Abstract Species Distribution Modelling (SDM) techniques were originally developed in the
mid-1980s. In this century they are gaining increasing attention in the literature and in …

Forest restoration is currently a primary objective in environmental management policies at a
global scale, to the extent that impressive initiatives and commitments have been launched …

This study aims to explore the effects of the design and quantity of absence data on the
performance of random forest-based landslide susceptibility map**. First, the Youfang …

The conservation and restoration of forest ecosystems require detailed knowledge of the
native plant compositions. Here, we map global forest tree composition and assess the …

Statistical downscaling of climate data has been widely described in the literature, with the
aim of improving the reliability of local climatic parameters from coarse-resolution (often> 20 …

Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla King) is a species with great economic interest
worldwide and is classified as vulnerable to extinction by the IUCN. Deforestation and …

Abstract Knowledge on the potential suitability of tree species to the site is very important for
forest management planning. Natural forest distribution provides a good reference for …

Natural pest control has the potential to reduce pesticide use. Therefore, it has an essential
role to play in the transition towards a more sustainable agriculture. For the prediction of …

The long-term success of forest restoration programs can be improved using climate-based
species distribution models (SDMs) to predict which tree species will tolerate climate …

Climate variability is one of the most powerful drivers that have resulted in loss of forest
ecosystems. Quercus leucotrichophora (A. Camus)(Banj oak) is a keystone tree in moist …