Forest Attribute Dynamics in Secondary Forests: Insights for Advancing Ecological Restoration and Transformative Territorial Management in the Amazon by Carlos H. Rodríguez-León, Armando Sterling, Amelia Trujillo-Briñez, Yerson D. Suárez-Córdoba, Lilia L. Roa-Fuentes

“…Such practices are essential to enhance the ecological resilience of SFs and ensure their long-term sustainability, fostering their role as key contributors to restoration efforts and the provision of ecosystem services.…”
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Different Flooding Conditions Affected Microbial Diversity in Riparian Zone of Huihe Wetland by Bademu Qiqige, Jingjing Liu, Ming Li, Xiaosheng Hu, Weiwei Guo, Ping Wang, Yi Ding, Qiuying Zhi, Yuxuan Wu, Xiao Guan, Junsheng Li

“…The soil microbiome plays an important role in wetland ecosystem services and functions. However, the impact of soil hydrological conditions on wetland microorganisms is not well understood. …”
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The use of Geographic Information Systems as innovative tools for sustainable development strategies and enhancing the efficiency of forest sector entities by Lutsiv Nataliia, Pavlo Chukhna

“…It was found that GIS makes it possible to identify economically advantageous timber harvesting areas, reduce the costs of forest monitoring and inventory, assess the profitability of individual ecosystem service components, calculate the optimal amount of energy production, and minimize the loss of forest resources. …”
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Rose cultivars for biomonitoring of air quality by Wanjala Sylvia Nafula, László Orlóci, Szilvia Kisvarga, Gábor Boronkay, Béla Tóthmérész, Stewart Ajele, Vanda Éva Abriha-Molnár, Edina Simon

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Mixed pastures and biological efficiency in buffalo production systems: determinants for a sustainable livestock by Juan Pablo Uzcátegui-Varela, Martha Gloribet Ceballos Ramírez

“…If these recommendations are met, production with B. bubalis would offer beneficial ecosystem services that would make the buffalo system a safer, more sustainable and resilient supplier of animal protein, since farms that operate under biological diversification criteria are more resistant to climate change, improve soil health, increase animal productivity and make efficient use of nutrients; however, each system is unique and its dynamism among components varies according to the yield goal sought by the producer according to local conditions. …”
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Characterizing Tidal Marsh Inundation with Synthetic Aperture Radar, Radiometric Modeling, and In Situ Water Level Observations by Brian T. Lamb, Kyle C. McDonald, Maria A. Tzortziou, Derek S. Tesser

“…Accurate characterization of tidal marsh inundation dynamics is crucial for understanding these processes and ecosystem services. In this study, we developed remote sensing-based inundation classifications over a range of tidal stages for marshes of the Mid-Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico regions of the United States. …”
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Temporally enhanced RSEI and nighttime lights reveal long-term ecological changes and effective protection in China’s inaugural national parks by Chunhui Wen, Tengfei Long, Guojin He, Weili Jiao, Wei Jiang

“…Protected areas are vital for preserving biodiversity and ensuring ecosystem services. Rational assessments of long-term change in ecological environment quality within these areas are crucial for informing effective conservation strategies and policy decisions. …”
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Carbon Storage Response to Land Use/Land Cover Changes and SSP‐RCP Scenarios Simulation: A Case Study in Yunnan Province, China by Jing Liu, Kun Yang, Shaohua Zhang, Wenxia Zeng, Xiaofang Yang, Yan Rao, Yan Ma, Changyou Bi

“…We integrated the Integrated Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Trade‐offs (InVEST) model, the Patch‐generating Land Use Simulation (PLUS) model, and the Land Use Harmonization 2 (LUH2) dataset to simulate future LULC in Yunnan under different SSP‐RCP scenarios of climate and economic development. …”
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A Comparative Analysis of Spatial Resolution Sentinel-2 and Pleiades Imagery for Mapping Urban Tree Species by Fabio Recanatesi, Antonietta De Santis, Lorenzo Gatti, Alessio Patriarca, Eros Caputi, Giulia Mancini, Chiara Iavarone, Carlo Maria Rossi, Gabriele Delogu, Miriam Perretta, Lorenzo Boccia, Maria Nicolina Ripa

“…Urban vegetation, particularly trees, provides critical ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration, air quality improvement, and biodiversity conservation. …”
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Water woes: the institutional challenges in achieving SDG 6 by Jaivime Evaristo, Yusuf Jameel, Cecilia Tortajada, Raymond Yu Wang, James Horne, Howard Neukrug, Carlos Primo David, Angela Maria Fasnacht, Alan D. Ziegler, Asit Biswas

“…The true cost of water provision often extends to ecosystem services such as watershed protection. Often, these services are not internalized in the revenue models of utilities but are typically subsidized by governments or simply not considered. …”
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Quantification of Soil–Water Erosion Using the RUSLE Method in the Mékrou Watershed (Middle Niger River) by Rachid Abdourahamane Attoubounou, Hamidou Diawara, Ralf Ludwig, Julien Adounkpe

“…Despite nearly a century of research on water-related issues, water erosion remains one of the greatest threats to soil health and soil ecosystem services around the world. Yet, to date, data on water erosion needed to develop mitigation strategies are scarce, especially in the Sahelian regions. …”
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Optimizing composite ecological networks through Synergistic risk Management, ecological Conservation, and recreational Integration: A case study of Beijing’s shallow mountain regi... by Lei Cao, Kaiping Wang, Xinyao Zhao, Yunlu Zhang

