Article
Environmental Sciences
Hyeyeong Choe, Junhwa Chi, James H. Thorne
Summary: This study developed a Deep Learning framework using remote sensing data to model potential plant species richness across the Korean Peninsula, where survey data are limited. The models, validated in South Korea, were then used to estimate richness patterns across the entire peninsula at a higher spatial resolution, with NDVI-related features showing greater importance in quantifying biodiversity from remote sensing time-series data.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Martina L. Hobi, Laura S. Farwell, Maxim Dubinin, Dmitrij Kolesov, Anna M. Pidgeon, Nicholas C. Coops, Volker C. Radeloff
Summary: Bird species richness is highly dependent on the amount of available energy in an ecosystem, with Gross Primary Productivity (GPP) being a key indicator. The study found that Dynamic Habitat Indices (DHIs) derived from GPP data, along with environmental and climatic variables, can effectively explain annual patterns in bird richness. DHIs have the highest explanatory power for habitat-based guilds, showing their relevance for biodiversity science and conservation planning.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Lucas M. Leveau, Jukka Jokimaki, Marja-Liisa Kaisanlahti-Jokimaki
Summary: Urbanization leads to a seasonal homogenization of bird composition, with a more pronounced impact in temperate regions with broad annual temperature range and located in the Northern Hemisphere. Efforts should be made to restore seasonal dynamics in habitats and resources in urban areas of these regions.
JOURNAL OF BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Kathleen A. Carroll, Laura S. Farwell, Anna M. Pidgeon, Elena Razenkova, David Gudex-Cross, David P. Helmers, Katarzyna E. Lewinska, Paul R. Elsen, Volker C. Radeloff
Summary: Human activities cause rapid biodiversity loss and biotic homogenization. To effectively manage conservation actions, it is crucial to have large-scale biodiversity and species distribution spatial data with fine resolution. Predictive models of bird species richness were generated based on nine traits, and the 2.5-km resolution maps were found to be almost as accurate and provide more detailed spatial information compared to the 5-km resolution maps.
ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Carlos Martinez-Nunez, Ricardo Martinez-Prentice, Vicente Garcia-Navas
Summary: Unveiling the processes that shape biodiversity patterns is crucial for ecology. Land-use diversity is considered an important environmental factor that promotes species richness. This study found strong support for the hypothesis that land-use diversity predicts bird taxonomic and functional richness globally.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Gabriela Franzoi Dri, Nilton Carlos Caceres, Franchesco Della-Flora, Cristian Sales Dambros
Summary: Many animal species participate in interspecific groups for benefits, but it can also lead to costs. The distribution of species within these groups depends on resource availability and spatial scale. A survey in Brazil found that larger groups have greater diet variation and are more similar in body mass than expected randomly.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Hem Bahadur Katuwal, Jeevan Rai, Kyle Tomlinson, Bhagawat Rimal, Hari Prasad Sharma, Hem Sagar Baral, Alice C. Hughes, Rui-Chang Quan
Summary: Farmland birds are declining globally due to anthropogenic activities, with particularly few studies in Asian agricultural landscapes. This study examines the effects of seasonal variation, cropping practice, crop type, landscape heterogeneity, and the number of houses and trees on farmland bird richness and abundance in lowland Nepal.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jesus N. Pinto-Ledezma, Jeannine Cavender-Bares
Summary: This study constructed stacked species distribution models using satellite remote sensing products and evaluated their performance on oak assemblages in the continental United States. The models were found to provide reasonable predictions at macroecological scales but did not accurately recover the observed species composition.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anita Zaitunah, Samsuri, Fauziah Sahara
Summary: The presence of vegetation plays a crucial role in enhancing environmental quality in urban areas, but the increase in population and city development has led to a decrease in vegetated areas. Research in Medan found changes in vegetation cover over the past two decades, with a reduction in high-density vegetation and an increase in low-density vegetation. To improve green space and maintain environmental quality, attention should be given to areas with less vegetation and efforts should be made to replant in areas lacking vegetation.
