Temperate grasslands are part of one of the biggest biomes on earth, sustaining high levels
of biodiversity and providing multiple ecosystem services. However, the area covered by this …

Land-use changes, both in terms of land abandonment and intensification, have led to
fragmentation and loss of traditional agricultural habitats. Extensive grazing is among the …

Abstract 'Carabidologists do it all'(Niemelä 1996a) is a phrase with which most European
carabidologists are familiar. Indeed, during the last half a century, professional and amateur …

Biodiversity of semi-natural grasslands depends on the management practices used.
However, management systems suitable for one taxon, such as plants, can be detrimental to …

Livestock grazing is one of the most common management practices for grasslands and can
greatly affect their biodiversity. However, arthropod diversity response patterns to grazing …

Grazing and mowing are widely applied management practices in semi-natural grasslands,
which are one of the most important habitats for biodiversity conservation in Europe. Due to …

Semi‐natural grasslands are commonly managed as a grazing resource for domestic
livestock but, due to their unique biodiversity, they are also of conservation interest …

Species richness, composition, and functional traits of carabid beetle assemblages
(Coleoptera: Carabidae) were studied in relation to different grassland management …

The Scottish uplands consist of a variety of semi-natural habitats of high nature value that
are typically managed by extensive livestock grazing. However, as a result of the decoupling …

Urban forest patches are generally small with highly contrasting edges bordering non-forest
habitat, landscape features that increase with urbanisation. These forest patches are also …