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Plant Sciences
Ebba K. Peterson, Niklaus J. Grunwald, Jennifer L. Parke
Summary: Soilborne inoculum from buried, infested leaf debris plays a role in the persistence of Phytophthora ramorum at nurseries. The capacity of the inoculum to sporulate rapidly decreases during soil incubation, but increases with cooler temperatures. The risk of P. ramorum infection is greater after exposure to cooler temperatures and infested leaf debris contributes to its perpetuation in nurseries.
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Ecology
Melissa B. Youngquist, Michelle D. Boone
Summary: The study found that in agriculturally-dominated landscapes, Blanchard's cricket frogs were more likely to occupy pond sites than stream sites. Habitat suitability and the number of interconnected habitat patches were the most predictive factors of cricket frog distribution.
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Plant Sciences
Hazel A. Daniels, Sarah M. Navarro, Jared M. LeBoldus
Summary: Sudden oak death, caused by Phytophthora ramorum, has been actively managed in Oregon. Treatment has been shown to significantly reduce prevalence of P. ramorum in vegetation samples and in the EU1 lineage. However, treatment did not affect P. ramorum prevalence in soil. Wildfire alone was also insufficient to reduce P. ramorum prevalence.
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Ecology
Eric M. McCluskey, Vijay Lulla, William E. Peterman, Kinga M. Stryszowska-Hill, Robert D. Denton, Anthony C. Fries, Tom A. Langen, Glenn Johnson, Stephen W. Mockford, Rusty A. Gonser
Summary: Regional conservation efforts should incorporate fine scale landscape genetic and habitat suitability data for management decisions. This study investigated the landscape determinants of gene flow and habitat suitability for the state-threatened Blanding's turtle in northeastern New York. The results showed that open water and cultivated land play important roles in gene flow and habitat selection for the turtles. By combining genetic and habitat information, more comprehensive landscape planning can be achieved.
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Entomology
Hua Zhang, Jinyue Song, Haoxiang Zhao, Ming Li, Wuhong Han
Summary: This study used a geographic detector model and MaxEnt model to predict the potential suitable growth areas of Leptocybe invasa in China in 2030 and 2050. The results indicate that under future climate change scenarios, the core distribution areas of L. invasa in China will be in Yunnan, Guangxi, Guangdong, and Hainan, with a potential spread to high latitude regions. The research has significant theoretical importance for controlling the growth and development of L. invasa and creating effective control measures.
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Plant Sciences
Nicholas C. Carleson, Hazel A. Daniels, Paul W. Reeser, Alan Kanaskie, Sarah M. Navarro, Jared M. LeBoldus, Niklaus J. Grunwald
Summary: The study contrasts the population dynamics of sudden oak death caused by Phytophthora ramorum in Oregon between the NA1 lineage outbreak in 2001 and the emergence of the EU1 lineage in 2015. The EU1 lineage showed low diversity and spatial clustering, while the older NA1 populations were more polymorphic and spread over a larger area.
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Plant Sciences
Gabriel O. Sacher, Carolyn F. Scagel, E. Anne Davis, Bryan R. Beck, Jerry E. Weiland
Summary: Phytophthora root rot is a destructive disease of rhododendron with different species of Phytophthora causing various levels of root rot.
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Ecology
Frederic Sorbe, Tobias Graenzig, Michael Foerster
Summary: As globalization continues, it is crucial to understand the geographical distribution pattern of invasive species in order to effectively manage and minimize their impact on native biodiversity. In this study, the Maxent model was used to predict the potential spatial distribution of U. europaeus, and three bias correction methods were applied. The study found that U. europaeus is primarily distributed in the coastal and central regions of Zona Sur in south-central Chile, with temperature, precipitation, and precipitation seasonality being the most important factors affecting its distribution.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATICS
(2023)
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Entomology
Yantao Xue, Congtian Lin, Yaozhuo Wang, Wanxue Liu, Fanghao Wan, Yibo Zhang, Liqiang Ji
Summary: Climate change may have different impacts on the potential distribution of invasive cryptic species, which is of practical significance for future regional management strategies.
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Ecology
Anderson A. Eduardo, Alexandre Liparini, Pablo A. Martinez, Sidney F. Gouveia, Pablo Riul
Summary: Species distribution models (SDMs) rely on assumptions of equilibrium distribution with the environment and conserved climatic niche over geological time. Multitemporal calibration improves the temporal transferability of SDMs, allowing for integration of fossil and recent occurrence data.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATICS
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Kelsey L. Sondreli, Alan Kanaskie, Sarah M. Navarro, Paul Reeser, Jared M. LeBoldus
Summary: Phytophthora ramorum, the causal agent of sudden oak death, has different clonal lineages NA1 and EU1. Recent experiments show that these lineages pose different threats to Oregon forests, but there were no significant differences in aggressiveness and sporulation on different tree species. Furthermore, variation in tanoak sporulation at different sites may be correlated with the number of P. ramorum-positive seedlings.
