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Conservation Value of Forest Plantations: A Study of Four Timber Species in Sri Lanka

Journal of Tropical Forestry and Environment, 2012
This paper assesses the potential of forest plantations in Sri Lanka consisting of teak, mahoganyand two species of eucalyptus, to facilitate the conservation of biodiversity using two taxonomic groups,the plants and birds. Their diversity in plantations
M. R. Wijesinghe, V. R.de Silva
doaj   +2 more sources

Tree biomass and soil carbon stocks in indigenous forests in comparison to plantations of exotic species in the Taita Hills of Kenya

Silva Fennica, 2013
Carbon (C) densities of the tree biomass and soil (0–50 cm) in indigenous forest and plantations of eucalyptus, cypress and pine in the Taita Hills, Kenya were determined and compared.
Omoro, Loice, Starr, Mike, Pellikka, Petri   +2 more
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Towards climate‐conscious corporate restructuring: A comparative exploration of English and Bhutanese legal frameworks

International Insolvency Review, EarlyView.
Abstract This paper conducts a comparative legal analysis of corporate restructuring frameworks in England and Bhutan, examining their capacity to integrate climate variability considerations and promote sustainable business practices. It discusses the procedural mechanisms for restructuring financially distressed enterprises available under the law of
Eugenio Vaccari, Migmar Lham
wiley   +1 more source

Drought Risk in Mango and Avocado Orchards: Insights Into Plant Water Relations and Irrigation‐Related Agronomic Solutions

Irrigation and Drainage, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Climate change is making water availability more uncertain, with growing consequences for the productivity and long‐term sustainability of tropical and subtropical fruit orchards. Mangifera indica L. and Persea americana Mill. both require large amounts of water to sustain growth and productivity.
Eleonora Cataldo
wiley   +1 more source

Seasonal variation in soil algal community structure in different forest plantations in subtropic China. [PDF]

Front Plant Sci, 2023
Wei L, Zhao Q, Chen X, Sun Q, Zhang X, Chen Y.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Looking at Soil as It Is: Evolution of Microscopic Soil Characterization From Kubiëna to Artificial Intelligence

Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science, EarlyView.
We provide a historic overview of microscopic soil structure characterization from its founding father, Walter Kubiëna, to several technical revolutions like automation, digitalization, and artificial intelligence. In addition to technical advancements, we explore how concepts and research questions have evolved in time.
Steffen Schlüter, Maik Geers‐Lucas, Peter Kühn, Hans‐Jörg Vogel   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Quantifying the Effect Size of Management Actions on Aboveground Carbon Stocks in Forest Plantations. [PDF]

Curr For Rep, 2023
Melikov CH, Bukoski JJ, Cook-Patton SC, Ban H, Chen JL, Potts MD.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Ecofriendly management of anthracnose on avocado caused by Colletotrichum perseae in the Mediterranean basin

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Colletotrichum perseae, recently reported in Europe, causes stem and twig lesions and dieback, and fruit rot on avocado in several countries. Due to EU severe restrictions, there is an urgent need for sustainable alternatives to fungicides.
Laura Vecchio, Eva Arrebola, Giancarlo Polizzi, Alessandro Vitale   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of local habitat and landscape attributes on bird communities in shade coffee plantations in the Colombian Andes

Global Ecology and Conservation
Agroforestry is increasingly promoted to support biodiversity conservation by increasing tree cover in agricultural landscapes, but the extent to which landscape context affects how benefits accrue remains uncertain.
Catalina Gonzalez, Amanda D. Rodewald, Peter Arcese, Ruth E. Bennett, J. Nicolas Hernandez-Aguilera, Ximena Rueda, Miguel I. Gómez, Scott Wilson   +7 more
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Effects of Forest Gaps on the Structure and Diversity of Soil Bacterial Communities in Weeping Cypress Forest Plantations. [PDF]

Front Microbiol, 2022
Lyu Q, Luo Y, Dong Y, Xiang Y, Zhao K, Chen G, Chen Y, Fan C, Li X.   +8 more
europepmc   +1 more source