Abstract Despite islands contributing only 6.7% of land surface area, they harbor~ 20% of
the Earth's biodiversity, but unfortunately also~ 50% of the threatened species and 75% of …

Species monitoring, defined here as the repeated, systematic collection of data to detect
long‐term changes in the populations of wild species, is a vital component of conservation …

Measuring progress toward international biodiversity targets requires robust information on
the conservation status of species, which the International Union for Conservation of Nature …

Research in Macaronesia has led to substantial advances in ecology, evolution and
conservation biology. We review the scientific developments achieved in this region, and …

Many conservation managers, policy makers, businesses and local communities cannot
access the biodiversity data they need for informed decision-making on natural resource …

Measuring the island tourism development sustainability is critical for utilizing the island
tourism resources, improving the island's socioeconomic prosperity, and maintaining its …

Sacred natural sites (SNS) have gained recognition from conservationists, and are regarded
as the oldest form of habitat protection in human history. Many case studies and literature …

Despite their ecological importance and diversity, spiders (Arachnida: Araneae) are
underrepresented in conservation policies in comparison to other groups. We review all …

A dramatic insect decline has been documented on the grasslands and forests of European
or North American mainland. Yet, other parts of the world and other ecosystems remain …

Insects do not live in isolation. They interact with the abiotic environment and are major
components of the terrestrial and freshwater biotic milieus. They are crucial to so many …