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Soil heavy metal pollution and ecological risk assessment in disturbed and undisturbed soil of Morigaon, Assam
The presence of heavy metals in agricultural soils has become a critical concern in the face of increased environmental scrutiny, highlighting the...
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Pore-scale permeability estimation of undisturbed granite residual soil: A comparison study by different methods
PurposeThe macropore structure and seepage characteristics profoundly influence the stability of granite residual soil (GRS) slopes. However,...
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Water erosion control of undisturbed soil cores by near soil surface factors after 5-year vegetation restoration in red sandstone area from subtropical China
PurposeVegetation restoration has long been recognized as a practical way to control soil erosion in the eroded inferior lands of subtropical China....
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Identification of sources and analysis of spatial distribution of soil heavy metals in northern China coal mining areas
The mining and utilization of coal resources has not only promoted rapid economic development but also poses a potential threat to the ecological...
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Assessing soil quality of Italian Western Alps protected areas by QBS-ar: impact of management and habitat type on soil microarthropods
Soil fauna has a crucial importance for the functioning of ecosystems and their conservation. Soil biota has a role in soil formation and...
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Bioindication for Ecosystem Regeneration towards Natural conditions: the BERN data base and BERN model
The primary task of the BERN database is to document reference data on typical site parameters for the occurrence of plant communities in which their...
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An experimental investigation on engineering properties of undisturbed loess under acid contamination
Even though soil acidification can cause significant destabilizing effects on various geotechnical issues, studies have rarely been conducted to...
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How natural are the forests in Rajiv Gandhi (Nagarhole) Tiger Reserve? A multi-source data approach
This study aimed to monitor long-term land use dynamics for understanding the natural forest integrity and intactness of the Rajiv Gandhi ( Nagarhole)...
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Soil arthropod community responses to restoration in areas impacted by iron mining tailings deposition after Fundão dam failure
AbstractIn 2015, the failure of the Fundão dam in Mariana, Brazil released ~43 million m 3 of iron mining tailings into the environment. Despite...
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Nexus between carbon stock, biomass, and CO2 emission of woody species composition: evidence from Ise-Ekiti Forest Reserve, Southwestern Nigeria
The carbon stock, biomass, and CO 2 emissions in woody species play crucial roles in understanding and managing ecosystems. Understanding these...
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Measurements of Water-Soluble Ions in Particulate Matter 2.5 in Polish Rural Areas: Identifying Possible Sources
Limited data on rural Poland's atmospheric ion concentrations exists, with no publicly available monitoring data in urban areas. These knowledge gaps...
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Impacts of unpaved roads on runoff and erosion in a dry tropical setting: Isla De Culebra, Puerto Rico
PurposeUnpaved road erosion represents a key source of terrigenous sediment threatening Caribbean coral reefs, yet no empirical data existed to...
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Italian reference rivers under the Water Framework Directive umbrella: do natural factors actually depict the observed nutrient conditions?
BackgroundDespite the efforts made in the last century to counteract the nutrient enrichment from diffuse and point-sources, the excess of nitrogen...
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Role of data uncertainty when identifying important areas for biodiversity and carbon in boreal forests
Forest conservation plays a central role in meeting national and international biodiversity and climate targets. Biodiversity and carbon values...
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Concentrations of toxic metals and essential elements in raw cow milk from areas with potentially undisturbed and highly disturbed environment in Slovakia
Dietary composition and husbandry practices largely determine the essential trace element status and the toxic metal exposure of livestock and...
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Biogenic factors explain soil carbon in paired urban and natural ecosystems worldwide
Urban greenspaces support multiple nature-based services, many of which depend on the amount of soil carbon (C). Yet, the environmental drivers of...
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Study and Analysis of Hotels Established in Desert Natural Reserves
The Corona pandemic has significantly impacted tourism, prompting travelers to embrace eco-tourism and prioritize environmental preservation....
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Elevation Dynamics Between Polders and the Natural Sundarbans of the Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta Plain
The Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta (GBD) in Bangladesh exists at a nexus of stability and vulnerability, as the rivers annually carry ~ 800–1000 MT of...
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Distribution of Natural and Anthropogenic Radionuclides in Soil Samples in Recreational Zones of Moscow
Recreational zones play an important role in human life in urban environment. The activities of natural radionuclides and 137 Cs were determined by...
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Banking on strong rural livelihoods and the sustainable use of natural capital in post-conflict Colombia
In post-conflict Colombia, the government has prioritized resettlement of displaced people through development of strong rural livelihoods and the...
