Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Sankar Mariappan, Iain P. Hartley, Elizabeth L. Cressey, Jennifer A. J. Dungait, Timothy A. Quine
Summary: The global debate on whether soil erosion acts as a net source or sink of carbon remains inconclusive, especially in low-input agricultural systems in acknowledged global soil erosion hotspots in developing countries. However, studies in the Indian Himalaya have shown that high rates of soil erosion do not necessarily lead to net carbon loss to the atmosphere at the field scale, and there is potential to promote carbon storage through sustainable agricultural practices.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
H. Esmaeili Gholzom, H. Ahmadi, A. Moeini, B. Motamedvaziri
Summary: This study assessed the soil erosion risk in the kasilian watershed in Iran using the ICONA model and RS/GIS techniques, revealing the significant impact of human activities and forest type selection on erosion risk, with planted forests showing higher erosion risk compared to natural forests.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Binbin Li, Guangyao Gao, Yiqi Luo, Mingxiang Xu, Guobin Liu, Bojie Fu
Summary: Afforestation in water-limited areas is more effective in carbon sequestration than natural forests, and planting density and rainfall zones should be carefully considered to avoid excessive water depletion.
AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST METEOROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Henri Honkanen, Eila Turtola, Riitta Lemola, Jaakko Heikkinen, Visa Nuutinen, Risto Uusitalo, Janne Kaseva, Kristiina Regina
Summary: This study compared the impact of conventional tillage and no-till management on soil properties, erosion rates, and carbon allocation in a clay soil site in southwestern Finland. The results showed that no-till was effective in reducing erosion rates, but additional measures may be needed to increase carbon input and stock in boreal clay soils.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Agata Novara, Amelia Novara, Antonio Comparetti, Antonino Santoro, Artemi Cerda, Jesus Rodrigo-Comino, Luciano Gristina
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of tillage with standard disk in vineyards. The results showed that tillage can redistribute soil and provide new insights into sustainable management in vineyards.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ryan P. McGehee, Dennis C. Flanagan, Puneet Srivastava, Bernard A. Engel, Chi-Hua Huang, Mark A. Nearing
Summary: Maps of erosivity play a critical role in soil conservation efforts, but current maps in the United States and globally face issues. In this study, the isoerodent map of the United States was updated using extensive precipitation measurements and it was found that topographic effects have a significant impact on erosivity. Benchmarking comparisons also revealed that existing maps underestimate erosivity. Reevaluation of correction methods is needed.
INTERNATIONAL SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Coeli M. Hoover, James E. Smith
Summary: The carbon stock and accumulation rates in live trees are summarized by age class and region, providing information for managers and policymakers to assess the influence of forest age structure on carbon storage.
CARBON BALANCE AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Akane O. Abbasi, Xiaolu Tang, Nancy L. Harris, Elizabeth D. Goldman, Javier G. P. Gamarra, Martin Herold, Hyun Seok Kim, Weixue Luo, Carlos Alberto Silva, Nadezhda M. Tchebakova, Ankita Mitra, Yelena Finegold, Mohammad Reza Jahanshahi, Cesar Ivan Alvarez, Tae Kyung Kim, Daun Ryu, Jingjing Liang
Summary: Planted forests in East Asia, which account for approximately 36% of global planted forest area, play a critical role in climate change mitigation and timber/non-timber production. However, there is limited information available on the geographic distribution and tree species composition of these planted forests. This study presents the first spatial database of planted forests in East Asia, based on extensive data collection and modeling. The maps generated in this study provide valuable information for understanding the role of planted forests in climate change mitigation and guiding forest conservation and management decisions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wen-Sheng Liu, Yu-Xin Wei, Ping-Ping Deng, Olatunde Pelumi Oladele, Yves N'Dri Bohoussou, Yash Pal Dang, Xin Zhao, Hai-Lin Zhang
Summary: The impact of long-term tillage practices on fungal community diversity and its relation to SOC stock remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between extracellular enzyme activities, fungal community diversity, and SOC stock under different tillage practices. The results showed that conservation tillage can promote surface SOC stock, which was associated with increased enzyme activity.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jeffrey S. Kwang, Evan A. Thaler, Brendon J. Quirk, Caroline L. Quarrier, Isaac J. Larsen
