Riparian zones are critical for functional integrity of riverscapes and conservation of
riverscape biodiversity. The synergism of intermediate flood-induced disturbances, moist …

Floodplain forests offer a diversity of habitats and resources for a very wide range of plant
and animal species. They also offer many benefits to humankind and are considered …

Riparian vegetation performs important ecosystems services, improving water quality,
mitigating erosion, and maintaining regional plant and animal biodiversity. Regular annual …

Poyang Lake is a typical lake in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River and is
the largest freshwater lake in China. The habitat quality of Poyang Lake has been declining …

Habitat loss is the greatest threat to the persistence of forest‐dependent amphibians, but it is
not the only factor influencing species occurrences. The composition of the surrounding …

Population declines and local extirpation trends are widespread among freshwater species,
but the responsible drivers of these trends are poorly understood. Identifying the potential …

Human‐induced land‐use changes are among the primary causes of ecosystem
degradation and biodiversity loss. Across central Appalachia (USA), mountaintop removal …

Anthropogenic landscapes negatively impact stream habitats by altering hydrologic,
sediment, and nutrient cycling regimes, thereby reducing or displacing populations of …

Recently, artificial shelters have been proposed as a novel tool to monitor Hellbenders
(Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) and other cryptobranchid salamanders. Factors that …

Objectives Riparian or gallery forests are critical habitats for numerous plants and animals
today. Paleoanthropologically, reliance on such habitats informs behavioral and ecological …