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Immunology
Emily E. Ricotta, Yi Ling Lai, Ahmed Babiker, Jeffrey R. Strich, Sameer S. Kadri, Michail S. Lionakis, D. Rebecca Prevots, Jennifer Adjemian
Summary: The study found that the incidence of invasive candidiasis (IC) in the United States is relatively stable, primarily caused by Candida albicans, while nonbloodstream IC is on the rise.
JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Lisa M. Rosenthal, Sebastian N. Fajardo, David M. Rizzo
Summary: This study quantitatively measured the sporulation potential of common plant species in SOD-endemic ecosystems in the Big Sur region of California, providing insight into the pathogen's basic biology and disease trajectory in a changing environment. Results showed that P. ramorum was capable of infecting every species studied and that a wider range of plant species may contribute to local transmission than previously recognized.
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Ecology
Ki Hwan Cho, Jeong-Soo Park, Ji Hyung Kim, Yong Sung Kwon, Do-Hun Lee
Summary: Invasion by non-native species due to human activities is a major threat to biodiversity. This study used spatial and non-spatial models to predict the distribution of two invasive plant species in South Korea, and found that regression kriging performed better than the non-spatial model Maxent. Regression kriging takes into account the spatial autocorrelation of the data, making it advantageous for species distribution modeling.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Yingdan Yuan, Xinggang Tang, Mingyue Liu, Xiaofei Liu, Jun Tao
Summary: Spartina alterniflora spreads differently in China and America, with increasing adaptability. Predicting suitable areas can guide prevention of reintroduction and further spread.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Tomas Vaclavik, Alena Balazova, Vojtech Balaz, Emil Tkadlec, Marcel Schichor, Kristina Zechmeisterova, Jaroslav Ondrus, Pavel Siroky
Summary: Studies on tick-borne diseases in Europe mainly focus on pathogens like Lyme disease and tick-borne encephalitis, neglecting other pathogens like Anaplasma, Rickettsia, Babesia, and Candidatus Neoehrlichia mikurensis. Data from the Czech Republic shows uneven geographic distribution of certain pathogens, while landscape variables significantly influence tick abundance and pathogen prevalence.
TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES
(2021)
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Forestry
Yinan He, Gang Chen, Richard C. Cobb, Kaiguang Zhao, Ross K. Meentemeyer
Summary: The study focuses on analyzing the impact of wildfires on the spread of the invasive pathogen Phytophthora ramorum and tree mortality. The results show that wildfires play a significant role in the reemergence of this invasive pathogen, with fire severity negatively associated with disease-driven mortality rates and disease spreading into unburned areas. This suggests that fire-disease interactions can shape forest structure and disease dynamics across large forested areas in California and Oregon.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Devon A. Gaydos, Chris M. Jones, Shannon K. Jones, Garrett C. Millar, Vaclav Petras, Anna Petrasova, Helena Mitasova, Ross K. Meentemeyer
Summary: Ecological forecasts play a key role in informing intervention strategies; tangible interfaces are particularly effective in supporting collaborative decision-making.
ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Chris M. Jones, Shannon Jones, Anna Petrasova, Vaclav Petras, Devon Gaydos, Megan M. Skrip, Yu Takeuchi, Kevin Bigsby, Ross K. Meentemeyer
Summary: Ecological forecasting has the potential to support environmental decision making, but is rarely used by resource managers. The PoPS Forecasting Platform, an open-source framework, allows for co-designing short-term iterative forecasts of biological invasions, demonstrating higher forecast skill through iterative calibration.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Christophe Dominik, Ralf Seppelt, Finbarr G. Horgan, Josef Settele, Tomas Vaclavik
Summary: The relationship between arthropod traits and landscape heterogeneity in tropical rice agroecosystems is poorly understood. Our study found that landscape composition and configuration filter arthropod traits in these ecosystems. Landscape diversity and rice habitat fragmentation influence rice-arthropod traits, indicating distinct habitat requirements for different species. Increasing compositional heterogeneity in rice landscapes can promote parasitoids but may negatively affect predators.
ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elyssa L. Collins, Georgina M. Sanchez, Adam Terando, Charles C. Stillwell, Helena Mitasova, Antonia Sebastian, Ross K. Meentemeyer
Summary: Floods are the leading cause of natural disaster damages in the United States, and this study analyzes the spatial distribution and underlying drivers of flood damage probability using geospatial datasets and random forest algorithms. The study produces the first spatially complete map of flood damage probability for the nation.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anne Jungandreas, Stephanie Roilo, Michael Strauch, Tomas Vaclavik, Martin Volk, Anna F. Cord
Summary: Land-use intensification in agroecosystems has led to population declines in many taxonomic groups, especially farmland birds. Two contrasting conservation strategies have therefore been proposed: land sharing and land sparing. This study modeled the effects of these strategies on the habitat area of endangered bird species in Germany and found that land sharing provided the largest breeding habitat area, making it a promising strategy for bird conservation in agricultural landscapes.
REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Corey T. White, William Reckling, Anna Petrasova, Ross K. Meentemeyer, Helena Mitasova
Summary: As urbanization expands, the need for updated digital elevation models (DEM) becomes more important. This study presents a framework called Rapid-DEM that uses low-cost unmanned aerial vehicles and DEM data fusion to identify and prioritize areas for DEM updates.
Article
Ecology
Stephanie Roilo, Jan O. Engler, Tomas Vaclavik, Anna F. Cord
Summary: Agri-environment schemes, ecological focus areas, and organic farming are key tools in the common agricultural policy to address the decline of farmland biodiversity in Europe. The effectiveness of these measures varies at different spatial scales, with landscape-level management playing a crucial role. Higher adoption levels of these measures could significantly improve breeding habitat suitability for farmland bird species across the agricultural landscape.
ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Michael Beckmann, Gregor Didenko, James M. Bullock, Anna F. Cord, Anne Paulus, Guy Ziv, Tomas Vaclavik
Summary: This study presents a machine-learning based spatial classification method for identifying archetypal patterns of agri-environmental potential in Europe. The method is flexible and scalable, applicable to both the entire European continent and smaller geographical extents. The utility and scalability of the typology is demonstrated through comparison with independent data in Europe and regional case studies in Germany, Czechia, and Spain.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Zdenek Vacek, Jan Cukor, Stanislav Vacek, Tomas Vaclavik, Katerina Kybicova, Jan Bartoska, Karolina Mahlerova, Santiago Montoya Molina
Summary: Tick-borne diseases are a major health problem globally, particularly in Europe where tick species, especially the common tick, have become more prevalent. Changes in tick distribution, the emergence of new species, and increased abundance due to forest management and climate change have been observed. This study aimed to investigate the impact of tree species composition and forest structure on the abundance of the common tick in different forest stands in Czechia. The analysis of collected ticks on monitored research plots revealed that coniferous stands and forest edges with wild ungulate habitat signs had the highest tick abundance, while clear-cut biotopes and mixed stands had the lowest numbers. Factors such as vertical structure, tree species diversity, and complex stand diversity had a significant negative effect on tick abundance. Close-to-nature silviculture of mixed forests resistant to climate extremes could potentially reduce tick abundance and tick-borne diseases compared to standard coniferous monocultures.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Reza Amindarbari, Perver Baran, Ross K. K. Meentemeyer
Summary: Land-use regulations play a crucial role in the real estate market by controlling housing supply and the location of workplaces, influencing housing demand and prices. This paper presents a simple-to-implement framework for simulating the impact of land-use changes on housing prices, demonstrated in the city of San Francisco.
ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING B-URBAN ANALYTICS AND CITY SCIENCE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Christoph Oberlack, Simona Pedde, Luigi Piemontese, Tomas Vaclavik, Diana Sietz
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Bartosz Bartkowski, Michael Beckmann, Marek Bednar, Sofia Biffi, Cristina Domingo-Marimon, Minucer Mesaros, Charlotte Schuessler, Borivoj Sarapatka, Sonja Tarcak, Tomas Vaclavik, Guy Ziv, Felix Wittstock
Summary: Agri-environmental schemes (AES) in Europe and elsewhere aim to reduce agriculture's negative impacts on the environment. Understanding farmers' decisions to adopt AES is crucial for designing effective schemes. However, current insights are mostly based on case studies or structured surveys that may have preconceived notions. There is a lack of studies that offer a broad perspective and take into account the cultural and institutional context of behavioral studies. Additionally, most studies focus on adoption decisions, neglecting implementation decisions and their ecological consequences.
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Environmental Studies
Oh Seok Kim, Tomas Vaclavik, Mi Sun Park, Marco Neubert
Summary: This study examines the land-use and land-cover changes in Kaesong and the area adjacent to the DMZ. The results show that the intensity of land-use changes during the colonial period was greater than the division period, and economic and geographic factors had a more significant impact on land-use changes than land regimes.
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)