Summary: Soil erosion leads to the loss of soil organic carbon and reduces agricultural productivity. This study develops a model that can predict soil loss and SOC distribution in agricultural fields, using topography as an input. The results show that the model accurately reproduces the spatial patterns of soil loss and can be used to estimate carbon burial and evaluate future soil loss.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-BIOGEOSCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Mahbub Ul Islam, Fahui Jiang, Zichun Guo, Shuai Liu, Xinhua Peng
Summary: Inconsistent results have been observed in numerous individual studies evaluating the impact of straw return on soil organic carbon (SOC) stock in upland wheat and maize croplands in China using different tillage practices. A meta-analysis of 764 comparisons showed that straw return significantly improved SOC stock in both soil layers, with no-tillage and deep tillage having similar effects on topsoil SOC stock, while deep tillage had a significantly higher impact on subsoil SOC stock. The effects of straw return on SOC stock were also influenced by factors such as climate conditions and soil texture.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Evan A. Thaler, Jeffrey S. Kwang, Brendon J. Quirk, Caroline L. Quarrier, Isaac J. Larsen
Summary: Erosion degrades soils, reduces crop yields, and diminishes ecosystem services. This study measures historical soil erosion rates using erosional escarpments in the Midwestern U.S., and finds that the actual rates are much higher than the acceptable rates suggested by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Current predictions of soil loss underestimate the actual rates because they do not account for tillage erosion.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Shweta Rawat, Vinod Prasad Khanduri, Bhupendra Singh, Manoj Kumar Riyal, Tarun Kumar Thakur, Munesh Kumar, Marina M. S. Cabral-Pinto
Summary: This study investigated the variation in carbon stock and soil properties in five different altitudes of oak forests in the Pauri and Tehri districts of Uttarakhand, Himalaya. The results showed that the Bharsar site had the highest volume, biomass, and carbon density of trees, while the Lansdowne site had the highest accumulation of carbon in the soil.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qianhong Ma, Keli Zhang, Zihao Cao, Zhicheng Yang, Mengyao Wei, Zaike Gu
Summary: Near-surface features have a significant impact on runoff and detachment processes by overland flow in steep slopes with yellow soil in subtropical humid regions. Various near-surface features were found to contribute differently to reducing kinetic energy and detachment rate, with root systems and non-disturbance playing a dominant role. The study provides valuable insights for erosion control and soil conservation practices.
INTERNATIONAL SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Pawel Wisniewski, Michael Maerker
Summary: The study demonstrates the significant impact of forest management on increasing soil organic matter content and SOC stock. Land use and slope gradients have been identified as important factors in controlling soil organic carbon pools in the topsoil of young glacial areas.
Editorial Material
Forestry
Evgenios Agathokleous, Lei Yu
Summary: This article discusses the use of P values and effect sizes in forestry research. The author argues that the inclusion of effect sizes should be encouraged and promoted in studies, as it can lead to a major change in the interpretation of data and improve the understanding of the practical relevance of effects in forestry.
JOURNAL OF FORESTRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Zaiqiang Yang, Yuhan Jiang, Rangjian Qiu, Xuewen Gong, Evgenios Agathokleous, Wei Hu, Brent Clothier
Summary: Heat stress has a significant impact on plant production, and the response mechanism of evapotranspiration to heat stress is still unclear. This study investigated the effects of heat stress on transpiration and evapotranspiration in gerbera plants. The results showed that transpiration was mainly inhibited at the beginning of heat stress, and the duration and extent of inhibition increased with longer heat stress duration.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Evgenios Agathokleous, Mitsutoshi Kitao, Masabumi Komatsu, Yutaka Tamai, Hisanori Harayama, Takayoshi Koike
Summary: This study examined the impact of climate change on the growth and health of Japanese larch seedlings by modifying fertilization and promoting mycorrhization. The results showed that adequate fertilization stimulated plant growth and biomass production, while mycorrhizal treatment counteracted the effects of fertilization. Drought significantly reduced photosynthesis and induced senescence, and also altered nutrient content in the leaves. This study provides a basis for further research on producing high-quality seedlings under climate change.
