Plant rooting depth affects ecosystem resilience to environmental stress such as drought.
Deep roots connect deep soil/groundwater to the atmosphere, thus influencing the …

The influence of vegetation on mechanical and hydrological soil behavior represents a
significant factor to be considered in shallow landslides modelling. Among the multiple …

Landslides are among the most devastating natural hazards, severely impacting human
lives and damaging property and infrastructure. Landslide susceptibility maps, which help to …

Forest-driven water and energy cycles are poorly integrated into regional, national,
continental and global decision-making on climate change adaptation, mitigation, land use …

Soil erosion is a geomorphological and, at the same time, a land degradation process that
may cause environmental and property damage, loss of livelihoods and services as well as …

The urban environment is a source and a carrier of heavy metals due to industrial waste.
The establishment of industries and the emission of contaminants are not real problems; the …

Soil erosion is a critical environmental problem throughout the world's terrestrial
ecosystems. Erosion inflicts multiple, serious damages in managed ecosystems such as …

This review paper is the first that summarizes many aspects of the ecological role of trees in
urban landscapes while considering their growth conditions. Research Highlights are:(i) …

Slope stability models traditionally use simple indicators of root system structure and
strength when vegetation is included as a factor. However, additional root system traits …

Living plant roots modify both mechanical and hydrological characteristics of the soil matrix
(eg soil aggregate stability by root exudates, soil cohesion, infiltration rate, soil moisture …