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Ecology
R. Duflot, K. Eyvindson, M. Monkkonen
Summary: The study tested the potential benefits of diversifying management regimes to increase landscape-level heterogeneity, finding that management diversification can significantly improve habitat availability for multiple species.
Article
Microbiology
Ivan Siric, Pankaj Kumar, Bashir Adelodun, Sami Abou Fayssal, Rakesh Kumar Bachheti, Archana Bachheti, Fidelis O. Ajibade, Vinod Kumar, Mostafa A. Taher, Ebrahem M. Eid
Summary: This study assessed the concentration of six heavy metals in two species of wild edible oyster mushrooms collected from Rajaji National Park in Haridwar, India. The results showed significant variation in heavy metal concentrations between the two mushroom species, with P. ostreatus having higher levels. The locations near residential, industrial, and transportation activities had higher levels of heavy metals, as indicated by multivariate analysis.
Review
Ecology
R. A. Pozo, J. J. Cusack, P. Acebes, J. E. Malo, J. Traba, E. C. Iranzo, Z. Morris-Trainor, J. Minderman, N. Bunnefeld, S. Radic-Schilling, C. A. Moraga, R. Arriagada, P. Corti
Summary: Addressing the challenges of increasing food security and preventing further loss of biodiversity often leads to conflicts between agricultural production interests and biodiversity conservation interests. Implementing co-management approaches that involve relevant stakeholders is necessary to resolve these conflicts.
TRENDS IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Matts Lindbladh, Johan Elmberg, Per -Ola Hedwall, Emma Holmstrom, Adam Felton
Summary: Retention forestry, specifically green tree retention, has long-term positive effects on avian diversity, even several decades after final felling in conifer dominated production stands. The presence of broadleaf green tree retention can benefit bird assemblages by increasing their abundance, species richness, and supporting important guilds such as broadleaf-associated birds and cavity nesters. However, factors like the number and species composition of retained trees, as well as their environmental context within the stand, may affect the effectiveness of green tree retention.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Petr Prochazka, Jana Soukupova, Karel Tomsik Jr, Kevin J. Mullen, Inna Cabelkova
Summary: Wild mushroom foraging is a long-standing tradition in Central European countries, serving as an important source of protein in their diets. However, this protein source may be threatened by climate change. A study conducted in the Czech Republic found that an increase in precipitation led to a higher amount of foraged mushrooms, while temperature did not show a significant impact. This suggests that a decline in precipitation due to climate change could result in a decrease in the availability of wild mushrooms.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Elmugheira M. Mohammed, Abass M. E. Hamed, Patrick A. Ndakidemi, Anna C. Treydte
Summary: Illegal harvesting negatively impacted the recruitment parameters of Balanites aegyptiaca trees in the Dinder Biosphere Reserve, resulting in reduced fruiting branches, height and crown width of trees, as well as lower saplings and seedlings in disturbed sites. Soil nitrogen and phosphorus contents were also lower in disturbed sites, suggesting a connection between illegal harvesting and soil fertility. It is crucial to implement intensive monitoring and awareness-raising programs for conservation of this vulnerable tree species.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Giovanni Santopuoli, Matteo Vizzarri, Pierdomenico Spina, Mauro Maesano, Giuseppe Scarascia Mugnozza, Bruno Lasserre
Summary: Mediterranean forests are important for society's income and biodiversity, requiring a balance between timber production and biodiversity conservation in forest management. The study found that no management can promote the occurrence of TreMs, while a combined forest management system effectively balances forest productivity and biodiversity conservation, and a close-to-nature management system helps increase TreMs richness.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Calvin Ritter, David I. King, Stephen DeStefano, Daniel Clark
Summary: Establishment of non-native monoculture plantations is a common method to supplement native timber stocks, but it is believed to provide inferior habitat for native biodiversity. However, our study in Massachusetts showed that mature Norway spruce plantations have similar species richness as native forest habitats and support the abundance of several native conifer-dependent bird species. This suggests that small-scale plantations can coexist without negative impacts on native biodiversity.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Review
