Coupling hydrologic and crop models is becoming an increasingly important approach in
the development of agro-hydrologic theme. Scientists and decision makers working to …

Roughly 2 billion ha of land are degraded and in need of ecological restoration worldwide.
Active restoration frequently involves revegetation, which leads to the dilemma of whether to …

Forest restoration projects have become increasingly common around the world and
planting trees is almost always a key component. Low seedling survival and growth may …

Reforestation efforts in dryland ecosystems frequently encounter drought and limited soil
productivity, although both factors usually interact synergistically to worsen water stress for …

Afforestation aims to recover the vegetation cover, and restore natural ecosystems. The plant
species selected for restoration will determine species richness and the fate of the …

Because forests provide a myriad of essential services to society, sustainable forest
management that considers and promotes the multifunctional role of forests is of key …

Afforestation or secondary succession after cropland abandonment are different strategies to
restore soil ecosystem services such as nutrient cycling, soil conservation, and carbon …

Nursery researchers tend to study seedling quality instead of other sylvicultural practices
such as soil preparation and planting date. The aim of this study was to determine the effects …

Mismanagement of rangelands worldwide has accelerated processes of overland flow and
soil erosion, resulting in extensive land degradation. Wherever self-restoration processes of …

Ecological restoration represents an important tool for combating land degradation and
increasing ecosystem resistance and resilience to disturbance, thus favoring the recovery of …