Ecological patterns and processes in the vertical dimension of terrestrial ecosystems

S Xing, L Leahy, LA Ashton, RL Kitching… - Journal of Animal …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Climatic gradients such as latitude and elevation are considered primary drivers of global
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

C Chen, JF Brodie, R Kays, TJ Davies, R Liu… - Conservation …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
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 …

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 …

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 …

Comparison of three global canopy height maps and their applicability to biodiversity modeling: Accuracy issues revealed

V Moudrý, L Gábor, S Marselis, P Pracná, V Barták… - …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
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 …

Prioritizing global tall forests toward the 30× 30 goals

Q Huang, J Xu, JP Wong, VC Radeloff… - Conservation …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
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 …

Spaceborne LiDAR reveals the effectiveness of European Protected Areas in conserving forest height and vertical structure

G Ceccherini, M Girardello, PSA Beck… - … Earth & Environment, 2023 - nature.com
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 …

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 …

[HTML][HTML] Tree cover and its heterogeneity in natural ecosystems is linked to large herbivore biomass globally

L Wang, JPGM Cromsigt, R Buitenwerf, EJ Lundgren… - One Earth, 2023 - cell.com
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Quantifying the impact of management on the three-dimensional structure of boreal forests

I Aalto, J Aalto, S Hancock, S Valkonen… - Forest Ecology and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Forest management practices modify the composition and three-dimensional structure of
boreal forests. Such changes affect light regimes, microclimate and habitat availability in …