Abundance of Non-Native Birds in the City: Spatial Variation and Relationship with Socioeconomics in a South American City [PDF]
Animals, 2023 Cities commonly support a high abundance of non-native species that can affect both wildlife and human health; however, their distribution across the urban environment and their relationship with socioeconomics are not well documented.
Macarena Silva-Ortega +2 more
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Socioeconomic Disparities in the Diversity, Abundance, Structure and Composition of Woody Plants in Residential Streetscapes: Insights for Transitioning to a More Environmentally Just City [PDF]
PlantsVegetation in residential areas plays a crucial role in biodiverse and sustainable cities as it enhances biological diversity, environmental quality, and the human well-being of city residents. However, the distribution of vegetation among these areas is
Sandra V. Uribe +3 more
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Opposite Responses of Native and Nonnative Birds to Socioeconomics in a Latin American City [PDF]
AnimalsDue to the massive increase of the urban population, a global target is to achieve sustainable cities that are sensitive to nature and environmentally just for urban dwellers.
Nélida R. Villaseñor +2 more
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From Anatase TiO2 Nano-Cuboids to Nano-Bipyramids: Influence of Particle Shape on the TiO2 Photocatalytic Degradation of Emerging Contaminants in Contrasted Water Matrices [PDF]
MoleculesWater pollution, resulting from industrial effluents, agricultural runoff, and pharmaceutical residues, poses serious threats to ecosystems and human health, highlighting the need for innovative approaches to effective remediation, particularly for non ...
Humaira Asghar +7 more
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Socioeconomic Disparities in Urban Forest Diversity and Structure in Green Areas of Santiago de Chile [PDF]
PlantsUrban trees enhance biodiversity, provide ecosystem services, and improve quality of life in cities. Despite their benefits, trees are not distributed equitably, and many cities exhibit a “luxury effect”.
Brian R. Guevara +3 more
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Spatial and Temporal Variation in the Antagonistic and Mutualistic Interactions among Seed Predator Arthropods, Seed-Dispersing Birds, and the Spanish Juniper [PDF]
InsectsPlants interact with both antagonistic and mutualistic animals during reproduction, with the outcomes of these interactions significantly influencing plant reproductive success, population dynamics, and the evolution of plant traits.
Eduardo T. Mezquida, José Miguel Olano
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Is it needed to integrate mixture degree in Stand Density Management Diagram (SDMD)?
iForest - Biogeosciences and Forestry, 2023 Stand density management diagrams (SDMDs) are robust decision-support tools available to forest managers under limited information. SDMDs which are based on empirical models at stand level, graphically represent the temporal relationships among stand ...
Askarieh A, Ruano I, Bravo F
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Economía y Sociedad, 2022 El manejo forestal comunitario en México es un esquema de aprovechamiento forestal que promueve el desarrollo local, principalmente en comunidades de escasos recursos. Éste les permite aminorar sus condiciones de marginación y preservar la biodiversidad
Elizabeth Serrano-Ramírez +5 more
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Remote Monitoring of Forest Insect Defoliation -A Review-
Forest Systems, 2013 Aim of study: This paper reviews the global research during the last 6 years (2007-2012) on the state, trends and potential of remote sensing for detecting, mapping and monitoring forest defoliation caused by insects.Area of study: The review covers ...
C.D. Rullan-Silva +3 more
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Forest management and carbon sequestration in the Mediterranean region: A review
Forest Systems, 2017 Aim of the study: To review and acknowledge the value of carbon sequestration by forest management in the Mediterranean area. Material and methods: We review the main effects of forest management by comparing the effects of silvicultural systems (even ...
Ricardo Ruiz-Peinado +4 more
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