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View article: Growth and economic performance comparison of twenty-year-old open-pollinated vs. clonal loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.) genotypes in Louisiana, USA
Growth and economic performance comparison of twenty-year-old open-pollinated vs. clonal loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.) genotypes in Louisiana, USA Open
View article: Harnessing loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.) for sustainable biofuels and bioenergy: A review of biomass feedstock potential, conversion technologies, and forest management in the US
Harnessing loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.) for sustainable biofuels and bioenergy: A review of biomass feedstock potential, conversion technologies, and forest management in the US Open
Promoting timber production and biomass feedstock for sustainable biofuels and bioenergy requires the proper selection of species and sustainable management practices. Loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.), the most widely planted commercial spec…
View article: Perceived adverse impacts undermine socio-economic benefits of resin tapping to the rural livelihood in far-western Nepal
Perceived adverse impacts undermine socio-economic benefits of resin tapping to the rural livelihood in far-western Nepal Open
View article: Factors Affecting Forest Growth-to-Drain Ratio at Sub-regional Scale in Arkansas, USA
Factors Affecting Forest Growth-to-Drain Ratio at Sub-regional Scale in Arkansas, USA Open
The forest growth-to-drain ratio (FGDR) serves as a pivotal gauge for forest sustainability. Over the last four decades, FGDR has ranged from 0.66 to more than 2.5 in the southern United States, however, the underlying factors affecting th…
View article: Comparing tree stress rank and tree condition to determine red oak (Quercus spp.) health in Greentree Reservoirs in the lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley
Comparing tree stress rank and tree condition to determine red oak (Quercus spp.) health in Greentree Reservoirs in the lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley Open
Individual tree health plays a vital role in maintaining a forest’s ecological functions, including resources for waterfowl and other wildlife. Seasonal flooding due to altered hydrology is a major stressor on individual tree health in Gre…
View article: Decades of leopard coexistence in the Himalayas driven by ecological dynamics, not climate change
Decades of leopard coexistence in the Himalayas driven by ecological dynamics, not climate change Open
The interaction between two predators in overlapping habitats with distinct habitat requirements poses critical challenges for conservation and management strategies. This study explores the ecological dynamics and coexistence of common le…
View article: Wood-Based Bioenergy in North America: An Overview of Current Knowledge
Wood-Based Bioenergy in North America: An Overview of Current Knowledge Open
Policy priorities for wood-based bioenergy in North America have undergone fluctuations over time, influenced significantly by the dynamic interplay of sociopolitical factors. Recent years, however, have seen a renewed public interest in w…
View article: Not population density, but city size and per capita income influence the urban forest carbon sequestration: A case of growing cities in Arkansas, USA
Not population density, but city size and per capita income influence the urban forest carbon sequestration: A case of growing cities in Arkansas, USA Open
While urban trees provides significant ecosystem services, the impact of increasing urbanization and population on their carbon sequestration potential remains relatively underexplored in interior sprawling cities, highlighting a critical …
View article: Taper functions to predict the upper stem diameter of Chir pine (Pinus roxburghii) in the mid-hills of Nepal
Taper functions to predict the upper stem diameter of Chir pine (Pinus roxburghii) in the mid-hills of Nepal Open
A function that predicts the upper stem diameters of an individual tree is helpful in better quantifying the volume and devising sustainable management of commercially and ecologically important species. This study compares three forms of …
View article: Impact of <i>Mikania micrantha</i> invasion and perceptions of local communities in Central Nepal
Impact of <i>Mikania micrantha</i> invasion and perceptions of local communities in Central Nepal Open
Mikania micrantha, one of the most widespread and problematic invasive alien species, has a negative impact on ecology and people’s livelihood. Though numerous studies have focused on ecological consequences, limited research has addressed…
View article: Driving Factors and Spatial Distribution of Aboveground Biomass in the Managed Forest in the Terai Region of Nepal
Driving Factors and Spatial Distribution of Aboveground Biomass in the Managed Forest in the Terai Region of Nepal Open
Above-ground biomass (AGB) is affected by numerous factors, including topography, climate, land use, or tree/forest attributes. Investigating the distribution and driving factors of AGB within the managed forests in Nepal is crucial for de…
View article: Multiple vegetation layers interactively enhance habitat values of endangered Kashmir Musk Deer
Multiple vegetation layers interactively enhance habitat values of endangered Kashmir Musk Deer Open
The Kashmir musk deer (Moschus cupreus) is a globally endangered species hunted for its musk pod. Despite its endangered status, it remains one of the least studied species of musk deer. In 2019, the genetic discovery of Kashmir musk deer …
View article: Estimation of Above-Ground Forest Biomass in Nepal by the Use of Airborne LiDAR, and Forest Inventory Data
