Of the more than five hundred and fifty species of North American bark beetles (Coleoptera:
Curculionidae, Scolytinae), approximately twenty species occasionally cause large amounts …

Droughts are the most expensive climate disasters as they leave long-term and chronic
impacts on the ecosystem, agriculture, and human society. The intensity, frequency, and …

Ecological restoration projects (ERPs) are an indispensable component of natural climate
solutions and have proven to be very important for reversing environmental degradation in …

Threats from climate change and growing populations require innovative solutions for
restoring streamflow in many regions. In the arid western US, attempts to increase …

Managing fire ignitions for resource benefit decreases fuel loads and reduces the risk of
high-severity fire in fire-suppressed dry conifer forests. However, the reintroduction of low …

Masting describes the spatiotemporal variability in seed production by a population of
plants. Both abiotic and biotic factors drive masting, but the importance of these factors can …

A bstract Forest fires are a major environmental concern and can pose a direct threat to the
environment, communities, and people living in fire-prone areas. Colorado has experienced …

Woodlands across the globe have expanded in recent centuries in response to shifts in
climate, land use, and disturbance patterns, but are expected to be particularly vulnerable to …

Forest restoration is a powerful tool that combats forest loss and mitigates climate change.
Our review asks how climate change considerations are integrated into forest restoration …

Tree loss is increasing rapidly due to drought-and heat-related mortality and intensifying fire
activity. Consequently, the fate of many forests depends on the ability of juvenile trees to …