Methods in Ecology and Evolution,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 16, 2024
Abstract
Most
biodiversity
dynamics
and
ecosystem
processes
on
land
take
place
in
microclimates
that
are
decoupled
from
the
climate
as
measured
by
standardised
weather
stations
open,
unshaded
locations.
As
a
result,
microclimate
monitoring
is
increasingly
being
integrated
many
studies
ecology
evolution.
Overviews
of
protocols
measurement
methods
related
to
needed,
especially
for
those
starting
field
achieve
more
generality
standardisation
studies.
Here,
we
present
10
practical
guidelines
ground‐based
research
terrestrial
microclimates,
covering
best
practices
initial
conceptualisation
study
data
analyses.
Our
encompass
significance
microclimates;
specifics
what,
where,
when
how
measure
them;
design
studies;
optimal
approaches
analysing
sharing
future
use
collaborations.
The
paper
structured
chronological
guide,
leading
reader
through
each
step
necessary
conduct
comprehensive
study.
At
end,
also
discuss
further
avenues
development
this
field.
With
these
monitoring,
hope
stimulate
advance
evolution,
under
pressing
need
account
buffering
or
amplifying
abilities
contrasting
microhabitats
context
global
change.
Plant-Environment Interactions,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
6(2)
Published: March 26, 2025
Carbon
sequestration
significantly
aids
in
mitigating
climate
change,
with
its
spatial
distribution
greatly
influenced
by
topographical
factors.
However,
data
on
organic
carbon
and
interaction
topographic
factors
inside
the
forest
of
Far
Western
Region
Nepal
are
limited.
Therefore,
this
study
aims
to
analyze
stock
variation
under
different
variables
(physiographic
region,
aspect,
slope)
Far-western
Nepal.
In
study,
stratified
systematic
cluster
sampling
was
adopted
elevation,
slope
as
strata.
A
total
181
circular
plots
were
used
for
dendrometric
measurements
soil
sample
collection.
Within
each
plot,
diameter
at
breast
height
tree
(diameter
≥
5
cm)
measured
biomass
assessment.
Composite
samples
(0-30
from
pit
within
a
plot
collected
determining
stock.
Physiographic
region-wise,
our
reported
highest
mean
aboveground
(174.04
±
29.75
ton
ha-1)
belowground
(34.044
5.95
(150.62
11.02
Mountain
High
Himal
region.
The
East
aspect
exhibited
(125.9
22.34
(27.54
3.44
stocks,
while
North
showed
(96.85
8.82
ha-1).
Organic
stocks
declined
steeper
slopes,
(0-10)°
category
recording
(135.17
17.87
ha-1),
(27.03
3.57
(107.14
12.51
stocks.
Conversely,
(30-40)°
lowest
across
all
pools.
This
study's
findings
will
support
accurate
monitoring,
reporting,
verification
(MRV)
processes
initiatives
like
reducing
emissions
deforestation
degradation
(REDD+)
enhance
credibility
United
National
Framework
Convention
Climate
Change
(UNFCCC)
reporting
national
scale.
design
application
site-specific
management
activities
optimize
storage
recommended
due
observed
variability
Agricultural and Forest Meteorology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
354, P. 110083 - 110083
Published: May 29, 2024
Several
studies
investigated
the
regional
temperature
effects
of
afforestation
or
deforestation,
but
impacts
different
forest
development
stages
alternative
management
received
limited
attention.
This
is
mainly
due
to
challenges
in
representing
area-limited
dynamics
low-resolution
climate
models
and
need
for
accurate
parameters.
study
investigates
impact
composition
on
Fennoscandia
using
a
coupled
model.
By
incorporating
realistic
high-resolution
maps,
our
modelling
framework
reduces
biases
estimating
surface
compared
default
model
runs.
If
today's
tree
species
left
achieve
mature
state
(a
proxy
absence
harvesting),
an
annual
mean
reduction
2
m
air
estimated,
with
cooling
peak
summer
-0.53
±
0.20
°C
(mean
standard
deviation)
induced
by
increased
cloud
cover.
Conversely,
undeveloped
forests
harvest)
induce
contrasting
seasonal
response:
warming
0.53
0.15
(mainly
caused
higher
sensible
heat
fluxes),
weak
winter
-0.14
0.24
albedo).
A
transition
from
evergreen
deciduous
shows
average
-0.57
0.28
°C,
attributed
changes
albedo.
These
are
equivalent
relatively
large
fraction
expected
2050
(from
16
%
70
%,
depending
specific
scenario
season).
Some
outputs
appear
inconsistent
observations
past
studies,
such
as
more
developed
forests.
Our
results
provide
new
insights
into
complex
relationships
between
temperature,
improvements
still
needed
robust
understanding
management.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 19, 2025
AbstractContext.
As
cities
seek
to
provide
more
habitat
for
wildlife,
there
may
be
unintended
consequences
of
increasing
tick-borne
disease
hazards.
In
the
United
States,
Northeast
is
both
highly
urban
and
a
hotspot
blacklegged
ticks
(Ixodes
scapularis)
emergence.
Though
was
once
considered
suburban
rural
problem,
hazards
in
landscapes
are
increasing.Objectives.
We
hypothesized
that
multi-scale
ecological
processes
hierarchically
contribute
across
an
urbanization
gradient.
Urban
greenspaces
with
higher
functional
connectivity
deer
movement
would
have
occupancy
at
‘ecological
neighborhood’
scale,
resulting
increased
tick
populations
pathogen
infection
scale
within
greenspaces.Methods.
To
evaluate
our
hypothesis,
we
used
circuit
theory
methods
model
impact
on
occupancy,
abundance,
infected
sampled
nymphal
during
their
peak
activity
deployed
wildlife
cameras
detect
38
New
York
City
Long
Island,
NY
from
2022–2023.Results.
found
significantly
predicted
cascading
effects
abundance
Borrelia
burgdorferi
infection.
novelly
identified
threshold
areas
necessary
populations,
B.
burgdorferi,
emerge
environments.Conclusions.
recommend
targeted
hazard
mitigation
along
this
as
part
greenspace
management
plans.
Additionally,
highlight
importance
examining
landscape
drivers
host,
tick,
interactions.
