Slow pyrolysis of hornbeam (Carpinus betulus L.) sawdust was performed to produce bio-oil
and bio-char. The operational variables were as follows: pyrolysis temperature (400–600° …

Forest thinning is a major forest management practice worldwide and may lead to profound
alterations in the fluxes of soil greenhouse gases (GHGs). However, the global patterns and …

Fires are an important aspect of environmental ecology; however, they are also one of the
most widespread destructive forces impacting natural ecosystems as well as property …

Low-intensity prescribed fire has significant influences on the community structure and
biodiversity of the soil. The recovery rate of microarthropods following a fire is not well …

The biodiversity in Amazon forest soils is continuously challenged by anthropogenic
activities or disturbances, impacting the quantity and quality of its natural resources and a …

As essential components of soil properties and microbial processes, carbon (C), nitrogen
(N), phosphorus (P), and extracellular enzymes play key roles in carbon and nutrient cycling …

Knowing the effect of thinning on forest ecosystem services is an important aspect of
sustainable forest management. This study analyzed the traditional thinning on tree growth …

Forest management, especially thinning and harvesting measures, has a significant impact
on the forest carbon balance especially in the forests with long-term continuous cover …

Thinning and understory removal are two common silvicultural practices used in plantation
ecosystems, and both are expected to influence soil respiration (RS). However, little is …

Background Thinning is a commonly used treatment in forest management which affects the
tree root systems. The effects of thinning on element concentrations and seasonal change of …