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Tropical forests contain diverse ecosystems and provide a home for people, flora and faunal species . These include about 75% of bird species, 68% of mammal species and 80% of amphibian species. Tropical forests harbour over 60% of the…

Compared to soil bacterial communities, fungal communities experienced the most significant impact from fire and required a longer recovery period . This study demonstrated that fire significantly reduced the richness (as indicated by…

1. IntroductionForests play a crucial role in absorbing atmospheric carbon dioxide, acting as a reservoir that helps counterbalance human-caused greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate climate change impacts . Carbon storage in forests…

Although the NDVI, EVI, TVI, SAVI, TCG, DSWI, and TCW revealed a large-scale drop in vegetation vigor and canopy water content all over the analyzed area, that is, the response of Norway spruce to severe drought occurred in 2012 (Figure…

1. IntroductionAleppo pine (Pinus halepensis Mill.) is the most common pine species in the western Mediterranean basin , and is well adapted to climatic constraints, particularly water scarcity and high seasonal temperature variation .…

1. IntroductionDeforestation has become a major worldwide problem that affects the sustainability of forest resources and climate . The rapid rate of deforestation in South-east Asia reached one percent per year between 2000 and 2010…

Click on video to hear a barred owl call. You don’t have to drive far into the forests of the Pacific Northwest to hear the distinctive hooting of the invasive barred owl high in the treetops. In fact, you can find them in the…

Forests, Vol. 15, Pages 636: The Fungal Functional Guilds at the Early-Stage Restoration of Subalpine Forest Soils Disrupted by Highway Construction in Southwest China Forests doi: 10.3390/f15040636 Authors: Chaonan Li Haijun Liao…

1. IntroductionTree growth and regional or biome-level forest productivity are directly and indirectly related to climatic conditions . The variation in temperature, relative humidity, and precipitation strongly affects the availability…

1. IntroductionIn Sweden, about 50% of felled forest is used for pulp and paper production . However, when logging these trees, nutrients and minerals that the trees have taken up are also leaving the forest. During their lifespan,…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Submission received: 5 March 2024 / Revised: 18 March 2024 / Accepted: 26 March 2024 / Published: 29 March 2024 Abstract Forest…

1. IntroductionNutrient inputs have a significant impact on plant growth and the nutrient cycle in forest ecosystems, and rainfall is an important hydrological highway for nutrient transport , thus playing a crucial role in the…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Submission received: 27 February 2024 / Revised: 18 March 2024 / Accepted: 26 March 2024 / Published: 28 March 2024 Abstract Nitrogen…

1. IntroductionForest fires pose significant and formidable challenges in today’s world. Countries across temperate, subtropical, and tropical regions are grappling with the menace of forest fires due to the escalating impacts of global…

1. IntroductionIt is estimated that global soil carbon stock represents 1700 Gt C and the contribution of forest soil ecosystems, as stated by , equals about half of it (861 Gt C). Top-meter soil, live biomass, deadwood, and litter…

1. IntroductionIn recent decades, due to growing environmental pollution, special attention has been paid to the study of the chemical composition of precipitation. Air pollution has become an acute problem in developing countries due…

Conceptual model of human-induced regeneration projects. Credit: Communications Earth & Environment (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s43247-024-01313-x…

EU imports between 1990-2008 accounted for 36% of global crop products linked to deforestation1. To mitigate those impacts, the European Commission introduced the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) as an important part of the EU Green…

Abstract Forest fires are among the most influential drivers of changes in forest soil bacterial diversity. Nevertheless, little is known regarding the effects of forest fires on maintaining the complex interactions that preserve…

Relationship between exchangeable Mn concentrations and soil C stocks in humus layers of boreal forests. (A) Area of boreal forest and location of study sites in the…

1. IntroductionForest-based climate change mitigation has become a crucial element of the Paris Agreement and EU climate law . Reaching the net-zero target will be impossible unless unavoidable emissions are offset by nature-based and…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Open AccessArticle 1 Interdisciplinary Program in Landscape Architecture, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of…

The experiment was established in the autumn of 1979 in the fresh mixed coniferous forest habitat, in the 463 Forest Division of Czułów (50°8′46.404″ N, 19°2′9.632″ E), Katowice Forest District, Upper Silesia, Poland on Podzols developed…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Submission received: 8 November 2023 / Revised: 26 January 2024 / Accepted: 21 March 2024 / Published: 22 March 2024 Abstract…

