Vegetation resistance to increasing aridity when crossing thresholds depends on local environmental conditions in global drylands
The crossing of aridity thresholds triggers abrupt changes in multiple functional and
structural ecosystem attributes across global drylands. While we understand the …
structural ecosystem attributes across global drylands. While we understand the …
Diversity begets stability: Sublinear growth and competitive coexistence across ecosystems
The worldwide loss of species diversity brings urgency to understanding how diverse
ecosystems maintain stability. Whereas early ecological ideas and classic observations …
ecosystems maintain stability. Whereas early ecological ideas and classic observations …
Impact of land-use and climate change on the population structure and distribution range of the rare and endangered Dracaena ombet and Dobera glabra in northern …
Dracaena ombet and Dobera glabra are some of the most important rare and endangered
tree species in dryland areas. Unfortunately, their sustainability is being compromised by …
tree species in dryland areas. Unfortunately, their sustainability is being compromised by …
[HTML][HTML] Temporal changes in species richness, composition and diversity of the forest stands over 36-year period, Western Himalaya, India
VC Joshi, VS Negi, RC Sundriyal, D Arya - Trees, Forests and People, 2024 - Elsevier
This study investigates the temporal changes in species richness, composition, and diversity
in forest stands spanning a 36-year period in the Western Himalaya. Four forest stands …
in forest stands spanning a 36-year period in the Western Himalaya. Four forest stands …
Revealing suitable habitats for Juniperus procera and Olea europaea tree species in the remnant dry Afromontane forests of Ethiopia: Insights from ensemble …
Human activities and climate change pose a significant threat to the dry Afromontane forests
in Ethiopia, which are essential for millions of people both economically and ecologically. In …
in Ethiopia, which are essential for millions of people both economically and ecologically. In …
Resilience Indicators for Tropical Rainforests in a Dynamic Vegetation Model
Tropical forests and particularly the Amazon rainforest have been identified as potential
tipping elements in the Earth system. According to a dynamical systems theory, a decline in …
tipping elements in the Earth system. According to a dynamical systems theory, a decline in …
Prioritizing forest conservation strategies using a multi-attribute decision model to address concerns with the survival of the endangered dragon tree (Dracaena ombet …
The globally endangered Dracaena ombet is one of the ten dragon multipurpose tree
species in arid ecosystems. Anthropogenic and natural factors are now impacting the …
species in arid ecosystems. Anthropogenic and natural factors are now impacting the …
Evaluation of ecosystem quality and stability based on key indicators and ideal reference frame: A case study of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
J Zhou, X Wang, X Wang, W Yao, Y Tu, Z Sun… - Journal of Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
China has explicitly prioritized the enhancement of ecosystem quality and stability (EQS) as
a governmental objective. However, our understanding of systematic and comprehensive …
a governmental objective. However, our understanding of systematic and comprehensive …
[HTML][HTML] Impact of anthropogenic disturbance on tree species diversity, vegetation structure and carbon storage potential in an upland evergreen forest of Ghana, West …
F Bentsi-Enchill, FG Damptey, ANM Pappoe… - Trees, Forests and …, 2022 - Elsevier
The impact of anthropogenic disturbance on tree species diversity, vegetation structure and
carbon storage potential was assessed in an upland evergreen forest on a disturbance …
carbon storage potential was assessed in an upland evergreen forest on a disturbance …
[HTML][HTML] Population and conservation status of the endangered Dracaena ombet tree in dry Afromontane forests
Dracaena ombet, a flagship tree species in arid ecosystems, holds a significant ecological,
economic, and socio-cultural value. However, its persistence is currently under threat from …
economic, and socio-cultural value. However, its persistence is currently under threat from …