The role of topographic and soil factors on woody plant encroachment in mountainous rangelands: A mini literature review
Mountainous rangelands provide key ecosystem goods and services, particularly for human
benefit. In spite of these benefits, mountain grasslands are undergoing extensive land-cover …
benefit. In spite of these benefits, mountain grasslands are undergoing extensive land-cover …
[HTML][HTML] Distribution of expansive shrubs under climate change scenarios and their socio-economic impacts in a dry Afromontane Forest
Native plants that expanded into new geographical areas after human-induced disturbances
and climate change are referred to as expansive species. This study aimed to model the …
and climate change are referred to as expansive species. This study aimed to model the …
Spatial patterns and determinants of Moraceae richness in China
Understanding large-scale patterns of biodiversity and their drivers remains central in
ecology. Many hypotheses have been proposed, including hydrothermal dynamic …
ecology. Many hypotheses have been proposed, including hydrothermal dynamic …
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 …
[HTML][HTML] Vegetation density and altitude determine the supply of dry Afromontane forest ecosystem services: Evidence from Ethiopia
BW Kassun, AMI Kallio, E Trømborg… - Forest Ecology and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Mapping forest ecosystem services (ES) and identifying both natural and anthropogenic
factors influencing their supply and distribution is a key step for sustainable and climate …
factors influencing their supply and distribution is a key step for sustainable and climate …
Environmental and anthropogenic factors affecting natural regeneration of degraded dry Afromontane forest
Natural regeneration of trees may provide a cost‐effective way to restore degraded tropical
dry forests, but the factors predominantly affecting natural regeneration success are poorly …
dry forests, but the factors predominantly affecting natural regeneration success are poorly …
Spatial patterns and drivers of native plant diversity in Hainan, China
GQ Wang, RA Scherson, D Vera, YH Bai… - … of Systematics and …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Hainan Island has the most extensive and well‐preserved tropical forests in China. With
rapid economic development of Hainan, biodiversity is increasingly at risk. Determining the …
rapid economic development of Hainan, biodiversity is increasingly at risk. Determining the …
Application of biochar derived from expansive shrubs and limestone improved acidic soil characteristics
Biochars were produced at 350° C and applied at varying rates (0, 52, 104, and 156 Mg ha−
1 and incubation times up to 120 days. Both biochars and limestone significantly improved …
1 and incubation times up to 120 days. Both biochars and limestone significantly improved …
Carbon stock and soil characteristics under expansive shrubs in the dry Afromontane forest in Northern Ethiopia
Increased presence of expansive plant species could bring about various ecological
influences on biomass carbon, soil organic carbon, and the physical and chemical …
influences on biomass carbon, soil organic carbon, and the physical and chemical …
[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 …