Forests, Volume 16, Issue 11

Land degradation is a critical global issue threatening environmental health, food security, and sustainable development. Afforestation has emerged as a vital nature-based solution to combat land degradation by restoring soil structure, enhancing wat...

The emerald ash borer (EAB; Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire) is a deadly pest of ash trees (Fraxinus spp.) in North America. Chemical and biological control methods are already in use against EAB, but additional integrated pest management (IPM) strateg...

Nest predation is a major factor limiting avian reproductive success. It depends on factors such as bird community, land use, vegetation structure and landscape. Anthropogenic disturbances in native forests, such as logging and livestock grazing, alt...

Peatlands store approximately 30% of global terrestrial carbon, and tropical peatlands contribute 10%–30% of the total peatland carbon storage. Indonesia holds approximately 15% of this resource. Given the rapid degradation of these ecosystems,...

Accurately characterizing historical drought events is critical for understanding their spatial and temporal variability and for improving future drought projections. This study investigates extreme drought years across Europe using three complementa...

In the semi-arid Loess Plateau of China, afforestation frequently leads to soil water depletion, threatening ecosystem sustainability. Although mixed-species plantations are encouraged to enhance resource use efficiency, their effects on deep soil wa...

The classification of cork planks as a raw material is traditionally performed through visual inspection of cork pores and defects, both in forest owners’ associations and industrial settings. This method introduces subjectivity and limits repr...

Urban green spaces are essential components of city ecosystems, providing environmental and social benefits while simultaneously serving as potential entry points for invasive plant pathogens. In recent years, increasing attention has been directed t...

Invasive species are among the most serious threats to forest health worldwide, with their impacts expected to intensify under ongoing climate change and the expansion of international trade [...]

Waterfront wilderness landscapes in mountainous cities, such as Chongqing, play a vital role in sustaining urban biodiversity and human well-being amid steep topography and hydrological variations that create unique habitats. However, public recognit...