundwork for further investigations into hydrological processes in ungauged watersheds.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATICS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Sara Bonetti, Daniel Breitenstein, Simone Fatichi, Jean-Christophe Domec, Dani Or
Summary: This study re-examined the concept of xylem in plants and found that the hydraulic traits of xylem show temporal and pressure gradient dependence. The study differentiated the macroscopic definition of K-x for living and dead xylem, shedding new light on the conceptualization of xylem and conductivity measurement protocols.
PLANT CELL AND ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Juan Rodriguez-Gamir, Jianming Xue, Dean F. Meason, Michael Clearwater, Peter W. Clinton, Jean-Christophe Domec
Summary: The study revealed a strong coordination between hydraulic efficiency, gas exchange, and plant growth in different clones of Pinus radiata. Stem growth rate was negatively correlated with wood density, while reductions in wood density were linked to increased sapwood hydraulic efficiency and overall plant growth. These insights provide a better understanding of the relationships and trade-offs between plant traits at a genetic level.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Omoyemeh J. Ile, Maricar Aguilos, Suna Morkoc, Kevan Minick, Jean-Christophe Domec, John S. King
Summary: Short rotation coppice culture of American sycamore for biomass production on degraded agricultural lands in eastern North Carolina showed increasing productivity over two rotation cycles, with higher planting density resulting in higher wood biomass. Biomass partitioning was significantly affected by planting density during the first rotation, but this effect disappeared in the second rotation. This study suggests that American sycamore can be effectively managed as a bioenergy feedstock with low input culture on marginal agriculture lands.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jean-Christophe Domec, John S. King, Mary J. Carmichael, Anna Treado Overby, Remi Wortemann, William K. Smith, Guofang Miao, Asko Noormets, Daniel M. Johnson
Summary: The study found that the influence of AQP activity on plant water movement varies under different conditions, especially significant in flooding situations. The conductivity of roots and stems is influenced by both AQP activity and xylem structure.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Maokui Lyu, Asko Noormets, Liisa Ukonmaanaho, Yiqing Li, Yusheng Yang, Jinsheng Xie
Summary: Conversion of natural forest to plantation results in varying effects on soil organic carbon (SOC) stabilization, with topsoil SOC stocks decreasing significantly while deep soil SOC remains unchanged. This study highlights the importance of physical disturbance in modifying SOC protection status and long-term stabilization, emphasizing the dynamic and decomposable nature of all SOC pools.
Article
Forestry
Krista Merry, Pete Bettinger, Jacek Siry, Steve McNulty, Michael Gavazzi
Summary: The survey of 2,589 registered foresters indicates that an update to the widely used silvicultural manual, Silvics of North America (SNA), is warranted. Most respondents believe that the previous content of SNA is still desirable today, but suggest updating the manual with recent research findings, expanding ecosystem services information, and improving the maps provided.
JOURNAL OF FORESTRY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Guofang Miao, Asko Noormets, Michael Gavazzi, Bhaskar Mitra, Jean-Christophe Domec, Ge Sun, Steve McNulty, John S. King
Summary: Carbon allocation and nonstructural carbon dynamics are important for plant growth and stress resistance. This study proposes a framework to quantify ecosystem-level carbon dynamics based on commonly measured carbon cycle components. The results show differences in NSC and allocation in different-aged loblolly pine plantations under drought conditions. This framework has the potential to improve biomass production estimation and provide new insights into plant internal carbon dynamics.
ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Suna Morkoc, Maricar Aguilos, Asko Noormets, Kevan J. Minick, Omoyemeh Ile, David A. Dickey, Deanna Hardesty, Maccoy Kerrigan, Joshua Heitman, John King
Summary: This study investigates the seasonal variation in soil respiration in short-rotation woody crop plantations at different planting densities. The results show that heterotrophic respiration contributes more to total soil respiration, and it is strongly correlated with soil temperature. Soil respiration is also affected by soil water content and total root biomass, but no significant correlation is found between litterfall and soil respiration.
