Mountains are an essential component of the global life-support system. They are
characterized by a rugged, heterogenous landscape with rapidly changing environmental …

This paper reviews the current knowledge of hydrological processes in Chilean temperate
forests which extend along western South America from latitude 29° S to 56° S. This …

During a survey on soil nematode diversity, the soil samples were collected from Field-1 (3-
months-not-used land), Field-2 (5-years-not-disturbed land), Field-3 (the rhizosphere of …

Aim Although land use change is a leading cause of biodiversity loss worldwide, there is
scant information on the extent to which it has affected the structure and composition of bird …

With the concern for biodiversity conservation and ecological sustainability, the traditional
method of assessing conservation management based on single elements such as timber …

Regenerative agriculture aims to improve soil health and promote biodiversity while
producing nutritious food profitably. Almonds are the dominant crop in California agriculture …

Homegardens are coupled social-ecological systems that act as biodiversity reservoirs while
contributing to local food sovereignty. These systems are characterized by their structural …

Forest litter decomposition is an essential component of global carbon and nutrient turnover.
Invertebrates play important roles in litter decomposition, but the regional pattern of their …

Abstract Broussonetia papyrifera (L.) L'Hér. ex Vent.(common name: paper mulberry; family:
Moraceae) is an invasive exotic tree from eastern Asia, which has been introduced to …

Central Chile is an important biodiversity hotspot in Latin America. Biodiversity hotspots are
characterised by a high number of endemic species cooccurring with a high level of …