Forests, Volume 16, Issue 3

Coastal ecosystems, particularly mangroves, are essential for ecological stability and human livelihoods, yet they face significant degradation from natural and anthropogenic pressures. This study focuses on the Chaungkaphee Protected Public Forest (...

Microbial necromass carbon (MNC) is crucial for soil carbon sequestration in bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis) forests. However, the response of MNC to bamboo-sourced organic fertilizers (BSOF) prepared by composting bamboo plant growth-promoting microor...

As one of the largest gene families in plants, the Leucine-Rich Repeat Receptor-Like Kinase (LRR-RLK) genes are involved in important biological processes, such as plant growth and development and response to bio-/abiotic stresses. The rubber tree (H...

This study investigates the impact of China’s Collective Forest Tenure Reform (CFTR) on forest carbon sequestration efficiency and rural household income, two critical indicators of ecological sustainability and economic development. Using a di...

Topsoil organic carbon (SOC, 0–20 cm) is crucial for terrestrial carbon stocks and the global carbon cycle. This study integrated field survey data, re-analysis climatic data, and remote sensing-derived environmental factors to examine SOC dist...

Oaks in the genus Quercus L. are keystone species in the forest ecosystem and are considered ideal models for the study of plant evolution. In this research, we applied population genetics, ecological niche analysis and phenotypic traits to explore p...

Forest fine fuels are a crucial component of surface fuels and play a key role in igniting forest fires. However, despite nearly 20 years of long-term prescribed burning management on Zhaobi Mountain in Xinping County, Yunnan Province, China, there r...

In the Mu Us Sandy Land, vegetation is closely related to soil microorganisms and nutrients. However, research on the relationship between soil microbial communities and nutrients in Pinus sylvestris var. mongolica plantations of different densities...

The classification and recognition of flame images play an important role in avoiding forest fires. Deep learning technology has shown good performance in flame image recognition tasks. In order to further improve the accuracy of classification, this...

Wooden panel paintings (WPPs) are among the most significant historical artworks that must be preserved for future generations. Ensuring their long-term conservation requires a comprehensive characterization of their condition, making monitoring an e...