forestry

African pea seed oil was extracted using solvent extraction and n-hexane as the solvent from different particle sizes (0.15 mm, 0.3 mm, 0.45 mm) of Pea seed, temperature range (40 oC, 60 oC, 80 oC) and extraction time intervals (60 min, 90 min, 120 min). Response surface methodology was used to optimize the extraction process. It was found that the highest oil yield was 13.18% and recorded at opt…

John Staud, the executive director of Alliance for Catholic Education (2022) stated, “The greatest crisis facing Catholic education, and education in general, is the recruitment and retention of talented and committed teachers and leaders for our schools.” Thus, the purpose of this qualitative study is to illuminate and explore the practical experiences of teachers who have longevity in Catholic …

Forests in Mediterranean semi-arid regions are increasingly threatened by fires, deforestation, lack of management and the intensified effects of climate change. In Western Algeria, Pinus halepensis and Tetraclinis articulata are common species, yet the ecological benefits of their admixture remain poorly documented. This study investigated whether mixed stands improve soil properties and plant t…

Tropical land-use change strongly affects biological diversity and carbon cycling at multiple spatial levels. Evidence for synergies between ecosystem services (ES), such as carbon storage and biodiversity, has been accumulating for natural and managed ecosystems in the tropics and subtropics, and at a global scale. Less research has examined ES across different land-use types at a landscape-leve…

Background and Objectives: Forests are vital natural resources that support living organisms and serve as key mechanisms for maintaining ecological stability and balance, particularly through their role in carbon sequestration and storage. Global climate change and the reduction of forest areas due to human activities have made monitoring and assessing forest resources critically important. Mahid…

Abstract Background and Aims Plant species richness can provide a range of benefits to the soil, since mixtures of species with contrasting functional traits enhance soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks. However, there is still limited information on the impact of increased plant species richness on tropical forage systems. This study evaluated whether increasing plant species affects soil quality at…

Kathy Abusow, CEO of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI), recently announced the Arbor Day Foundation as the recipient of the 2026 SFI CEO Award. Arbor Day Foundation CEO Dan Lambe accepted the award on behalf of the organization during the 2026 Annual SFI Conference. The post ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION RECEIVES 2026 SFI CEO AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING PARTNERSHIP AND LEADERSHIP IN FORESTRY appeared f…

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) is proud to announce funding awards to eight projects to Indigenous partners advancing Indigenous-led Climate Smart Forestry (CSF) in Canada. Building on the momentum of the first round of funding, SFI has committed 2 million in funding to support Indigenous-led CSF projects as they implement innovative strategies that strengthen forest resilience, reduc…

The purpose of this study was to identify basal stem rot disease in oil palm plants caused by Ganoderma boninense and to evaluate the effectiveness of the hilling method at the Tanah Itam Ulu Plantation of PTPN IV Regional II. This is due to the fact that oil palm is a strategic commodity that is highly susceptible to pathogen attacks, especially Ganoderma, which causes decreased productivity and…

This study evaluates soil organic carbon (SOC) sequestration in Mediterranean agroecosystems using the Carbon, Aggregation, and Structure Turnover (CAST) model, with a focus on agroecological and regenerative practices that support carbon farming (CF) strategies. Three case studies across Greece, Italy, and Spain were assessed to quantify SOC dynamics and carbon storage potential. In Koiliaris, G…

Intercropping systems involving sorghum, grasses, and legumes can enhance forage production and improve sustainability under no-tillage systems. In the context of agricultural systems, the effective selection of rotational species is essential, as they contribute to soil system dynamics and provide feed for livestock. In this study, the dry matter production of grain sorghum (GS: cultivar A 9902)…

The diversity and species richness of parks and gardens were assessed in the urban axis of Benin City. Ogba Zoological Garden and Nature Park and the Benin Golf Course were selected for the study. Random sampling inventory was used to carry out field inventory, tree heights and diameter at breast height (Dbh) were measured at the sites. The relative density, dominance, important value index (IVI)…

Bu çalışma, Türkiye’de tarım sektörünün tarihsel gelişimini, günümüzdeki ekonomik rolünü, karşılaştığı yapısal sorunları ve tarım kooperatiflerinin bu sorunlara sunduğu çözüm olanaklarını incelemektedir. Tarım, yalnızca gıda üretimi değil; aynı zamanda istihdam, dış ticaret, sanayiye hammadde temini ve kırsal kalkınma gibi alanlarda da stratejik bir rol üstlenmektedir. Ancak Türkiye'de tarım, par…

The field production of tomato faces challenges regarding abiotic stress factors, which unfavorably impact fruit quality traits. Hedgerows, a form of agroforestry, offer a climate-resilient strategy to buffer temperatures and reduce the impact of direct wind stress on crop production. This study assessed the impact of hedgerow microclimate modulation effects on open-field tomato fruit quality, em…