Article
Remote Sensing
Dong Chu, Huanfeng Shen, Xiaobin Guan, Xinghua Li
Summary: Long-term NDVI data are widely used in environmental and ecological research, but cloud interference and contamination affect the quality of the data. The SeasonL1 method proposed in this paper effectively reconstructs multi-year NDVI time series by incorporating information from adjacent years and utilizing the L1-norm for better statistical distribution. The method shows advantages in recovering continuous missing values and preventing over-smoothing in vegetation growth inflection points, indicating its potential in large-scale applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED EARTH OBSERVATION AND GEOINFORMATION
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Ellen C. Martin, Brage Bremset Hansen, Aline Magdalena Lee, Ivar Herfindal
Summary: Spatial population synchrony is common and important for predicting extinction risk. The extent of synchrony can be explained by environmental conditions and species sensitivity to the environment. Populations that are closer together experience more similar fluctuations in their environments and are therefore more synchronized.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jakub Z. Kosicki
Summary: Artificial light at night has been shown to impact the classification, functionality, and phylogenetic levels of bird communities. It decreases taxonomic species richness, shows a unimodal relationship with functional diversity, and exerts the highest pressure on phylogenetic diversity. Predictive models demonstrate that artificial night light improves model performance.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Baoping Meng, Yuzhuo Zhang, Zhigui Yang, Yanyan Lv, Jianjun Chen, Meng Li, Yi Sun, Huifang Zhang, Huilin Yu, Jianguo Zhang, Jie Lian, Mingzhu He, Jinrong Li, Hongyan Yu, Li Chang, Shuhua Yi
Summary: Grassland classification is crucial for grassland management. However, most classifications are conducted as case studies in a small area due to limited field data sources, leading to uncertainties when applied to other areas. In this study, a large amount of field observations were obtained using unmanned aerial vehicle photography in Inner Mongolia, China, and four machine learning algorithms were constructed based on characteristic indices of MODIS NDVI to map grassland classes. Results showed that the random forest method exhibited the best performance, with 72.17% accuracy and 0.62 kappa coefficient. The study provides a technological basis for effective grassland classification and a theoretical foundation for sustainable development and restoration of the temperate steppe ecosystem.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jutarak Luang-on, Joji Ishizaka, Anukul Buranapratheprat, Jitraporn Phaksopa, Joaquim I. Goes, Eligio de Raus Maure, Eko Siswanto, Yuanli Zhu, Qian Xu, Phattaranakorn Nakornsantiphap, Hiroshi Kobayashi, Satsuki Matsumura
Summary: In this study, the occurrence and characteristics of green Noctiluca blooms in the upper Gulf of Thailand were investigated using satellite data and a classification algorithm. The results showed that green Noctiluca blooms were frequent and displayed distinct spectral reflectance characteristics. The study also found that the frequency and distribution of green Noctiluca blooms varied with the Asian monsoon seasons. Comparisons with monsoon-induced factors provided an unprecedented overview of the spatial and temporal dynamics of red tides in the region.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
G. Reyes-Palomeque, J. M. Dupuy, C. A. Portillo-Quintero, J. L. Andrade, F. J. Tun-Dzul, J. L. Hernandez-Stefanoni
Summary: The study aimed to produce maps of secondary vegetation age classes and evaluate the correlation between successional age classes and vegetation structure, diversity, and composition. Through a two-stage image classification process and separate Random Forests classification of field data, results showed a strong association between successional age classes and vegetation attributes.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Federico Isla, Marcela Espinosa, Belen Rubio, Alejandra Escandell, Marcela Gerpe, Karina Miglioranza, Daniel Rey, Federico Vilas
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2015)
Article
Geography, Physical
Federico Ignacio Isla, Marcela Espinosa, Nerina Iantanos
ZEITSCHRIFT FUR GEOMORPHOLOGIE
(2015)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Lucas M. Leveau, Federico I. Isla, Maria I. Bellocq
Article
Environmental Sciences
Federico Ignacio Isla, Rodolfo Jose Angulo
JOURNAL OF COASTAL RESEARCH
