Epiphytic and terrestrial habitats differ markedly in water, nutrient, and light availability and variability, yet few facultative epiphytes successfully grow in both habitats. As a facultative epiphyte, Nephrolepis cordifolia provides a valuable opportunity to investigate how individuals of the same species adjust morphological and physiological traits along contrasting microhabitats. We measured frond structure, physiology,...

Sacred forests, found on all inhabited continents, are globally recognized for their biodiversity and conservation value and their role in cultural landscapes. Assessments of the effects of forest sacredness have mostly focused on small regions and are based on diverse methods. We used geographic information provided by the public and datasets derived from remote sensing to locate and examine changes in shrine and temple fores...

Aim Tropical cyclones are large‐scale disturbances that can shape the structure and dynamics of mangrove forests. Although tropical cyclone activity overlaps extensively with the latitudinal distribution of mangrove forests, the relationships between cyclone intensity and frequency and mangrove forest canopy damage and recovery are not understood at the global scale. Using remote sensing data, we examined how mangrove forest s...

Controlled experiments have shown that global changes decouple the biogeochemical cycles of carbon (C), nitrogen (N), and phosphorus (P), resulting in shifting stoichiometry that lies at the core of ecosystem functioning. However, the response of soil stoichiometry to global changes in natural ecosystems with different soil depths, vegetation types, and climate gradients remains poorly understood. Based on 2,736 observations a...