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The impacts and legacies of warfare on forest ecosystems 战争对森林生态系统的影响和遗留问题

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Trees, Forests and People

Pub Date : 2024-12-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.tfp.2024.100696

Alexander James Fricke Martin

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Editorial: Fire and environment. Issues and challenges 社论：火灾与环境。问题与挑战

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Pub Date : 2024-12-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.tfp.2024.100693

Jesús Rodrigo-Comino , Saskia D. Keesstra , Nieves Fernandez-Anez

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Special issue: Forest science navigating sustainable development—A third task 特刊：引导可持续发展的森林科学——第三项任务

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Pub Date : 2024-12-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.tfp.2024.100656

Mårten Larsson , Purabi Bose , Roberto J. Fernández , Robert Jandl

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Assessment of land dynamics transformation into tea plantations using support vector machine 基于支持向量机的茶园土地动态转化评价

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Pub Date : 2024-12-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.tfp.2024.100703

Md Sahadat Hossan , Masud Ibn Afjal , Md.Faruq Hasan , Md.Abu Hanif

Precisely monitoring land use dynamics and spatial distributions is essential for sustainable development and long-term land management. Tea is one of the leading beverage crops cultivated in Bangladesh, expanding rapidly in northern districts and forcing land use change. This study aims to decipher the expansion of tea cultivation and land dynamics transformation to tea land areas in the northern region of Bangladesh by using Landsat 5 TM and Landsat 8 OLI/TIRS surface reflectance images. The supervised support vector machine (SVM) method was used for classification purposes, resulting in three classified maps for the years 2004, 2013 and 2022, having overall accuracies of 91.43 %, 98.67 %, and 98.48 % and kappa coefficients of 89.51, 98.37, and 98.13, respectively. The images were classified into six land use classes: agriculture, tea cultivation area, settlement, waterbody, bare land, and forest. Land transformation results reveal that overall tea land increased by 41.08 % from 2004 to 2022, experiencing a downward trend during 2004–2013, while from 2013 to 2022, a dramatic rise of 70.01 % (equal to 4683.60 ha) tea cultivation area was found in Panchagarh district. The bare land was among the most highly transformed land classes into tea plantations, followed by the forest area. This study provides evidence of transforming underutilized land class into a profitable land use practice, i.e., tea plantation. Thus, cutting-edge technologies would be imperative in land transformation detection for sustainable land management and policy implications for the sustainable development of small landholding livelihoods and the tea industry.

精确监测土地利用动态和空间分布对可持续发展和长期土地管理至关重要。茶叶是孟加拉国种植的主要饮料作物之一，在北部地区迅速扩张，迫使土地利用发生变化。本研究旨在利用Landsat 5 TM和Landsat 8 OLI/TIRS地表反射率图像，解读孟加拉国北部地区茶叶种植的扩张和土地向茶地区域的动态转变。采用监督支持向量机（SVM）方法进行分类，得到2004年、2013年和2022年的3幅分类地图，总体准确率分别为91.43%、98.67%和98.48%，kappa系数分别为89.51、98.37和98.13。这些图像被划分为6个土地利用类别：农业、茶叶种植区、聚落、水体、裸地和森林。土地改造结果显示，2004年至2022年，茶地总体增长41.08%，2004 - 2013年呈下降趋势，而2013年至2022年，Panchagarh地区的茶种植面积急剧增长70.01%（相当于4683.60公顷）。光秃秃的土地是最高度转变为茶园的土地类别之一，其次是森林地区。本研究提供了将未充分利用的土地类别转化为有利可图的土地使用实践（即茶园）的证据。因此，在土地转型检测、可持续土地管理以及对小土地所有者生计和茶业可持续发展的政策影响方面，尖端技术将是必不可少的。

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One hundred years of piñon nuts, a largely forgotten wild food crop from the American Southwest (1850–1950) 一百年的piñon坚果，一种几乎被遗忘的来自美国西南部的野生粮食作物（1850-1950）

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Trees, Forests and People

Pub Date : 2024-12-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.tfp.2024.100705

