The importance of dead wood for biodiversity is widely recognized but strategies for
conservation exist only in some regions worldwide. Most strategies combine knowledge …

We review the morphology, larval feeding habits, reproductive behavior, and social behavior
of Scolytinae and Platypodinae. Their morphology and behavior are adaptations to a …

The biodiversity of West African rainforests is globally significant but poorly described, little
understood in terms of its functional significance, and under threat from forest loss and …

Abstract Dung beetles (Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae) are sensitive to habitat perturbations
and are easily studied, making them an ideal taxonomic group with which to evaluate the …

Whether intentionally or accidentally introduced, non-native woody plants now feature
prominently in many ecosystems throughout the world. The dying and deadwood produced …

Human disturbances lead to forest degradation and a drastic reduction in forest area. In
Africa, the most affected continent by this phenomenon, selective cutting of trees remains the …

Native forest in central Chile has been increasingly replaced by exotic forest plantations. In
particular, saproxylic beetles could be highly sensitive to exotic forest plantations due to the …

Natural amounts of dead wood in a forest vary considerably, depending on living tree
biomass, decomposition rates, and rates of dead-wood development. In natural forests …

Primeval forests in the temperate zone exist only as a few remnants, but theses serve as
important reference areas for conservation. As key habitats, tree-related microhabitats …

Forest fires are one of the most frequent and important causes of forest disturbances, the
occurrence of which is globally increasing due to the effects of climate change. This study …