JOURNAL OF FORESTRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Valeria Zeni, Arianna Grassi, Marco Santin, Renato Ricciardi, Ylenia Pieracci, Guido Flamini, Filippo Di Giovanni, Margherita Marmugi, Monica Agnolucci, Luciano Avio, Alessandra Turrini, Manuela Giovannetti, Monica Ruffini Castiglione, Annamaria Ranieri, Angelo Canale, Andrea Lucchi, Evgenios Agathokleous, Giovanni Benelli
Summary: The study found that AMF and UV-B have interconnected effects on the ecosystem. AMF can alleviate the negative effects of UV-B on plants, but UV-B alters the emission of VOCs in plants. However, these factors do not have a significant impact on the feeding behavior of polyphagous aphids.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pu Wang, Dachuan Liu, Arideep Mukherjee, Madhoolika Agrawal, Huawei Zhang, Evgenios Agathokleous, Xue Qiao, Xiaobin Xu, Yan Chen, Tong Wu, Mengye Zhu, Eri Saikawa, Shashi Bhushan Agrawal, Zhaozhong Feng
Summary: Severe air pollution in China and India poses a health threat to more than one-third of the global population. China adopts a centralized approach with enforced policies, while India's approach reflects power division and relies on legislative and judiciary systems. Studies show that China's efforts have improved air quality significantly, while India's policies have been largely ineffective. However, both approaches can be effective with strong political will and clear accountability systems. Key lessons for developing countries include taking advantage of post-crisis policy opportunities and targeting cost-effective improvements.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Marcia E. A. Carvalho, Evgenios Agathokleous, Marina L. Nogueira, Gustavo Brunetto, Patrick H. Brown, Ricardo A. Azevedo
Summary: This review analyzes the impacts of Cd on seed germination and seedling vigor and the use of priming agents to mitigate these impacts. Results show that seed endurance to Cd exposure varies among species, with some seeds maintaining or improving their germination and vigor. Factors influencing seed tolerance include temporal variations in anatomical, physiological, and biochemical features. Cd can also have transgenerational effects on plants by affecting seed endophytes, provisioning of resources and regulatory elements, and seed (epi)genomics. Different priming agents can mitigate Cd-induced impacts on seeds, sometimes even enhancing their performance. Overall, understanding plant tolerance mechanisms against Cd pollution is important for breeding programs, agriculture, and environmental policies.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Arlinda Cakaj, Erjon Qorri, Fatimatou Coulibaly, Alessandra De Marco, Evgenios Agathokleous, Stefan Leca, Pierre Sicard
Summary: This study analyzed hourly ground-level ozone (O-3) data from 52 monitoring stations in Poland from 2010 to 2019. The results showed that O-3 levels were higher in rural areas than in cities, and they increased in both urban and rural areas during this period. The study also identified southeastern Poland as facing the highest risk of O-3. The findings provide new information on O-3 levels, exceedances, and trends in Poland, which can be used to develop effective policies to mitigate the effects of O-3.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Edward J. Calabrese, Gaurav Dhawan, Rachna Kapoor, Evgenios Agathokleous, Vittorio Calabrese
Summary: This paper evaluates the biological effects of Rhodiola rosea extracts and salidroside in inducing hormesis/hormetic effects. The results suggest that both Rhodiola rosea extracts and salidroside commonly induce hormetic dose responses in various biological models, cell types, and endpoints, particularly in longevity and neuroprotective aspects. This integrative documentation and assessment of Rhodiola rosea extracts and salidroside induction of hormetic effects provide important biomedical applications and can impact critical study design, dose selection, and other experimental features.
