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Ecological study of Barrett Domain, New Plymouth [PDF]

, 2012
An ecological survey of Barrett Domain (New Plymouth) was conducted by the Environmental Research Institute, University of Waikato, for the New Plymouth District Council.
Bylsma, Rebecca Johanna, Efford, Jackson Tai   +1 more
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Understory plant species recruitment and expansion spur community shifts following forest restoration treatments

Ecosphere
Restoration treatments have been implemented in many of the dry conifer forests of the western United States. By decreasing forest density and increasing forest heterogeneity, these treatments are generally effective at meeting their primary objective of
Arièl B. Demarest, Paula J. Fornwalt, Brett H. Wolk, Jennifer S. Briggs, Judith D. Springer   +4 more
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Insights into invasion and restoration ecology : time to collaborate towards a holistic approach to tackle biological invasions [PDF]

, 2012
The aim of our study is to provide an integrated framework for the management of alien plant invasions, combining insights and experiences from the fields of invasion and restoration ecology to enable more effective management of invasive species.
Esler, Karen J., Fisher, Judy L., Gaertner, Mirijam, Sharma, Gyan P.   +3 more
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Plantation forests and biodiversity conservation [PDF]

, 2003
There are five key reasons why biodiversity conservation should be considered a part of plantation management. (1) The plantation estate is large, and balancing various land management values with wood and pulp production is important when extensive ...
Hobbs, R.J., Lindenmayer, D.B., Salt, D.
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Biomass distribution among tropical tree species grown under\ud differing regional climates [PDF]

, 2010
In the Neotropics, there is a growing interest in establishing plantations of native tree species for commerce, local consumption, and to replant on abandoned agricultural lands.
Aitchison, Andrew Park, Austin, Balandier, Butler, Carpenter, Christian Messier, Coleman, Condit, Coomes, Coyle, Craven, Damour, Delagrange, Engelbrecht, Heras, Ketterings, King, King, Lewis, Lugo, Mark Ashton, McConnaughay, Menalled, Mulkey, Peres-Neto, Petit, Piotto, Ruel, Saha, Santiago, Santiago, Sara Bastien-Henri, Scowcroft, Snowdon, Stier, Wishnie, York, Zar, Zianis   +39 more
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Leaching of carbon from native and non-native leaf litter of subtropical riparian forests

Journal of Limnology, 2018
We evaluated the leaching of dissolved organic and inorganic carbon (DOC and DIC, respectively) from leaf litter of plant species of the native Atlantic Forest and of Pinus elliottii (Engelm.) and Eucalyptus grandis (Hill ex Maiden) forests.
Daniel J. da Silva, Alice T. Valduga, Joseline Molozzi, Rodrigo Fornel, Rozane M. Restello, Luiz U. Hepp   +5 more
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What is a tree in the mediterranean basin hotspot? A critical analysis [PDF]

, 2019
Background: Tree species represent 20% of the vascular plant species worldwide and they play a crucial role in the global functioning of the biosphere. The Mediterranean Basin is one of the 36 world biodiversity hotspots, and it is estimated that forests
Arroyo Marín, Juan, Bacchetta, Gianluigi, Barina, Zoltán, Dimopoulos, Panayotis, Monnet, Anne Christine, Médail, Frédéric, Nikolic̈, Toni, Pavon, Daniel   +7 more
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Choice Experiments of a Forest Park Improvement Program Introducing Native Species

JOURNAL OF RURAL PLANNING ASSOCIATION, 2010
This study examines the benefits of green space amenities using choice experiments. Green spaces of Negishi Forest Park were classified into lawns, forests for recreation, and forests for wildlife conservation. These attributes were presented to respondents with graphical and text information.
Kentaro YOSHIDA, Tomoki NAKANISHI
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Long-term changes in grassland, woodland and forest vegetation of south-eastern Australia : impacts of land-use change [PDF]

, 2009
University of Technology, Sydney. Faculty of Science.Since European settlement of south-eastern Australia in 1788, native vegetation assemblages have been dramatically changed by Europeans with activities such as land clearing associated with forestry ...
Licari, DD
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High light availability offsets low naturalness regarding diversity but cannot compensate for reduced ecological value: A case study of near-natural forests and tree plantations in Serbia

Journal of Forest Science
In Eastern Europe, near-natural forest patches are decreasing and are gradually replaced by non-native plantations. Tree plantations are commonly thought to be simple ecosystems with low conservation value, although this conclusion is mainly based on ...
Khanh Vu Ho, Mirjana Ćuk, Andraž Čarni, Dragana Vukov, Miloš Ilić, László Erdös   +5 more
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