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View article: Advancing the <scp>EcoVeg</scp> approach as a terrestrial ecosystem typology: From global biomes to local plant communities
Advancing the <span>EcoVeg</span> approach as a terrestrial ecosystem typology: From global biomes to local plant communities Open
The goal of the EcoVeg approach is to fully describe and classify the diversity of the Earth's terrestrial ecosystems based on vegetation and ecological processes. The EcoVeg approach was used to develop the International Vegetation Classi…
View article: Woody and Herbaceous Species Diversity Respond Differently to Environmental Variables in Semiarid Areas in Ghana
Woody and Herbaceous Species Diversity Respond Differently to Environmental Variables in Semiarid Areas in Ghana Open
In the semiarid areas of Ghana, the interactive effects of various environmental drivers, their relative importance, and their direct and indirect effects on plant species composition and diversity are still poorly understood, hence affect…
View article: Pastoral livestock farming constraints and adaptation strategies in response to institutional reforms in the Sudano-Sahelian zone of West Africa
Pastoral livestock farming constraints and adaptation strategies in response to institutional reforms in the Sudano-Sahelian zone of West Africa Open
Introduction Livestock farming is one of the main socio-economic activities in West Africa, predominantly extensive and reliant on natural rangelands. In Burkina Faso, the pastoral zone creation process began in 1980 to sedentarize livesto…
View article: African vegetation studies: introduction to a Special Collection
African vegetation studies: introduction to a Special Collection Open
This editorial introduces the Special Collection of “African Vegetation Studies”. The collection includes seven research papers from four African countries. One paper examines the impact of traditional agro-ecosystems on plant diversity in…
View article: Tree populations show low regeneration of valued species in West Africa
Tree populations show low regeneration of valued species in West Africa Open
Tree populations have declined substantially in West Africa in recent decades, raising concerns since trees provide numerous ecosystem goods and services. Regional information on the population status of tree species could guide more effec…
View article: Impact of climate, land management and harvesting patterns on the ecological traits and the population structure of Pterocarpus lucens in West African semi-arid areas
Impact of climate, land management and harvesting patterns on the ecological traits and the population structure of Pterocarpus lucens in West African semi-arid areas Open
Multipurpose woody plant species experience severe pressure owing to human overexploitation, land management and climate change. In response to their inability to cope with environmental disturbances in their natural range, some species su…
View article: Assessing Forest Species Diversity in Ghana’s Tropical Forest Using PlanetScope Data
Assessing Forest Species Diversity in Ghana’s Tropical Forest Using PlanetScope Data Open
This study utilized a remotely sensed dataset with a high spatial resolution of 3 m to predict species diversity in the Bobiri Forest Reserve (BFR), a moist semi-deciduous tropical forest in Ghana. We conducted a field campaign of tree spe…
View article: Land use land cover change and intensity analysis of land transformation in and around a moist semi-deciduous forest in Ghana
Land use land cover change and intensity analysis of land transformation in and around a moist semi-deciduous forest in Ghana Open
Land use land cover change, particularly deforestation has significant implications for global climate and socio-ecological systems as well as resulting ecosystem services from natural systems. In Ghana, the demand for fuel, food, and fibr…
View article: Global Warming Status in the African Continent: Sources, Challenges, Policies, and Future Direction
Global Warming Status in the African Continent: Sources, Challenges, Policies, and Future Direction Open
Africa is the second largest continent after Asia, having a larger than 30 million km 2 area. Doubtlessly, one of the biggest ecological and societal problems of the twenty-first century is climate change. Since the early 1970s, it has bee…
View article: Fifteen emerging challenges and opportunities for vegetation science: A horizon scan by early career researchers
Fifteen emerging challenges and opportunities for vegetation science: A horizon scan by early career researchers Open
With the aim to identify future challenges and opportunities in vegetation science, we brought together a group of 22 early career vegetation scientists from diverse backgrounds to perform a horizon scan. In this contribution, we present a…
View article: Restoration of degraded forest reserves in Ghana
Restoration of degraded forest reserves in Ghana Open
Deforestation in Ghana has led to a forest loss of almost 20% from 9,924,000 ha in 1990 to 7,986,000 ha today. To restore degraded lands, Forest Landscape Restoration has become a critical approach globally. This study was conducted in Gha…
View article: Call for manuscripts: Special Collection on African vegetation studies
Call for manuscripts: Special Collection on African vegetation studies Open
As the largest continent of the world, Asia offers great opportunities for researchers, with its vast grasslands, diverse and unique environmental conditions, rich biodiversity, and varied ecological and evolutionary processes, some of whi…
View article: Vegetative propagation technologies using stem and root cuttings of Paulownia (P. fortunei and P. elongata) tree species for mass production | JBES 2021
Vegetative propagation technologies using stem and root cuttings of Paulownia (P. fortunei and P. elongata) tree species for mass production | JBES 2021 Open
Paulownia is a multipurpose tree with high-quality wood features including machining qualities, rot resistance, fast growth, a good tree form, high yield, light wood weight and good potential for plantation and agroforestry. In 2012, Paulo…
View article: Impact of illegal mining activities on forest ecosystem services: local communities’ attitudes and willingness to participate in restoration activities in Ghana
Impact of illegal mining activities on forest ecosystem services: local communities’ attitudes and willingness to participate in restoration activities in Ghana Open
Understanding local communities' willingness to participate in environmental restoration activities can help assess the level of volunteerism that can be expected for restoration projects. This study ascertained local communities' percepti…
View article: Patagonia_and_Global_datasets.xls
Patagonia_and_Global_datasets.xls Open
Two large-scale databases with contrasting geographic coverage (236 sites in Global drylands and 185 sites in Patagonia, Argentina) to evaluate the relative importance of abiotic (precipitation, temperature maxima, soil sand content) and b…
View article: Temperature and aridity regulate spatial variability of soil multifunctionality in drylands across the globe
Temperature and aridity regulate spatial variability of soil multifunctionality in drylands across the globe Open
The relationship between the spatial variability of soil multifunctionality (i.e., the capacity of soils to conduct multiple functions; SVM ) and major climatic drivers, such as temperature and aridity, has never been assessed globally in …
View article: Soil fungal abundance and plant functional traits drive fertile island formation in global drylands
Soil fungal abundance and plant functional traits drive fertile island formation in global drylands Open
Dryland vegetation is characterized by discrete plant patches that accumulate and capture soil resources under their canopies. These “fertile islands” are major drivers of dryland ecosystem structure and functioning, yet we lack an integra…
View article: In Memoriam: Gunter Menz
In Memoriam: Gunter Menz Open
Prof. Dr. Gunter Menz passed away on 9 August 2016 following a dramatic accident.[...]
View article: Data from "Soil fungal abundance and plant functional traits drive fertile island formation in global drylands"
Data from "Soil fungal abundance and plant functional traits drive fertile island formation in global drylands" Open
Data from "Raúl Ochoa-Hueso, David J. Eldridge, Manuel Delgado-Baquerizo, Santiago Soliveres, Matthew A. Bowker, Nicolas Gross, Yoann Le Bagousse-Pinguet, José L. Quero, Miguel García-Gómez, Enrique Valencia, Tulio Arredondo, Laura Beintic…