[HTML][HTML] A new approach to surveying cliff-dwelling endangered plants using drone-based nap-of-the-object photography: A case study of Clematis acerifolia
DZ Gao, M Huang, KN Jia, SX Zhu, JS Cao… - Global Ecology and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Cliffs are essential refuges for endangered plants, but their inaccessibility and inadequate
reliable survey methods make the assessment of the survival status of these plants difficult …
reliable survey methods make the assessment of the survival status of these plants difficult …
[HTML][HTML] A call to action for inventorying and monitoring of cliff ecosystems to support conservation
Cliffs harbor unique and specialized biodiversity that warrants attention and conservation. At
the same time, cliffs are under increased threat from anthropogenic disturbance and climate …
the same time, cliffs are under increased threat from anthropogenic disturbance and climate …
[PDF][PDF] Cliffs as priority ecosystems
In December 2022, the 15th Conference of Parties of the UN Convention on Biological
Diversity (COP15) was held to discuss halting global biodiversity loss by 2030. To prevent …
Diversity (COP15) was held to discuss halting global biodiversity loss by 2030. To prevent …
UAV telephotography elucidates floristic variability and beta diversity of island cliffs under grazing interventions
S Kim, CW Lee, HJ Park, JE Hwang, HB Park… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Cliffs contain one of the least known plant communities, which has been overlooked in
biodiversity assessments due to the inherent inaccessibility. Our study adopted the …
biodiversity assessments due to the inherent inaccessibility. Our study adopted the …
[HTML][HTML] The global conservation status of plants growing on cliffs and rocky outcrops
Ecosystems that occur on cliffs and rocky outcrops are home to many plants that are
specially adapted to harsh environmental conditions. These habitats are seeing increased …
specially adapted to harsh environmental conditions. These habitats are seeing increased …
Climbing route development affects cliff vascular plants more than subsequent climbing: A guide to evidence‐based conservation management to regulate climbing
F Morales‐Armijo… - Journal of Applied …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Cliff ecosystems provide refuge to 35%–66% of the world's endemic plants. However, they
face growing threats from sport climbing. Evidence suggests that unclimbed cliffs harbour …
face growing threats from sport climbing. Evidence suggests that unclimbed cliffs harbour …
[HTML][HTML] Floristic composition and plant functional type diversity of the Basalt cliffs of Western Ghats, India
Cliffs in India, as understudied rock outcrops, provide valuable opportunities for studying
plant communities. This study quantifies the plant communities on basalt cliff faces in the …
plant communities. This study quantifies the plant communities on basalt cliff faces in the …