Global change and forest disturbances in the Mediterranean basin: Breakthroughs, knowledge gaps, and recommendations
J Peñuelas, J Sardans - Forests, 2021 - mdpi.com
Forest ecosystems in the Mediterranean Basin are mostly situated in the north of the Basin
(mesic). In the most southern and dry areas, the forest can only exist where topography …
(mesic). In the most southern and dry areas, the forest can only exist where topography …
Global systematic map of research on bats in agricultural systems
Introduction The conversion of natural habitats to agricultural systems is one of the main
global threats to bats. Here, we aimed to develop a systematic mapping to identify …
global threats to bats. Here, we aimed to develop a systematic mapping to identify …
Landscape ecology of mammals
Recognition of the Anthropocene epoch formally acknowledges the pervasive and
increasingly dominant effects of human activities on the world's biomes. A defining …
increasingly dominant effects of human activities on the world's biomes. A defining …
A food web approach reveals the vulnerability of biocontrol services by birds and bats to landscape modification at regional scale
JM Herrera, B Silva, G Jiménez-Navarro, S Barreiro… - Scientific Reports, 2021 - nature.com
Pest control services provided by naturally occurring species (the so-called biocontrol
services) are widely recognized to provide key incentives for biodiversity conservation. This …
services) are widely recognized to provide key incentives for biodiversity conservation. This …
Exploring the links between social metabolism and biodiversity distribution across landscape gradients: A regional-scale contribution to the land-sharing versus land …
The debate about the relative merits of the'land-sparing'and'land-sharing'approaches to
biodiversity conservation is usually addressed at local scale. Here, however, we undertake a …
biodiversity conservation is usually addressed at local scale. Here, however, we undertake a …
The road to integrate climate change projections with regional land‐use–biodiversity models
Current approaches to project spatial biodiversity responses to climate change mainly focus
on the direct effects of climate on species while regarding land use and land cover as …
on the direct effects of climate on species while regarding land use and land cover as …
Integrating remote sensing data on habitat suitability and functional connectivity to inform multitaxa roadkill mitigation plans
Context Road impacts on biodiversity are increasing worldwide. Few attempts have been
made to integrate multiple taxonomic groups into roadkill mitigation plans, while using …
made to integrate multiple taxonomic groups into roadkill mitigation plans, while using …
Coupling a landscape-based approach and graph theory to maximize multispecific connectivity in bird communities
C Clauzel, A Jeliazkov, A Mimet - Landscape and Urban Planning, 2018 - Elsevier
Environmental policies have highlighted the importance of preserving ecological networks to
limit the fragmentation of natural habitats and biodiversity loss. A crucial issue for landscape …
limit the fragmentation of natural habitats and biodiversity loss. A crucial issue for landscape …
[HTML][HTML] Alpha and beta diversity of birds along elevational vegetation zones on the southern slope of Altai Mountains: Implication for conservation
Abstract 1 Understanding species diversity patterns is important for conservation planning.
We studied birds' alpha and beta diversity along vegetation gradients in three watersheds in …
We studied birds' alpha and beta diversity along vegetation gradients in three watersheds in …
Structural simplification compromises the potential of common insectivorous bats to provide biocontrol services against the major olive pest Prays oleae
Crop production intensification often leads to the structural simplification of production
systems. This structural simplification is expected to have strong impacts on biodiversity and …
systems. This structural simplification is expected to have strong impacts on biodiversity and …