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{"title":"Fagus grandifolia growth and mortality a decade after the emergence of Beech leaf disease","authors":"Brianna L. Shepherd,&nbsp;David J. Burke,&nbsp;Katharine L. Stuble","doi":"10.1016/j.tfp.2025.100836","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tfp.2025.100836","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Beech leaf disease (BLD) is poised to cause major declines in American beech (<em>Fagus grandifolia</em>) across the eastern United States and parts of Canada. Given the dominance of this tree, quantifying impacts of this emerging disease is critical. Using long-term data from an existing field experiment (originally established to explore the impacts of soil chemistry on forests), we quantify rates of mortality and growth in American beech afflicted with BLD near the disease's epicenter. Since the initial observation of BLD in Cuyahoga County, OH in 2014, 75 of the 263 (29 %) American beech trees within our study have died. Most of this mortality was recent, with 2021–2023 displaying the highest levels of beech mortality (56 trees dying across the three years). Mortality was distributed unevenly across size classes, with the highest rates of mortality occurring in trees &lt;25 cm DBH. Mortality rates were influenced by beech abundance, suggesting that areas with high concentrations of beech may experience higher rates of mortality. In addition, beech grew more slowly in recent years (2017–2022), suggesting a probable slowing of growth rates associated with BLD. Further, we observed lower growth rates in plots with the addition of soil amendments, but only before the arrival of BLD. As a dominant tree in many forests, this decline in American beech could catalyze larger stand-level changes in forest composition and function as BLD persists on the landscape and continues to spread into new areas.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36104,"journal":{"name":"Trees, Forests and People","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100836"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143682719","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Ecosystem services values for local people in participatory forestry context: The case of karura urban forest reserve","authors":"Erick O. Osewe ,&nbsp;Bogdan Popa ,&nbsp;Joram K. Kagombe ,&nbsp;Ibrahim Osewe ,&nbsp;Ioan Vasile Abrudan","doi":"10.1016/j.tfp.2025.100834","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tfp.2025.100834","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>While green urban infrastructure has been widely successful in the global North to ease the pressure from rapid urbanization, developing economies in the global South are also embracing sustainable urban planning by integrating forest management approaches that prioritize ecological benefits of urban forests. Karura Forest Reserve (KFR) in Kenya is an important urban forest ecosystem that provides multiple benefits to the residents of Nairobi city. Our research addresses a significant gap in the literature by exploring the benefits provided by KFR to the local community. The aim is to evaluate the ecosystem services provided by KFR to the local people, with the objectives (i) to estimate the direct and indirect benefits of employment for Friends of Karura Community Forest Association (FKF-CFA) members, (ii) to evaluate the effect of periodic deadwood removal by the Huruma community-based organizations (CBOs), and (iii) to provide a holistic economic perspective based on total revenue from entrance fees. We used survey methods to collect primary data by applying mixed format questionnaires to FKF-CFA and Huruma CBOs members. The secondary data on visitors’ entry logs were sourced from the FKF-CFA clerk records. A descriptive statistical analysis was conducted in R-studio, and a Fisher's exact test to assess the association between perceived benefits of FKF-CFA staff to their livelihoods. The total economic value of benefits derived from KFR was estimated at US$ 526,027 per annum. Direct ES benefits to FKF-CFA members had an estimated annual value of US$ 91,656, monetary valuation of deadwood collection was estimated at US$ 21,957 per annum, and revenue from entrance fees was estimated at US$ 412,414 annually. Our study illustrates also the successes achieved through the integration of participatory forestry on livelihoods and recommends urban forest management models that incorporate the community's perspectives.