The mixed evergreen and deciduous broad-leaved forest in karst is a non-zonal climax forest community in southwest China. This study used three structural parameters based on the relationship between adjacent trees to analyze the spatial structural characteristics of the overall, canopy, and...

Tree height (H_tree) and root depth (D_root) are the two most critical functional traits for plant ecological strategies. However, the global varying patterns of H_tree and D_root and the ecological significance for tree survival under changed climate conditions are less understood. Here, we compiled H...

Tree communities contribute to maintenance of species diversity in tropical forests. Coexistence of many tree species is not without competition. Therefore, coexistence of tree species and size diversities occur sequentially or simultaneously in tropical natural forests. Understanding coexistence...

Military actions cause great harm to the environment, as well as to biocenoses. The effect of hostilities on ants remained unexplored. The life cycle of the colony and the activity of ants is associated with a constant source of resources - aphid colonies on trees. In the case of massive damage to ...

Ancient trees hold considerable aesthetic and ecological value within urban environments. The examination of ancient trees and their overall health and condition is an integral part of a comprehensive assessment aimed at preserving these trees and conserving the natural environment within urban...

With global change, forest trees will be exposed to increasing stress in the coming decades with various studies demonstrating that stress-related mortality will increase in forests. While tree death can be triggered by a single factor, it is often caused by the accumulation and the complex...

1. Species that range across heterogeneous environments should optimally modify their behavior to local conditions. We explored this adaptive habitat-use concept by examining a primary resource: bat roosts. If landscape types differ in roosting characteristics, changes in roost use should manifest. ...

Context: The Yellow-bellied Glider (Petaurus australis) is a vulnerable arboreal Australian marsupial that is threatened by logging. Trees used for sap feeding (sap trees) are a critical habitat requirement of the species, yet no harvest retention policy exists in the southern part of its range in...

Urban tree planting initiatives have been blooming worldwide to help tackle climate change and nurture healthy living environments for people and biodiversity. Many initiatives are characterized by ambitious targets based on the number of trees planted but are not defined by clear objectives, which ...

Vegetation configuration in residential districts improves human comfort by effectively moderating the thermal environment. Herein, the reliability of ENVI-met is verified by comparing the field measured with simulated data, including air temperature and relative humidity. The cooling effect of ...