Christopher H. Briand

This is the first paper to intensively examine the history of piñon nuts, the seeds of the piñon pine (Pinus edulis), which Indigenous Americans have harvested in the Four Corners region of the American Southwest for millennia. The history of the piñon nut industry is reconstructed from its inception in the mid-19th century in the New Mexico Territory to its heyday in the early 20th century until consumption began to decline in the mid-20th century. Additionally, this paper provides some suggestions for reviving this iconic Southwestern American food. The commercial harvest of piñon nuts primarily involved Native and Mexican Americans. While the economic benefits of piñon nut harvesting were significant, the work was often dangerous, with reports of deaths due to exposure, accidents, and violence. Piñon nut production varied yearly due to the trees’ masting behavior, where trees produce large seed crops intermittently. Although there was considerable interest in cultivation during the early 20th century, slow growth and delayed nut-bearing limited cultivation efforts. Piñon nuts were popular throughout the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, gaining popularity, especially among immigrant communities in New York. In 1918, Fannie Spitz patented a piñon nut-shelling machine, significantly improving processing efficiency and impacting the industry by enabling quicker and more effective removal of kernels. Shelled piñon nuts were now sold for consumption out of hand and also for use in candy production. Farmers experimented with feeding hogs and chickens piñon nuts. However, this practice did not become widespread due to the availability of cheaper corn. Piñon wood was also valued for its use as firewood and in mining as props, though it had limited application as lumber for railroad ties. At the same time, smaller piñon trees gained popularity as Christmas trees. Piñon resin was chewed and also used medicinally in salves. By the mid-20th century, piñon nuts lost popularity to peanuts (Arachis hypogaea), which were marketed more aggressively and produced in higher quantities at lower prices. The piñon industry has struggled with crop variability, low supply, and high prices. Still, it might be revived with improved marketing, working cooperatively and through the construction of a strategic reserve to ensure a steady supply of piñon nuts every year, through both good and bad harvests.

这是第一篇深入研究piñon坚果历史的论文，piñon坚果是piñon松（Pinus edulis）的种子，数千年来，美洲原住民在美国西南部的四角地区收获了这种种子。piñon坚果产业的历史从19世纪中期在新墨西哥地区开始重建，到20世纪初的鼎盛时期，直到20世纪中期消费开始下降。此外，本文还为复兴这一标志性的美国西南部食物提供了一些建议。piñon坚果的商业收获主要涉及土著和墨西哥裔美国人。虽然piñon坚果收获的经济效益巨大，但这项工作往往是危险的，有报告说，由于暴露、事故和暴力而死亡。Piñon坚果产量每年都有变化，这是由于树木的群集行为，树木间歇性地生产大量种子作物。尽管在20世纪初，人们对栽培产生了相当大的兴趣，但生长缓慢和结果延迟限制了栽培的努力。Piñon坚果在19世纪末和20世纪初在美国很受欢迎，尤其是在纽约的移民社区。1918年，Fannie Spitz申请了piñon坚果脱壳机的专利，大大提高了加工效率，并通过更快、更有效地去除果仁，影响了整个行业。脱壳的piñon坚果现在出售，供现成食用，也用于糖果生产。农民们尝试给猪和鸡喂piñon坚果。然而，由于有了更便宜的玉米，这种做法并没有普及。Piñon木材也因其用作柴火和在采矿中用作道具而受到重视，尽管它作为铁路纽带木材的应用有限。与此同时，较小的piñon树作为圣诞树开始流行。Piñon树脂被咀嚼，也用于药用药膏。到20世纪中期，piñon坚果失去了花生（Arachis hypogaea）的流行，花生的营销更积极，产量更高，价格更低。piñon行业一直在与作物变化、低供应和高价格作斗争。尽管如此，通过改善营销、合作以及建立战略储备来确保每年piñon坚果的稳定供应，无论收成好坏，它可能会复苏。

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Potential impacts of future climate on twelve key multipurpose tree species in Benin: Insights from species distribution modeling for biodiversity conservation

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Pub Date : 2024-11-30 DOI: 10.1016/j.tfp.2024.100744

Sèdoami Flora Dogbo , Kolawolé Valère Salako , Gafarou Agoundé , Kangbéni Dimobe , Adjo Estelle Geneviève Adiko , Jens Gebauer , Constant Yves Adou Yao , Romain Glèlè Kakaï

The global decline of biodiversity threatens ecosystem stability and human well-being. This study modeled the future suitable habitats of twelve key multipurpose tree species (MPTS) in Benin under two climate scenarios, Shared Socioeconomic Pathways 245 (SSP245) and 585 (SSP585), based on a 2070 horizon. The research focused on peri‑urban areas (Cotonou, Abomey, Savalou, Parakou, Natitingou, and Kandi) and the protected areas network in Benin. We evaluated environmental variables influencing MPTS distribution, projected habitat changes, identified hotspots, and compared impacts on native versus non-native species. Four modelling algorithms—Generalized Additive Models, Generalized Linear Models, Maximum Entropy, and Random Forest—were used. Climate factors, particularly isothermality (Bio3) and annual precipitation (Bio12), predominantly influenced the distribution of the studied species. The models performed well, with a mean Area Under the Curve (AUC) of 0.88 and a mean True Skill Statistic (TSS) of 0.64. Projections indicated a decline in suitable habitats for 67 % of species, minor changes for 8 %, and increases for 25 %. The effectiveness of protected areas was mixed, with species showing varied responses. Savalou and Abomey peri‑urban areas emerged as key conservation hotspots, underscoring the need to shift conservation focus to these areas. Native species showed greater resilience to future climate conditions, emphasizing the importance of native species and species-specific conservation strategies under changing climates. These findings are relevant for promoting MPTS in Sub-Saharan Africa for sustainable ecological and socio-economic development.

