European mountain forests are unique ecosystems, and they harbour specific saproxylic
beetle fauna, including relict species such as the longhorn beetle Ropalopus ungaricus …

Detailed knowledge of habitat requirements is an essential prerequisite for efficient
conservation of any endangered species. Despite the grain support beetle Aegosoma …

The potential of forest nature reserves as refuges for biodiversity seems to be overlooked
probably due to their small size. These, however, may constitute important safe havens for …

The Rosalia longicorn or Alpine longhorn (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) is an endangered
and strictly protected icon of European saproxylic biodiversity. Despite its popularity, lack of …

Organisms dependent on dead wood (ie, saproxylic) are some of the most threatened by
changes in the forest environment. Aside from anthropogenic disturbances resulting in forest …

Romanian Carpathians are considered a biodiversity hotspot in Europe, with large forested
areas, including old-growth forests. Past forestry practices, such as selective logging …

Tree species diversity is important to maintain saproxylic beetle diversity in managed forests.
Yet, knowledge about the conservational importance of single tree species and implications …

Intensive forest and agroforestry management has greatly reduced the biodiversity of
saproxylic organisms. Large trees are one of the most important refuges of saproxylic …

The Rosalia longicorn Rosalia alpina is regarded as a primeval forest relict and occurs
mainly in old beech woodland in mountain areas. This paper describes a locality of the …

Branches of Quercus species killed by Coraebus florentinus (Coleoptera, Buprestidae) are a
chief resource for many saproxylic insects, mainly of the orders Coleoptera and Diptera, in …