Forest ecosystems in the Mediterranean Basin are mostly situated in the north of the Basin
(mesic). In the most southern and dry areas, the forest can only exist where topography …

Robinia pseudoacacia is native to North America and has been introduced into many other
countries in Europe, South and South East Asia, South America, Africa, and Oceania. The …

Abstract The European Red List is a review of the status of European species according to
IUCN regional Red Listing guidelines. It identifies those species that are threatened with …

Litter decomposition contributes largely to global carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) cycling, and it
is strongly determined by litter quality and microbial community composition in ways that are …

Abstract Knowledge of the species composition of invaded vegetation helps to evaluate an
ecological impact of aliens and design an optimal management strategy. We link a new …

The introduction of invasive alien plant species (IAPS) can modify plant-soil feedback,
resulting in an alteration of the abiotic and biotic characteristics of ecosystems. Prunus …

Mediterranean riparian forests are comparably humid environments that provide shelter for
several broadleaved deciduous tree species at their southernmost distribution margin. The …

Riparian forests are important ecosystems especially in arid zones but no information is
available about soil enzyme activity in this ecosystem. Therefore, the objectives of this study …

Europe has a history rich in examples of successful and problematic introductions of trees
with a native origin outside of Europe (non-native trees, NNT). Many international legal …

This study aims to quantify the potential contribution of nutrients derived from leaf litter in a
short rotation coppice plantation which includes monocultures of the species Populus alba …