Forest Research

Unimodal vs Multimodal Learning: A Systematic Evaluation of Fusion Strategies and Model Design for Molecular Property Prediction and Uncertainty Quantification

Abstract Accurate prediction of molecular properties is fundamental to environmental chemistry, yet remains challenging when experimental data are limited. Multimodal fusion provides a promising strategy for integrating complementary molecular representations; however, the relati...

More nuts, more squirrels, more damage? the covariation of beech (fagus sylvatica) masting with grey squirrel (sciurus carolinensis) abundance, and bark stripping damage, in the UK

Abstract Grey squirrels ( Sciurus carolinensis ) are an invasive non-native species in the UK which can strip bark from trees, detrimentally impacting biodiversity and forestry. Extensive control measures are undertaken to reduce grey squirrel populations each year; however, it i...

Drivers of invertebrate community assembly during ecosystem restoration

Abstract Introduction Ecosystems are complex multi‐trophic systems, and successful restoration needs to consider the mechanisms that underpin the reestablishment of biotic interactions. Critical to supporting this is improved understanding of the ecological processes that govern...

Vulnerable groups’ engagement with interventions to mitigate the health impacts of exposure to extreme temperature events: a qualitative systematic review

Abstract Extreme temperature events are becoming more frequent. Such events are defined as unusually hot weather persisting for at least two consecutive days (heatwave) or unusually cold weather persisting for at least two consecutive days (cold wave) within the context of geogra...

Accelerating biomass loss from forest disturbances across Europe

Abstract Forest disturbances are rising globally due to climate change and land-use pressures, weakening the terrestrial carbon sink. However, declines in aboveground biomass from tree cover loss remain poorly quantified, limiting our understanding of the role of disturbances in...