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View article: VegRecoverAI: A deep learning-based system for automated vegetation recovery assessment and prediction with demonstration case study on gas pipeline construction
VegRecoverAI: A deep learning-based system for automated vegetation recovery assessment and prediction with demonstration case study on gas pipeline construction Open
Vegetation restoration is crucial for environmental conservation and maintaining ecosystem services. Traditional methods, such as manual inspections and expert photo interpretation, have been widely used to assess vegetation recovery but a…
View article: Influence of Pasture Diversity and NDVI on Sheep Foraging Behavior in Central Italy
Influence of Pasture Diversity and NDVI on Sheep Foraging Behavior in Central Italy Open
Pastoral activities are an essential part of the cultural and ecological landscape of Central Italy. This traditional practice supports local economies, maintains biodiversity, and contributes to the sustainable use of natural resources. U…
View article: AI-based estimation of forest plant community composition from UAV imagery
AI-based estimation of forest plant community composition from UAV imagery Open
The spatial distribution and abundance of plant species are of critical importance for the identification of plant communities, the assessment of biodiversity, and the fulfilment of environmental policy requirements, such as those outlined…
View article: Standardised Drone Procedures for Phytosociological Data Collection
Standardised Drone Procedures for Phytosociological Data Collection Open
Aims Phytosociological maps are crucial for biodiversity conservation. Supervised mapping with machine learning demands high‐quality reference data that field surveys alone cannot provide. This study evaluates drone‐based procedures for ph…
View article: Integrating Drone Truthing and Functional Classification of Remote Sensing Time Series for Supervised Vegetation Mapping
Integrating Drone Truthing and Functional Classification of Remote Sensing Time Series for Supervised Vegetation Mapping Open
Accurate vegetation mapping is essential for monitoring biodiversity and managing habitats, particularly in the context of increasing environmental pressures and conservation needs. Ground truthing plays a crucial role in ensuring the accu…
View article: Syntaxonomic Diversity of Rocky Dry Grasslands of the Chrysopogono grylli-Koelerion splendentis Along the East Adriatic
Syntaxonomic Diversity of Rocky Dry Grasslands of the Chrysopogono grylli-Koelerion splendentis Along the East Adriatic Open
This paper presents a comprehensive revision of the dry grasslands, specifically the alliance Chrysopogono grylli-Koelerion splendentis within the order Scorzoneretalia villosae along the eastern Adriatic, aimed at developing a formalized …
View article: Notulae to the Italian native vascular flora: 17
Notulae to the Italian native vascular flora: 17 Open
In this contribution, new data concerning the distribution of native vascular flora in Italy are presented. It includes new records, confirmations, and exclusions to the Italian administrative regions for taxa in the genera Anacyclus , Ant…
View article: Evaluation and Selection of Multi-Spectral Indices to Classify Vegetation Using Multivariate Functional Principal Component Analysis
Evaluation and Selection of Multi-Spectral Indices to Classify Vegetation Using Multivariate Functional Principal Component Analysis Open
The identification, classification and mapping of different plant communities and habitats is of fundamental importance for defining biodiversity monitoring and conservation strategies. Today, the availability of high temporal, spatial and…
View article: Morphological and Genomic Differences in the Italian Populations of Onopordum tauricum Willd.—A New Source of Vegetable Rennet
Morphological and Genomic Differences in the Italian Populations of Onopordum tauricum Willd.—A New Source of Vegetable Rennet Open
Onopordum tauricum Willd., a species distributed in Eastern Europe, has been the subject of various research endeavors aimed at assessing its suitability for extracting vegetable rennet for use in the production of local cheeses as a subst…
View article: Updated list of long-term monitored tree species in a forest with high diversity and endemism in the highlands of Espírito Santo, Brazil
Updated list of long-term monitored tree species in a forest with high diversity and endemism in the highlands of Espírito Santo, Brazil Open
The main purpose of this study was to update the list of tree species monitored in an undisturbed forest at the Santa Lúcia Biological Station (SLBS), in the highlands of Espírito Santo, southeastern Brazil. At this site, trees and palms w…
View article: A COMPARISON OF PRE-PROCESSING APPROACHES FOR REMOTELY SENSED TIME SERIES CLASSIFICATION BASED ON FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS
A COMPARISON OF PRE-PROCESSING APPROACHES FOR REMOTELY SENSED TIME SERIES CLASSIFICATION BASED ON FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS Open
