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Near real-time monitoring of tropical forest disturbance by fusion of Landsat, Sentinel-2, and Sentinel-1 dataBackgroundAvailable with subscription or purchase |
Status and distribution of mangrove forests of the world using earth observation satellite dataBackgroundWith many threats causing mangrove loss and degradation (e.g., sea level rise, conversion to agriculture or aquaculture, tourism, urban development, overexploitation), it is important to have accurate measurements and maps of global mangrove extent. With inconsistent monitoring across space and time, incompatible datasets, and large ranges in current global mangrove area estimates (110,000 to 240,000 km2), it is necessary to refine the global estimate of mangrove area to have a reliable baseline for monitoring global mangrove loss. Available with subscription or purchase |
Remote sensing-based mangrove blue carbon assessment in the Asia-Pacific: A systematic reviewBackgroundAvailable with subscription or purchase |
The natural capital framework for sustainably efficient and equitable decision makingBackgroundThe concept of ‘natural capital’ is increasingly accepted in government and private sector decision-making for its role in sustaining economic and social well-being. However, the field is fragmented, and many applications misuse its foundations in economics and ecology, which this perspective addresses by proposing an integrated framework. Available with subscription or purchase |
Valuing natural capital and ecosystem services toward the goals of efficiency, fairness, and sustainabilityBackgroundNatural capital (NC) and ecosystem services (ES) are fundamental to sustaining human life, but valuing them requires a whole-system understanding of the interdependencies between humans and nature. Conventional economic valuation, based solely on individual willingness-to-pay, is too narrow for this complex task. Available with subscription or purchase |
Protect, manage and then restore lands for climate mitigationBackgroundAvailable with subscription or purchase |
Reclamation and Community Dynamics: Assessing Socio Environmental Impacts of Mining in Manikpur, ChhattisgarhBACKGROUND:Mining has historically been a crucial driver of economic development, particularly in resource-abundant regions such as the Korba District in Chhattisgarh, India. This paper focuses on coal mining within this area due to its significant role in shaping the local economy, as well as its profound ecological and socio-economic impacts. The authors emphasize the importance of understanding community perceptions and effective reclamation strategies. Available with subscription or purchase |
Reclamation of Mine‐Impacted Land for Ecosystem RecoveryBACKGROUND:Available with subscription or purchase |
Herbaceous plant diversity in forest ecosystems: patterns, mechanisms, and threatsBACKGROUND:Recent studies have expanded our ecological understanding by focusing on forest herbs, highlighting that while trees dominate ecological theory, they represent only a small fraction of forest plant diversity. Forests showcase varying plant diversity due to human activities like land-use changes, invasive species, climate change, and overabundant herbivores, necessitating comprehensive management strategies. By understanding the complex interplay of these factors, the research aims to promote effective long-term conservation and sustainability of herbaceous plant communities in these environments. Available with subscription or purchase |
Putting seedlings on the map: Trade‐offs in demographic rates between ontogenetic size classes in five tropical forestsBACKGROUND:The study examines tropical forests in regions such as Panama, Puerto Rico, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Ecuador, which are characterized by their high biodiversity and significant environmental challenges like cyclonic storms. These forests are ideal for investigating demographic trade-offs due to their diverse coexisting tree species that align along growth, survival, and stature recruitment axes. The forests have experienced varying levels of disturbance from natural events, making them unique examples for studying tree species’ life-history strategies and the mechanisms that facilitate species coexistence. Available with subscription or purchase |
