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Forest Ecosystems

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An open access journal covering forest ecosystems, forest communities, forest environment, remote sensing, climate change, big data (2025JIF=5.4) www.sciencedirect.com/journal/fores…

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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Warmer weather affects pine forests differently. Tree rings from 32 sites in subtropical China linked warmth to faster Masson pine growth at northern sites. Heat limited growth at southern sites, while drought increasingly constrained central and southern trees. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
#Squirrels may help shape where new trees grow. In a tropical #forest, more seedlings appeared 20 m from parent trees where squirrels stored nuts. Root pathogen damage did not vary with distance, suggesting seed movement may also shape the #pattern.🐿️ www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Flying #squirrels storing nuts 10–25 m away mimics conspecific negative density dependence, boosting seedling numbers and offering a new mechanism for tropical #forest #biodiversity maintenance.🌳 @forestecosyst.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
A greener #forest is not always healthier. Satellite observations in northern China found that forests later showing widespread #canopy decline had stronger growth but lower stability, suggesting favorable conditions and repeated #droughts may leave forests more vulnerable to future stress.🌳
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Trees shape the ground beneath them. In 24 Belgian #forest plots, carbon storage varied with tree type. It was more closely linked to the chemical makeup of leaves and #soil acidity than to local #temperature and #moisture.🌳 @forestecosyst.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Can #beetle tunnels make deadwood a better home? After 35 months, simulated tunnels increased the number and diversity of soil animals in Norway #spruce logs and benefited woodlice and millipedes, showing how small structural changes can create useful refuges.🌳 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Why do some #eucalypts cluster while others keep their distance? In a fully mapped 16-hectare Australian #forest, subordinate trees clustered while dominant trees spread out. Species, canopy position, local environment, and neighbour interactions all shaped the pattern.🌳 @forestecosyst.bsky.social
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
A study comparing Scots #pine #forests across Eurasia found that trees in dry regions like Spain have lower #drought resistance but better recovery, while those in regions like Romania and northeastern China are mainly constrained by #temperature.🌳 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Across 7,980 Chinese forests, wild #woods store more #carbon in roots than plantations, and deciduous forests beat evergreen ones. Natural #forests follow temperature while planted ones follow age. This mapping sharpens national carbon stock estimates.🌳 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Researchers collected 210 leaf samples in Northeast China found bigger trees carry more diverse leaf bacteria. This pattern intensifies in colder #climates. This reveals that a tree's microbial coat is tied to its growth, offering a new way to gauge how #forests cope with #environmental change.🌳
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Scots #pine, planted across Eurasia, faces contrasting climate threats. In Spain, #drought limits 69.3% of growth, while temperature matters more in Romania and Northeast China. Understanding these regional differences helps predict which plantations will survive #global #warming.👍
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
To restore the endangered Chilean tree Nothofagus alessandrii, researchers used well-preserved secondary forests as reference models, revealing key spatial patterns and species interactions relevant to forest restoration worldwide. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Shrimp farming near China's #mangrove #forests strips away the carbon that keeps these coastal trees healthy, turning them from pollution filters into #pollution recirculators. Protecting dissolved #carbon levels could restore their natural ability to lock away carbon and clean coastal waters.👇
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
In China's Wuyi Mountains, #forests dominated by a specific type of root fungus host more diverse tree species. These #fungi reduce competition by spreading trees apart and mixing species, offering a natural blueprint for boosting #biodiversity in subtropical forests worldwide.👇
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Rising heat and #drought in a Chinese #rainforest are stripping #nitrogen and #phosphorus from falling leaves, subtly shifting which plant seedlings thrive. This hidden nutrient-species balance could reshape how we predict #forest resilience under #climate change.👇 @forestecosyst.bsky.social
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
#Warming and #drought alter litter nutrient allocation, lowering litter quality and reshaping seedling composition. These shifts may help balance #nutrient cycling and species richness.👇 @forestecosyst.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Stopping #bamboo farming and letting forests regrow naturally for 15 to 17 years recovers 40.31% of lost soil carbon. This shows how protecting forest #soil structure can help fight #climate change by locking #carbon back into the ground, guiding smarter bamboo #forest management.😀
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
#Laser scanning of forests helps scientists pick the best trees for #biomass measurements, spotting which ones would skew predictions before any trees are cut. This could make carbon tracking faster and more accurate, supporting smarter climate policies and sustainable #forest management worldwide.👇
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Researchers developed a simple, non-destructive way to estimate tree #biomass in dryland forests using #trunk width and crown size. With 94% accuracy, this tool helps managers track #carbon and plan sustainable harvests across vast desert woodlands without cutting trees.🌲 @forestecosyst.bsky.social
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
A soil enzyme key to carbon cycling gives wildly different readings depending on lab conditions.Temperature alone drives 60% swings, while incubation time, storage, and soil type interact in complex ways. Strict temperature control sharpens carbon cycle science. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
New study maps North American tree #density: 339–514 billion large trees counted. Using #AI and massive ground data, this high-resolution map provides a key tool for accurate #forest and #carbon monitoring.😀 @forestecosyst.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Seasonal shifts reshape how #forest #diversity drives growth. In a six-year subtropical check, uneven communities prove more productive, with drought-tolerant species key to dry-season resilience. This guides climate-smart forest #management.😀 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Animal carcasses rot 90 times faster than leaves or logs. Insects and forest canopy gaps shape each differently, with gaps speeding leaf decay but slowing log rot. This reveals decay rules vary by material, guiding carbon forecasts as logging and storms open more canopies. @forestecosyst.bsky.social
