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Advances in Forest Carbon, Water Use and Growth Under Climate Change

A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Forest Ecophysiology and Biology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 27 June 2025 | Viewed by 2534

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Dr. Ziqiang Liu

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Collaborative Innovation Center of Sustainable Forestry in Southern China of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
Interests: environmental microorganisms and climate change; relationship between forest soil and microorganism; forest hydrology; isotope hydrology; soil and water conservation
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Prof. Dr. Liangjie Wang

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Co-Innovation Center of Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
Interests: ecosystem services; soil erosion risk assessment; digital soil mapping
Dr. Yifan Liu

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Collaborative Innovation Center of Sustainable Forestry in Southern China of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
Interests: soil erosion regulation; wood encroachment; grassland ecosystem function

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Forests play a key role in coupled land–atmosphere exchange processes, which determine a range of ecosystem services. But how will forest functions of the future change in the face of climate change? Answering this question is critical if we are to understand feedback in the carbon and climate systems at multiple spatiotemporal scales, as forests are essential in regulating global carbon and water cycles and are critical in terms of mitigating climate change. When forecasting responses to climate change for trees, such changes may influence plant growth via several pathways and these effects can be integrated with the metrics of water use processes such as runoff, infiltration, evapotranspiration and water retention. Meanwhile, the climate sensitivity of plant growth, such as seasonal life cycles, phenology or growth strategies also impart significant carbon cycle feedbacks that in turn influence climatic change. Therefore, a better understanding of changes to forest carbon, water use and growth, and their potential feedback relationships is essential for improved predictions of forest dynamics under climate change.

This Special Issue will keep researchers and other stakeholders on the cutting edge of the latest developments in the field of forest ecology. Those interested in forest ecology are welcome to collaborate and share their more recent results in this field.

Dr. Ziqiang Liu
Prof. Dr. Liangjie Wang
Dr. Yifan Liu
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • carbon cycle
  • climate change
  • ecosystem services
  • forest dynamics
  • growth strategy
  • water use