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36104,"journal":{"name":"Trees, Forests and People","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100834"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143703998","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Bridging wine and forestry sectors to reduce wildfires: Wine actors’ perceptions, their role in risk reduction and externality labelling","authors":"Elena Górriz-Mifsud,&nbsp;Soazig Darnay,&nbsp;Marc Rovellada Ballesteros","doi":"10.1016/j.tfp.2025.100835","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tfp.2025.100835","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>To mitigate wildfire risk, fire-smart landscapes present a promising strategy, integrating fuel discontinuities through a mosaic of agricultural and forested areas. However, the role of farmers in enhancing wildfire resilience within this mosaic remains underexplored. This exploratory study in four European Mediterranean countries aims at unveiling the factors modulating wine growers’ wildfire risk perception, their related agency and demand for recognition.</div><div>Our survey sample consisted of mainly rustic land managers (78 %), which often had also roles of wine producers (48 %), PDO (7.5 %) or winery (18 %) representatives, or wine experts (23 %). Portuguese respondents lead in ownership rates, with Spanish ones exhibiting larger average holdings. Our findings show the interlinkage between wine sector and wildfire risk management: wine growers influence the interface between woodlands and farmlands. Sixty-five percent of land managers were also forest owners, but only 25 % had a forest management plan. Catalan respondents rank higher in association membership, Spanish and Italian respondents tend to have more plans, and Italians are more likely to have sold wood. Approximately 24 % of respondents reported past wildfires within their property, and 32 % in their vicinity. Land managers reported a high wildfire concern (7.5/10), with Spanish respondents scoring higher (8.4) than Portuguese (6.5), French (6.1) and Italians (5.1). The closer experience of wildfires and owning also forests correlated with higher concern levels. Only one-quarter of land managers are aware of a fire prevention plan for their property, and among those pre-suppression measures dominate.</div><div>Forty-five percent of respondents declared interest in financial support for implementing wildfire risk reduction measures, followed by technical support (39 %). French respondents were less keen to support. Over one-third-of the sample indicated interest in a fire-smart label in the marketable products to recognise the externality effect of fire risk reduction. Most respondents did not believe that would improve their sales, and 23 % reported excess of brands. These results call for: i) targeted information and financial mechanisms to vineyard managers to align with fire risk reduction measures and engage in forest management, and ii) co-design of any fire-smart produce label to ensure effectiveness and acceptance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36104,"journal":{"name":"Trees, Forests and People","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100835"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143682721","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"What incentives motivate smallholder farmers to reduce deforestation? Evidence from Nigeria's rainforest region","authors":"Chizoba Obianuju Oranu ,&nbsp;Charles Jumbe ,&nbsp;Innocent Pangapanga-Phiri ,&nbsp;Nnaemeka Chukwuone","doi":"10.1016/j.tfp.2025.100833","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tfp.2025.100833","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Deforestation has persistently undermined forests' critical role in providing environmental services and livelihood support. In developing countries like Nigeria, small-scale agriculture significantly drives deforestation. This study analyzes farmers' preferences for incentives to reduce deforestation and its influencing factors using data from 634 smallholder farmers in Cross Rivers State, located in Nigeria's rainforest region. The Conditional Mixed Process (CMP) was used to analyze farmers’ preference for financial incentives, while the multinomial probit model was used to analyze farmers’ preference for non-financial incentives and their influencing factors. The results suggest that farmers have differential preferences for incentives, with 38 percent and 42 percent having a preference for financial and non-financial incentives, respectively. The farmers' choice of non-financial incentives includes providing farm processing facilities, farm inputs, employment opportunities for youths and entrepreneurship training programs. Interestingly, 20 percent of the farmers were unwilling to accept any incentives but would rather continue clearing new forest areas. Furthermore, the findings suggest that farmers' socioeconomic and institutional factors significantly shape their choice of incentives. We argue that providing homogenous incentives for farmers may not necessarily address agricultural driven deforestation. Hence, incentive policies should account for the diversity in smallholder farmers’ preferences for sustainable deforestation reduction.