Salvage logging—removing trees from a forested area in the wake of a catastrophic event
such as a wildfire or hurricane—is highly controversial. Policymakers and those with an …

Studies of large infrequent disturbances, such as the Mount St Helens volcanic eruption, the
1988 Yellowstone National Park fires, and Hurricane Hugo, show that such events leave a …

Much of the literature dealing with the biology and management of invasive species has
focused on the damaging ecological and economic consequences of invasions (see Chaps …

In humid, broadleaf‐dominated forests where gap dynamics and partial canopy mortality
appears to dominate the disturbance regime at local scales, paleoecological evidence …

This study developed a rapid assessment algorithm for post-hurricane forest damage
estimation using moderate resolution imaging spectroradiometer (MODIS) measurements …

Riparian forests regulate linkages between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, yet
relationships among riparian forest development, stand structure, and stream habitats are …

Managing the contribution of forest ecosystems to global carbon cycles requires accurate
predictions of biomass dynamics in relation to stand development. Our study evaluated …

Audrey, J., M. Christie, S. Michaels, D. Unrau, and B. Mills, 2005: Toward a national
assessment of the travel risks associated with inclement weather. Institute of Catastrophic …

Elements of forest structure are fundamentally associated with an array of ecosystem
services and habitat characteristics. However, forest structure varies, in particular, through …

As human population continues to increase and intensification of human land use escalates,
it is important to address the role of urban forest patches in supporting bird communities. We …