Forests,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
14(5), С. 888 - 888
Опубликована: Апрель 26, 2023
Although
an
increasing
amount
of
attention
is
being
paid
to
how
human
activities
alter
plant
communities,
little
known
about
the
consequences
these
changes
on
species’
assemblages
and
biodiversity
patterns.
Using
three
forest
types
(a
Pinus
yunnanensis
man-made
forest;
Eucalyptus
smithii
natural
secondary
forest)
in
mid-Yunnan,
China,
we
investigated
distribution
patterns
species
traits
analyzed
diversity
relationships,
including
those
between
diversity,
functional
soil
microbial
diversity.
We
found
that
co-occurrence
were
non-random.
The
specific
leaf
area
nitrogen
concentration
both
over-dispersed
according
mean
Euclidean
neighbor
distance
trait
space.
had
higher
values
community-weighted
means,
than
did.
An
overall
low
covariation
means
suggested
coexistence
many
does
not
necessarily
support
differentiation
among
species.
Variance
partitioning
revealed
was
mainly
regulated
by
means.
In
conclusion,
our
results
suggest
naturally
recovering
better
plantations
based
Forest Science and Technology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
19(4), С. 315 - 328
Опубликована: Окт. 2, 2023
Smart
Agroforestry
(SAF)
is
believed
to
be
one
of
the
alternative
solutions
in
implementing
sustainable
forest
management
achieve
community
welfare.
SAF
provides
agricultural
and
silvicultural
knowledge
practices
that
aims
not
only
for
recovering
environmental
attributes
but
also
increasing
farmers
resilience.
However,
benefits
agroforestry
related
soil
fertility
optimizing
land
productivity
governing
livelihood
are
often
overlooked
have
been
well
discussed.
This
review
describe
how
smart
various
regions
Indonesia
several
other
countries
significantly
contributed
maintaining
crop
production
while
assuring
profitable
community.
paper
focuses
on
discussing
role
sustaining
tropical
non-tropical
regions.
The
article
was
based
a
synoptic
approach
Soil
Fertility-related
relevant
publications
nationwide
experiences.
compiled
analyzed
information
from
national
international
research
papers
online
scientific
journals,
conference
proceedings
books,
gain
comprehensive
understanding
topic
being
study
utilized
qualitative
drew
upon
primary
secondary
sources
systematic
review.
has
significant
recycling
nutrients
materials
surrounding
environment.
influences
physically,
chemically
biologically.
both
wet
dry
lands
can
contribute
community's
income.
unveils
latent
potential
supports
serve
as
impetus
future
research.
IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
1445(1), С. 012057 - 012057
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Abstract
The
global
increase
in
the
use
of
forest
plantations
is
one
solutions
to
meet
demand
for
wood
and
its
derivative
products.
Among
various
tree
species,
Eucalyptus
a
popular
choice
due
fast
growth
high
productivity.
However,
has
also
generated
controversy
regarding
impact
on
local
economies
ecology.
This
study
analyses
economic
ecological
impacts
plantations,
widely
adopted
their
significant
timber
production.
research
evaluates
both
benefits,
such
as
increased
income
job
creation,
negative
effects,
including
soil
degradation,
decreased
biodiversity,
water
cycle
disruptions.
used
literature
review,
analysing
28
articles
4
books
from
countries
between
2016
2024.
results
highlight
dual
plantations:
while
they
significantly
contribute
economies,
pose
risks
environmental
sustainability.
discussion
emphasizes
importance
adopting
sustainable
forestry
practices,
agroforestry,
balance
these
impacts.
concludes
with
recommendations
policy
frameworks
that
integrate
conservation
strategies
optimize
benefits
without
compromising
integrity.
Frontiers in Environmental Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13
Опубликована: Фев. 21, 2025
Duolun
County
in
Inner
Mongolia,
a
typical
agro-pastoral
ecotone,
serves
as
an
important
ecological
barrier
northern
China.
To
combat
windblown
sand
and
land
degradation,
the
government
has
established
extensive
P.
sylvestris
var.
mongolica
Litv.
plantations.
This
study
investigated
effects
of
three
afforestation
modes
(2
m
×
6
m,
2
3
1
m),
which
were
used
treatments,
unafforested
bare
sandy
control,
on
soil
physicochemical
properties
fertility.
The
results
showed
that
row
spacing
significantly
affected
characteristics
With
increase
plant
spacing,
content
coarse
particles
decreased,
while
fine
particle
content,
water
nutrient
levels,
porosity
increased.
Additionally,
bulk
density
particularly
topsoil.
However,
planting
increased
soil’s
electrical
conductivity,
declined
with
wider
spacing.
Soil
fertility
different
types
plantation
forests
was
evaluated
using
quality
index
(SQI)
grey
relation
analysis
(GRA)
combined
minimum
dataset
(MDS),
that:
>
land.
two
evaluation
systems
consistent
their
TDS
(total
dataset)
MDS
positively
correlated
(SQI:
P
<
0.05,
R
=
0.9384).
GRA:
0.8929).