(2016)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Juan Felipe Gomez, Mary-Louise Byrne, James Hamilton, Federico Isla
JOURNAL OF COASTAL RESEARCH
(2017)
Article
Geography, Physical
Federico Isla, Marcela Espinosa
QUATERNARY INTERNATIONAL
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rocio Fayo, Marcela A. Espinosa, Camilo A. Velez-Agudelo, Jeronimo Pan, Federico I. Isla
JOURNAL OF PALEOLIMNOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Oceanography
Federico Ignacio Isla, Luis Cortizo, Alejandra Merlotto, German Bertola, Melisa Pontrelli Albisetti, Cecilia Finocchietti
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Federico Ignacio Isla, Orlando Mauricio Quiroz Londono, Luis Camilo Cortizo
ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCES
(2018)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Rodrigo D. Hernandez-Moresino, Augusto C. Crespi-Abril, Gaspar Soria, Alberto Sanchez, Federico Isla, Pedro J. Baron
JOURNAL OF SOUTH AMERICAN EARTH SCIENCES
(2019)
Article
Geology
Jorge Quezada, Edilia Jaque, Nicole Catalan, Arturo Belmonte, Alfonso Fernandez, Federico Isla
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Marcela A. Espinosa, Camilo Velez-Agudelo, Federico I. Isla
JOURNAL OF SOUTH AMERICAN EARTH SCIENCES
(2020)
Article
Geography, Physical
Monica Bini, Giovanni Zanchetta, Adriano Ribolini, Maria Cristina Salvatore, Carlo Baroni, Marta Pappalardo, Ilaria Isola, Federico Ignacio Isla, Enrique Fucks, Gabriella Boretto, Caterina Morigi, Luca Ragaini, Fabio Marzaioli, Isabella Passariello
GEOGRAFIA FISICA E DINAMICA QUATERNARIA
(2017)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Camilo Velez-Agudelo, Marcela Espinosa, Rocio Fayo, Federico Isla
Article
Ecology
Xuezheng Zong, Xiaorui Tian, Xianli Wang
Summary: Climate change has caused longer fire seasons and more intense wildfires worldwide, leading to significant economic and environmental impacts. A study conducted in Southwest China evaluated the effectiveness of different fuel treatment designs in mitigating wildfire risk under varying fire severity conditions. The results showed that fuel treatments were effective in reducing risk under low and normal fire severity scenarios, but their effectiveness was limited under high fire severity conditions.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Jian Peng, Xiaoyu Wang, Huining Zheng, Zihan Xu
Summary: This study developed an index system to evaluate the trade-off between grain production service and water purification service in the Dongting Lake Basin. The results showed that converting cropland with high nitrogen output into forest land can minimize this trade-off.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Francois Chiron, Romain Lorrilliere, Carmen Bessa-Gomes, Piotr Tryjanowski, Joan Casanelles-Abella, Lauri Laanisto, Ana Leal, Anskje Van Mensel, Marco Moretti, Babette Muyshondt, Ulo Niinemets, Marta Alos Orti, Pedro Pinho, Roeland Samson, Nicolas Deguines
Summary: In cities, green areas play a crucial role in biodiversity conservation, and the heterogeneity of land cover is an important factor. The relationship between area and heterogeneity affects the richness of bird species in urban green areas, with urban avoider species benefiting from large and heterogeneous patches.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Aleksandra Lis, Karolina Zalewska, Pawel Iwankowski, Katarzyna Betkier, Paulina Bilska, Viktoriia Dudar, Aleksandra L. Lagiewka
Summary: Appleton's prospect-refuge theory suggests that the presence of dense vegetation, topography, and people in a park can influence the safety and privacy felt by visitors in different ways. This study aimed to understand the relationship between observation point height, vegetation location, presence of other people, and perceived privacy and safety. The results showed that flat or lower ground without the presence of others was considered the safest, while landscapes higher up with dense vegetation and no other people were rated highest in terms of privacy. The findings have practical implications in terms of providing privacy without compromising safety.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Jianting Zhao, Guibo Sun, Chris Webster
Summary: This study developed a geospatial database to document the locations and urban environments of pandemic-induced street experiments on a global scale, and conducted quantitative analysis based on spatial and temporal visualizations. The study aims to enhance comparability of built environment indicators between cities and provide a robust foundation for future research on tactical urbanism.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Huaqing Wang, Louis G. Tassinary
