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Summary: Megaherbivores, especially the common hippopotamus, play vital roles as ecosystem engineers in Africa. However, despite the importance of their engineering activities, hippos have received the least scientific and conservation attention. This review aims to assess the evidence for hippos as ecosystem engineers, their ecological impacts, and the factors critical to their conservation.

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Summary: Recent studies have explored the long-term dynamics of forest disturbance detection and recovery using remote sensing images. However, existing automated change-detection algorithms face challenges in mapping consecutive multiple disturbance agents. Additionally, there is uncertainty about the effects of burn severity, biological-legacy management, and active forest restoration on post-disturbance vegetation dynamics. This study proposes a modified disturbance index to detect fire and forest logging using normalized tasseled-cap components, and to distinguish the recovery patterns of post-fire forests considering the cumulative effect of fire, post-fire logging, and recovery approaches.

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A general hypothesis of forest invasions by woody plants based on whole-plant carbon economics

Jason D. Fridley et al.

Summary: Closed-canopy forests are facing threats from non-native, invasive woody species that have high colonization ability and fast growth potential. These invaders have high low-light survival, which contravenes expected trade-offs predicted by successional niche theory. A conceptual model based on the whole-plant light compensation point (WPLCP) explains the competitive abilities of forest invaders, regardless of plant strategies and growth forms. The model suggests that non-native species experience fewer carbon costs, allowing them to establish in low-light conditions.

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Arpita Ghosh et al.

Summary: Globally, the increase in solid waste generation and the risks posed by climate change are major concerns. The widespread practice of landfill disposal of municipal solid waste is expanding with population growth and urbanization. Properly treated waste can be used to produce renewable energy. The recent COP 27 event emphasized the production of renewable energy to achieve the Net Zero target. Landfills are the most significant anthropogenic source of methane emission, which is both a greenhouse gas and a main component of biogas. Landfill leachate and methane emissions are discussed in this study, with a focus on reducing methane emission technology and its environmental impact. The combined therapy method is suggested for treating mixed leachate. Circular material management, entrepreneurship ideas, blockchain, machine learning, life cycle assessment (LCA) in waste management, and economic benefits from methane production are emphasized. Bibliometric analysis of 908 articles from the past 37 years shows that industrialized nations, particularly the United States, dominate research in this field.

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Pool fire dynamics: Principles, models and recent advances

Yuhang Chen et al.

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Seasonal Dynamics and Influencing Factors of Litterfall Production and Carbon Input in Typical Forest Community Types in Lushan Mountain, China

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Summary: Litterfall plays a crucial role in nutrient circulation and energy flow in forest ecosystems. Mountain forests, due to their thinner surface soil and complex terrain, are more prone to erosion by running water. Climate change has a significant impact on these forests, affecting ecological processes and carbon sink functions. Using Lushan Mountain as an example, this study examined the dynamics of litterfall components and seasonal changes in carbon input in subtropical forest communities. It was found that leaf litterfall dominated the litterfall components, with peak litterfall occurring in spring and autumn. The total amount of litterfall was influenced by canopy density and stand density. Different altitudes showed variations in the effects of light, temperature, and water on litterfall. Furthermore, the study revealed correlations between forest communities and rainfall, temperature, and wind speed. The annual carbon input varied among the four forest communities and was influenced by environmental conditions and vegetation types. EBF showed the highest carbon input and demonstrated good soil fertility maintenance.

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Maurice Ngabire et al.

Summary: This research used a GIS-based and geographic detector model to quantitatively analyze the impact of environmental and anthropogenic factors on desertification in the Shiyang River Basin. The study found that elevation and soil types were the main contributors to desertification and highlighted the importance of environmental factors as drivers.

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Assessment of Wildfire Susceptibility and Wildfire Threats to Ecological Environment and Urban Development Based on GIS and Multi-Source Data: A Case Study of Guilin, China

Weiting Yue et al.

