Multispectral remote sensing approach of predicting the potential distribution and evaluating the current spread of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) DOI Creative Commons
Esayas Elias Churko, Luxon Nhamo, Munyaradzi Chitakira

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Sustainable Water Resources Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(1)

Published: Jan. 25, 2024

Abstract The water hyacinth is categorized among the world’s top ten worst invasive plant species of aquatic ecosystems. This study assessed changes in spatiotemporal distributions Lake Koka and Ziway Upper Awash River basin during peak growth season plant. Household questionnaires key informant interviews along with Landsat images for 2013, 2017, 2021 were collected to identify past, present, future potential two lakes. surveys prepared using Kobo Toolbox which monitors data collection online. A total number 413 households sampled analyzed through descriptive statistics. For images, a supervised classification technique was applied classify land use classes maximum likelihood algorithm. survey results showed increased expansion area since year 2011. affected 285 households’ livelihoods by invading 69.0% their farmlands caused 97.6% food scarcity districts. image indicated that invasion occupied 1.48% this 7.13% 2021, while body decreased from 75.94 69.90%, respectively. However, other vegetation nearly identical between years 2013–2021. Likewise, covered 4.66% raised 8.42% 2021. At coverage as it 16.19 10.67% but remained almost same years. Between 2013 2025, amount hyacinths both Ziway. According LULC data, hyacinth's rate spread 0.56% 0.95% revealed signals change due Basin considered an important aspect resources planning management.

Language: Английский

Soil microbial diversity plays an important role in resisting and restoring degraded ecosystems DOI
Alexandre Pedrinho, Lucas William Mendes, Arthur Prudêncio de Araújo Pereira

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Plant and Soil, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 500(1-2), P. 325 - 349

Published: Jan. 30, 2024

Language: Английский

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Reassessing the ecological effectiveness of ecological restoration programs: Evidence from a quasi-natural experiment in China DOI
Yuanjie Deng, Xiaohan Yan, Mengyang Hou

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Ecological Engineering, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 212, P. 107506 - 107506

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Priority effects and ecological restoration DOI Creative Commons
Emanuela W. A. Weidlich, Cara R. Nelson, John L. Maron

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Restoration Ecology, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 29(1)

Published: Nov. 6, 2020

Priority effects refer to the order or timing of species arrival, including how that arrive early at a site either positively negatively affect establishment, growth, reproduction later. Despite clear implications priority for ecological restoration, there have been no reviews and where studied extent which findings can be applied restoration. Here, we systematically review literature on by (1) synthesizing information from papers compared simultaneous nonsimultaneous planting sowing; (2) discussing mechanisms through operate, (3) considering these might manipulated achieve restoration goals; (4) highlighting future research needed improve use in In term‐targeted search, found 43 studies experimentally arrival different species. Overall, concluded even small delays time, as opposed species, promote differences subsequent community composition well ecosystem functions. There were very few long‐term stability effects, majority conducted temperate grasslands. Our suggest creating alternative vegetation states via treatments is promising avenue However, concept best operationalized need more ecosystems are priorities followed over extended time periods.

Language: Английский

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The intervention continuum in restoration ecology: rethinking the active–passive dichotomy DOI
Robin L. Chazdon, Donald A. Falk, Lindsay F. Banin

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Restoration Ecology, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 32(8)

Published: Aug. 21, 2021

The distinction often made between active and passive restoration approaches is a false dichotomy that persists in much research, policy, financial structures today. We explore the contradictions imposed by this terminology merits of replacing with continuum‐based intervention framework. In practice, main “passive” “active” lies primarily timing extent human interventions. apply continuum framework to forest, grassland, stream, peatland ecosystems, emphasizing range within scope ecological or ecosystem are typically employed most projects, all can contribute recovery native ecosystems prevention further degradation. As fundamentally about eliminating sources degradation essential enable processes, regardless subsequent interventions may be needed assist recovery. Our review practices involving different levels highlights benefits recognizing broader suite policy frameworks currently underpin activity. Effective emerge from an understanding nature's intrinsic potential overcoming specific obstacles limit potential.