“…This research focuses on the shallow mountainous areas of Beijing, employing a combination of multivariate models, including ecological risk assessment (ERA), ecosystem service function evaluation, and recreational resource evaluation. …”
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Low impact of Zostera marina meadows on sediment and water microbiota under brackish conditions by Daniel P. R. Herlemann, Luis F. Delgado, David J. Riedinger, Víctor Fernández-Juárez, Anders F. Andersson, Christian Pansch, Lasse Riemann, Mia M. Bengtsson, Greta Gyraitė, Marija Kataržytė, Veljo Kisand, Sandra Kube, Georg Martin, Kasia Piwosz, Marcin Rakowski, Matthias Labrenz

“…These findings emphasize the importance of the physical effects of Z. marina meadow ecosystem services and have important implications for Z. marina management under brackish conditions in a changing climate.…”
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A dataset of Antarctic ecosystems in ice-free lands: classification, descriptions, and maps by Anikó B. Tóth, Aleks Terauds, Steven L. Chown, Kevin A. Hughes, Peter Convey, Dominic A. Hodgson, Don A. Cowan, John Gibson, Rachel I. Leihy, Nicholas J. Murray, Sharon A. Robinson, Justine D. Shaw, Jonathan S. Stark, Mark I. Stevens, John van den Hoff, Jane Wasley, David A. Keith

“…Antarctic ecosystems support unique species and genetic diversity, deliver essential ecosystem services and contribute to planetary stability. …”
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Effects of different fertilization treatments on ground-dwelling arthropods and their functional groups in agricultural landscapes by Ziqi Bian, Ziqi Bian, Lyuyi Liu, Lyuyi Liu, Yan Li, Yan Li, Yanli Li, Yanli Li, Shengyan Ding, Shengyan Ding

“…Intensive agriculture has caused significant declines in ground-dwelling arthropod diversity and ecosystem services. Chemical and organic fertilizers alter arthropod habitats, affecting arthropod community abundance and diversity. …”
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The anthropogenic activities in Makere north forest reserve in Tanzania and implications to conservation by Eberehard Daudi, Hussein Luswaga, Pensia Mapunda, Hamisi Nchimbi

“…Reserved forests play a vital role in the provision of ecosystem services although the majority of them in low-economy countries like Tanzania experience pressure from direct anthropogenic activities causing deforestation and degradation. …”
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Historical and projected forest cover changes in the Mount Kenya Ecosystem: Implications for sustainable forest management by Brian Rotich, Abdalrahman Ahmed, Benjamin Kinyili, Harison Kipkulei

“…LULC projections for the year 2035 under the Business as Usual (BAU) scenario suggest continued expansion of cropland (+174.70 km2), built-up areas (+0.49 km2), and open forest (+471.72 km2), with declines in closed forest (−423.53 km2) and shrubland and grassland (−357.79 km2).These results highlight the ongoing pressures on the MKE's biodiversity and ecosystem services. The study's methods offer a replicable framework for assessing FCC in similar ecosystems to inform evidence-based conservation and land management policies.…”
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Experimental prosopis management practices and grassland restoration in three Eastern African countries by René Eschen, Ketema Bekele, Yohana Jumanne, Staline Kibet, Fernadis Makale, John Richard Mbwambo, Berhanu Megersa, Mahamood Mijay, Francis Moyo, Linus Munishi, Mickfanaka Mwihomeke, Winnie Nunda, Moses Nyangito, Arne Witt, Urs Schaffner

“…Management of woody species to restore original ecosystem services, such as biodiverse grassland that can provide fodder and sequester carbon, are needed to limit the impacts of alien species. …”
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Effects of Different Stand Densities on the Composition and Diversity of Soil Microbiota in a <i>Cunninghamia lanceolata</i> Plantation by Zuyuan Xu, Fei Fan, Qinmin Lin, Shengzhou Guo, Shumao Li, Yunpeng Zhang, Zhiyi Feng, Xingxing Wang, Christopher Rensing, Guangqiu Cao, Linkun Wu, Shijiang Cao

“…This study employed high-throughput sequencing in conjunction with soil physicochemical analysis to assess the effects of stand density on soil physicochemical properties and microbial community characteristics in Chinese fir plantations, aiming to elucidate the influence of density regulation on ecosystem services. Our results suggested that changes in soil physicochemical properties and microenvironmental conditions were key drivers of soil microbial diversity. …”
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Application of the MENTOR model to advance One Health by promoting bat conservation and reducing zoonotic spillover risk by Lindsay J. Smith, Nancy Gelman, M. Teague O’Mara, M. Teague O’Mara, M. Teague O’Mara, M. Teague O’Mara, Winifred F. Frick, Winifred F. Frick, Emily M. Ronis, Kenneth N. Cameron, Amanda Gonzales, Jeremy T. H. Coleman, Jonathan D. Reichard, Luz A. de Wit

“…Protecting bat populations and their habitats ultimately reduces these conservation threats, helps prevent pandemics, and supports essential ecosystem services. MENTOR-Bat is a fellowship program focused on strengthening technical research, and leadership capacity in the Global South to promote healthy environments where bats and humans can coexist with reduced risks of pathogen transmission. …”
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