Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) are familiar herbivores of milkweeds of the genus
Asclepias, and most monarchs migrate each year to locate these host plants across North …

The dazzling variation in plant chemistry is a primary mediator of trophic interactions,
including herbivory, predation, parasitism, and disease. At the same time, such interactions …

Restoring near-natural grasslands on roadsides is an excellent opportunity to support native
biodiversity and provide ecosystem services that benefit the safety and functionality of road …

Given the increase in infrastructure construction, ecological restoration techniques need to
be scientifically assessed so that appropriate measures can be taken. However, the specific …

Plant selection for rain gardens along streets and roads in cold climates can be complicated,
as the plants are subjected to combined stresses including periodic inundation, de-icing …

Study experience of ecologist plays an important role in assessing the contribution of
different influencing factors to ecological vulnerability, helping policy makers to target …

Roadside tree pits commonly suffer from small size, poor soil, and heavy compaction. Their
three soil types with different properties, respectively site soil, backfill and rootball, could …

Long-term, multi-decade research on planted tree survival in urban settings is sparse. One
understudied urban environment is highway rights-of-way (ROW), lands adjacent to high …

In compact urban areas, grey infrastructure tends to prevail over green infrastructure. The
tight urban fabric challenges tree growth and restricts development of greener and healthier …

During the “decade on restoration,” we must understand how to reliably re‐establish native
plant populations. When establishing populations through seed addition, practitioners often …