In the context of a recent massive increase in research on plant root functions and their
impact on the environment, root ecologists currently face many important challenges to keep …

Slope stability models traditionally use simple indicators of root system structure and
strength when vegetation is included as a factor. However, additional root system traits …

Large wood is an important physical component of woodland rivers and significantly
influences river morphology. It is also a key component of stream ecosystems. However …

The goat willow is a short-living plant and has no severe threatening diseases in its natural
habitats. Pests are reported to result in economic loss only in biomass coppice plantations …

In marly catchments of the French Southern Alps, the development of plant root systems is
essential to increase slope stability and mitigate soil erosion, prevalent in this area. In a …

The effect of plant species on erosion processes may be decisive for long‐term soil
protection in degraded ecosystems. The identification of functional effect traits that predict …

Major reforestation programs have been initiated on hillsides prone to erosion and
landslides in China, but no framework exists to guide managers in the choice of plant …

Soil bioengineering using vegetation has been recognised as an environmentally friendly
solution for shallow slope stabilization. Plant transpiration induces suction in the soil, but its …

In the twenty-first century, it is crucial to see climate change not only as a risk that can cause
large-scale forest disturbances but also as an opportunity for innovative approaches to forest …

Ecological factors are important for shallow landslide risk assessment. Various ecological
indicators have been previously proposed and studied. However, because the functional …