Challenges to Mediterranean Fagaceae Ecosystems Affected by Phytophthora cinnamomi and Climate Change Academic Background The Mediterranean Fagaceae ecosystems, including oak trees (Quercus ilex and Quercus suber) and chestnut trees (Castanea sativa), are vital ecological and economic resources in southern Europe. However, in recent years, these ec...
Global Progress in Quantifying Fire Behavior Characteristics in Forests and Shrublands Academic Background Wildland fire is a complex natural phenomenon involving interactions among chemical, physical, and biological processes. Due to its free-spreading nature, destructive energy fluxes, and hazardous environment, studying wildland fire is highly c...
Forest Resilience and the Role of Invasive Tree Species under Climate Change Academic Background With the intensification of global climate change, the resilience of forest ecosystems is under severe threat. Climate change has led to a decline in the vitality of major native tree species, weakening the ability of forests to provide ecosystem servic...
Advances in Spatial Forest Planning: Methods, Challenges, and Future Directions Academic Background Forest management planning is a critical tool for ensuring the sustainable use of forest resources. With the increasing global demand for forest products and ecosystem services, traditional forest planning methods are no longer sufficient to meet com...
Artificial Intelligence and Terrestrial LiDAR Point Clouds in Forest Monitoring: Academic Report Academic Background With the increasing importance of global climate change and forest resource management, precision forestry has become a key direction in modern forest management. Precision forestry relies on high-precision forest data collection and...
The Evolution of Forest Restoration in Europe: A Synthesis Based on National Expert Knowledge Academic Background In recent years, global attention to forest restoration has significantly increased. Forests are not only crucial habitats for biodiversity but also play a key role in addressing climate change, water resource management, and the provis...
Impact of Forest Harvesting Operations in Four Biogeographical Regions in Europe and Key Drivers for Future Development Academic Background With global climate change and shifts in forest management philosophies, the environmental, economic, and social impacts of forest harvesting operations have garnered increasing attention. Forest management in ...
Academic Background With the intensification of global climate change, the impact of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on the environment and human health is becoming increasingly significant. The healthcare sector, as a major consumer of global energy and resources, contributes substantially to carbon emissions. Statistics show that the healthcare se...
Dual-Functional Cu₂O/g-C₃N₄ Heterojunctions: A High-Performance SERS Sensor and Photocatalytic Self-Cleaning System for Water Pollution Detection and Remediation Academic Background With the rapid expansion of industrialization and agricultural activities, water pollution has become a significant global environmental issue. Large quantities of harm...
Toward Systems Agroecology: Design and Control of Intercropping Academic Background With changing climatic conditions and the gradual depletion of natural resources such as fertile soil and water, exploring alternatives to today’s industrial monocrop farming has become essential. Intercropping (IC), a promising agricultural practice, involves growi...