Forestry
Karen Cristina Pires da Costa, Jose Francisco de Carvalho Goncalves, Alexandre Leao Goncalves, Adamir da Rocha Nina Junior, Roberto Kirmayr Jaquetti, Vinicius Fernandes de Souza, Josiane Celerino de Carvalho, Andreia Varmes Fernandes, Joelma Keith Rodrigues, Gleisson de Oliveira Nascimento, Lucia Helena de O. Wadt, Karen A. Kainer, Roberval Monteiro Bezerra de Lima, Flavia Camila Schimpl, Jessica Pereira de Souza, Sabrina Silva de Oliveira, Hellen Thais da Silva Mileo, Diego P. Souza, Ana Claudia Lopes da Silva, Heloisa Massaco Ito Nascimento, Jair Max Furtunato Maia, Francisco de Almeida Lobo, Paulo Mazzafera, Marcio Viana Ramos, Hector Henrique Ferreira Koolen, Ronaldo Ribeiro de Morais, Karina Martins, Niwton Leal Filho, Henrique Eduardo Mendonca Nascimento, Katharine Duarte Goncalves, Yasmin Vercosa Kramer, Giordane Augusto Martins, Marcelo O. Rodrigues
Summary: The Brazil nut tree plays a crucial role in the Brazilian Amazonian in terms of social, economic, and environmental importance. It contributes to the equilibrium of biogeochemical cycles, supports a multi-million-dollar extractive economy, and is used in silviculture and the recovery of degraded areas. Its resilience to environmental change and phenotypical plasticity make it an attractive option for improving programs involving reforestation in the Amazon.
CURRENT FORESTRY REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Lena Gustafsson, Markus Franzen, Johanna Sunde, Victor Johansson
Summary: Climate change will lead to changes in tree species ranges. Non-native tree species may be used more frequently in production forests due to their better adaptation to warmer climates and lower vulnerability to pests and diseases. This study examines the impact of introducing non-native red oak trees on tree-associated flora and fauna in Sweden, and suggests that such substitution may result in a decline in certain species of epiphytic lichens associated with native oak. However, incorporating a proportion of red oak stands in southern Swedish landscapes may enhance diversity.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Akib Hasan, Miguel Montoro Girona, Louis Imbeau, Jennifer Lento, Anouschka R. Hof, Guillaume Grosbois
Summary: Eskers are complex geological formations that provide crucial resources and their ecological knowledge is essential for their sustainable management and conservation. This study used a food web approach to identify the environmental variables, biological diversity, and indicator species associated with esker lakes. The results showed that esker lakes differ from clay lakes in terms of physicochemical properties and biotic communities, and they provide preferential habitats for certain species.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Maja Ivanic, Martina Furdek Turk, Zdenko Tkalcec, Zeljka Fiket, Armin Mesic
Summary: This study investigated the composition of major, trace, and rare earth elements in 15 different species of wild edible mushrooms and their uptake affected by urban pollution. The results showed a wide variability in the composition of mushrooms, influenced by multiple factors. Risk assessment revealed potential adverse health effects from consuming excessive amounts of mushrooms studied, whether from urban areas or forests.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Klaus J. Lendzian, Andreas Beck
Summary: The permeability of intact fungal fruit body skins with respect to water and oxygen was determined for the first time. Water loss was reduced significantly by the skins, while oxygen permeability was much lower. Chloroform-extractable substances played a minor role in water permeance, and permeability was dependent on the humidity in the air compartment.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Sean F. Walsh, Raphael Trouve, Peter A. Vesk, Brenton von Takach, Craig R. Nitschke
Summary: Quantifying mean annual tree seed production is crucial for conservation and forestry applications. However, it is a challenging task. This study improved existing models of seed production by considering effects from accessory costs and reproductive maturity status. The research findings suggest that investment in heavy fruit structures may restrict seed output among forest stands.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Muhammad Riaz Khan, Muhammad Azam Khan, Umer Habib, Mehdi Maqbool, Rashid Mehmood Rana, Shahid Iqbal Awan, Boris Duralija
Summary: The variability of 35 wild Himalayan fig accessions was assessed in this study, and the results showed high variability and potential for further enhancement and utilization in sustainable agricultural production, highlighting their importance in the field.