Summary: The occurrence and spread of wildfires are a serious threat to the environment and urban development. Evaluating wildfire susceptibility is crucial for prevention and disaster management decisions. However, current research focuses on improving models' accuracy rather than studying the causes, mechanisms, and impacts of wildfires. This study proposes a comprehensive evaluation framework to analyze wildfire susceptibility, influencing factors, and risks to the environment and urban development.

REMOTE SENSING (2023)

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POBI interpolation algorithm for CYGNSS near real time flood detection research: A case study of extreme precipitation events in Henan, China in 2021

Shuangcheng Zhang et al.

Summary: In late 2016, NASA launched the CYGNSS satellites, providing stable and freely available scientific data for flood monitoring. However, the pseudorandom distribution of CYGNSS data makes it challenging to update flood mapping in near real time. This study proposes a spatial interpolation method based on previously observed behaviour (POBI) to address this issue. The results show that the proposed method can achieve near real time and 3 km flood distribution monitoring, providing accurate and timely information for post-disaster emergency response and rapid rescue.

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Using neural networks and a fuzzy inference system to evaluate the risk of wildfires and the pinpointing of firefighting stations in forests on the northern slopes of the Zagros Mountains, Iran (case study: Shimbar national wildlife preserve)

Nafieh Salehi et al.

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Cloud-to-Ground Lightning and Near-Surface Fire Weather Control wildfire Occurrence in Arctic Tundra

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GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS (2022)

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Elevation in wildfire frequencies with respect to the climate change

Sheikh Mansoor et al.

Summary: Forests are facing immense pressure due to human activities, forest product procurement, and climate change. The increase in temperature caused by climate change and anthropogenic activities has significantly affected forests and wildlife globally. High temperatures lead to soil-water evaporation, resulting in drier soils and water loss in forest flora. Forest fires have doubled since 1984 and are directly linked to global warming.

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Have western USA fire suppression and megafire active management approaches become a contemporary Sisyphus?

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Summary: Fire suppression policies and active management in response to wildfires have negative impacts on ecosystems and the climate crisis, and should be limited and reformed. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions, protecting carbon stores, and using minimum suppression tactics when fire is not threatening towns are important measures to address the root cause of recent fire increases.

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Future increases in lightning ignition efficiency and wildfire occurrence expected from drier fuels in boreal forest ecosystems of western North America

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Post-fire restoration of land under shifting cultivation: A case study of pineapple agroforestry in the Sub-Himalayan region

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Land management explains major trends in forest structure and composition over the last millennium in California's Klamath Mountains

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Summary: Forest ecosystems in California have been shaped by both natural and indigenous fire, with climate variation and indigenous burning playing important roles. A study in the Klamath Mountains showed that tribal burning practices and lightning were associated with long-term stability of forest biomass. However, indigenous depopulation and 20th-century fire suppression led to an increase in forest biomass, resulting in the current closed forest landscape. Large-scale interventions may be needed to restore historic forest biomass levels.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (2022)

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Global and Regional Trends and Drivers of Fire Under Climate Change

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Human-ignited fires result in more extreme fire behavior and ecosystem impacts

Stijn Hantson et al.

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Long-Term Landsat-Based Monthly Burned Area Dataset for the Brazilian Biomes Using Deep Learning

Ane A. C. Alencar et al.

Summary: This study examines the frequency and spatial distribution of fires in different land use types in Brazil. By using machine learning algorithms and remote sensing data, the researchers created a map of burned areas for 36 years. The results indicate that most fires in Brazil occur between July and October, and the Amazon and Cerrado regions are the most affected areas. Native vegetation is the primary land cover affected by fire.

REMOTE SENSING (2022)

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Ecosystem services related with Opuntia ficus-indica (prickly pear cactus): a review of challenges and opportunities

I. Stavi

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How climate, topography, soils, herbivores, and fire control forest-grassland coexistence in the Eurasian forest-steppe

Laszlo Erdos et al.

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Joint Analysis of Lightning-Induced Forest Fire and Surface Influence Factors in the Great Xing'an Range

Qiyue Zhang et al.

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FORESTS (2022)

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Forecasting of future greenhouse gas emission trajectory for India using energy and economic indexes with various metaheuristic algorithms

Huseyin Bakir et al.

