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Open research questions in Forest Ecology and Conservation

47 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 388 Forest Ecology and Conservation papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

What the literature leaves open

  • There is a need to monitor and assess forest resources in the face of global climate change. There is a lack of studies on spatiotemporal changes in plant communities in mixed deciduous forests.

    Spatiotemporal Assessment of Plant Community in Mixed Deciduous Forest, Mahidol University (Kanchanaburi Campus) · 2026 · DOI

  • The study aims to address the gap in estimating carbon stocks stored in the West Oesapa Mangrove Forest Ecotourism. The research seeks to determine the correlation between NDVI vegetation index and carbon stock/storage.

    Carbon Stock Mapping in the Area of West Oesapa Mangrove Forest Ecotourism using Sentinel-2a Imaginery · 2026 · DOI

  • Accelerating pressures on global ecosystems. The need for design-oriented recommendations for arboreta. The complexity of organizing botanical collections.

    Arboreta as Cultural Landscapes: Comparative Analysis of International Case Studies. Towards Guidelines for the Design of New Arboreta · 2026 · DOI

  • Habitat destruction and land-use changes. Climate change and increasing anthropogenic pressures. The need for integrated ecological conservation and sustainable management approaches.

    Design of an Endemic and Native Plant Collection Garden Based on the Integration of Conservation, Propagation, and Exhibition Functions: The Case of Erzincan Horticultural Research Institute · 2026 · DOI

  • The species has a highly restricted elevational range, making it vulnerable to habitat loss. The species is threatened by logging and forest conversion to agriculture. There is a lack of information on the species’ ecology and conservation status.

    Population Assessment, Updated Description, and Prediction of Habitat Distribution for the Sumatran Endemic Tree <i>Magnolia calophylloides</i> (Magnoliaceae) · 2026 · DOI

  • Deforestation and degradation of tropical rainforests. Limited understanding of the ecological attributes of tropical rainforest ecosystems in rehabilitation zones.

    Assessing assisted natural succession for tropical rainforest rehabilitation: Evidence from Gunung Halimun Salak National Park, Indonesia · 2026 · DOI

  • Environmental degradation due to artisanal oil refining. Decline in vegetation health and biodiversity. Need for continuous security monitoring to prevent further degradation.

    Spatio Temporal Assessment of Vegetation Health in Relation to Artisanal Crude Oil Refining in Oyigba Community, Rivers State, Nigeria · 2026 · DOI

  • Global climate change poses a significant threat to ecosystem resilience. There is a need for effective indicators of ecosystem resilience. Forest ecosystems are complex and dynamic systems.

    Carbon Stock Assessment as an Indicator of Ecosystem Resilience in Talaga Warna, West Java · 2026 · DOI

  • Small islands like Malawa Island are vulnerable to environmental damage. The study of plant species on small islands is challenging due to their limited size and resources.

    POTENSI JENIS TUMBUHAN DI PULAU MALAWA DESA WAESALA KECAMATAN HUAMUAL BELAKANG, KABUPATEN SERAM BAGIAN BARAT, PROVINSI MALUKU · 2026 · DOI

  • Erratic rainfall, droughts, land degradation, and lack of formal employment in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs). The invasive nature of Prosopis juliflora tree species.

    Prosopis juliflora Products and Financial Performance of Smallholder Farmers in Challa Ward, Taita Taveta County, Kenya · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to evaluate the effect of Prosopis juliflora tree products on the financial performance of smallholder farmers. There is a lack of research on the impact of invasive tree species on the economic performance of smallholder farmers.

    Prosopis juliflora Products and Financial Performance of Smallholder Farmers in Challa Ward, Taita Taveta County, Kenya · 2026 · DOI

  • The study is limited to a single research plot. The sample size is relatively small, with only 10 soil cores collected. The study does not examine the long-term dynamics of the forest.

    Above-Ground Net Primary Productivity of the Mixed Dipterocarp Forest on the Soils Derived from Volcanic Substrate in Sabah, Malaysia · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of understanding of the relationship between soil nutrient availability and forest productivity on volcanic soils. Previous studies have not examined the nutrient status and productivity of mixed dipterocarp forests on volcanic soils in detail.

    Above-Ground Net Primary Productivity of the Mixed Dipterocarp Forest on the Soils Derived from Volcanic Substrate in Sabah, Malaysia · 2026 · DOI

  • This soil insects responds to disturbances and soil quality and can serve as a bioindicator of ecological disruptions; however, its diversity and responses to land uses have not been studied in the tropical deciduous habitat.

    A comparative study of termite diversity in different tropical land use habitats of Sambalpur district, Odisha, India · 2026 · DOI

  • The discussion is limited to data from the Huambisa because better information is available on soil types. The sample size is limited to 74 Aguaruna gardens and 61 Huambisa gardens.

