Background Agroforestry systems have enhanced diversity of cultivated plants compared to
monocultures, and are expected to affect associated biodiversity. Despite a growing body of …

Aim of the study: To review and acknowledge the value of carbon sequestration by forest
management in the Mediterranean area. Material and methods: We review the main effects …

Land use practices alter the biomass and structure of soil microbial communities. However,
the impact of land management intensity on soil microbial diversity (ie. richness and …

Scattered trees are thought to be keystone structures for biodiversity in landscapes world‐
wide. However, such trees have been largely neglected by researchers and their importance …

Background Agroforestry is a production system combining trees with crops or livestock. It
has the potential to increase biodiversity in relation to single-use systems, such as pastures …

Land use changes are among the main factors shaping diversity patterns of soil fauna in
European ecosystems. However, current knowledge on soil fauna biodiversity levels across …

Agricultural landscapes in the Mediterranean region may be considered as social-ecological
systems that are important for biodiversity conservation whilst contributing to a wide range of …

The need for energy and the increasing importance of climate change mitigation are leading
to a conversion from conventional to renewable energy sources. Solar photovoltaic (PV) …

In Mediterranean-climate areas, wildfires have an important ecological role, selecting
organisms, influencing species composition and structure of vegetation, and shaping …

Silvopastoral systems can be innovative solutions to agricultural environmental degradation,
especially in hilly and mountainous regions. A framework that expresses the holistic nature …