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Safeguarding iconic tree species, dependent ecosystems, and regional economies: A New Zealand perspective on controlling Kauri Dieback

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Pub Date : 2024-11-29 DOI: 10.1016/j.tfp.2024.100742

Stefania Mattea , Juan J. Monge

In response to a disease outbreak affecting an iconic ecosystem, restricting recreational access emerges as a crucial strategy to control disease spread, despite significant social and economic impacts. The study examines the economic implications of Kauri Dieback, affecting the emblematic kauri trees located in the Waitākere Ranges Park in New Zealand, on the local, regional, and national economy through impacted recreational services. Using a risk-assessment framework integrating components of a probabilistic Cost-Benefit-Analysis (CBA), we investigate the impact of a Kauri Dieback outbreak on recreation and related spending. We assess costs based on protection management plans and expected benefits by considering the avoided economic losses from a probable park closure. Our research introduces a novel element by calculating the minimum probability of a park closure that would make protection measures cost effective. These probability thresholds can then be compared with the expert-elicited probabilities of a park closure to economically justify protection measures. A sensitivity analysis examines key assumptions, including the consideration of the indirect and induced impacts from a potential outbreak using economic multipliers. Findings show a low threshold probability range (0.2–8.9 %) for cost-effective interventions under different plausible scenarios. The scenario considering a high expenditure per visitor yields the highest net benefit (NZ$5 billion for a one-year closure), while the lowest net benefit (NZ$76 million for a one-year closure) is associated with the lowest counterpart. It underscores the need for strategic investments to protect kauri trees in a complex economic context, providing valuable insights for policymakers and the community.

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Web-based spatial decision support system for optimum route to forest fires: A case of Viphya plantations 基于网络的森林火灾最佳路径空间决策支持系统：以维菲亚人工林为例

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Pub Date : 2024-11-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.tfp.2024.100740

Harineck Mayamiko Tholo , Wilfred Kadewa , Chikondi Chisenga , Steve Gondwe , Emmanuel Zuza , Weston Mwase , Billy Kachingwe , Jabulani Nyengere

Efficient access to fire incidents is crucial for successful firefighting operations. This study aimed at developing a web-based spatial decision support system (SDSS) to determine optimal routes to forest fires and risk zones in the Viphya Plantations, Malawi. The system integrates remote sensing analysis to identify fire risk zones and a web-based SDSS to suggest optimal response routes. Remote sensing data was used to map areas prone to forest fires based on factors such as land use/cover type, terrain, and anthropogenic activities. These risk zones were incorporated into the GIS routing decision support system, enabling the generation of optimal routes from fire stations to fire risk zones and reported fire cases. System testing demonstrated the SDSS's capability to provide optimum routing options targeting fire risk hotspots and reported incidents within the plantations. The SDSS facilitated the identification of optimal routes to mitigate transportation costs and provided insights into spatial patterns of fire vulnerability, revealing areas that may be inaccessible within the optimal timeframe. This highlighted the necessity of establishing additional fire stations in high-risk regions to enhance rapid response times. The web-based SDSS proved to be an effective decision support tool for optimizing resource allocation and improving emergency response coordination for fighting forest fires in the Viphya Plantations.

有效地获取火灾事故对成功的消防行动至关重要。本研究旨在开发一个基于网络的空间决策支持系统（SDSS），以确定马拉维Viphya种植园森林火灾和危险区域的最佳路线。该系统集成了遥感分析来识别火灾危险区域，以及基于网络的SDSS来建议最佳响应路线。根据土地利用/覆盖类型、地形和人为活动等因素，利用遥感数据绘制森林火灾易发地区地图。这些危险区域被纳入GIS路线决策支持系统，从而生成从消防站到火灾危险区域的最佳路线和报告的火灾案例。系统测试表明，SDSS能够提供针对火灾风险热点的最佳路径选择，并在种植园内报告事故。SDSS有助于确定最佳路线以降低运输成本，并提供对火灾易损性的空间模式的见解，揭示在最佳时间框架内可能无法进入的区域。这突出了在高风险地区建立更多消防站以加快快速反应时间的必要性。事实证明，基于网络的SDSS是一种有效的决策支持工具，可优化资源分配和改善Viphya人工林扑灭森林火灾的应急响应协调。

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Value added and employment effects in Finland when wood fibre is substituted for plastic in food packaging–A case study 食品包装中用木质纤维替代塑料对芬兰的增值和就业影响--案例研究

