Estimating the ecotourism carrying capacity (ETCC) in protected areas (PAs) is essential for minimizing the negative impacts of ecotourism and sustainable environmental management …
The integration and connection of habitats in protected areas (PAs) are essential for the survival of plant and animal species and attaining sustainable development. Investigating …
The 'road-effect zone'is a concept developed to describe the impact of road construction on the surrounding area. Although many aspects of the road-effect zone have been …
A vital criterion for the accurate assessment of biodiversity is the qualitative examination of vegetation, which provides essential data for comprehending the general structure and …
Understanding forest understorey community response to environmental change, including management actions, is vital given the understorey's importance for biodiversity …
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of forest roadside on plant diversity and composition in the Hyrcanian temperate forest of northern Iran. To collect vegetation data, 116 …
The potential for sudden tree dieback exists when there is significant variation in perturbation frequency and intensity, which can alter canopy-atmosphere interactions, like …
In view of the important role played by roots against shallow landslides, root tensile force was evaluated for two widespread temperate tree species within the Caspian Hyrcanian …
Forest roads play an important role in providing access to forest resources. However, they can significantly impact the adjacent soil and vegetation. This study aimed to evaluate the …