Plants from Mexico for the Southwest
Learn about some of the most spectacular Mexican plants that are perfect for Southwest gardens, such as whale's tongue agave, golden barrel cactus, and Texas …
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Learn about some of the most spectacular Mexican plants that are perfect for Southwest gardens, such as whale's tongue agave, golden barrel cactus, and Texas …
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Longleaf pine has traits that make it resistant to frequent fire: intervals of two to three years are optimal. Longleaf has a "grass stage" where seedlings do not elongate and, above ground, needles grow and resemble bunch grass [].This protects apical buds during fire, because the thick tuft of needles shields the apical bud from injury.
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Another type of cool plant is the of Paradise (genus Strelitzia) because it looks just like an exotic .The bushy perennial plant has amazingly pretty flowers with a beak-like spathe and vividly colored blooms resembling a crane's head.. Plants in the Strelitzia genus grow in clumps and can reach up to between 5 and 6 ft. (150 – 180 cm) …
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Learn about the diverse and biodiverse flora of Mexico, from cacti and agave to dahlias and orchids. Discover where to find these native plants and flowers across the …
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Learn how agave plants and trees can draw down CO2, improve soil and pasture health, and reverse global warming in arid and …
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In 2009, scientists estimated that Mexico's tropical montane cloud forests — hillside woodlands blanketed in fog and rain — were down to 28% of their original extent. Fifty-three percent of ...
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Special Issues. Forests publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow …
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Mexico is a member of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which was designed to strengthen economic relations and encourage trade and investment in North America.
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Fir (Abies Mill.) forests of Mexico are relicts of the boreal forests that advanced southwards during glaciation periods. Mexico is a center of diversification of the Abies genus, as there are eight species in its territory, six of which are endemic. The forests of Abies religiosa (Kunth) Schltdl. & Cham. near Mexico City are subject to a …
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Research Highlights: Age structure was used to infer fire regimes in the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve. Uneven-aged structures in stands dominated and co-dominated by pine and fir species, which are distributed according to an altitudinal gradient, indicated a regime of frequent, low-severity, and low-intensity fires. Background and …
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The last and perhaps most pertinent reason you should visit a Mexican cloud forest right now is that time is literally running out to do so. One of the biggest threats to Mexican cloud forests at the moment is deforestation, typically to make way for coffee plantations and increases in population, as well as rising temperatures that make the all …
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Over the past 5 years, around 10,000 people have participated in forest care activities such as community rounds and forest rounds, as well as fire management, reforestation, etc.
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In recent decades, fire regimes have been modified by various factors such as changes in land use, global change or forest management policies. The vulnerability of Mediterranean terrestrial ecosystems is increasing due to more severe and frequent droughts. This study aimed to determine the plant response of ecosystems during the …
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Thorough, detailed dendrological coverage of North American trees, shrubs, and vines This comprehensive field guide/procedural handbook provides extraordinarily detailed descriptions of trees, shrubs, and vines of North American forests. Written at a more detailed level than most field guides, it introduces basic taxonomic concepts and …
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US Forest Service data shows that since 2014, when Amite began production, total timberland in this catchment area has in fact increased by more than 5,200 hectares (52 million m 2).. An increase in market demand for wood products, particularly for sawtimber, can be one of the key drivers for encouraging forest owners to plant more …
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Learn about the incredible diversity and significance of Mexico's native plants and animals, from lush rainforests to arid deserts and vibrant coral reefs. Discover the unique flora and fauna, the medicinal uses, the conservation efforts, and the cultural …
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In Mexico, every year, 47,770 hectares (118,042 acres) of forest cover are turned into agricultural land, according to data from the National Forest Monitoring System. These lost forests and ...
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About 60% of Mexico's forests are managed by local communities. A scholar who has studied the forests for 30 years explains how this system protects the forests and the people who oversee them.
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Direct and legacy effects of plant-traits control litter decomposition in a deciduous oak forest in Mexico PeerJ. 2018 Jun 29:6:e5095. doi: 10.7717 ... Litter decomposition is a key process in the functioning of forest ecosystems, because it strongly controls nutrient recycling and soil fertility maintenance. The interaction between the litter ...
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The tropical montane cloud forest in Mexico is the most diverse and threatened ecosystem. Mexican macrofungi numbers more than 1408 species. This study described four new species of Agaricomycetes (Bondarzewia, Gymnopilus, Serpula, Sparassis) based on molecular and morphological characteristics. Our results support …
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Learn how to grow and care for Mexican lime trees (Citrus aurantifolia), also known as key lime, bartender's lime, or West Indian lime. Find out about their ideal soil, …
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Tree-ring patterns are indicators of a tree's responses to various stressors and may be employed to predict forest decline. The primary aim of this study was to analyse and model tree-ring growth in Abies alba Mill. trees from older (OG; A. alba trees aged 136–300 years) and younger (YG; A. alba trees aged 45–135 years) generations …
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In 2017, SIMEC expands it's Aceros D.M. (San Luis Potosí) facility with a larger rolling mill, increasing its production from 480,000 to 580,000 tons annually. ICH also invests in a new plant that produces high and low carbon wire with an installed capacity of 150,000 annual tons. It begins operating in May 2018.
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Forests experience disturbances, such as fire, that affect their functioning, structure, and species composition. The objective of this work was to compare the species diversity and forest structure at sites affected by different degrees of fire severity, 9 years after a forest fire event. We used the differenced Normalized Burn Ratio (dNBR) index. …
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CONTEXT Temperate forest ecosystems harbor great biodiversity and provide key ecosystem services. However, in Mexico they have been deforested for use in avocado orchards, which represents a major ...
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Our study focuses on assessing the ecological effects of early-season prescribed burns on Macrochloa tenacissima communities within Pinus halepensis Mill forests on the Iberian Peninsula. These forests, with southeast-facing slopes and arid soils, heavily rely on alpha grass for post-fire recovery, acting as a shield against runoff …
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History of Florence Plant Dates Back to 1892. From The Forest City Courier Golden Anniversary Edition August 1, 1968. ... In early 1934 a modernization program was started and a total of $300,000 was expended in placing the Forest City mill in good operating condition. Up to December 20, 1947, and addition $325,000 was spent on new …
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Diverse Plant Species. The rainforests of Mexico are home to a vast array of plant species, ranging from towering trees to delicate orchids. One notable species is the ceiba tree, also known as the sacred tree of the Maya. These majestic giants can reach heights of up to 230 feet and are often adorned with epiphytic bromeliads and orchids.
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Mexico - Flora, Fauna, Ecosystems: Mexico is one of the world's more biologically diverse countries, encompassing vast deserts, tropical rainforests, mangrove swamps, and alpine ecosystems and supporting a wide range of reptiles and mammals, as well as myriad other types of animals. The country sits astride the commonly accepted …
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The Chapultepec Forest is located near the southwestern edge of Mexico City (19°23′40″– 19°25′45″ N, 99°10′40″– 99°14′15″ W) (Fig. 2).It represents the largest urban forest on the continent, with an area of over 759 ha (SEDEMA (Secretaría del Medio Ambiente), 2012, Orozco, 2021).In 2003, the Mexican federal government declared the …
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Brazilian steelmaker Gerdau is considering building another steel plant in Mexico as it seeks to expand its footprint in the country. The company started a feasibility study for the construction of a special steel unit that would have a production capacity of up to 600,000 metric tonnes (t)/yr, chief executive Gustavo Werneck said today.
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