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36104,"journal":{"name":"Trees, Forests and People","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100833"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143629346","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring the implications of selective harvesting for forest dynamics: A longitudinal analysis of Sal dominated community forests","authors":"Sony Baral ,&nbsp;Mathias Neumann ,&nbsp;Khagendra Prasad Joshi ,&nbsp;Bijendra Basnyat ,&nbsp;Harald Vacik","doi":"10.1016/j.tfp.2025.100832","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tfp.2025.100832","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Selective harvesting is one of the oldest and most widely used forest management systems, yet its ecological impacts in community-managed forests remain underexplored. This study investigated how forest dynamics has changed due to selection harvesting system in Nepal using data from permanent plots measured over two decades (2005–2022), largely focusing on basal area, tree density and regeneration conditions. Results indicate an increase in basal area from 13.4 to 23.1 m²/ha, accompanied by a significant decline in small-sized trees (&lt;10 cm DBH) and minimal growth in older tree numbers, leading to a stand structure shift from an inverse J-shaped to a bell-shaped distribution. Regeneration conditions specifically for saplings were poor and declining, with few saplings (&lt;2 cm DBH) advancing to higher-diameter classes. A linear mixed-effects model revealed a positive relationship between removal rates and regeneration, but a negative association in Sal <em>(Shorea robusta)</em>-dominated forests (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.05). These findings underscore the need for adaptive management tailored to stand conditions. Furthermore, management interventions such targeted thinning and strategic canopy openings are particularly important to enhance regeneration and ensure sustainable production in the community-managed forests.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36104,"journal":{"name":"Trees, Forests and People","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100832"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143631954","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of protective devices for the direct seeding of longleaf pine (Pinus palustris)","authors":"Morgan D. Wingo,&nbsp;Anna L. Rose,&nbsp;Timothy H. Chesnut,&nbsp;Martin L. Cipollini","doi":"10.1016/j.tfp.2025.100828","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tfp.2025.100828","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Most tree species, including longleaf pine (<em>Pinus palustris</em> Mill.; LLP) are established by planting seedlings during reforestation. Direct seeding could be a viable alternative; however, seed predation by various animals might be an impediment. While LLP are typically planted using nursery-grown plugs with high survival rates, planting these in certain sites may be difficult, and the appropriate genotype for a given site may not always be available. We expect that LLP seed and early seedling survival might reach acceptable rates when directly planted seeds are protected by shelters. We thus evaluated the effectiveness of degradable shelters (Seed Crowns™) for use in direct seeding of LLP. This project was carried out at two sites in middle Georgia and four sites on the Berry College campus near Rome, Georgia. At the middle Georgia sites, seeds were planted within shelters (no unprotected controls) across five subplots with varying numbers of planting spots at each site as a general test of field implementation. At Berry College, from 65 to 80 shelters were installed at each site along with 15 to 20 control spots (unprotected seeds). At the two middle Georgia sites respectively, 35 % and 77 % of seeds planted were living seedlings after ∼5 months and 52 % and 90 % of spots had at least one survivor. Across the Berry College sites after 5 months, sheltered seeds had an 86 %, 14 %, and 24 % improvement over controls in seeds (or seed coats) present, seedlings alive, and spots with at least one survivor, respectively. Taken together, these results suggest that direct seedling using these shelters may be a viable option for restoring longleaf pines when other considerations prevent or disfavor the use of containerized seedlings.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36104,"journal":{"name":"Trees, Forests and People","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100828"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143682718","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Modeling within-territory habitat selection by Lilfordi Woodpecker Dendrocopos leucotos lilfordii from GPS tracking: Implications for conservation and forest management","authors":"Iker Pardo ,&nbsp;David Campión ,&nbsp;Miguel Mari Elósegui ,&nbsp;Diego Villanúa","doi":"10.1016/j.tfp.2025.100831","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tfp.2025.100831","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The Lilfordi Woodpecker (<em>Dendrocopos leucotos lilfordii</em>), a subspecies of the