Implementation of the Grain for Green program (GGP) resulted in great changes in land use
and cover in northwest China, and presumably in the region's carbon. However, accurate …

Forest areas are a primary sink of atmospheric mercury (Hg) within terrestrial ecosystems,
whereas forest vegetation plays a key role in atmospheric Hg transfer to soil horizons. This …

Climate change has impacted the environmental conditions in which forest plantations grow
worldwide. Droughts and extreme temperatures have compromised the survival and …

Carbon dioxide removal is key to climate change mitigation, yet implications of its
deployment remain unclear. Recent exponential growth in literature is rapidly filling this gap …

Soil characterization is crucial in creating sustainable platforms for land users to identify
areas vulnerable to anthropogenic activities. This study was conducted to investigate the …

Forest ecosystems play a crucial role in mitigating global climate change by forming massive
carbon sinks. Their carbon stocks and stock changes need to be quantified for carbon …

Assessing land use change and its impacts on ecosystem services is of great significance
for optimizing land use management and enhancing ecosystem sustainability. This study …

Soil microorganisms play crucial roles in maintaining material circulation and energy flow in
desert ecosystems. However, the structure and function of soil microorganisms in different …

Restoration of degraded lands is among the major challenges in Arid and semi-arid
ecosystems. Therefore, in many regions where arid and semi-arid climates prevail …

Due to intensified land use, soil nitrogen cycling (N-cycling) and its ecological role are
undergoing profound changes on a global scale. Currently, it is not clear how microbial …