Ecological patterns and processes in the vertical dimension of terrestrial ecosystems
Climatic gradients such as latitude and elevation are considered primary drivers of global
biogeography. Yet, alongside these macro‐gradients, the vertical space and structure …
biogeography. Yet, alongside these macro‐gradients, the vertical space and structure …
Global camera trap synthesis highlights the importance of protected areas in maintaining mammal diversity
The establishment of protected areas (PAs) is a central strategy for global biodiversity
conservation. While the role of PAs in protecting habitat has been highlighted, their …
conservation. While the role of PAs in protecting habitat has been highlighted, their …
Tropical mammal functional diversity increases with productivity but decreases with anthropogenic disturbance
D Gorczynski, C Hsieh, JT Luciano… - … of the Royal …, 2021 - royalsocietypublishing.org
A variety of factors can affect the biodiversity of tropical mammal communities, but their
relative importance and directionality remain uncertain. Previous global investigations of …
relative importance and directionality remain uncertain. Previous global investigations of …
Effects of land‐use change on avian taxonomic, functional and phylogenetic diversity in a tropical montane rainforest
ML Rurangwa, J Aguirre‐Gutiérrez… - Diversity and …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Aim Although land use change is a leading cause of biodiversity loss worldwide, there is
scant information on the extent to which it has affected the structure and composition of bird …
scant information on the extent to which it has affected the structure and composition of bird …
Comparison of three global canopy height maps and their applicability to biodiversity modeling: Accuracy issues revealed
Global mapping of forest height is an extremely important task for estimating habitat quality
and modeling biodiversity. Recently, three global canopy height maps have been released …
and modeling biodiversity. Recently, three global canopy height maps have been released …
Prioritizing global tall forests toward the 30× 30 goals
Abstract The Global Deal for Nature sets an ambitious goal to protect 30% of Earth's land
and ocean by 2030. The 30× 30 initiative is a way to allocate conservation resources and …
and ocean by 2030. The 30× 30 initiative is a way to allocate conservation resources and …
Spaceborne LiDAR reveals the effectiveness of European Protected Areas in conserving forest height and vertical structure
Abstract The effectiveness of Protected Areas in conserving forest ecosystems has been
examined at the continental scale using area-based habitat parameters, but knowledge of …
examined at the continental scale using area-based habitat parameters, but knowledge of …
Vegetation canopy height estimation in dynamic tropical landscapes with TanDEM‐X supported by GEDI data
M Schlund, A Wenzel, N Camarretta… - Methods in Ecology …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Vegetation canopy height is a relevant proxy for aboveground biomass, carbon stock, and
biodiversity. Wall‐to‐wall information of canopy height with high spatial resolution and …
biodiversity. Wall‐to‐wall information of canopy height with high spatial resolution and …
[HTML][HTML] Tree cover and its heterogeneity in natural ecosystems is linked to large herbivore biomass globally
Addressing intertwined crises of climate change and biodiversity loss is a pressing global
challenge, with trees playing pivotal roles in promoting carbon sequestration and habitat …
challenge, with trees playing pivotal roles in promoting carbon sequestration and habitat …
[HTML][HTML] Quantifying the impact of management on the three-dimensional structure of boreal forests
Forest management practices modify the composition and three-dimensional structure of
boreal forests. Such changes affect light regimes, microclimate and habitat availability in …
boreal forests. Such changes affect light regimes, microclimate and habitat availability in …