IF 2.7 Q1 FORESTRY

Trees, Forests and People

Pub Date : 2024-11-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.tfp.2024.100741

Taina Lahtinen , Jari Viitanen , Antti Mutanen , Jussi Lintunen

In the food and beverage industry, the development of new bio-based packaging materials and films is lively nowadays, and in the future, these materials will increasingly replace the current plastic-based packaging solutions. This demand, however, will inevitably have an impact on wood raw material availability. Using cold cuts and chocolate bars as pilot food package product cases and input-output analysis, this study evaluates projected roundwood need, value added, and employment in Finland when certain volumes of packaging materials are converted from traditional plastic to wood fibre-based. The results indicated that the substitution effects both for value added and employment remained rather small. In the cases studied, the substitution effect on consumption of softwood pulpwood was only a few thousand cubic meters over bark, whereas the reduction of plastics was up to 3,000 tonnes. Economic effects, however, would be highly significant if production were scaled to several different food packages, especially from the viewpoint of value added. More research is clearly needed to analyse economic, environmental, and social aspects on a larger scale, as well as pros and cons when plastic is replaced by alternative fibre-based materials in food packaging.

在食品和饮料行业，新型生物基包装材料和薄膜的开发如今十分活跃，在未来，这些材料将越来越多地取代现有的塑料包装解决方案。然而，这种需求不可避免地会对木材原料的供应产生影响。本研究以冷盘和巧克力棒作为试点食品包装产品案例，通过投入产出分析，评估了当一定数量的包装材料从传统塑料转为木质纤维材料时，芬兰的圆木需求、附加值和就业情况。结果表明，附加值和就业的替代效应仍然相当小。在所研究的案例中，对软木浆材消耗的替代效应仅为树皮的几千立方米，而塑料的减少量则高达 3,000 吨。然而，如果生产规模扩大到几种不同的食品包装，经济效应将非常显著，特别是从附加值的角度来看。显然，需要进行更多的研究，以便在更大范围内分析经济、环境和社会方面的问题，以及在食品包装中用替代纤维材料取代塑料的利弊。

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Prevalence and determinants of vulnerability among Sundarbans mangrove forest resource-dependent communities in cyclone-prone southwestern coastal districts of Bangladesh

IF 2.7 Q1 FORESTRY

Trees, Forests and People

Pub Date : 2024-11-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.tfp.2024.100739

Md. Tanvir Hossain , Tunvir Ahamed Shohel , Md. Nasif Ahsan , Md. Nazrul Islam

Vulnerability assessment is crucial for reducing the impact of natural disasters on marginalized coastal communities. In Bangladesh, studies have addressed the vulnerability of coastal populations, but they often overlook the Sundarbans mangrove forest resource-dependent communities (SMFRDCs). These marginalized groups, reliant on the forest, frequently face natural disasters such as cyclones, increasing their vulnerability. This study seeks to assess the extent of vulnerability among SMFRDCs and uncover the critical risk factors contributing to it. This cross-sectional survey was conducted in three southwestern coastal districts of Bangladesh: Satkhira, Khulna, and Bagerhat. Data were collected from 782 SMFRDCs in three Upazila (sub-district) of selected coastal districts using a structured interview schedule (SIS) and following a multistage stratified random sampling approach. The data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics v27 for Windows. A one-sample binomial test was performed to assess the prevalence of vulnerability. Additionally, bivariate analyses (Pearson’s Chi-square [χ²], Yates’s Correction for Continuity [χ²_Yates], Phi [φ], and Cramer’s V [φ_c]), and multivariable binary logistic regression (MBLR) were conducted to identify the associated risk factors. The findings of the one-sample binomial indicate that among the coastal Upazila, the vulnerability prevalence was highest in Mongla (53.4 %; 95 % CI: 47.4 % - 59.3 %). Additionally, honey collectors were found to be more vulnerable to natural disasters, with a prevalence of 60.8 % (95 % CI: 52.7 % - 68.6 %) among the SMFRDCs. The MBLR findings indicate that SMFRDCs with over 31 years of experience and involvement in multiple occupations were less vulnerable to natural disasters. Likewise, SMFRDCs with better household materials, transport, and livestock assets were less vulnerable to natural disasters. In contrast, those with medium-to-high domestic assets were more at risk. Additionally, having land and access to loans reduced the likelihood of vulnerability. SMFRDCs with better natural, physical, and political capital were also less vulnerable. The findings show that vulnerability among SMFRDCs varied by geospatial location and occupation. Socio-demographics, household resources, and livelihood capitals were key predictors of the household vulnerability of SMFRDCs. To reduce this vulnerability, it is recommended that organizations – governmental and non-governmental – work together to create comprehensive plans involving SMFRDCs in both planning and implementing disaster risk reduction strategies by addressing individual and community-level factors.

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