Understanding trait diversity: the role of geodiversity
Geodiversity–the abiotic heterogeneity of Earth's (sub) surface–is gaining recognition for its
ecological links to biodiversity. However, theoretical and conceptual knowledge of …
ecological links to biodiversity. However, theoretical and conceptual knowledge of …
The status and future of essential geodiversity variables
Rapid environmental change, natural resource overconsumption and increasing concerns
about ecological sustainability have led to the development of 'Essential Variables'(EVs) …
about ecological sustainability have led to the development of 'Essential Variables'(EVs) …
Geodiversity and biodiversity
Non-living and living nature are inherently connected. Geodiversity, which consists of the
variation in geology, soils, topography, geomorphology and hydrology, is seen as the …
variation in geology, soils, topography, geomorphology and hydrology, is seen as the …
Towards a taxonomy of geodiversity
J Hjort, AC Seijmonsbergen… - … of the Royal …, 2024 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Geodiversity is a topical concept in earth and environmental sciences. Geodiversity
information is needed to conserve nature, use ecosystem services and achieve sustainable …
information is needed to conserve nature, use ecosystem services and achieve sustainable …
Assessing the relation between geodiversity and species richness in mountain heaths and tundra landscapes
Context Recent studies show that geodiversity—the diversity of Earth's landforms, materials,
and processes—has a positive relationship with biodiversity at a landscape scale. However …
and processes—has a positive relationship with biodiversity at a landscape scale. However …
A framework for quantifying geodiversity at the local scale: a case study from the Rokua UNESCO Global Geopark
H Tukiainen, T Maliniemi, J Brilha… - … Transactions of the …, 2024 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Geoconservation and related quantitative and qualitative geodiversity assessments are
gaining increasing attention. However, methodologies for measuring geodiversity at local …
gaining increasing attention. However, methodologies for measuring geodiversity at local …
Geodiversity data for Europe
Geodiversity is an essential part of nature's diversity. However, geodiversity is insufficiently
understood in terms of its spatial distribution and its relationship to biodiversity over large …
understood in terms of its spatial distribution and its relationship to biodiversity over large …
Boundary of ecosystem services: A response to
Abstract Chen et al.(2023) have proposed a scheme to define which services should be
included as ecosystem services and which should be excluded so as to avoid “an all …
included as ecosystem services and which should be excluded so as to avoid “an all …
Quantitative measurement of geodiversity uniqueness: research implications and conservation applications
Quantitative approaches are needed to complement qualitative explorations to identify sites
with unique geodiversity and thereby guide geoconservation and geoheritage programmes …
with unique geodiversity and thereby guide geoconservation and geoheritage programmes …
Too much diversity—Multiple definitions of geodiversity hinder its potential in biodiversity research
Geodiversity—the diversity of abiotic features and processes of the Earth's surface and
subsurface—is an increasingly used concept in ecological research. A growing body of …
subsurface—is an increasingly used concept in ecological research. A growing body of …