Human evolution was strongly related to environmental factors. Woodlands and their
products played a key role in the production of tools and weapons, and provided unique …

Central European mountains, including the Šumava Mountains located along the
Czechia/Germany border, have a long and rich anthropogenic history. Yet, documenting …

Throughout history, humans have relied on wood for constructions, tool production or as an
energy source. How and to what extent these human activities have impacted plant …

In this work, the dielectric permittivity of four kinds of wood (Fir, Poplar, Oak, and Beech
Tree), used in Italian Artworks and structures, was characterized at different humidity levels …

Spruce is the most cultivated tree species in modern forestry in Central Europe, since it has
the ability to grow on many soil types with profitable biomass accumulation. However, even …

Charcoal piles have become a frequent subject of research in recent years as a better
understanding of past human activities in forests is sought. The age of charcoal piles is …

Although variations in building activity are a useful indicator of societal well-being and
demographic development, historical datasets for larger regions and longer periods are still …

Following European exploration of the Americas in the late 15th century, new plants rapidly
spread across Europe. Simultaneously, plants from Asia and Africa arrived. Initially, they …

The use of disinfection and cleaning chemicals in several municipal facilities, such as
swimming pools and drinking water treatment plants, causes the degradation of various …

A madeira é considerada um dos recursos naturais mais utilizados pelas culturas humanas.
Investigações sobre as espécies de madeira utilizadas pelas sociedades humanas ao …