Deadwood is a substantial component of forests playing a central role in many ecosystem
processes. It provides habitats for a multitude of wood-dependent organisms, maintaining …

We re-examined the knowledge on the relationships between fauna and forest management
in Italy. We focused our attention on Vertebrates, including small mammals (Rodents and …

Studies on the vertical distribution of arthropods in temperate forests have revealed the
uneven vertical distribution of communities. Many factors influence these patterns …

The relationships between structural complexity, deadwood abundance, microhabitat type
and species-diversity indicators are excellent tools to monitor biodiversity in forest …

Global change imposes rapid assessments to obtain reliable and updated distribution data
to implement conservation measures. This task is undoubtedly unaffordable for numerous …

Aim Many rare species are dispersal‐limited; their colonization capacity can be impacted by
land use and climate changes. Most ecological niche models predict the distribution of …

Lucanus cervus is one of the most charismatic saproxylic beetles, widely distributed in
Europe. The species is typical of mature deciduous forests, especially oak woodlands. Loss …

Background Gradients in local environmental characteristics may favour the abundance of
species with particular traits, while other species decline, or favour species with different …

Beetle communities are excellent indicators to monitor biodiversity in forest environments.
The most common indicators monitored for assessing the effectiveness of the sustainable …

Abstract The European stag beetle, Lucanus cervus, is the largest saproxylic beetle and a
flagship species whose populations should be monitored according to the EU Habitats …