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Plant Sciences
Fang Fang, Andrew Jordan Greenlee, Yaqian He, Earl Eutsler
Summary: In this study, we evaluate the quality of street trees in Washington D.C. and identify the impact of environmental and socioeconomic factors. Our findings indicate that socioeconomic factors, such as median household income, contribute to the differences in street tree quality. Additionally, extreme summer temperatures also affect the quality of street trees. The results highlight the need for strategies in urban street tree management to address environmental inequity and promote a more inclusive and resilient urban greenery system.
URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
(2023)
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Environmental Studies
Francesca Giannetti, Andrea Laschi, Ilaria Zorzi, Cristiano Foderi, Enrico Cenni, Cristiano Guadagnino, Giacomo Pinzani, Francesco Ermini, Francesca Bottalico, Guido Milazzo, Lorenzo Massai, Alessandro Errico, Yamuna Giambastiani
Summary: The forestry sector in Italy and Europe is facing challenges due to climate change and rural area abandonment, resulting in fragmented properties and impacts on management capacity. New sustainable forest management methods, such as Forest Sharing, introduce shared and circular economy principles, precision forestry systems, and digitalization. These methods aim to oppose the decline of forest ecosystems and increase awareness of environmental and territorial issues among citizens.
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Forestry
Yuyoung Choi, Hye In Chung, Chul-Hee Lim, Jun-Hee Lee, Won Il Choi, Seong Woo Jeon
Summary: This study investigated methodologies to establish an area-based map on tree vitality grade using field survey data and satellite-based environmental predictors in the Republic of Korea. Comparing four methods, the multi-model ensemble (MME) approach outperformed others in reflecting topographical and climatic characteristics, improving distinctions between the distributions of five grades. The study highlights the usefulness of MME for national forest managers and discusses suggestions for improving spatialization of field survey data.
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Forestry
Roger Chambi-Legoas, Mario Tomazello-Filho, Fernanda Trisltz Perassolo Guedes, Gilles Chaix
Summary: Eucalyptus grandis trees showed significant growth reduction under a 3-year period of extreme water deficit, but exhibited great recovery ability in terms of basal area growth. During the recovery period, trees were able to recover 51% of their basal area, despite only 5% recovery in total height. Rapid responses to rainfall variation were observed during the water deficit period, indicating high resilience and conservation of the xylem vascular system in the trees.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Dona Octavia, Sri Suharti, Murniati, I. Wayan Susi Dharmawan, Hunggul Yudono Setio Hadi Nugroho, Bambang Supriyanto, Dede Rohadi, Gerson Ndawa Njurumana, Irma Yeny, Aditya Hani, Nina Mindawati, Suratman, Yelin Adalina, Diana Prameswari, Etik Erna Wati Hadi, Sulistya Ekawati
Summary: Smart agroforestry (SAF) is a method that combines agriculture and silviculture knowledge and practices to increase profits for farmers, improve environmental parameters, and ensure sustainable land use. Mainstreaming SAF in social forestry implementation is crucial for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in Indonesia. This requires policy innovation, appropriate technology, and finding a balance between benefits, risks, and resources.
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Environmental Sciences
Lukasz Kolendo, Marcin Kozniewski, Marek Ksepko, Szymon Chmur, Bozydar Neroj
Summary: This paper discusses the importance of accurate and extensive datasets for the practical implementation of precision forestry, as well as the necessity of proper data processing and algorithm optimization. Through empirical verification and parameter optimization, it demonstrates the crucial importance of the quality of empirical data for accurately evaluating algorithm accuracy.
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Environmental Sciences
Luxon Nhamo, Bekithemba Ndlela
Summary: The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the limitations of linear and monocentric approaches in addressing complex challenges, while nexus planning focuses on cross-sectoral sustainability and enhancing socio-economic resilience.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wuletawu Abera, Lulseged Tamene, Assefa Abegaz, Habtamu Hailu, Kristin Piikki, Mats Soderstrom, Evan Girvetz, Rolf Sommer
Summary: The study aimed to assess the spatial dynamics of SOC in four selected SLMP watersheds in the Ethiopian highlands and estimate SOC sequestration using model building strategies and machine learning models. The impact of SLM practices on SOC was evaluated through the analysis of SOC stock and potential sequestration levels.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Cara C. Lewis, Byron J. Powell, Stephanie K. Brewer, Ann M. Nguyen, Simone H. Schriger, Sarah F. Vejnoska, Callie Walsh-Bailey, Gregory A. Aarons, Rinad S. Beidas, Aaron R. Lyon, Bryan Weiner, Nathaniel Williams, Brian Mittman
Summary: Understanding mechanisms is crucial in implementation research to replicate findings, learn from negative studies, and adapt strategies developed in one setting to another. The research agenda generated from a network of experts will guide rigorous research on implementation mechanisms to identify and test mechanisms of change for strategies.
