Abstract The Iberian Cantabrian Atlantic biogeographical territory is a narrow strip of land,
fallen L-shaped, which runs parallel to the coast from Pamplona (Spain) to near Aveiro …

In recent years, numerous efforts have been made to include water-related issues in life
cycle assessment (LCA) methodology. This study provides an overview of existing methods …

The use of caves and/or rock shelters as a refugee for herds was a common practice in the
Mediterranean area since the early Neolithic. Shepherds move the herds to pastures in …

Biodiversity provides humans with a great range of ecosystemic services; it is therefore an
indispensable resource and a legacy to coming generations. However, in the last decades …

The riparian flora and the level of invasion in the rivers of the Cantabric watershed in Spain
were studied in relation to the ecological status and the anthropogenic pressure. The level of …

Silver fir-beech forests form ecologically important ecosystems in European mountains,
where they have been intensively managed due to timber harvesting. Forest management …

Recent studies highlight the importance of selecting the appropriate scale and indices of
invasion level for evaluating the abundance and impact of alien plants. Our survey considers …

Rapid urbanization followed by economic crisis frequently results in the presence of
degraded abandoned urban plots inside or in the periphery of cities. Urban greening can be …

This chapter presents a detailed and updated scientific view of the Soils of the Temperate
Humid Zone, which comprises a wide territory located in the Northwest (Galicia) and the …

Landscapes throughout the world are increasingly being altered as a result of human
actions and natural processes, therefore necessitating urgent management. Acknowledging …