Summary: This study investigated the influence of urban greenspace spatial morphology on non-communicable diseases and found that neighborhoods with more connected, aggregated, coherent, and complex-shaped greenspace had a lower prevalence of these diseases. Such associations were mediated by air pollution and physical inactivity. The results suggest that the spatial morphology of designed urban greenspace plays a significant role in neighborhood health.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Chiwei Xiao, Yi Wang, Mingyan Yan, Jeffrey Chiwuikem Chiaka
Summary: Regional integration initiatives, such as cross-border transportation corridors, have significant impacts on land use changes and landscape patterns. This study examines the China-Laos Railway as a case study to evaluate the extent and significance of these impacts. Using land-use data and geospatial analysis, the study quantifies and compares the effects of the railway on land use changes within a buffer zone along the corridor.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Review
Ecology
Astrid Zabel, Mara-Magdalena Hausler
Summary: Developing a green infrastructure is an important environmental policy goal in many countries around the world. Different countries have different requirements on the spatial allocation of conservation sites for green infrastructure. Price-type and procedural instruments are commonly used, but the utilization of incentive mechanisms that internalize the benefit of clustering is relatively low. There is a need for more studies on incentive mechanisms and green infrastructure policies in the global South.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Timothy Fraser, Olivia Feeley, Andres Ridge, Ava Cervini, Vincent Rago, Kelly Gilmore, Gianna Worthington, Ilana Berliavsky
Summary: This study examines the inequality of social infrastructure in Boston, finding significant racial and income disparities in access. These disparities have implications for the health and resilience of neighborhoods.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Yutian Lu, Running Chen, Bin Chen, Jiayu Wu
Summary: The inequitable distribution of urban green spaces has become a significant concern, with variations found between cities in different development stages, and socioeconomic factors playing a crucial role in the spatial equity of urban green spaces.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Di Chen, Jie Yin, Chia-Pin Yu, Shengjing Sun, Charlotte Gabel, John D. Spengler
Summary: Observational and experimental studies have shown that exposure to greenness is beneficial for long-term health and well-being. However, more evidence is needed regarding the short-term health impacts of nearby nature in urban areas. This study used immersive virtual reality technology to investigate how transitions between built and natural environments affect urban residents. Results showed that transitioning from built to natural environments led to reductions in negative mood and transient anxiety, while transitions from natural to built environments had the opposite effect. Additionally, participants showed more emotional responses to nature through physiological measures. The study also highlighted the influence of contextual factors, such as physical health conditions, stress levels, experience with nature, and growth environments, on stress recovery. Overall, this study provides empirical evidence supporting the promotion of nearby nature in urban built environments.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Daniele Codato, Francesca Peroni, Massimo De Marchi
Summary: This study examines climate justice in the Ecuadorian Amazon Region (EAR), highlighting the multiple injustices caused by oil extraction activities. Using spatial analysis, the study shows that the EAR has been a major producer of oil since 1972, leading to environmental impacts such as oil spills and pollution. The results emphasize the need to include these territories in climate justice discussions and promote the rights to a non-toxic environment.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Jingli Yan, Wendy Y. Chen, Zixiao Zhang, Wenxing Zhao, Min Liu, Shan Yin
Summary: Vegetation barriers are an effective strategy in urban planning to mitigate traffic-induced air pollution and reduce exposure. This study uses field measurements and numerical modeling to show that constructing vegetation barriers with short bushes can effectively reduce PM2.5 pollution in open-road environments, while higher coverage of tall bushes may worsen the pollution.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)