Agro-silvopastoral land-use has a long tradition throughout Europe. Depending on the
region, wood-pasture occurs as vanishing relic of historical land-use, or still more or less …

Knowledge of the origin and spread of farming has been revolutionised in recent years by
the application of new scientific techniques, especially the analysis of ancient DNA from …

In southern France, the analysis of fossil dung layers from caves and shelters occupied by
the first Neolithic farmers has provided a wealth of information about the lives of shepherds …

Charcoal occurs in the natural environment as either a result of wildfire or volcanic
processes. In addition, people may make charcoal, either for domestic or industrial use …

In archaeological literature, the study of trees and wood remains is a topic of relatively
marginal interest, especially compared to texts on crops and human–animal relations …

The analysis of phytoliths, pollen, charcoal and other macroremains was carried out in the
neolithic shelter of “La Grande Rivoire”, Vercors massif (French Alps). The results show the …

This work presents the results of a combination of different proxies, such as animal and plant
remains, isotope analysis, and dental microwear, for the different chrono-cultural phases …

Fluvial environments represent complex human-water systems, as floodplains have always
been among the most suitable environments for human subsistence. In this paper, we …

The aim of this article is to present the current state of multidisciplinary archaeobotanical
approaches that are being undertaken at Cova Gran de Santa Linya. Information from …

This paper presents the results of anthracological analyses conducted to further the
palaeoenvironmental reconstruction of NE Iberia and to provide better insights into the …