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Same-species trees handle heat and rain differently based on where they grew. A 10,000-tree European check shows tracking local adaptation, not blanket rules, sharpens survival forecasts and guides #climate adaptation.🌲 @forestecosyst.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
#Forests hide countless rare species we rarely measure—but we can still predict their growth. New Caribbean research shows simple statistical tweaks dramatically boost accuracy, offering a powerful tool to protect #biodiversity.😀 @forestecosyst.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
#AI scanned 600,000 forest plots to map North American #trees at 3km resolution, cutting the old 603 billion tally to 339-514 billion. Sharper counts tighten #carbon tracking and #habitat protection.👍 @forestecosyst.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
China's massive tree plantations recover faster from #droughts but suffer more sudden flash droughts than natural #forests. This asymmetry calls for mixed-species strategies and density control to sustain reforestation without worsening water stress.👇 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Bryophyte moss abundance data paired with AI accurately sorts pine forests into four distinct types. These hidden moss species act as reliable ecological indicators, greatly boosting forest classification and ecosystem monitoring.😀 @forestecosyst.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
This study of 156 forestry journals shows a fourfold rise in articles but fewer reviewers, worsening "reviewer fatigue." The authors call for reforming peer review and using AI responsibly to balance efficiency with quality.😀 @forestecosyst.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Wetter conditions in Japanese forests remove water as a limiting factor, shifting competition to light and space. Young trees now compete harder with their own kind, while adult trees face less pressure from other species. 👇 @forestecosyst.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Satellite mapping with 10-meter precision shows that 77% of China’s eucalyptus plantations are under 4 years old, pointing to short-rotation harvesting. This supports sustainable timber management and carbon accounting.😀 @forestecosyst.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
China's air cleanup since 2013 boosted plant growth nationwide by cutting smog. Reducing pollution strengthened ecosystems and carbon storage, proving environmental policies deliver measurable ecological benefits.🌲 #forest #carbon @forestecosyst.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Trees reclaim nutrients before leaves fall, but climate models assume fixed rates. Predicting actual amounts with AI—instead of rough percentages—improves forecasts of forest nutrient cycling under global change.😀 @forestecosyst.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
A two-decade study in China's subtropical mangroves reveals native species resist storms but stop reproducing, while exotic species keep breeding despite leaf loss. This resilience trade-off complicates conservation as climate extremes worsen.🌲 #forest #climate www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
China's Tianshan spruce face drought differently by height: low forests recover fast, high ones resist but don't bounce back. Zone-specific protection is needed to save these critical water sources.🌲 #drought #forest @forestecosyst.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Planting trees in China's Loess Plateau changed wild herbs more through soil moisture shifts than temperature changes. This reveals how soil health mediates reforestation's effects on plant diversity.👇 #soil #plant #diversity @forestecosyst.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Forest data gaps misleading? This novel method skips interpolation, using incomplete remote sensing data directly to achieve over 90% accuracy, unlocking global archives for precise assessment.👇 @forestecosyst.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Trees are moving upslope in the Altai Mountains as climate warms, but soils change slower than vegetation. This mismatch means mountain ecosystems respond unevenly to warming, complicating predictions of future biodiversity shifts.👇 @forestecosyst.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
China's Qinghai spruce are growing faster as warming extends their growing season and eases drought stress. But not all win: western populations will decline, showing that climate change benefits vary even within one species.🌲 @forestecosyst.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
China's Changbai Mountain forests show trade-offs between water, soil, carbon, and habitat services driven by land use changes. This guides sustainable management for ecological balance.😀 #carbon #forest #ecological @forestecosyst.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Two methods predict missing forest species: Beals' index works best overall, while hypergeometric method better identifies rare species. This guides forest managers in selecting tools for biodiversity assessments.👇 @forestecosyst.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Research in China's Maolan karst forest shows deciduous trees drive water efficiency and biodiversity through niche overlap, offering critical insights for managing these vulnerable ecosystems under climate change.👇 #climate @forestecosyst.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Check out our video!🥳Examining the viability of “clearcut-free forestry” in Sweden, this study finds it benefits biodiversity, carbon storage, and aligns with owners’ values. @forestecosyst.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Satellite data show mountain productivity peaks below 200m and water use changes with elevation. This helps us predict climate impacts and manage these ecosystems better, crucial for biodiversity and water resources.🌲 @forestecosyst.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Different types of trees 🌲die at different rates. Big conifers hold on longer, while small fast-growing types like broadleaf and shade-tolerant species are more likely to die as they mature. Competition and environment decide who makes it.👇 #forest www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Adding diverse tree species to subtropical Chinese plantations enhances soil structure, reducing erosion and improving land quality, a win for sustainable forestry.👇 #soil #forest @forestecosyst.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Adding diverse tree species to subtropical Chinese plantations enhances soil structure, reducing erosion and improving land quality, a win for sustainable forestry.🌲 #subtropical #soil #forest @forestecosyst.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Planting black locust trees in China's Loess Plateau boosts carbon storage but uses more water, suggesting a balance needed for sustainable restoration.👇 #carbon #forest @forestecosyst.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Himalayan tree heights and structures shift with elevation and wind exposure. 🌲Understanding these patterns helps predict how forests will adapt to climate change.👇 #Himalayan #forest #climate @forestecosyst.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Studying 800 balsam firs, researchers found how trees stop growing in fall affects future forests, aiding in predicting carbon storage under changing climates.🌲 #climate #forest #carbon @forestecosyst.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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