Estimation of Above-Ground Forest Biomass in Nepal by the Use of Airborne LiDAR, and Forest Inventory Data Open
Forests play a significant role in sequestering carbon and regulating the global carbon and energy cycles. Accurately estimating forest biomass is crucial for understanding carbon stock and sequestration, forest degradation, and climate ch…
View article: Pathshala: Student Information Management using Cutting-Edge Technology
Pathshala: Student Information Management using Cutting-Edge Technology Open
An Education Information Management System is developed using the Flutter framework integrated with Firebase for data storage and authentication. The system addresses the challenges faced by educational institutions in managing student inf…
View article: Forest composition and red oak (Quercus sp.) response to elevation gradients across greentree reservoirs
Forest composition and red oak (Quercus sp.) response to elevation gradients across greentree reservoirs Open
Elevation gradients within forested wetlands have long been recognized for their role in defining species composition through factors such as hydrology and soil characteristics. Greentree reservoirs (GTRs) are levee-impounded tracts of bot…
View article: Dispersal Patterns of One-Seed Juniper Seeds Contained in Mammal Scats and Bird Pellets
Dispersal Patterns of One-Seed Juniper Seeds Contained in Mammal Scats and Bird Pellets Open
We conducted a two-year study in New Mexico, USA, to determine the role of birds, lagomorphs, mesocarnivores, and porcupines in one-seed juniper (J. monosperma (Englem.) Sarg.) seed dispersal. We established random plots: (1) around cone-b…
View article: Himalayan musk deer (<i>Moshcus leucogaster</i>) behavior at latrine sites and their implications in conservation
Himalayan musk deer (<i>Moshcus leucogaster</i>) behavior at latrine sites and their implications in conservation Open
Elusive species often use latrines which also serves as communication and information hubs. Thus, studying behavior at latrines may provide critical insights into the species’ ecology and behavior. While it is established that musk deer us…
View article: Stand-Age Derived Competition Indices Influence Individual Tree Mortality Model Prediction for Naturally Occurring Even-Aged Shortleaf Pine Stands
Stand-Age Derived Competition Indices Influence Individual Tree Mortality Model Prediction for Naturally Occurring Even-Aged Shortleaf Pine Stands Open
To understand the influence of competition indices and post-thinning effects in predicting individual tree mortality, we developed two models, one without the effect of thinning and another, with the effect of thinning for naturally occurr…
View article: mtDNA analysis confirms the endangered Kashmir musk deer extends its range to Nepal
mtDNA analysis confirms the endangered Kashmir musk deer extends its range to Nepal Open
View article: Ecological correlates of Himalayan musk deer <i>Moschus leucogaster</i>
Ecological correlates of Himalayan musk deer <i>Moschus leucogaster</i> Open
Himalayan musk deer ( Moschus leucogaster ; hereafter musk deer) are endangered as a result of poaching and habitat loss. The species is nocturnal, crepuscular, and elusive, making direct observation of habitat use and behavior difficult. …
View article: Coarse Woody Debris Following Silviculture Treatments in Southwest Mixed-Conifer Forest
Coarse Woody Debris Following Silviculture Treatments in Southwest Mixed-Conifer Forest Open
Coarse woody debris (CWD) is an important component in the structure and function of southwestern mixed-conifer forest ecosystems. However, fire suppression and exclusion policies have changed the structure and fuel loads, including CWD, d…
View article: Are oil and natural gas development sites ecological traps for nesting killdeer?
Are oil and natural gas development sites ecological traps for nesting killdeer? Open
Extraction of oil and natural gas is an emerging source of anthropogenic disturbance that threatens wild populations and important wildlife habitats. We compared daily nest survival estimates of killdeer Charadrius vociferous at graveled o…
View article: Selection of latrine sites by Himalayan musk deer (<i>Moschus leucogaster</i>) in Neshyang Valley, Annapurna Conservation Area, Nepal
Selection of latrine sites by Himalayan musk deer (<i>Moschus leucogaster</i>) in Neshyang Valley, Annapurna Conservation Area, Nepal Open
Musk deer is threatened by poaching for musk pod and habitat fragmentation. The species is endangered within its distribution range including Nepal, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Mongolia, China, Korea and Russia. In Nepal, the deer is confined…
View article: Structure and Composition of a Dry Mixed-Conifer Forest in Absence of Contemporary Treatments, Southwest, USA
Structure and Composition of a Dry Mixed-Conifer Forest in Absence of Contemporary Treatments, Southwest, USA Open
Dry mixed-conifer forests in the Southwest occupy an important ecological and hydrological role in upper watersheds. In the absence of reoccurring fire and silvicultural treatments over the last 50 years, we quantified forest structure and…
View article: Plantation Site Index Comparisons for Shortleaf Pine and Loblolly Pine in Oklahoma, USA
Plantation Site Index Comparisons for Shortleaf Pine and Loblolly Pine in Oklahoma, USA Open
View article: Using quadratic mean diameter and relative spacing index to enhance height–diameter and crown ratio models fitted to longitudinal data
Using quadratic mean diameter and relative spacing index to enhance height–diameter and crown ratio models fitted to longitudinal data Open
The inclusion of quadratic mean diameter (QMD) and relative spacing index (RSI) substantially improved the predictive capacity of height–diameter at breast height (d.b.h.) and crown ratio models (CR), respectively. Data were obtained from …