Research on island species–area relationships (ISAR) has expanded to incorporate
functional (IFDAR) and phylogenetic (IPDAR) diversity. However, relative to the ISAR, we …

Species distribution models (SDMs) are the primary tools used to model and predict
changes to species' ranges, and are often used to provide a quantitative baseline for …

Rapid urbanization has resulted in fragmentation and decreased connectivity in urban
landscapes, endangering regional biodiversity conservation and high-quality, sustainable …

Aim The world's islands support disproportionate levels of endemic avian biodiversity
despite suffering numerous extinctions. While intensive recent research has focused on …

Preserving ecosystems of high ecological integrity is a crucial target in Biodiversity
Strategies, also serving the 10% target of strict land protection in the European Union (EU) …

As geographic distance increases, species assemblages become more distinct, defining
global biogeographic realms with abrupt biogeographic boundaries. Yet, it remains largely …

The numerous naturally-fragmented sky islands (SIs) in the Hengduan Mountains Region
(HMR) of southwestern China constitute discontinuous landscapes where montane habitats …

With the rapid pace of global urbanization, the conflict between the needs of human
economic development and ecological conservation is becoming increasingly prominent. As …

Amidst the acceleration of urbanization, a heightened focus on sustainable development is
essential for maintaining urban ecological well-being. In China, the paradigm of urban …

Aims: Islands are an ideal platform for investigating ecological processes that shape
biodiversity assemblages because of their distinct boundaries. An island's physical …