Evaluation of a potential umbrella species using favourability models: the case of the endangered little bustard (Tetrax tetrax) and steppe birds

MB Morales, Á Merencio, ELG de la Morena - Biodiversity and …, 2023 - Springer
Farmland biodiversity is in alarming decline worldwide due to agriculture intensification. In
this context, the umbrella species concept may help in better targeting conservation efforts …

Lack of refuge as a bottleneck for reptiles in intensive woody crops

M Canós-Burguete, M Torrijo-Salesa, FS Tortosa… - Amphibia-Reptilia, 2023 - brill.com
The lack of refuge has been suggested as one of the main factors affecting reptiles in
intensive crops, but this theory has not been explored to any great extent. The aim of this …

Biodiversity and ecosystem services in fruit farms: the roles of management and semi-natural habitats.

NB Zielonka - 2023 - ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk
Agriculture occupies 40% of the Earth's land, and habitat loss, landscape homogenisation
and agrochemical use associated with agricultural expansion and intensification are leading …