White-Backed Woodpecker, is considered one of the rarest and most endangered woodpeckers in Europe. Understanding the habitat requirements of the Lilfordi Woodpecker is crucial to making the management of forests compatible with its conservation. While many studies have identified some habitat features that the White-Backed Woodpecker preferentially uses, it remains unclear whether the Lilfordi Woodpecker subspecies behaves the same way. We conducted a comparative analysis of presence/absence plots, delineated by GPS tracking data from a previous study, in 10 % of the territories found in the Western Pyrenees (Spain). Our results corroborate the primary role of deadwood (snags and logs) variables in determining the presence of the Lilfordi Woodpecker. However, we found that the subspecies could select less mature forest stands than previously assumed (and observed for the nominal species). Furthermore, provided that, at least, 4 snags (DBH &gt; 20 cm) and 17m³ of logs per hectare are available, beech forests can be suitable for the Lilfordi Woodpecker. Importantly, our findings are easy to transfer to management, thus establishing the guidelines to regulate forestry exploitation to promote the species’ conservation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36104,"journal":{"name":"Trees, Forests and People","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100831"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143682757","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Climate change-induced shifts in the ecological niches of Parkia biglobosa (Jacq.) and Vitellaria paradoxa CF Gaertn, two species of agroforestry parks in Benin, West Africa","authors":"Chaffra Charles Yabi,&nbsp;Jacques Idohou Kadjogbé Ayena,&nbsp;Séverin Biaou,&nbsp;Serge Adomou,&nbsp;Thierry Dèhouégnon Houehanou,&nbsp;Gérard Nounagnon Gouwakinnou","doi":"10.1016/j.tfp.2025.100830","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tfp.2025.100830","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Understanding the effects of climate change on species distribution patterns is fundamental to biogeography and evolutionary ecology, especiallyfor socio-economically important agroforestry species such as <em>Parkia biglobosa</em> R.Br. ex Benth and <em>Vitellaria paradoxa</em> CF Gaertn. However, gaps remain regarding the evolution of ecological niches of these widespread species. This study examines the effects of climate change on <em>P. biglobosa</em> and V<em>. paradoxa</em>, two key species of agroforestry parklands in Benin. By integrating intraspecific variation into niche modeling, three homogeneous subgroups (North, Center, and South) were identified and analyzed under current and future climate conditions. Maximum Entropy Modeling (MaxEnt), was used, chosen for its predictive power and flexibility in correcting for data bias. Climate projections were based on common socio-economic scenarios (SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5), representing a moderate mitigation scenario and a high emissions scenario, respectively. The results showed significant climate change effects across subgroups for both species, mediated by temperature and humidity. Under the SSP2-4.5 scenario, the northern subgroup of <em>P. biglobosa</em> exhibited habitat shifts towards the central and southern subgroup regions, while the central and southern subgroups showed predictive habitat loss. For V<em>. paradoxa</em>, this scenario predicted significant habitat loss for the northern and central subgroups, while the southern subgroup demonstrated habitat expansion along altitudinal gradients. The more severe SSP-5–8.5 scenario predicted extensive habitat loss for both species. The Sudano-Guinean and Guineo-Congo zones remain climatically suitable for both species under future projections. The most pronounced interspecific niche overlap occurred between the northern and southern subgroups, indicating considerable ecological similarity. These results highlight the need for climate-adaptive management strategies in agroforestry systems with particular emphasis on subgroups facing imminent habitat loss. Future research directions should explore adaptive management approaches while maintaining essential ecosystem services and supporting local livelihoods.