Forests as a force for climate, biodiversity, and communities In 2007, Richard Branson offered a $25 million prize for anyone who could create a device capable of removing lots of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. In response,…

1. IntroductionAdvancements in the medical system have significantly increased the life expectancy of older adults. However, with our expertise and resources, we can work towards reducing these numbers and improving them. However, in…

4.1. Net N Transformation RatesThe net mineralization rate in the mineral soil layer (A layer) was reduced to 46.8–65.7% of the control by biochar application in this study (Figure 1), which contrasted with the findings of certain…

1. IntroductionLand degradation is one of the most pressing ecological issues in the world and a constraint to ecosystem services of terrestrial ecosystems . In order to restore degraded land, planting trees is encouraged worldwide as…

When volunteer firefighter Marlizar noticed smoke billowing over a quarter-hectare of peatland while on a routine patrol in 2019, he dispatched his colleague to their base in Riau province’s Teluk Maranti village, seven kilometres away,…

Since its creation in 2012, International Day of Forests, has been a celebration of transformation. Landing on March 21st each year, it coincides with a moment of impending change, as the world’s forests prepare for their most…

1. IntroductionHappiness is not only a life goal pursued by everyone but also an important measure for assessing a country’s ecological sustainability and the happiness of its society . From a sustainable perspective, the human pursuit…

Forests, Vol. 15, Pages 563: Comparison of Different Models to Simulate Forest Fire Spread: A Case Study Forests doi: 10.3390/f15030563 Authors: Jibin Ning Hui Liu Wennan Yu Jifeng Deng Long Sun Guang Yang Mingyu Wang…

1. IntroductionExposure to natural environments, particularly forests, has been extensively researched and shown to offer numerous health benefits . Research suggests that being in forest settings can effectively prevent the occurrence…

2.2.1. Survey DesignThis study focused on the residents of Jeollabuk-do as its subjects. As per the 2022 data from Statistics Korea , Jeollabuk-do’s population stands at 1,774,248, which represents 3.43% of South Korea’s total…

4.1. Forest Carbon Storage and Carbon Density of WMNPThe assessment of carbon storage and carbon density in China’s national forest parks is crucial for understanding their status and implementing policies related to carbon peaking and…

Most people are familiar with the plight of tropical rainforests, having seen shocking images of once-lush and diverse forests converted to cattle pasture or monoculture soy crops.In Canada, although some forests have been converted…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21(3), 350; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21030350 (registering DOI) Submission received: 27…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Open AccessArticle 1 Sino-France Joint Laboratory for Invasive Forest Pests in Eurasia, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing…

1. IntroductionForest aboveground biomass (AGB) is closely related to the carbon sinks of forest ecosystems and is important for greenhouse gas inventories and terrestrial carbon accounting . Accurate, large-scale, wall-to-wall maps of…

Forest ecosystems are sensitive to the changing environment (climate, soil conditions, pollution., etc.), which affects tree dynamics, for example . Climate change is a challenge for the forest since it has a direct impact on this…

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Figure 1. Overview of Gaofeng Forest Farm. Figure 1. Overview of Gaofeng Forest Farm. Figure 2. Sample plot layout. Each plot measures 30 m × 30 m, with an internal division into nine 10 m × 10 m quadrats. In the figure, a,…

3.1. Soil Quality Variables in the Production SystemsThe soils in the four production systems are clayey to very clayey, with high levels of total carbon, high acidity with low pH (CaCl2) of 4.1 on average in the soil profiles and high…

3.2.1. Eco-Products Supply Capacity(1) Biomass assessment methods were used to reveal the resource endowment of different forest ecosystems.Ecological resources are the advantage of economically underdeveloped regions. It is necessary…

1. IntroductionThe emerald ash borer (EAB), Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire, 1888 (Coleoptera: Bu-prestidae), is a phloem-boring beetle, originating from the temperate regions of Northeast Asia , that inadvertently found its way into…

The dagger was discovered in a forest near Korzenica in November 2023. Łukasz Śliwiński While…

3.1. GFPMThe Global Forest Products Model (GFPM) is a recursive dynamic economic model of the global forest sector that has been documented in detail . Over approximately 30 years, it has undergone extensive international validation and…

The primary cause of the alteration in the structure of the soil microbial community is the thawing of permafrost caused by climate change. Permafrost degradation changes several environmental parameters, including soil temperature,…