Review
Ecology
Rosetta C. Blackman, Florian Altermatt, Arnaud Foulquier, Tristan Lefebure, Mailys Gauthier, Agnes Bouchez, Rachel Stubbington, Alexander M. Weigand, Florian Leese, Thibault Datry
Summary: Intermittent rivers and ephemeral streams are waterways that periodically cease flow or dry completely, found worldwide. These dynamic ecosystems play a crucial role in the evolutionary triggers for aquatic and terrestrial biota, with potential consequences for ecosystem services. Novel genomic tools based on high-throughput sequencing have the potential to address unanswered questions and bridge ecological-evolutionary dynamics in these ecosystems.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Biology
Alisha L. Steward, Thibault Datry, Simone D. Langhans
Summary: Intermittent rivers and ephemeral streams (IRES) are common waterways worldwide, supporting diverse terrestrial and semi-aquatic invertebrate fauna. However, research on these organisms is limited due to their interdisciplinary nature. This paper reviews the current literature on IRES invertebrates and presents conceptual models to understand their response to hydrological changes. The models are tested using data from wet and dry phases in IRES from Australia and France. Collaboration among terrestrial and aquatic ecologists is encouraged to further explore these organisms and ecosystems.
BIOLOGICAL REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Biology
Maria Mar Sanchez-Montoya, Thibault Datry, Albert Ruhi, Stephanie M. Carlson, Roland Corti, Klement Tockner
Summary: This article expands the research focus of river ecology, discussing the impact of river drying on the movement of aquatic and terrestrial animals. It introduces a conceptual model challenging the current bias towards perennial waterways, encompassing animal movement across hydrologic phases and habitats. The authors argue that a comprehensive and inclusive view of animal movement in dry channels will enhance ecological understanding of river networks and conservation efforts.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Rebeca Arias-Real, Cayetano Gutierrez-Canovas, Margarita Menendez, Isabel Munoz
Summary: This study investigates the drying preferences of macroinvertebrates in intermittent rivers and ephemeral streams (IRES) and their potential as biomonitoring indicators. The research identifies certain macroinvertebrate groups with drying-resistant niches that can serve as potential indicators in IRES. However, functional traits have limited ability to predict drying specialization. The density, relative abundance, and richness of drying-resistant taxa are less affected by drying intensity compared to drying-sensitive taxa.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Biology
Amelie Truchy, Zoltan Csabai, Louise Mimeau, Annika Kunne, Balint Pernecker, Willy Bertin, Florent Pellizzaro, Thibault Datry
Summary: This article discusses how smartphone applications used by citizen scientists can be utilized to quantify the extent and occurrence of intermittent rivers and ephemeral streams. It introduces a new app, DRYRivERS, specifically designed for monitoring such rivers. Through case studies, it demonstrates the potential of citizen science in improving knowledge of these river ecosystems and guiding water management policies.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Lluis Gomez-Gener, Andre R. Siebers, Maria Isabel Arce, Shai Arnon, Susana Bernal, Rossano Bolpagni, Thibault Datry, Giulia Gionchetta, Hans-Peter Grossart, Clara Mendoza-Lera, Vivien Pohl, Ute Risse-Buhl, Oleksandra Shumilova, Ourania Tzoraki, Daniel von Schiller, Alexander Weigand, Gabriele Weigelhofer, Dominik Zak, Annamaria Zoppini
Summary: Surface-groundwater interactions in intermittent rivers and ephemeral streams have significant impacts on biogeochemical processes, but further research is needed to understand the specific differences in various hydrological states.
EARTH-SCIENCE REVIEWS
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ophelie Fovet, Axel Belemtougri, Laurie Boithias, Isabelle Braud, Jean-Baptiste Charlier, Marylise Cottet, Kevin Daudin, Guillaume Dramais, Agnes Ducharne, Nathalie Folton, Manuela Grippa, Basile Hector, Sylvain Kuppel, Jerome Le Coz, Luc Legal, Philippe Martin, Florentina Moatar, Jerome Molenat, Anne Probst, Jean Riotte, Jean-Philippe Vidal, Fabrice Vinatier, Thibault Datry
Summary: Intermittent rivers and ephemeral streams play a crucial role in supporting freshwater biodiversity and ecosystem services globally. Developing a systemic approach that considers their various properties and interactions with human societies is essential for better understanding and conservation of these important ecosystems.
WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-WATER
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Oliver S. Schilling, Peter G. Cook, Pauline F. Grierson, Shawan Dogramaci, Craig T. Simmons
Summary: This study investigated the controls for SW-GW-vegetation interactions along intermittent rivers and ephemeral streams through numerical experiments. Results showed that infiltration is controlled by ephemerality and hydraulic conductivity (K), while transpiration is influenced by a complex interplay between ephemerality, hydraulic properties, and vegetation.
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Lia Yukari K. Murakami, Klecia Gili Massi, Tatiana Sussel G. Mendes
Summary: Most of Brazil's native vegetation is found on private properties, so the decisions of landowners greatly affect the effectiveness of environmental policies. The Brazilian Native Vegetation Protection Law designates riparian permanent preservation areas (RPA) based on the width of rivers and streams. The restoration of native cover in Brazil can be hindered by the high cost of ecological restoration, especially for small landowners.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pedro Belavenutti, Woodam Chung, Alan A. Ager
Summary: Recent extreme wildfire seasons in the US have sparked debates on forest management's role in reducing fuels and future wildfires. This study focused on the Umatilla National Forest, simulating restoration trajectories to address complex management challenges. Results revealed a significant backlog of treatments, with high priority fuel treatments showing economic benefits in certain areas.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Geography
Barbara Carolina Soares Fortes, Maria Cristina Villefort Teixeira, Stael Pereira da Costa, Maria Helena Wagner, Maria Rita Scotti
Summary: The contamination caused by the dam rupture in Mariana, Brazil severely affected towns like Ipaba, leading to a decline in agricultural and fishing activities. However, research has shown that it is possible to remediate the pollution and restore soil fertility, enabling the recovery of agricultural production in Ipaba.
JOURNAL OF RURAL STUDIES
(2022)
Editorial Material
Ecology
Cristina Banks-Leite, Cecilia Larrosa, Luis R. Carrasco, Leandro R. Tambosi, E. J. Milner-Gulland
Summary: A recent review suggests that forest cover needs to be restored or maintained on at least 40% of land area, but the lack of empirical evidence makes this suggestion unhelpful and potentially dangerous. It is advocated to establish regionally defined thresholds to guide conservation and restoration efforts.
Editorial Material
Biology
Andrew R. Marshall, Catherine E. Waite, Marion Pfeifer, Lindsay F. Banin, Sarobidy Rakotonarivo, Susan Chomba, John Herbohn, Donald A. Gilmour, Mark Brown, Robin L. Chazdon
Summary: There is an urgent and suitable opportunity for science and practice to collaborate in the restoration of global forests. This article identifies crucial knowledge gaps and highlights the essential scientific advances needed to facilitate successful forest landscape restoration (FLR) for both nature and people. The article emphasizes the challenges of conceptualization, planning, and assessment stages of restoration, as well as the need for evidence-based decision-making and financing.
PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Ariane A. Rodrigues, Marcia N. Macedo, Divino Silverio, Leandro Maracahipes, Michael T. Coe, Paulo M. Brando, Julia Z. Shimbo, Raoni Rajao, Britaldo Soares-Filho, Mercedes M. C. Bustamante
Summary: The Brazilian Cerrado, one of the most biodiverse savannas, has experienced extensive land-use transitions, resulting in reduced evapotranspiration and increased land surface temperature. Forest clearance for cropland or pasture has led to significant increases in land surface temperature and reductions in evapotranspiration. Transitioning from woody savannas to cropland or pasture also has similar effects but to a lesser extent. On the other hand, converting native grasslands to cropland or pasture has limited impact on land surface temperature but reduces evapotranspiration. Overall, these land changes have negatively impacted the water cycle and increased average land surface temperature in the Cerrado biome.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Joao Vitor Mariano Ribeiro, Tatiana Sussel Goncalves Mendes, Silvio Jorge Coelho Simoes, Klecia Gili Massi, Pedro Ivo Mioni Camarinha, Carolina Cassiano Ferreira
Summary: This study uses multicriteria analysis to determine the active restoration potential in Vale do Paraiba, Brazil, and analyzes the results in the context of socioeconomic and environmental factors. The study concludes that the region has a high potential for forest restoration, particularly in certain water supply basins.