CHEMICO-BIOLOGICAL INTERACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Mitsutoshi Kitao, Hisanori Harayama, Naoyuki Furuya, Evgenios Agathokleous, Satoshi Ishibashi
Summary: Natural regeneration of Sakhalin fir forest-floor seedlings is important for low-cost afforestation. However, canopy tree cutting can cause photoinhibitory damage to the seedlings. Factors related to solar radiation, such as shade period and maximum direct solar radiation, influence the survival and growth of the seedlings. Needle shedding rate of old shoots increases with higher daily integrated direct solar radiation in the first summer after canopy tree cutting, while growth rates of current-year-old shoots decrease in the second summer. Shading achieved by topography and retained shelter trees is crucial for the natural regeneration of Sakhalin fir seedlings.
JOURNAL OF FOREST RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Diwu Fan, Yong Sun, Moxian Chen, Yongli Zhu, Evgenios Agathokleous, Fuyuan Zhu, Jiangang Han
Summary: This study aimed to identify and verify key genes in regulating Cd-induced hormesis in Arabidopsis thaliana. The results showed that hormesis occurred at certain concentrations of Cd, and the antioxidant defense system and photosynthesis system played roles in hormesis. The key gene ABF1 in the metabolic pathway of abscisic acid was identified and found to be essential for Cd-induced hormesis.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Edward J. Calabrese, Peter Pressman, A. Wallace Hayes, Gaurav Dhawan, Rachna Kapoor, Evgenios Agathokleous, Vittorio Calabrese
Summary: Biomedical and consumer interest in the health-promoting properties of pure single entities of known or unknown chemical constituents and mixtures has never been greater. Since its rediscovery in the 1950s, lithium is an example of such a constituent that represents an array of scientific and public health challenges and medical potentials that may now be understood best when seen through the lens of the dose-response paradigm known as hormesis. The present paper represents the first review of the capacity of lithium to induce hormetic dose responses in a broad range of biological models, organ systems, and endpoints. Of significance is that the numerous hormetic findings occur with extensive concentration/dose response evaluations with the optimal dosing being similar across multiple organ systems. The particular focus of these hormetic dose-response findings was targeted to research with a broad spectrum of stem cell types and neuroprotective effects. These findings suggest that lithium may have critically valuable systemic effects with respect to those therapeutically treated with lithium as well as for exposures that may be achieved via dietary intervention.
JOURNAL OF TRACE ELEMENTS IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Evgenios Agathokleous, Damia Barcelo, Edward J. Calabrese
Summary: Contaminants of emerging concern and other chemicals are widely present in the environment, and they can induce various effects at concentrations/doses smaller than the toxicological threshold. These low-dose effects pose challenges for wastewater reuse and reclamation, and stakeholders have made efforts to address this issue. To effectively tackle the low-dose issue, the improvement of treatment/remediation sites, better control/prevention of chemical release, and involvement of citizen-science approach should be considered.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Yanli Dong, Evgenios Agathokleous, Shirong Liu, Zhen Yu
Summary: Tree density of China's forests, both natural and planted, has generally increased and overall populations have grown in most size classes. There has been no apparent decline in the largest size-class of trees, highlighting China's success in improving forest health and adaptation to climate change.
Article
Plant Sciences
Shenglan Li, Evgenios Agathokleous, Shuangjiang Li, Yansen Xu, Jiaxuan Xia, Zhaozhong Feng
Summary: Forest ecosystems are important carbon sinks, but their water-carbon cycles are affected by climate change. This meta-analysis found that elevated CO2 concentration increased leaf water use efficiency, while drought enhanced leaf and plant water use efficiency. These findings are important for predicting the carbon-water cycles of forests.
PLANT CELL AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Weibin You, Ziyi Xian, Guoyi Zhou, Evgenios Agathokleous, Zhen Yu
Summary: This study examines the sensitivity of forest phenological events to climate change in relation to forest origins and proximity to forest edge in China's natural forests (NF) and planted forests (PF). The results show that PF has earlier green-up dates, later dormancy dates, and higher vegetation productivity compared to NF. However, the sensitivity of green-up dates to temperature is higher at the edges of NF, while no such pattern is observed in PF. Additionally, the sensitivity of dormancy dates remains relatively stable from the inner to the edge of both NF and PF, except for a quadratic change in dormancy date sensitivity to precipitation found in NF. Overall, the responses of forests to climate change vary with the distance to the edge, and these findings have implications for ecosystem services and sustainable tourism.
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)