In-situ and ex-situ biodiversity conservation in ecuador: A review of policies, actions and challenges

C Mestanza-Ramón, SM Henkanaththegedara… - Diversity, 2020 - mdpi.com
Biodiversity is vital for the stability of the planet; its ecosystem services provide essential
elements for our survival and well-being. This review analyzes the national biodiversity …

The botanical education extinction and the fall of plant awareness

S Stroud, M Fennell, J Mitchley, S Lydon… - Ecology and …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Civilization is dependent upon plants for survival. Plants permeate our every moment and
our relationship with them will dictate how we will manage the threats of climate change and …

Public perception of biodiversity: a literature review of its role in urban green spaces

A Bele, U Chakradeo - Journal of Landscape Ecology, 2021 - sciendo.com
The significance of biodiversity in the survival of human beings and enhancing the urban
quality of life is evident from the empirical measurements and qualitative studies carried out …

Using species knowledge to promote pro-environmental attitudes? The association among species knowledge, environmental system knowledge and attitude towards …

T Härtel, C Randler, A Baur - Animals, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The Earth's biodiversity is currently declining rapidly. To counteract this
loss, it is important to create awareness of nature and the environment in society. According …

Vertebrate species knowledge: An important skill is threatened by extinction

T Gerl, C Randler, B Jana Neuhaus - International Journal of …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Vertebrate species knowledge, a key factor for conserving biodiversity, is a compulsory part
of school curricula. This study evaluated the vertebrate species knowledge of sixth-grade …

Unlocking biodiversity awareness: influential factors on bird species knowledge and the links with environmental attitudes and connectedness to nature.

T Härtel, J Vanhöfen, N Großmann… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
In the face of accelerating biodiversity loss, there is a need for widespread public support for
conservation efforts. To increase the understanding of biodiversity issues, researchers …

Navigating eco-anxiety and eco-detachment: Educators' strategies for raising environmental awareness given students' disconnection from nature

RC Edwards, BMH Larson, S Clayton - Environmental Education …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Awareness of environmental problems such as climate change can motivate action, but
educators debate whether to raise students' awareness given that it may provoke eco …

Urban forests–Different ownership translates to greater diversity of trees

R Sousa-Silva, T Lambry, E Cameron, M Belluau… - Urban Forestry & Urban …, 2023 - Elsevier
Urban forests are recognized for their multiple benefits to society, and increasingly so with
climate change. However, they too are threatened by increased heat, pollution, and higher …

Automated plant species identification from the stomata images using deep neural network: A study of selected mangrove and freshwater swamp forest tree species of …

B Dey, R Ahmed, J Ferdous, MMU Haque, R Khatun… - Ecological …, 2023 - Elsevier
Stomatal traits of leaves are critical for regulating the exchange of gases between plant
tissues and the atmosphere, and thus play a crucial role in the physiological activities of …

Branches of plant blindness and their relationship with biodiversity conceptualisation among secondary students

O Pedrera, U Ortega-Lasuen… - Journal of Biological …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Although citizenship's literacy in biodiversity is a promising way of confronting its loss, the
unawareness about this topic is generalised particularly regarding plants. The latter …