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36104,"journal":{"name":"Trees, Forests and People","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100830"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143682717","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The community perception of mistletoe management for Vachellia woodlands conservation:A case study in AlUla county, Saudi Arabia","authors":"Hazem S. Kassem ,&nbsp;Thobayet S. Alshahrani ,&nbsp;Abdulaziz M. Assaeed ,&nbsp;Ayman A. Abdulkarem ,&nbsp;Lourens van Essen ,&nbsp;László Patkó ,&nbsp;Ahmed M. Abd-ElGawad","doi":"10.1016/j.tfp.2025.100829","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tfp.2025.100829","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The woodlands in arid regions are considered very important ecosystems that provide various ecological and economic services. The sustainable management programs for this ecosystem, such as mistletoe interventions relies on integrating socio-cultural valuations of ecosystem services with ecological assessments. However, limited research has been conducted on community perceptions of mistletoe management. This study aims to determine the perceptions of the community in the AlUla county, Saudi Arabia, regarding the effect of mistletoe (<em>Plicosepalus acaciae</em>) on <em>Vachellia</em> woodlands and the current status of management practices, implemented and suggested for co-management with relevant authorities. An analytical framework was designed to analyze community-based management across three main areas: perception of mistletoe, the extent of its spread, and approaches to its management. Through a combination of field observations, tree surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions, the study offers valuable insights into the effects of mistletoe and management strategies. The empirical findings reveal that the local community has a stronger perception of mistletoe's adverse effects on trees, infection levels in wadis (valleys), and its transmission between trees compared to pastoralists. Most of the local community has observed mistletoe for 15–20 years, confirming the infection's progression over time. The study findings also revealed that, historically, the community has managed mistletoe in different ways, including feeding it to camels, using it in traditional medicine, and harvesting it for therapeutic purposes. The community has offered promising suggestions to enhance mistletoe control efforts, such as collaborating with pharmaceutical companies to develop business plans for mistletoe collection, conducting experiments to evaluate its potential as animal feed, and providing incentives to encourage mechanical control methods. A deeper understanding of community perceptions offers valuable insights for policymakers in decision-making and the design of collaborative mistletoe management plans.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36104,"journal":{"name":"Trees, Forests and People","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100829"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143620953","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Palmyrah (Borassus flabellifer) palm land-use system: A potential key tool for enhancing carbon stock and floristic diversity in a dry zone tropical landscape","authors":"Nalina Gnanavelrajah ,&nbsp;Sathasivam Theepika ,&nbsp;Jeyavanan Karthigesu ,&nbsp;Selvarajah Raveendran","doi":"10.1016/j.tfp.2025.100827","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tfp.2025.100827","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The threat of global warming, biodiversity loss, and land degradation highlight the urgency of identifying sustainable land use systems that serve as climate-adaptive solutions. This study assessed the carbon stock and floristic diversity of the <em>Borassus flabellifer</em> (Palmyrah palm) land uses under 14 different soil series in the Jaffna district of Sri Lanka. A total of 75 sampling quadrats (10 m × 10 m) were surveyed, collecting data on the number of Palmyrah palms and other flora species and, the height. Soil samples were collected at three depths (0–10 cm, 10–20 cm, and 20–30 cm) for organic carbon analysis. Carbon stock in biomass was estimated using standard allometric equations, and total carbon stock was calculated by summing biomass (above-ground and below-ground) and soil carbon. The study found that soil organic carbon percentage of surface layer (0 – 30 cm) in different soil series ranged from 0.31 to 1.61 %. The topmost layer (0 – 10 cm) had higher average soil organic carbon stock (12.25 Mg C ha^-1) than sub surface layers (10 – 20 cm – 11.57 Mg C ha^-1), 20 – 30 cm – 10.11 Mg C ha^-1). A total of 22 floral species belonging to 13 families were identified in the surveyed quadrats. Shannan Weaver index (SWI) and the evenness were 1.2 and 0.74, respectively indicating moderate biodiversity levels. The average values of Palmyrah palm density, biomass carbon stock, soil carbon stock, and total carbon stock were 914 ± 179 stems ha^-1, 72.48 ± 15.11 Mg C ha^-1, 36.05 ± 15.81 Mg C ha^-1, and 108.53 ± 21.47 Mg C ha^-1, respectively. These findings highlight Palmyrah palm land use as a significant carbon sink with substantial potential for biodiversity conservation. Promoting this land use system could contribute to sustainable climate mitigation and adaptation strategies in regions facing similar ecological challenges.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36104,"journal":{"name":"Trees, Forests and People","volume":"20 ","pages":"Article 100827"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143611741","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}