Cemeteries can help conserve biodiversity in urban landscapes, but their capacity to support
native species is likely to be influenced by variables at different spatial scales. There is …

Background A scarcely studied consequence of urbanization is the effect of temporal
stabilization of the environment on bird communities. This alteration is thought to dampen …

Simple Summary Artificial light at night is one of the most extreme alterations in urban areas,
which drives nocturnal activity in diurnal species. However, the role of artificial light in the …

The ecological effects of light pollution are becoming better understood, especially in birds.
Recent studies have shown that several bird species can use street lighting to extend activity …

Background Intentional winter bird feeding in gardens is one of the most common
interactions between birds and humans. Because feeding may have both desired effects …

Soil bacterial communities have long been recognized as important ecosystem components,
and have been the focus of many local and regional studies. However, there is a lack of data …

The proliferation of artificial lighting at night is one of the key anthropogenic changes
associated with urbanised areas as well as some non-urban areas. Disruption to natural …

Uno de los impactos que genera el ser humano sobre la biodiversidad es la modificación
del hábitat de las especies, a través de la creación de ciudades. Esto puede beneficiar o …

Seed dispersal has been an indispensable ecosystem process mediated by biotic and
abiotic vectors. Animal-mediated seed dispersal, such as endozoochory, has supported …

As urbanisation continues to fragment and degrade habitats there is a need to ensure that
cities are managed to sustain ecosystem function and high biodiversity. Ecological theories …