JOURNAL OF SOUTH AMERICAN EARTH SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Camilo A. Roa-Fuentes, Jani Heino, Jaquelini O. Zeni, Silvio Ferraz, Marcus V. Cianciaruso, Lilian Casatti
Summary: This study sampled 85 streams in the Upper Parana River basin, Brazil to investigate the effects of local and landscape variables on stream fish biodiversity. The results showed that local variables had a significant contribution to almost all facets of biodiversity, while landscape variables had a minor influence on the alpha-diversity. This suggests that local features play a crucial role in maintaining stream fish biodiversity in agroecosystems.
Review
Biology
Anazelia M. M. Tedesco, Pedro H. S. Brancalion, Michelle L. Hak Hepburn, Khalil Walji, Kerrie A. A. Wilson, Hugh P. P. Possingham, Angela J. J. Dean, Nick Nugent, Katerina Elias-Trostmann, Katharina-Victoria Perez-Hammerle, Jonathan R. R. Rhodes
Summary: Forest restoration is a scalable nature-based solution that aims to achieve global environmental and socio-economic goals. Incentive mechanisms play a crucial role in promoting restoration success, but their impact is not well-understood. Socio-economic factors have a significant influence on implementation and program success, highlighting the importance of assessing and managing these factors.
PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Leo Eiti Haneda, Pedro H. S. Brancalion, Paulo G. Molin, Matheus Pinheiro Ferreira, Carlos Alberto Silva, Catherine Torres de Almeida, Angelica Faria Resende, Giulio Brossi Santoro, Marcos Rosa, Joannes Guillemot, Guerric Le Maire, Jean-Baptiste Feret, Danilo Roberti Alves de Almeida
Summary: Forest landscape restoration (FLR) commitments have been established to restore over 200 million hectares in the past years. Remote sensing techniques and innovative technologies are strategic for planning and monitoring FLR programs, but there are still unresolved questions. This study evaluated the potential of multispectral orbital images to classify different tree cover classes commonly found in FLR programs.
REMOTE SENSING APPLICATIONS-SOCIETY AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Igor Jose Malfetoni Ferreira, Wesley Augusto Campanharo, Marisa Gesteira Fonseca, Maria Isabel Sobral Escada, Marcelo Trindade Nascimento, Dora M. Villela, Pedro Brancalion, Luiz Fernando Silva Magnago, Liana Oighenstein Anderson, Laszlo Nagy, Luiz E. O. C. Aragao
Summary: Increases in aboveground biomass density (AGB) are projected for the Brazilian Atlantic Forest (AF) domain by the end of the 21st century, with suitable climatic conditions for biomass increase in 76.9% of the AF. However, 2.6% of the forest fragments are projected to have reduced AGB. These findings should be considered in climate change mitigation strategies and restoration efforts in the AF and Brazil.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Michael R. Williams, Solange Filoso
Summary: Implementing RSC design for stream restoration can increase groundwater recharge and the proportion of base flow in total runoff, leading to significant reductions in nutrient and sediment loads.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Viviane Dib, Pedro H. S. Brancalion, Sin Chan Chou, Miguel Cooper, David Ellison, Vinicius F. Farjalla, Solange Filoso, Paula Meli, Aliny P. F. Pires, Daniel A. Rodriguez, Alvaro Iribarrem, Agnieszka Ewa Latawiec, Fabio R. Scarano, Adrian L. Vogl, Carlos Eduardo de Viveiros Grelle, Bernardo Strassburg
Summary: Although native vegetation plays a crucial role in maintaining aquatic ecosystems, forest restoration efforts have been found to decrease water yields worldwide. This study clarifies the connection between forest restoration and water services and identifies gaps in the literature that hinder the assessment of the benefits of forest restoration on water yields. The authors suggest strategies to improve forest restoration planning and implementation and emphasize the need for future research to consider hydrologic parameters beyond annual streamflow and encompass broader spatial-temporal scales.
