Trees, Forests and PeopleCarbon accumulation and structural development are key indicators of the progress of forest-ecosystem restoration. However current techniques of quantifying them are time-consuming, labor-intensive and costly.
Waiprach Suwannarat +4 more
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Fact sheet: Compilation of historical forest structural characteristics across the Southern Colorado Plateau [PDF]
, 2011 National forest planners now endorse the ecological restoration of forests adapted to frequent surface fires as a way to reduce wildfire hazards and reestablish forest health (U.S. Forest Service Planning Rule, February 10, 2011).
Stoddard, Michael
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Recent Advances of Slip Sensors for Smart Robotics
Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.This review summarizes recent progress in robotic slip sensors across mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical, magnetic, and acoustic mechanisms, offering a comprehensive reference for the selection of slip sensors in robotic applications. In addition, current challenges and emerging trends are identified to advance the development of robust, adaptive,
Xingyu Zhang +8 more
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Issues in Forest Restoration: Public perceptions of forest restoration in the southwest: A synthesis of selected surveys and literature [PDF]
, 2005 The restoration of forest ecosystems is an important, yet sometimes controversial, practice. In recent years numerous studies have explored how the public perceives forest health, restoration, and fire; however, few analyses have summarized and compared ...
Abrams, J., Lowe, K.
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Hydrogel‐Based Functional Materials: Classifications, Properties, and Applications
Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.Conductive hydrogels have emerged as promising materials for smart wearable devices due to their outstanding flexibility, multifunctionality, and biocompatibility. This review systematically summarizes recent progress in their design strategies, focusing on monomer systems and conductive components, and highlights key multifunctional properties such as
Zeyu Zhang, Zao Cheng, Patrizio Raffa
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A database of vegetation treatments in New Mexico, USA and surrounding regions
Data in BriefActive management practices to reduce or promote particular vegetation, known as vegetation treatments, are a common part of environmental management and they are conducted for a variety of purposes including wildfire risk mitigation, invasive species ...
Katahdin Withnall +3 more
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Flexible Sensor‐Based Human–Machine Interfaces with AI Integration for Medical Robotics
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This review explores how flexible sensing technology and artificial intelligence (AI) significantly enhance human–machine interfaces in medical robotics. It highlights key sensing mechanisms, AI‐driven advancements, and applications in prosthetics, exoskeletons, and surgical robotics.
Yuxiao Wang +5 more
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Comparative transcriptomic profiles of Haloxylon ammodendron under the salinity stress
BMC GenomicsBackground Haloxylon ammodendron is a highly salt-tolerant plant vital for desertification control in northwest China. Despite its ecological importance, the molecular mechanisms underlying its exceptional salt tolerance remain largely unexplored.
Tianquan Yu +6 more
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Ecological considerations for using dipterocarps for restoration of lowland rainforest in Southeast Asia [PDF]
, 2018 The lowland dipterocarp forests of Southeast Asia support a substantial proportion of the world's biodiversity. They are of considerable environmental and economic value at the local, regional and global scale, providing many goods and services to a ...
Kettle, Chris
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