Trees are spread worldwide, as the watchmen that experience the intricate ecological effects
caused by various environmental factors. In order to better understand such effects, it is …

Identifying the key factors driving invasion processes is crucial for designing and
implementing appropriate management strategies. In fact, the importance of (model-based) …

Tropical dry forests are highly endangered ecosystems that have been scarcely studied.
Many species within these forests suffer regeneration problems due to unsustainable …

In the context of multiple forest management, multipurpose tree species which provide both
timber and non-timber forest products (NTFP), present particular challenges as the potential …

In southern Mozambique, the sap and leaves of the palms Hyphaene coriacea and Phoenix
reclinata are harvested by local people as sources of traditional beverages, weaving …

Araucaria angustifolia is the dominant coniferous species in Brazil, a long-lived pioneer
species and a supplier of valuable timber and non-timber products, which gives it key …

The long-term future of species composition in forests depends on regeneration. Many
factors can affect regeneration, including human use, environmental conditions, and …

Copaíba oleoresin is a medicinal product obtained from several species of Copaifera trees
(Copaifera spp.), and it is used for its healing and anti-inflammatory properties. Oleoresin is …

To date, the spatial distribution pattern and density of Brazil nut trees in logged forest stands
is unclear across the Amazon basin. We asked the following questions:(1) What are the …

Context Copaifera species produce an oleoresin of commercial importance that is widely
extracted in Amazon communities.• Aims This paper addresses two questions.(1) What are …