Language: Английский

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Invasive plants as biosorbents for environmental remediation: a review DOI Open Access
Duyen Thi Cam Nguyen, Thuan Van Tran, P. Senthil Kumar

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Environmental Chemistry Letters, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 20(2), P. 1421 - 1451

Published: Jan. 6, 2022

Language: Английский

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Ensemble modelling enables identification of suitable sites for habitat restoration of threatened biodiversity under climate change: A case study of Himalayan Trillium DOI
Zubair Ahmad Rather, Rameez Ahmad, Tanvir Ul Hassan Dar

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Ecological Engineering, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 176, P. 106534 - 106534

Published: Jan. 6, 2022

Language: Английский

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Post-fire ecological restoration in Latin American forest ecosystems: Insights and lessons from the last two decades DOI Creative Commons
Pablo Souza‐Alonso, Gustavo Saiz, Rafael A. García

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Forest Ecology and Management, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 509, P. 120083 - 120083

Published: Feb. 10, 2022

Wildfires are responsible for a substantial loss of forest ecosystem services globally and represent major driving force degradation across Latin American the Caribbean (LAC). The detrimental effect fires is particularly relevant in regions where fire has been historically absent or rarely occurred. Nowadays, there an increasing interest to promote develop ecological restoration (ER) following fire. LAC constitutes hotspot work ER steadily over last decades, mainly due drive new generation young experienced ecologists foresters. Despite attention post-fire region, dearth initiatives compiling organizing all available information on this topic. This aims address such constraint, providing current forests. After brief contextualization environmental social consequences wildfires, we collect discuss recent advances restoring degraded From conifer Mexican ecosystems Southern Patagonian evergreen forests, look back two decades (2000–2020) discussing experiences success failure, as well limitations implementing approaches based passive/natural active/assisted restoration. Furthermore, also explore other aspects process, including those related participation community engagement (e.g. education restored areas), use regulation management reduce risks increase resilience, educational intermediate agroforestry silviculture practices. In sections, identify three categories specific constraints that condition ER, (biotic abiotic factors), technical/management factors socio-economic challenge Finally, briefly future perspectives LAC.

Language: Английский

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From UAV to PlanetScope: Upscaling fractional cover of an invasive species Rosa rugosa DOI Creative Commons
Thaisa Bergamo, Raul Sampaio de Lima, Tiiu Kull

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Journal of Environmental Management, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 336, P. 117693 - 117693

Published: March 11, 2023

Invasive plant species pose a direct threat to biodiversity and ecosystem services. Among these, Rosa rugosa has had severe impact on Baltic coastal ecosystems in recent decades. Accurate mapping monitoring tools are essential quantify the location spatial extent of invasive support eradication programs. In this paper we combined RGB images obtained using an Unoccupied Aerial Vehicle, with multispectral PlanetScope map R. at seven locations along Estonian coastline. We used RGB-based vegetation indices 3D canopy metrics combination random forest algorithm thickets, obtaining high accuracies (Sensitivity = 0.92, specificity 0.96). then presence/absence maps as training dataset predict fractional cover based derived from constellation Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost). The XGBoost yielded prediction (RMSE 0.11, R2 0.70). An in-depth accuracy assessment site-specific validations revealed notable differences between study sites (highest 0.74, lowest 0.03). attribute these various stages invasion density thickets. conclusion, UAV is cost-effective method highly heterogeneous ecosystems. propose approach valuable tool extend local geographical scope assessments into wider areas regional evaluations.

Language: Английский

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Invasive alien plant species (Banmara): Investigating its invasive potential, ecological consequences on biodiversity, and management strategies DOI Creative Commons
Shubh Pravat Singh Yadav, Dipesh Kumar Mehata, Shobha Pokhrel

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Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15, P. 101031 - 101031

Published: Feb. 8, 2024

Invasive alien plant species (IAPS) pose a growing ecological threat, disrupting native ecosystems and biodiversity while challenging traditional conservation efforts. Ageratina adenophora, Chromolaena odorata, Mikania micrantha, belonging to the Banmara species, significant threat agriculture, resulting in crop loss increased production costs. Their detrimental effects on floral, faunal organisms, make them substantial menace biodiversity. Out of 219 flowering 30 are identified as invasive, adverse environmental outcomes impacting agricultural production. Remarkably, two notable C. odorata M. rank among world's top 100 most invasive agroecosystems rangelands. Additionally, A. adenophora is alert list European Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization (EPPO). The presence more prevalent central eastern Nepal, particularly Tarai, Siwalik, Middle Mountain regions, showing high degree invasion. have invaded High region Himalayas, micrantha Terai upper hilly regions Nepal. These disrupt forests, shrublands, wetlands, ecosystems, causing imbalances, habitat degradation, negative impacts from biological invasion seem be rise Nepal; however, national policy management responses appear insufficient address issue adequately. findings this study highlight urgent need challenges posed by these species. This comprehensive review synthesizes current knowledge regarding emphasizing their consequences pressing for effective strategies. By comprehending repercussions implementing robust strategies, impact can minimized, safeguarding ecosystem integrity.

Language: Английский

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Unraveling the ecological threads: How invasive alien plants influence soil carbon dynamics DOI
Abdulkareem Raheem,

Paul Yohanna,

Guanlin Li

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Journal of Environmental Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 356, P. 120556 - 120556

Published: March 26, 2024

Language: Английский

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