Madagascar's unique biota is heavily affected by human activity and is under intense threat.
Here, we review the current state of knowledge on the conservation status of Madagascar's …

Expanding protected areas (PAs) is a worldwide endeavour aimed at addressing the
biodiversity crisis and harnessing the benefits that natural ecosystems provide to humanity …

The tropics contain a vast majority of species, yet our understanding of tropical biodiversity is
limited. Here we combine species locality data from scientific databases and social media to …

The introduction of fire suppression policies and expansion of exclusionary protected areas
in East and Southern African savannas have engendered a wildfire paradox. Outside …

Protected areas are of paramount relevance to conserving wildlife and ecosystem
contributions to people. Yet, their conservation success is increasingly threatened by human …

The modern approach to the management of protected areas (PAs) introduces a holistic
perspective on these areas, in which they are not seen as isolated conservation zones, but …

Semi-natural habitats (SNHs) are essential to biodiversity and agroecological conservation.
The impact of agricultural policies on the development of SNHs is a matter of substantial …

Protected areas play a paramount role in counteracting the negative effects of human activity
on the environment. Without good management effectiveness they might not be able to fulfill …

Conservationists have long argued that inadequate funding for managing protected areas
(PAs) jeopardizes their ability to achieve conservation goals. However, this claim has rarely …

Humans have shaped the environment through landscape transformation, disturbance, and
resource exploitation, leading to major habitat modification and fragmentation. Mammal …