    A comparison of the diversity of Jivaroan Gardens with that of the tropical forest · 1983 · DOI

  • The comparison of the species diversities of forest and garden overlooks the most important component of Jivaroan garden diversity: variation within manioc. There is a need to study the diversity of Jivaroan gardens and compare it to the diversity of tropical forests.

    A comparison of the diversity of Jivaroan Gardens with that of the tropical forest · 1983 · DOI

  • Limited information regarding bird diversity and abundance in Gorom Island. The need to examine the diversity and abundance of bird species in this region.

    KEANEKARAGAMAN DAN KELIMPAHAN JENIS SATWA BURUNG DI PULAU GOROM KABUPATEN SERAM BAGIAN TIMUR · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a limited understanding of the effects of spacing and thinning on the productivity of clonal teak plantations. Previous studies have not examined the effects of different spacing and thinning treatments on clonal teak plantations.

    The Importance of Spacing and Thinning to Improve Productivity and Wood Properties of Clonal Teak Plantation · 2026 · DOI

  • the into habitat configuration resources, maintaining The significance of this study lies in revealing the important value of plant diversity in urban linear informal spaces and exploring plant strategies based on plant diversity characteristics. The study systematically incorporates IGS plant framework of urban biodiversity configuration conservation and ecological network construction, emphasizing that the mixed planting of self grown plants and garden plants is not only for landscape purposes, but directly contributes to the stability and resilience of the overall urban ecosystem through providing population communication, and enhancing habitat connectivity. The study provides a scientific basis for optimizing urban green space layout and enhancing green space ecological service efficiency by evaluating the functions of different plants in air purification, spatial organization, and other aspects. By evaluating the aesthetic value of plants, a reference for plant configuration patterns is provided for urban greening and beautification, which helps to create urban landscapes with regional characteristics, enhance urban image and residents’ quality of life. For the improvement of IGS in urban planning, a classified plant configuration strategy should be established; The urban management department can formulate the “Technical Guidelines for Plant Configuration of Urban Linear Informal Green Spaces”, clarify the plant selection list, configuration ratio, and maintenance standards for different types of IGS, and promote the transformation of IGS from a “spontaneous state” to a “standardized guidance”. In highaltitude or subtropical cities with climate conditions similar to Kunming, the indicator system and weight structure of this study can be directly referenced; When applying, special attention should be paid to the localization adjustment of the “ecological adaptation and functionality” dimension. in order Looking ahead, we will further explore the node and corridor functions of different types of IGS in regional ecological networks, the differences and commonalities of plant focusing on configuration patterns in different climate zones and urban scales, to construct a more comprehensive and systematic theoretical system of plant configuration. Meanwhile, we fully recognize that Kunming, as a biodiversity hotspot, boasts plant resources that extend far beyond the scope covered by the current recommended list of landscape plants.

    Mixed diversity of spontaneous and landscape plants in urban linear informal green spaces: adaptive configuration patterns and functional evaluation · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a need to analyze long-term landscape transformation in the district. There is a gap in understanding the changes in vegetation cover in the Sumadija Administrative District.

    Changes in vegetation cover by using NDVI in the territory of Sumadija Administrative District (Central Serbia) · 2026 · DOI

  • The gap in contemporary plant conservation strategies, which are no longer based solely on the protection of natural habitats. The need for integrated ecological conservation and sustainable management approaches.

    Design of an Endemic and Native Plant Collection Garden Based on the Integration of Conservation, Propagation, and Exhibition Functions: The Case of Erzincan Horticultural Research Institute · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to investigate plant color dynamics in Mediterranean urban landscapes. The study aims to fill this gap by analyzing autumn leaf color changes in three urban tree species.

    Monitoring Autumn Leaf Color Changes and Their Landscape Significance in Three Urban Tree Species in Antakya (Hatay), Türkiye · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of information on the species’ distribution, population size, and structure. The species’ conservation status is unknown due to limited data.

    Population Assessment, Updated Description, and Prediction of Habitat Distribution for the Sumatran Endemic Tree <i>Magnolia calophylloides</i> (Magnoliaceae) · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to study the potential of sugar palm in Hatusua Village. The importance of sugar palm in maintaining slope stability and preventing erosion needs to be highlighted.

    POTENSI POHON AREN (Arenga pinnata) DI DESA HATUSUA KECAMATAN KAIRATU KABUPATEN SERAM BAGIAN BARAT · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to understand the ecological attributes of tropical rainforest ecosystems in rehabilitation zones. The study aims to fill this gap by examining the ecological attributes of a tropical rainforest ecosystem in Gunung Halimun Salak National Park, Indonesia.

    Assessing assisted natural succession for tropical rainforest rehabilitation: Evidence from Gunung Halimun Salak National Park, Indonesia · 2026 · DOI

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