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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 1d

Understanding how drought impacts tree growth is crucial for predicting forest futures. New study in China's Western Tianshan Mountains shows varying recovery based on elevation and drought intensity.🌲
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 12d

Study highlights importance of old-growth forests in Sicily for biodiversity and climate. Structural index shows these forests need tailored management and protection.🌲
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 16d

Using machine learning, a new study predicts plant growth (GPP) more accurately, helping us better understand the carbon cycle. Key findings include optimized models and the role of chlorophyll fluorescence!
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 18d

Soil fungi and root genes team up when broadleaf trees join pine plantations, unlocking phosphorus and pointing the way to more sustainable forests, helping managers boost tree health while cutting fertilizer use.
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 23d

Forest restoration can boost dry-season water availability in specific conditions, offering crucial insights for managing water scarcity and guiding restoration efforts in seasonally dry regions!
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · 25d

Understanding tree responses to long-term drought is crucial for sustainable forest management. A new study in China's Loess Plateau shows how black locust trees adapt, offering insights for climate-resilient forestry.🌲
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · Sep 10

A new automated method for registering drone and ground laser scans of forests reduces processing time by 50% and enhances accuracy, offering a significant advancement in forest mapping and management!🌲
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · Sep 8

New study proposes a cost-effective method to create accurate digital terrain models in forested areas using satellite data and LiDAR constraints. This scalable solution improves terrain representation for geospatial applications.👇
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · Sep 4

Research shows that long-term forest continuity supports unique genetic lineages of Dicranum viride. Conservation strategies should prioritize the protection of mature forests and the maintenance of ecological corridors🌲
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · Sep 3

Check out our video!🥳Slope mediates drought sensitivity but does not affect drought recovery for young trees along elevation gradients in temperate planted larch forests
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · Sep 1

Climate change will shift habitats of birch trees (Betula genus) in China, with high-latitude species facing greater losses. Mountainous regions may act as refuges. This study highlights the need for conservation efforts！🌲
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · Aug 27

Satellite data, especially solar-induced chlorophyll fluorescence, accurately tracks plant growth and carbon uptake, highlighting physiology's key role in carbon cycling. This study boosts our understanding of global carbon dynamics.👇
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · Aug 25

New study shows forest productivity is key for Earth’s carbon cycle. It’s driven by local factors like leaf area, but regional effects are trickier. Understanding both helps us tackle climate change.🌲
#forest #carbon #climate
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · Aug 21

Check out our video!🥳Assessment of wood decay in middle-aged Norway spruce (Picea abies) stands in Estonia using PiCUS 3 Sonic Tomography
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · Aug 20

Sea level rise and land use changes uniquely threaten mangroves. This study's insights are crucial for their conservation！👇
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · Aug 18

In forest studies, light's impact on young tree growth is revealed: Silver firs outpace Norway spruce in the shade!🌲
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · Aug 13

New drone tech detects trees from the ground up! Study shows high accuracy in dense forests，exploring forest structure like never before.🌲
#forest #tree
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · Aug 11

Laser scanning's potential for measuring irregular tree trunks in desert forests is explored in a new study, developing accurate volume prediction models!🌲
#laser #forest #trunks
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · Aug 11

Check out our video!🥳Changes in climate–growth relationships in Larix decidua revealed by daily climatic data in the Tatra Mountains
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · Aug 6

Research on wood decay in Estonia's spruce forests shows no link to canopy spruce proportion, but finds decay progresses vertically and may relate to competition-related mortality！🌲
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · Aug 4

Climate change's impact on European larch growth in the Tatra Mountains is explored in new research, highlighting the need for adaptive forest management！🌲
#climate #forest
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · Jul 31

Check out our video!🥳Insights for effective applied research: Four case studies with advice for young researchers
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · Jul 30

Forest and urban landscapes' impact on bat activity and diversity is explored in new research, highlighting the need for tailored conservation strategies！🦇
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · Jul 28

Through research, scientists highlight that dead logs and beech trees are key to saving snails in spruce forests. Keep at least 4 m³/ha of coarse woody debris and add beech to support biodiversity!🐌
#snails #beech #spruce #forest
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Forest Ecosystems @forestecosyst.bsky.social · Jul 23

Base cation levels in subalpine forests are shown to be overestimated when gap-edge canopies are ignored, according to new research！
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