Environmental and Earth Sciences Proceedings, Volume 31, Issue 1

This study investigates the propagation of climate model variability to coastal groundwater systems under the high-emission RCP8.5 scenario, focusing on the Almyros Basin in Greece. Using Med-CORDEX bias-corrected climate projections, an Integrated M...

In submitting conference proceedings to Environmental and Earth Sciences Proceedings, the volume editors of the proceedings certify to the publisher that all papers published in this volume have been subjected to peer review administered by the volum...

The 4th International Electronic Conference on Forests—Science, Society and Innovation Nexus in Forestry: Pathways to Global Sustainability (IECF 2024) was organized by MDPI and MDPI Forests. The conference took place online from 23–25 Se...

This study explores the microwave (MW) drying of Melia dubia wood, with a comprehensive approach that addresses various facets. The primary objectives were to examine drying behavior and the evaluation of drying defects. The drying rates for various...

The invasion of exotic plants threatens biodiversity, affecting ecosystem services and ecological processes in native ecosystems. Road construction creates new environments and contributes to the introduction and spread of exotic and invasive plants....

India is renowned for its rich medico-cultural heritage. The chemical constituents of medicinally significant plants form the basis of host plant identification by butterflies. The documentation of such therapeutically significant food plants of nymp...

Wildfires increasingly threaten forest ecosystems, particularly in arid Mediterranean regions impacted by climate change. This study presents a novel quantitative framework for optimizing silvicultural interventions to reduce combustion energy loads...

Chemical modification is an environmentally friendly option for wood preservation. It can improve the performance and dimensional stability of wood, increase its resistance to deterioration and ensure safe disposal once out of service. Wood acetylati...

Industries contribute to environmental pollution, and increasing tree cover is an often-proposed urban climate change adaptation strategy. This manuscript investigates the governance of amenity trees within industrial settings in Ibadan, Nigeria. It...

Azadirachta indica was designated the “Tree of the 21st century” by the United Nations, as it is believed to be the largest natural depository of bioactive phytochemicals. This study investigates genetic variability among 152 Candidate Pl...

In our region, promoting Neltuma alba (algarrobo blanco) plantations is crucial due to its ecological and productive value, requiring ongoing research for successful cultivation. Ensuring seedlings possess optimal physiological and morphological trai...

Transparent or translucent wood has garnered significant attention in recent years. In this preliminary work, the best delignification conditions for two wood species grown in Uruguay, Pinus taeda and Eucalyptus bosistoana, were determined. It was an...

Findings from monitoring Greek fir forests in central Greece regarding radial growth, insect infestations, plant communities, and climate response have highlighted the urgent need for expanded field research to address critical conservation challenge...

This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the dynamics of forest biodiversity through a model representing a diseased food web system, focusing on the interactions among four animal species within a forest ecosystem. The relationships between p...

Agroforestry improves the stability and productivity of agro-ecosystems and reduces environmental pressures, making it extremely flexible and useful in a variety of physical and social contexts. This practice is crucial to farmers’ livelihoods...

Understanding genetic diversity is crucial for plant adaptation in a changing world. The neutral genetic variation (NGD) is correlated to adaptation capacity, which is crucial for long-term conservation of threatened species. Brazil, a megadiverse na...

Ocotea quixos (Lam.) Kosterm, known as Ishpingo, is a tree endemic to the Amazonian rainforests of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. In Ecuador, the Ishpingo tree faces significant threats due to overexploitation for its valuable spices and essential oils...

The pinewood nematode (PWN), Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, infects susceptible pine species and causes pine wilt disease (PWD). The first visible symptoms are yellowing and drooping of pine needles due to compromised biochemical reactions of photosynth...

The emerald ash borer (EAB) was found in Kharkiv (Ukraine) in 2022, infesting ash trees in the permanent focus of the ash black sawfly. We aimed to recognize the characteristics of trees that attract EAB. Ash tree defoliation, dieback, epicormic shoo...

Lignin is one of the three major components of the cell wall of lignocellulosic biomaterials. It is the second-most abundant polymer in nature. It is a complex and heterogeneous polymer found in the cell walls of lignocellulosic biomass. Lignin&rsquo...

The success of forest management depends to a large extent on the ecological classification on which it is based. The aim of this work is to review the current status of forest management, priority lines of development, and unresolved problems in gen...

Wood–plastic composites (WPCs) are interesting materials as the biobased content is determined by the inclusion of wood particles regenerated from residual wood sources or biomass products. At present, the aim is to increase the wood content in...