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Forestry
Bo Wang, Tuo Chen, Guobao Xu, Guoju Wu, Guangxiu Liu
Summary: Understanding the impact of management on post-drought tree growth recovery and drought legacy effects is crucial for the improvement of forest conservation strategies. This study analyzed tree-ring datasets from non-managed and managed Qinghai spruce forests in China, revealing that management practices can improve growth resilience to drought and mitigate drought legacy effects. However, the effectiveness of management is weaker during a prolonged drought. Therefore, tailored strategies and measures are needed for forest conservation in the face of exacerbated drought conditions.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Stefanie Linser, Bernhard Wolfslehner
Summary: The development of criteria and indicators (C&I) for monitoring and reporting on the status and trend of forests and forestry in Europe has become increasingly important. Half of the Forest Europe signatory countries have implemented C&I for sustainable forest management (SFM), confirming their significance in monitoring and reporting on the status of forests.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ming Liu, Deshun Zhang, Ulrich Pietzarka, Andreas Roloff
Summary: An assessment framework was proposed to evaluate the climate change adaptability of 65 urban tree species in Shanghai, categorized into different climate types. Warm subtropical species showed higher stress tolerances in the Shanghai area, making them the most suitable alternatives for urban tree species selection in response to climate change impacts. This study highlighted the importance of considering climate-related tolerances when selecting urban tree species for future-oriented urban forest management in Shanghai.
URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Fabian Eduardo Giana, Alejandro Martinez-Meier, Ciro Andres Mastrandrea, Maria de los Angeles Garcia, Federico Javier Caniza, Silvia Estela Monteoliva, Javier Enrique Gyenge, Maria Elena Fernandez
Summary: Climate change has increased the frequency and intensity of droughts and heat waves, impacting the growth and mortality risk of forests. The effects of thinning on species' responses to climate variation are highly variable, especially for broad-leaved species. This study assessed the effects of thinning on the growth sensitivity and response to extreme drought events of Eucalyptus grandis. The results showed that increasing thinning intensity improved the growth capacity and reduced the sensitivity to water balance, especially for two-stage thinning.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Katerina Macova, Andrea Szoradova, Jaroslav Kolarik
Summary: This article presents a large-scale study on roadside trees in the Czech Republic, aiming to evaluate the impact of tree selection and management on sustainable tree planning. The survey reveals that a few main genera of deciduous trees make up a significant portion of roadside plantings across most regions in the Czech Republic. New plantings generally follow the distribution of original species. The susceptibility of commonly planted tree species to emerging pests and unfavorable roadside conditions is important to consider for future sustainable roadside tree composition.
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Geography
Trish O'Flynn, Hilary Geoghegan, Alison Dyke, Annemarieke de Bruin
Summary: This paper explores the importance of care and caring relationships in forest management decisions, using a case study of conservation forest management at a publicly owned site in the UK. Through in-depth qualitative research, it is shown that caring practices underpin the work of forest management, forests are created and sustained through care, and management decisions are influenced by caring relationships. The study highlights the complexities of real-life decision-making and offers implications for forestry policy and practice.
JOURNAL OF RURAL STUDIES
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Lauren Fuller, Mariella Marzano, Andrew Peace, Christopher P. Quine, Norman Dandy
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(2016)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Lauren Fuller, Miles Newman, Sandra Irwin, Tom Kelly, John O'Halloran
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
(2014)
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Biology
Lauren Fuller, Sandra Irwin, Tom Kelly, John O'Halloran, Anne Oxbrough
BIOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT-PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL IRISH ACADEMY
(2013)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Linda Coote, Anke C. Dietzsch, Mark W. Wilson, Conor T. Graham, Lauren Fuller, Aisling T. Walsh, Sandra Irwin, Daniel L. Kelly, Fraser J. G. Mitchell, Thomas C. Kelly, John O'Halloran
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2013)
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Forestry
N. Barsoum, L. Fuller, F. Ashwood, K. Reed, A. -S. Bonnet-Lebrun, F. Leung
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2014)
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Forestry
Lauren Fuller, Anne Oxbrough, Tom Gittings, Sandra Irwin, Tom C. Kelly, John O'Halloran