RESTORATION ECOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Kaline de Mello, Ricardo Hideo Taniwaki, Diego Rodrigues Macedo, Cecilia Gontijo Leal, Timothy O. Randhir
Summary: This paper qualitatively reviews biomonitoring studies in freshwater ecosystems to evaluate the impact of different land use types on multiple scales in watersheds. The paper is organized into four sections, presenting biomonitoring in different freshwater systems, describing the characteristics of the main land use types, explaining the influence of spatial and temporal scales, and focusing on biomonitoring planning and future prediction. The review will assist in decision-making regarding biomonitoring programs in watersheds and guide future studies on bioindicators for various land use types in diverse ecosystems worldwide.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Renata Siqueira Melo, Eduardo Roberto Alexandrino, Felipe Rossetti de Paula, Danilo Boscolo, Silvio Frosini de Barros Ferraz
Summary: Promoting the diversity of biological communities in agricultural areas is crucial for biodiversity conservation, especially for bird populations which show rapid responses to landscape changes. This study reveals that the composition and configuration of planted Eucalyptus spp. forests have significant effects on the functional diversity of bird assemblages. Factors such as tree age, land cover, and clone types influence functional divergence, functional evenness, and species richness of bird populations. These findings highlight the importance of good management practices in maintaining bird diversity and suggest that associating Eucalyptus trees with other cover types in the landscape can increase bird functional diversity.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Rodrigo Hakamada, Silvio Frosini de Barros Ferraz, Eduardo More Mattos, Belkis Sulbaran-Rangel
Summary: Our study provides a comprehensive overview of forestry programs in Brazil, comparing them with programs in other countries and considering geographical factors. We found that although the number of forestry programs and graduates in Brazil has increased over the past 25 years, there is still a low fill rate for university vacancies. Additionally, many professors in these programs have no prior professional experience outside academia.
Article
Forestry
Rodrigo Hakamada, Silvio Frosini de Barros Ferraz, Belkis Sulbaran-Rangel, Luiza Lucena, Hasbleidy Palacios Hinestroza
Summary: The employment rate and organizational interest in high-skilled professionals are important drivers for universities to improve the qualifications of college students. By investigating the sectors of employment pursued by forestry engineering graduates and surveying companies affiliated with the Forest Science and Research Institute (IPEF), it was found that there is a significant potential for employment in the forestry sector, with noticeable growth in the past five years. This growth is attributed to market demand and changes in action plans.
Article
Forestry
Rodrigo Hakamada, Silvio Frosini de Barros Ferraz, Belkis Sulbaran-Rangel
Summary: This study investigated the current scenario and trends regarding human resources in the forest sector. The findings suggest a shortage of qualified professionals in the job market and a lack of behavioral skills training. New college graduates were found to lack important soft skills and knowledge in certain areas. However, there was a convergence between job requirements and the skills considered important by new graduates.
Review
Forestry
Leticia Bulascoschi Cagnoni, Emanuela W. A. Weidlich, Joannes Guillemot, Carla Morselo, Martin Weih, Anneli Adler, Pedro H. S. Brancalion
Summary: This article evaluates stakeholders' perspectives on tree-species diversity in plantations and explores policy alternatives to make mixed plantations a viable strategy for climate change adaptation. Recent evidence shows that increasing tree species diversity in plantations can be a sustainable and economically accessible strategy for wood production while also providing environmental benefits.
CURRENT FORESTRY REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Carla Cristina Cassiano, Rildo Moreira e Moreira, Silvio Frosini de Barros Ferraz
Summary: Fast-growing forest plantations can support wood supply but may reduce water availability. The management regime of these plantations can either increase or reduce the trade-off between wood production and water supply.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Pedro H. S. Brancalion, Ludmila Pugliese de Siqueira, Nino T. Amazonas, Mayte B. Rizek, Alex F. Mendes, Edson L. Santiami, Ricardo Ribeiro Rodrigues, Miguel Calmon, Rubens Benini, Julio R. C. Tymus, Karen D. Holl, Rafael B. Chaves
Summary: This study aimed to understand and quantify the current and potential ecosystem restoration jobs in Brazil. The research found that restoration jobs are mainly concentrated in the Atlantic Forest in the southeast region, provided by organizations from the nonprofit and private sectors. The COVID-19 pandemic led to the termination of about 20% of restoration jobs, but restoration activities have the potential to create millions of job opportunities.
