Wildfires have increased in frequency in many ecosystems, with implications for human
health and the environment, including water quality. Increased fire frequency and …

Background Increases in fire activity and changes in fire regimes have been documented in
recent decades across the western United States. Climate change is expected to continue to …

Clarifying the response of soil microbial communities and their potential functions during
succession is of great significance for understanding the biogeochemical processes and the …

Prescribed fire can result in significant benefits to ecosystems and society. Examples include
improved wildlife habitat, enhanced biodiversity, reduced threat of destructive wildfire, and …

Background The risk of destructive wildfire on fire-prone landscapes with excessive fuel
buildup has prompted the use of fuel reduction treatments to protect valued resources from …

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

Fires increasingly impact forested watersheds, with uncertain water resources impacts.
While research has revealed higher peak flows, longer‐term yields may increase or …

Post‐fire stand water balance is a critical factor influencing tree regeneration and survival,
which are often modulated by fire severity. We examined influences of the post‐fire …

Animal‐mediated seed dispersal is envisaged as a key process to promote forest restoration
success. Yet, we lack a comprehensive knowledge of the contribution of intrinsic and …

Increasing the connectivity of protected areas is an urgent need to ensure the conservation
of forest species and help them to shift their ranges due to anthropogenic drivers. However …