Article
Forestry
Maricar Aguilos, Ian Warr, Madison Irving, Olivia Gregg, Stanton Grady, Toby Peele, Asko Noormets, Ge Sun, Ning Liu, Steve McNulty, Forrest Pettay, Shamik Bhattacharya, Skylar Penney, Maccoy Kerrigan, Linqing Yang, Bhaskar Mitra, Prajaya Prajapati, Kevan Minick, John King
Summary: Coastal wetlands are important ecosystems that store a large amount of carbon and have high productivity. However, they are threatened by various natural and human disturbances. By studying a coastal forested wetland, we found that climate and hydrologic factors play a significant role in carbon fluxes and balance. Air temperature, net radiation, and groundwater table depth have a strong impact on gross primary productivity, ecosystem respiration, and net ecosystem carbon exchange.
Article
Forestry
Elijah Worley, Ning Liu, Ge Sun, Steven P. Norman, William M. Christie, Michael Gavazzi, Johnny Boggs, Steven G. McNulty
Summary: Hurricanes pose significant threats to coastal forests and urban communities in the southeastern U.S., but their implications for watershed hydrology remain unclear. A case study on Hurricane Michael showed that vegetation damage did not have lasting impacts on streamflow in the Chipola River watershed, suggesting that coastal watersheds may be more resilient to hurricane disturbances than previously thought. Additionally, spatially explicit hydrological modeling indicated that some sub-watersheds with high decreases in vegetation index experienced significant increases in streamflow post-hurricane, which subsided as vegetation recovered.
Article
Forestry
Fernanda C. C. Oliveira, Allan Bacon, Thomas R. Fox, Eric J. Jokela, Michael B. Kane, Timothy A. Martin, Asko Noormets, C. Wade Ross, Jason Vogel, Daniel Markewitz
Summary: The study shows that permanganate oxidizable carbon (POXC) can be used as an indicator to monitor the impacts of silvicultural practices on soil properties. POXC concentration decreases with soil depth and is positively correlated with soil organic carbon (SOC), total nitrogen, and mass of soil woody detritus. However, the effects of silvicultural practices on POXC concentration vary across different sites, with herbicide treatments showing a significant decrease in POXC compared to control plots.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zihao Bian, Ge Sun, Steven McNulty, Shufen Pan, Hanqin Tian
Summary: This study improved a distributed regional land surface model to evaluate the impacts of climate and land use changes on soil erosion and sediment yield in the Mississippi River Basin (MRB) over the past century. The results showed that despite no significant increase in annual precipitation and runoff, sediment yield significantly increased during 1980-2018, mainly driven by intensified extreme precipitation. Land use change played a critical role in determining sediment yield in the early 20th century, while climate variability became the dominant driver in recent decades. Extreme climate is increasingly affecting soil erosion and sedimentation, emphasizing the need to revisit existing Best Management Practices for water quality in the MRB.
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Nikolas de Souza Mateus, Eric Victor Oliveira Ferreira, Antonio Leite Florentino, Alexandre Vicente Ferraz, Jean-Christophe Domec, Lionel Jordan-Meille, Jose Albertino Bendassolli, Jose Leonardo Moraes Goncalves, Jose Lavres
Summary: Potassium (K) supply can enhance growth and improve osmotic adjustment in Eucalyptus seedlings under drought stress, by regulating leaf development, stomatal density, and leaf gas exchange parameters to increase water use efficiency.
Article
Forestry
Wen Lin, Asko Noormets, John S. King, John Marshall, Madison Akers, Josh Cucinella, Thomas R. Fox, Marshall A. Laviner, Timothy A. Martin, Steve Mcnulty, Cassandra Meek, Lisa Samuelson, Ge Sun, Jason Vogel, Rodney E. Will, Jean-Christophe Domec
Summary: This study focused on the temporal responses of carbon isotope discrimination (Delta C-13) to local water availability and decomposed site-level Delta C-13 signals, revealing the importance of considering both environmental and genetic factors in evaluating plant Delta C-13. The research found that tree lifetime average PDSI was the primary factor affecting Delta C-13(max), while the sensitivity to drought (m) was related to both genetic and environmental factors, indicating different acclimations in tree gas-exchange traits. This new angle of partitioning Delta C-13 to Delta C-13(max) and m provides insights into the sources of variation in plant Delta C-13, with implications for both fundamental research and practical applications.
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)