Harvesting of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) can threaten target species, especially those with limited distribution and density. Exploited species also face threats from habitat fragmentation, fire, and invasive species. We assessed the impact of human disturbances and invasive species on the...

Farmers worldwide regularly plant trees to obtain provisioning and other ecosystem services. This practice has come under scrutiny by conservationists who perceive a reduction of biodiversity due to preferential planting of exotic trees. In order to reverse this preference for exotic trees it is...

Wild privet (Ligustrum vulgare L.) is generally recognized as a useful shrub species across its wide natural distribution range. The aim of this review paper was to give an overview of the species' multiple uses and highlight its relevance in forest land reclamation projects. Data regarding...

From 2011 to 2013, a severe (around 40% foliar disease incidence) foliar disease of Idesia polycarpa was observed occurring from June to October in Shandong, China. The infected leaves had dark, circular, brown spots with concentric rings. The spots were 2-10 mm in diameter and surrounded by...

The multi-use tree Canthium dicoccum (Rubiaceae) growing in shrub forests of Mysore, Mandya and Chamarajanagar (India) was severely affected by a leaf blight disease. The ascomycete Pestalotiopsis mangiferae was consistently isolated from symptomatic leaves and identified by micromorphology and ITS ...

In this study, a systematic investigation on the plants of Udayagiri Fort was made, that the species composing of plants in the fort are analyzed and discussed, intending to provide scientific gist for the ecorestoration of the fort. The results showed that there were 346 plants species, which...

This paper describes measures done by communities to combat the negative implication brought about by the invasion of prosopis (Prosopis juliflora) in pastures and farmlands. Known as mesquite or algarrobo in their native Americas, prosopis has been introduced around the world since the 1800s. They ...

Trees and shrubs are disappearing fast in anthropogenic landscapes of Uganda. In order to promote their conservation on-farm, there is need to involve farmers. Farmers' involvement in tree/shrub management requires a clear understanding of the households' needs that trees can satisfy, the priority...

The present work aims to bring forward an updated review of the research undertaken in Romania regarding black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.). Since 1852, after the first black locust plantations were established in south west of the country, foresters and other researchers published more than...

The aim of this review was to contrast the multiple uses of black locust (Robinia pseudacacia L.) with the risks associated with its invasive behaviour. Data regarding the chorology, ecological requirements and biological characteristics were also presented. Special attention was given to the role...