Fragmentation of landscapes creates a transition zone in between natural habitats or
different kinds of land use. In forested and agricultural landscapes with transition zones …

Forests are among the most important terrestrial ecological systems in terms of the multitude
of ecosystem functions and services they provide. These biotic systems are vital not only for …

Compared with disturbance maps produced at annual or multi-year time steps, monthly
mapping of forest harvesting can provide more temporal details needed for studying the …

Forest pest infestation is a major driver of tree mortality, altering ecosystem functioning,
changing microclimates, and causing significant woodland loss globally. We examined …

Abstract The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 calls for developing an EU-wide methodology
to map, assess and achieve good condition of ecosystems, so they can deliver benefits to …

Monitoring land-cover change and understanding the dynamics of forest cover is critically
important for the management of forest ecosystems. This study assesses land cover change …

Tree mortality caused by bark beetle infestation has significant effects on the ecology and
value of both natural and commercial forests. Therefore, prediction of bark beetle …

Abstract The Atlantic Forest is a biodiversity hotspot and is widely known both for its high
species richness, including many endemics, and also by its high degradation, with few …

Comparative studies were undertaken in five forest fragments (Chawia, Fururu, Mbololo,
Ngangao and Vuria) of varying sizes in Taita Hills, Kenya to determine the effects of forest …

The current increase in deforestation rates of the Brazilian Amazon raises important
questions about the resilience of trees in distinct vertical profiles in the world's largest …