Satellite remote sensing has gained a key role for vegetation mapping distribution. Given the availability of multi-temporal satellite data, seasonal variations in vegetation dynamics can be used trough time series analysis for vegetation …
View article: Functional Analysis for Habitat Mapping in a Special Area of Conservation Using Sentinel-2 Time-Series Data
Functional Analysis for Habitat Mapping in a Special Area of Conservation Using Sentinel-2 Time-Series Data Open
The mapping and monitoring of natural and semi-natural habitats are crucial activities and are regulated by European policies and regulations, such as the 92/43/EEC. In the Mediterranean area, which is characterized by high vegetational an…
View article: Proposals for improvement of Annex I of Directive 92/43/EEC: Central Italy
Proposals for improvement of Annex I of Directive 92/43/EEC: Central Italy Open
The main purpose of the 92/43/EEC Habitats Directive is to contribute to the conservation of biodiversity, understood as habitat types and species of the flora and fauna of the European Union. To achieve this goal, natural and semi-natural…
View article: Recognition and Characterization of Forest Plant Communities through Remote-Sensing NDVI Time Series
Recognition and Characterization of Forest Plant Communities through Remote-Sensing NDVI Time Series Open
Phytosociology is a reference method to classify vegetation that relies on field data. Its classification in hierarchical vegetation units, from plant associations to class level, hierarchically reflects the floristic similarity between di…
View article: Influences of mature Pinus nigra plantations on the floristic-vegetational composition along an altitudinal gradient in the central Apennines, Italy
Influences of mature Pinus nigra plantations on the floristic-vegetational composition along an altitudinal gradient in the central Apennines, Italy Open
Plantations of conifers are widespread in Europe, often occurring outside of their native range. Reduction in species richness linked to increases in altitude has been previously reported for natural forests, although there is a lack of sp…
View article: Mapping Mediterranean Forest Plant Associations and Habitats with Functional Principal Component Analysis Using Landsat 8 NDVI Time Series
Mapping Mediterranean Forest Plant Associations and Habitats with Functional Principal Component Analysis Using Landsat 8 NDVI Time Series Open
The classification of plant associations and their mapping play a key role in defining habitat biodiversity management, monitoring, and conservation strategies. In this work we present a methodological framework to map Mediterranean forest…
View article: CircumMed Pine Forest Database: an electronic archive for Mediterranean and Submediterranean pine forest vegetation data
CircumMed Pine Forest Database: an electronic archive for Mediterranean and Submediterranean pine forest vegetation data Open
Large thematic databases of vegetation plots are increasingly needed for vegetation studies and biodiversity research. In this paper, we present the CircumMed Pine Forest Database (GIVD ID: EU-00-026), which in November 2018, comprised rec…
View article: Changes in vascular plant species composition, top-soil and seed-bank along coppice rotation in an <i>Ostrya carpinifolia</i> forest
Changes in vascular plant species composition, top-soil and seed-bank along coppice rotation in an <i>Ostrya carpinifolia</i> forest Open
Ostrya carpinifolia forests are formations traditionally managed as coppice, with a high biodiversity that characterizes much of the Italian and Balkan low mountain and hill landscapes. Here, we analyze changes in vegetation, seed-bank, so…
View article: Anthropogenic and environmental factors affect the tree line position of <i>Fagus sylvatica</i> along the Apennines (Italy)
Anthropogenic and environmental factors affect the tree line position of <i>Fagus sylvatica</i> along the Apennines (Italy) Open
Aim High‐elevation forest line or tree line is an ecological ecotone representing the upper elevation thermal limit for forest development. The current tree line position is the result of the past human activity interacting with climatic a…
View article: Bioclimates of Italy
Bioclimates of Italy Open
The Worldwide Bioclimatic Classification System according to Rivas-Martínez (WBCS) is a bioclimatic classification that is widely used in vegetation science, geobotany, and landscape ecology. To date, only one complete WBCS map has been pr…
View article: Effect of snowpack management on grassland biodiversity and soil properties at a ski resort in the Mediterranean basin (central Italy)
Effect of snowpack management on grassland biodiversity and soil properties at a ski resort in the Mediterranean basin (central Italy) Open
In the Mediterranean basin, the activity of ski resorts below 2000 m of altitude strongly affects grassland ecosystems because of the increasing use of artificial snow (AS). In a representative ski resort of central Apennines (Italy), we s…
View article: Bioclimates of Italy
Bioclimates of Italy Open
The Worldwide Bioclimatic Classification System according to Rivas-Martínez (WBCS) is a bioclimatic classification that is widely used in vegetation science, geobotany, and landscape ecology. To date, only one complete WBCS map has been pr…