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Stand Structures and Carbon Storage Potential of Mangroves in Chaungkaphee Protected Public Forest, Tanintharyi Coastal Region, Myanmar
by Aung Wunna Tun, Xiaojuan Tong, Wai Nyein Aye and Jun Li
Forests 2025, 16(3), 554; https://doi.org/10.3390/f16030554 - 20 Mar 2025
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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 (PPF) in the Tanintharyi region of Myanmar, which hosts diverse mangrove species [...] Read more.
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 (PPF) in the Tanintharyi region of Myanmar, which hosts diverse mangrove species critical for carbon storage. Between 2010 and 2020, mangrove forest cover in Myanmar decreased from 540,000 ha to 431,228 ha, resulting in a loss of 108,772 ha. This decline is primarily attributed to illegal logging and agricultural expansion. Our research aims to assess the structural characteristics, biomass, and carbon storage potential of mangrove ecosystems within the Chaungkaphee PPF. Field data collected in early 2024 applied non-destructive sampling methods to gather information on tree structure, species composition, and soil carbon stocks. We identified six dominant mangrove species, with Rhizophora apiculata Blume showing the highest biomass and carbon storage potential. The total biomass was measured at 493.91 Mg ha⁻1, yielding a carbon stock of 218.76 Mg C ha⁻1. Soil carbon assessments revealed an average organic carbon stock of 921.09 Mg C ha⁻1, underscoring the vital role of soil in carbon sequestration. Our findings highlight the significant contribution of mangrove ecosystems to climate change mitigation, emphasizing the urgent need for effective conservation strategies and community involvement in restoration efforts. This study enhances the understanding of mangrove resilience and sustainability, advocating for the protection of these crucial ecosystems amidst ongoing environmental challenges. By recognizing the ecological functions and services provided by mangroves, we can better address the threats they face and promote their restoration for future generations. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Forest Carbon, Water Use and Growth Under Climate Change)
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Changes and Trade-Offs of Ecological Service Functions of Public Welfare Forests (2000–2019) in Southwest Zhejiang Province, China
by Ziqiang Liu, Deguo Han, Limin Ye, Yuanke Xu and Yong Zhang
Forests 2024, 15(12), 2197; https://doi.org/10.3390/f15122197 - 13 Dec 2024
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Studying the factors influencing ecosystem regulation services in southwestern Zhejiang is of great significance for formulating reasonable pricing strategies for forest ecosystem regulation services and optimizing ecological security. This study constructed a theoretical framework for analyzing forest ecosystem regulation services and assessed the [...] Read more.
Studying the factors influencing ecosystem regulation services in southwestern Zhejiang is of great significance for formulating reasonable pricing strategies for forest ecosystem regulation services and optimizing ecological security. This study constructed a theoretical framework for analyzing forest ecosystem regulation services and assessed the spatiotemporal evolution and influencing factors of forest ecosystem regulation services using InVEST model calculations and spatial autocorrelation analysis. The results showed that all ecosystem services of forests in the study improved from 2000 to 2019, with the exception of soil conservation. The water conservation function increased significantly from 2000 to 2019, with an overall increase of 3.53%. The biodiversity conservation function in 2019 also increased significantly, with an average increase of 2.16% compared with 2000. The synergies mainly occurred between water source regulation and soil conservation, soil conservation and biodiversity, and forest recreation and carbon storage. Forest Reserve was precipitation, canopy closure, elevation, and soil texture, and their driving forces differed at different time scales. The trade-offs mainly occurred between soil conservation and forest recreation, forest recreation and biodiversity, and carbon storage and biodiversity. The research results provide a reference for achieving ecological protection and high-quality development in the southwestern region of Zhejiang. Full article
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Robinia pseudoacacia Quickly Adjusts Its Water Uptake After Rainfall in Seasonally Dry Regions
by Zhewei Hu, Caiyi Zhao, Wenbing Ji, Rongrong Ying, Xiaoyu Zhang and Shu Jin
Forests 2024, 15(11), 1854; https://doi.org/10.3390/f15111854 - 23 Oct 2024
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Precipitation is a key factor affecting plant growth and development in seasonally arid regions. However, most of the traditional hydrological methods mainly select typically sunny days for sampling, and the immediate water absorption strategy of plants during and after rainfall is still unclear. [...] Read more.
Precipitation is a key factor affecting plant growth and development in seasonally arid regions. However, most of the traditional hydrological methods mainly select typically sunny days for sampling, and the immediate water absorption strategy of plants during and after rainfall is still unclear. This study used stable hydrogen and oxygen isotope technology to study the soil moisture absorption rates of Robinia pseudoacacia and the soil moisture content at different soil layers at different sampling times (0, 6, 12, 18 and 24 h) after rainfall. The results showed that the moisture content of the shallow soil layer decreased, while that of the deep soil layer increased over time after rainfall. R. pseudoacacia mainly utilized water from the 0–20 and 20–40 cm soil layers at 6 h after rainfall, which accounted for 36.52% and 22.25% of the rainfall, respectively. At 24 h, the 40–60, 60–80 and 80–100 cm soil layers contributed 25.25%, 18.44% and 24.45% of the water content, respectively. The shallow soil layer retained more rainfall within 6 h after rain fell, and the water retention ratio of the medium–shallow soil layer (0–60 cm) increased to 48.4%, retaining more water at 14–20 h. At 12 h, the medium–shallow soil layer (0–60 cm), runoff and groundwater constituted 37.1%, 14.4% and 15.7% of the precipitation, respectively, and rainfall retained in the deep soil layer (60–100 cm) accounted for 32.8%. In summary, R. pseudoacacia tends to use a large amount of shallow soil water in seasonally arid regions when precipitation supplements the surface soil moisture content and it utilizes deep soil water when the rainfall infiltrates and recharges the deep soil layer. Since R. pseudoacacia is sensitive to precipitation, it can quickly adjust its water absorption depth range during the short-term rainfall period to absorb as much precipitation as possible. Full article
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