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G. Zittis et al.

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Investigating the effect of resin collection and detecting fungal infection in resin-tapped and non-tapped pine trees, using minimally invasive and non-invasive diagnostics

Yiannis G. Zevgolis et al.

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FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT (2022)

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Embodied energy and carbon emissions analysis of geosynthetic reinforced soil structures

Yuming Zhu et al.

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Katja Berger et al.

Summary: This study provides an overview of the main spectral technologies and retrieval approaches for detecting crop stress in agriculture. Remote sensing technology can capture different plant responses under stress through specific light interaction processes. The analysis of research papers reveals the increasing usage of satellite and unmanned aerial vehicle data and a shift towards more advanced models. However, most studies still focus on proxies calculated from single-source sensor domains, and future research should explore simultaneous analysis of multiple stress responses, integration of multi-domain models and machine learning methods, and assimilation of estimated plant traits into integrated crop growth models.

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Influence of precursors and meteorology on ambient ozone over Indian western Himalayas

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CURRENT ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REPORTS (2022)

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Functional trait profiles and diversity of trees regenerating in disturbed tropical forests and agroforests in Indonesia

Subekti Rahayu et al.

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A review on flood management technologies related to image processing and machine learning

Hafiz Suliman Munawar et al.

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Effect of fire severity on soil properties in a seasonally dry forest ecosystem of Central India

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Nancy L. Harris et al.

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Satellite remote sensing of active fires: History and current status, applications and future requirements

Martin J. Wooster et al.

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REMOTE SENSING OF ENVIRONMENT (2021)

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Forest fire fuel through the lens of remote sensing: Review of approaches, challenges and future directions in the remote sensing of biotic determinants of fire behaviour

Matthew G. Gale et al.

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REMOTE SENSING OF ENVIRONMENT (2021)

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Global greenhouse gas emissions from residential and commercial building materials and mitigation strategies to 2060

Xiaoyang Zhong et al.

Summary: The growth of building stock around the world drives extensive material consumption and environmental impacts. Future emissions will depend on socioeconomic development, material use strategies, and supply strategies. Increasing efficiency in the building material sector could reduce emissions by half by 2060, but additional emissions reductions are needed to meet the 1.5 degrees C target.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

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Assessing the Ecological Need for Prescribed Fire in Michigan Using GIS-Based Multicriteria Decision Analysis: Igniting Fire Gaps

Joshua G. Cohen et al.

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DIVERSITY-BASEL (2021)

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Effect of forest fragmentation and disturbance on diversity and structure of woody species in dry Afromontane forests of northern Ethiopia

Melese Genete Muluneh et al.

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BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION (2021)

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High fire frequency and the impact of the 2019-2020 megafires on Australian plant diversity

Rachael V. Gallagher et al.

Summary: The study found that 69% of plant species in the affected area of the 2019-2020 Australian megafires had suitable habitats destroyed, including 587 endangered species. Despite many Australian plant species having self-recovery strategies, the destruction caused by the fires and future short fire intervals pose a serious threat to the recovery of at least 595 species.

DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS (2021)

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The impact of fire on soil-dwelling biota: A review

Giacomo Certini et al.

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FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT (2021)

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Forest microclimates and climate change: Importance, drivers and future research agenda

Pieter De Frenne et al.

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GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY (2021)

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Juli G. Pausas et al.

Summary: Wildfires occur when fire thresholds are crossed, and anomalous weather events may enhance the likelihood and spread of wildfires. Climate change increases the frequency with which some thresholds are crossed, but other factors like altered ignition patterns and fuel structures also play a significant role in global fire-regime changes. The size of a fire ultimately depends on the duration of fire weather and the availability of continuous fuels in the landscape.

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Limits to post-fire vegetation recovery under climate change

Rachael H. Nolan et al.

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Australia's Black Summer pyrocumulonimbus super outbreak reveals potential for increasingly extreme stratospheric smoke events

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Connections of climate change and variability to large and extreme forest fires in southeast Australia

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