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A 40-year evaluation of drivers of African rainforest change
Abstract Background Tropical forests are repositories of much of the world’s biodiversity and are critical for mitigation of climate change. …
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A combination of climate, tree diversity and local human disturbance determine the stability of dry Afromontane forests
Abstract Background Anthropogenic disturbances are increasingly affecting the vitality of tropical dry forests. The future condition of this important biome …
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Allometric models for estimating aboveground biomass in the tropical woodlands of Ghana, West Africa
Abstract Background Modelling aboveground biomass (AGB) in forest and woodland ecosystems is critical for accurate estimation of carbon stocks. However, …
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Organic matter quality of forest floor as a driver of C and P dynamics in acacia and eucalypt plantations established on a Ferralic Arenosols, Congo
Abstract Background Land-use change and forest management may alter soil organic matter (SOM) and nutrient dynamics, due in part to …
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Environmental rehabilitation of damaged land
Abstract Background Much land is subject to damage by construction, development and exploitation with consequent loss of environmental function and …
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A constructive review of the State Forest Inventory in the Russian Federation
The State Forest Inventory (SFI) in the Russian Federation is a relatively new project that is little known in the …
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Growth at the microscale: long term thinning effects on patterns and timing of intra-annual stem increment in radiata pine
Stem radial growth in forests is not uniform. Rather, it is characterized by periods of relatively fast or slow growth, …
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Quantifying multiple-site compositional turnover in an Afrotemperate forest, using zeta diversity
Species turnover is typically measured by partitioning diversity components into alpha and pairwise beta diversity. However, alpha and beta components …
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The enduring link between forest cover and rainfall: a historical perspective on science and policy discussions
This article traces the history of scientific ideas connecting forest cover with rainfall to inform ongoing debates about whether forests …
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Facilitating the recovery of natural evergreen forests in South Africa via invader plant stands
Contrary to general belief, planted and naturalized stands of introduced species facilitate the recovery of natural evergreen forests and their …
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Climate change effects in the Western Himalayan ecosystems of India: evidence and strategies
The fragile landscapes of the Himalayan region are highly susceptible to natural hazards, and there is ongoing concern about current …