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Natural Resources (NR) is an international journal dedicated to the latest advancements in natural resources throughout the world. The goal of this journal is to provide a platform for scientists and engineers (on all academic and professional levels) all over the world to promote, discuss and share various new issues…
Yelji Abati, Philippe Joseph, Kévine Baillard, Jean-Philippe Claude, Yanis Jean-François, Séverine Ely-Marius, Stéphane Sophie
The invasive species are the second biggest cause of biodiversity loss. Invasive species are detrimental to the proper functioning of all ecosystems. Island ecosystems are more affected by biological invasions than mainland ecosystems. In Martinique, several…
Philippe Pierre, Philippe Joseph, Yelji Abati, Jean Philippe Claude
Short Retraction Notice The paper does not meet the standards of "Natural Resources". This article has been retracted to straighten the academic record. In making this decision the Editorial Board follows COPE's Retraction Guidelines . The aim is to promote t…
Philippe Joseph, Andreï Doncescu
The forest ecosystems of Martinique, like those of the Lesser Antilles, are diverse and, in some cases, quite complex. The numerous phytocenoses that make up these ecosystems are differentiated in terms of their surface area, floristic composition and age. Al…
Doreen Stacy Palu
The present paper is part of publication of the proceedings of the international symposium “Tropical Islands and Biodiversity”. The aim is to place emphasis on natural products from plant and animal biodiversity. It also emphazises methods and techniques wide…
Ilie-Adrian Stoica
Alpine and subalpine belts on continental Europe can be viewed as “islands” of cold-adapted vegetation surrounded by a “sea” of thermophilic species. Carex curvula , a flagship species that dominates high-elevation grasslands, provides an ideal case study for…
Jean-Emile Simphor, Jean-Philippe Claude, Philippe Joseph
Biodiversity in forest ecosystems is crucial for regulating ecological processes and delivering essential ecosystem services. In this study, we investigate how specific plant species communities in secondary forest formations (FSS) reflect particular bioclima…
Max Belaise
There are numerous reflections by different specialists that question the epistemological rupture historically established between nature and culture. In effect, this dualism which might determine two types of societies—traditional and modern—seems not at all…
Jean-Philippe Claude, Yelji Abati, Philippe Joseph
The study examines the ecology and phenology of six species of the Rubiaceae family, threatened or remarkable within the Lesser Antilles archipelago, with a focus on the island of Martinique. Monthly phenological observations carried out from 2016 to 2020, at…
Paméla Obertan
Several recent studies have shown the virtuous link between the preservation of biodiversity and the promotion of small-scale agriculture. In Guadeloupe, this model is dominant and employs more than 70% of farmers. However, it has often been neglected. In thi…
Line Numa-Bocage
What is the role of social and human sciences in the debate on the exploration of the biophysical dimension of tropical island ecosystems, their humanisation and representation modes, as well as their consequences for resources related to biodiversity? Profes…
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Natural Resources (NR) is an international journal dedicated to the latest advancements in natural resources throughout the world. The goal of this journal is to provide a platform for scientists and engineers (on all academic and professional levels) all over the world to promote, discuss and share various new issues… All articles are open access under a CC BY 4.0 licence, with authors retaining copyright.
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