Compared
sand,
pH
13.72%
4.02%
lower;
total
49.75%
27.88%
higher;
organic
matter,
N,
P,
K
250.99%,
136%,
100%,
19.53%
available
29.95%,
94.3%,
12.71%
clay,
silt
very
contents
242.55%,
343.1%,
17.21%
higher,
respectively.
These
findings
indicate
development
accumulation
are
not
ideal
when
is
larger,
among
above
modes,
can
better
improve
soils.
Forest Science and Technology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
20(1), С. 78 - 90
Опубликована: Янв. 2, 2024
Indonesia's
tropical
forest
management
faces
several
challenges
owing
to
the
growing
demand
for
resources
and
increasing
population.
The
forestry
sector
plays
a
significant
role
in
supporting
food
security
programs
by
harnessing
potential
of
resources.
One
solution
sustainable
optimal
land
use
is
agroforestry
techniques.
Arrowroot
(Maranta
arundinacea)
tolerant
heavy
shade
promising
functional
crop
that
can
contribute
programs.
Starch
content
arrowroot
tuber
an
important
meeting
nutritional
requirements
overcoming
health
problems.
tubers
also
contain
phenolic
compounds,
largest
group
compounds
act
as
natural
antioxidants
plants.
This
study
aimed
analyze
total
starch
contents
cultivated
systems.
We
used
Randomized
Complete
Block
Design
with
planting
pattern
treatment
species
combinations
Falcataria
moluccana
+
(FA),
F.
Amomum
cardamomum
(FAC),
monoculture
(MA)
three
blocks/replications.
were
harvested
from
nine-month-old
plants
composite
samples
representing
each
analyzed
contents.
was
determined
using
Folin-Ciocalteu
reagent.
measured
Modified
Somogyi
method,
which
involves
preparing
reagents,
followed
hydrolysis
reducing
sugar
determination
methods.
results
revealed
significantly
affected
content.
highest
observed
MA
23.99%,
FAC
FA
patterns
22.75%
18.44%,
respectively.
did
not
affect
MA,
FAC,
yielded
lowest
218.02,
212.62,
210.04
µg/g,
Furthermore,
yield
per
plant,
value
214.48
mg
pattern.
Thus,
practices
maintain
tubers.
development
system
will
be
prospective
only
demand,
but
multi-business
social
achieve
management.
Energies,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
17(15), С. 3683 - 3683
Опубликована: Июль 26, 2024
The
use
of
biofuels
represents
a
promising
means
achieving
sustainable
future
and
offers
considerable
economic
environmental
benefits.
Since
they
are
derived
from
organic
sources,
such
as
vegetable
oils
animal
fats,
can
mitigate
the
effects
greenhouse
gas
emissions,
improve
air
quality,
support
local
agriculture,
create
employment
opportunities,
enhance
energy
security
by
reducing
dependence
on
fossil
fuels.
However,
introducing
these
alternative
fuels
to
aviation
sector
remains
significant
challenge.
Thus,
it
is
vital
investigate
potential
fuel
(SAF)
discover
how
overcome
technological
obstacles
its
integration
into
mainstream
attain
broader
decarbonization
objectives.
This
article
seeks
contribute
discussion
about
SAF
examining
has
evolved
connections
related
patents.
comprehensive
study
biofuel
innovation,
highlighting
complex
relationships
between
academia,
industry,
other
stakeholders.
It
hoped
that
findings
this
will
provide
clearer
understanding
catalysts
involved
in
innovation
valuable
insights
for
policymakers,
academics,
professionals
field
who
committed
shaping
trajectory
technologies
future.
Applied and Environmental Soil Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
2024(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Teak
(
Tectona
grandis
)
is
one
of
the
most
widely
established
plantation
species
globally
due
to
its
potential
for
degraded
forest
restoration,
timber
supplementation,
and
easing
pressure
on
natural
resources.
However,
extent
which
plant‐soil
interactions
in
teak
plantations
impact
tree
growth
productivity
soil
nutrient
dynamics
not
well
understood.
This
study
assessed
physicochemical
properties
as
influence
fertility
growth.
The
was
conducted
aged
5,
10,
15,
20,
over
20
years
an
adjacent
remnant.
We
three
25
m
×
plots
each
recorded
diameter
at
breast
height
(DBH),
height,
crown
length,
depth
all
trees.
collected
54
samples
0–20
cm
analysed
them
29
parameters.
revealed
that
resulted
a
decline
N
(45%–81%)
available
P
(63%–98%)
concentration,
while
pH
improved
by
0.41–0.64
units.
organic
carbon,
K,
Mg,
Ca,
Na
concentrations
their
ratios
were
unaffected
with
time.
Also,
textural
characteristics,
acidity,
observed
tree‐related
characteristics
such
DBH
dimensions
(crown,
diameter,
breadth,
volume).
Three
principal
components
(PC1,
PC2,
PC3)
explained
69%
overall
variability
significantly
related
parameters,
height.
concluded
site
selection
tailored
integrated
management
age
are
critical
sustainable
production
both
affect
affected
properties.
recommends
adoption
practices
aimed
maintaining
balance
ensure
long‐term
ecological
sustainability
plantations.
