Abstract Forests in eastern North America are experiencing high densities of white-tailed
deer (Odocoileus virginianus) and encroachment by invasive plants, both of which threaten …

Background Ecosystem management, community restoration, and managing for climate
resilience have become major priorities of land management in recent decades. For …

Forests of the Midwest and Northeast significantly define the character, culture, and
economy of this large region but face an uncertain future as the climate continues to change …

Context Forests in the northeastern United States are currently in early-and mid-
successional stages recovering from historical land use. Climate change will affect forest …

Abstract Implementation of the European Union Renewable Energy Directive has triggered
exponential growth in trading of pelletized wood fibers. Over 18 million tons of wood pellets …

Enormous biotic stresses, such as uncontrolled grazing, logging, use of plants for timber and
fuelwood, deforestation for cultivation, and road constructions have drastically deteriorated …

Change in social–ecological systems often produces a cascade of unanticipated
consequences. Natural resource professionals and other stakeholders need to understand …

Effective planning for natural resource management and wildlife conservation requires
detailed information on vegetation structure at landscape scales and how structure is …

Conservationists spend considerable resources to create and enhance wildlife habitat.
Monitoring how species respond to these efforts helps managers allocate limited resources …

Native pollinator populations across the United States are increasingly threatened by a
multitude of ecological stressors. Although the drivers behind pollinator population declines …