Landscape Ecology - Hausjournal von IALE
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| Timber harvesting was the most important factor driving changes in vegetation composition, as compared to climate and fire regime shifts, in the mixedwood temperate forests of Temiscamingue since AD 1830 | ||
| Montag, 20. Januar 2025 | ||
| Abstract Context The vegetation composition of northeastern North American forests has significantly changed since pre-settlement times, with a marked reduction in conifer-dominated stands, taxonomic and functional diversity. These changes have been attributed to fire regime shifts, logging, and climate change. Methods In this study, we... | ||
| Advancing landscape sustainability science: key challenges and strategies for integration with landscape design and planning | ||
| Freitag, 17. Januar 2025 | ||
| Estimation of flint hills tallgrass prairie productivity and fuel loads: a model-based synthesis and extrapolation of experimental data | ||
| Mittwoch, 15. Januar 2025 | ||
| Abstract Context The > 25,000 km2 Flint Hills ecoregion in eastern Kansas and northeastern Oklahoma, USA, is an economically and ecologically important area encompassing the largest remaining tallgrass prairie ecosystem in North America. Prescribed fires are used routinely to control invasive woody species and improve forage production for the beef-cattle industry. However, burning releases harmful pollutants that, at... | ||
| Nineteenth-century land use shapes the current occurrence of some plant species, but weakly affects the richness and total composition of Central European grasslands | ||
| Montag, 13. Januar 2025 | ||
| Abstract Context Historical land use is thought to have influenced plant community diversity, composition and function through the local persistence of taxa that reflect ecological conditions of the past. Objectives We tested for the effects of historical land use on contemporary plant species richness, composition, and ecological preferences... | ||
| Tree-volume and forest age increase bat species diversity in boreal urban landscape | ||
| Montag, 13. Januar 2025 | ||
| Abstract Context Given the rate at which humankind is changing habitats, it is essential to understand its impact on the surrounding nature and biota. The intensification of human activities and the fragmentation of forested habitats now affect many taxonomic groups, such as bats, which are largely dependent on forests (e.g. roosting sites and feeding areas). Northern Europe is generally considered very forested but intensive... | ||
| Combining local monitoring data and scientific models to prioritize conservation for European ground squirrel and safeguard grassland habitats | ||
| Sonntag, 12. Januar 2025 | ||
| Abstract Context Promoting grassland habitat networks within agricultural landscapes is essential for supporting biodiversity. However, the characteristics of these networks are often poorly documented, making it difficult to prioritize conservation strategies and effectively protect grassland-dependent species. Objectives We set to identify... | ||
| A complex interplay between natural and anthropogenic factors shapes plant diversity patterns in Mediterranean coastal dunes | ||
| Sonntag, 12. Januar 2025 | ||
| Abstract Context A long history of human colonisation has profoundly altered Mediterranean coastal dunes, as well as their capacity of providing ecosystem services important for human well-being. The provisioning of these services depends on the integrity of the dune system, which is formed and maintained by coastal plant communities. Analysing the drivers of plant diversity is thus crucial for preserving Mediterranean coastal... | ||
| Crop diversification for pollinator conservation | ||
| Samstag, 11. Januar 2025 | ||
| Abstract Context Intensive agriculture drives insect decline impacting insect-mediated ecosystem services that support production. Crop diversification shows promise in increasing crop productivity and enhancing ecosystem services, however, the impact on biodiversity conservation, particularly of pollinators, is unclear. Objectives Here, we... | ||
| Habitat use and distribution of nile monitors (Varanus niloticus) in a mosaic of land use types and human population densities in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | ||
| Donnerstag, 09. Januar 2025 | ||
| Abstract Context Globally, with the continuous increase in human populations, unprecedented changes in land use are taking place. Little is known about how African reptiles respond to this rapid land use change. Objectives We used sightings to establish if Nile monitors (Varanus niloticus) are persisting in a mosaic of human population... | ||
| Enhanced crop diversity but not smaller field size benefit bats in agricultural landscapes | ||
| Mittwoch, 08. Januar 2025 | ||
| Abstract Context Farmland biodiversity continues to decline due to the expansion and intensification of agriculture. Historically, efforts to conserve farmland biodiversity have focused on conserving habitats outside agricultural production areas. More recently, attention has turned to the conservation potential of the cropland matrix, where reducing field size and increasing crop diversity to promote crop heterogeneity can... | ||
| The nexus between agroforestry landscapes and dietary diversity: insights from Myanmar’s Central Dry Zone | ||
| Dienstag, 07. Januar 2025 | ||
| Abstract Context Agroforestry plays a crucial role in increasing tree-based food production for healthy and sustainable food systems. However, the potential of farm trees to contribute to farmers' dietary diversity along multiple paths remains under-researched. Objectives This study aimed to fill existing knowledge gaps by investigating the... | ||
| State-dependent mortality, not behavior, fragments population distribution of a long-lived mammal after ecological disturbance | ||
| Montag, 06. Januar 2025 | ||
| Abstract Context Natural selection favors species with strong fidelity to seasonal ranges where resources are predictable across space and time. Extreme disturbance events may negate the fitness benefits of faithfulness—with consequences for population distributions. Objectives We hypothesized that extreme events fragment population... | ||
| Landscape predictors are more important than local factors in determining multiple dimensions of amphibian and reptile diversity in shaded cocoa agroforests | ||
| Sonntag, 05. Januar 2025 | ||
| Abstract Context High rates of deforestation have prompted discussions on the use of agricultural systems for biodiversity conservation. Although agroforests are recognized as supplementary habitats for many species, it is still unclear whether this agricultural system can maintain multiple dimensions of species diversity. Objectives We... | ||
| Optimizing urban blue-green space in climate adaptive planning: a systematic review of threshold value of efficiency thresholds | ||
| Sonntag, 05. Januar 2025 | ||
| Abstract Context Although various methods exist to mitigate the urban heat island (UHI) effect, urban blue-green spaces (UBGS) are considered particularly effective. Understanding the threshold value of efficiency (TVoE) for UBGS can optimize urban land use and spatial planning. Objectives This study systematically reviews the TVoE of UBGS to... | ||
| Creating sustainable neighbourhoods in cities: greener neighbourhoods could promote residents pro-environmental recycling behaviour | ||
| Samstag, 04. Januar 2025 | ||
| Abstract Context Growing evidence shows that people’s desire to protect the environment may be linked to their connection with and experiences in nature. However, the effect of possible exposure to local green spaces and their landscape patterns on pro-environmental behaviours lacks extensive observational evidence. Objectives This study... | ||
| A comprehensive approach for the spatial optimization of the biodiversity conservation network in the Qinling Mountains, China | ||
| Samstag, 04. Januar 2025 | ||
| Abstract Context Protected areas (PAs) are crucial for global biodiversity conservation and human well-being fostering. The latest global biodiversity goals for the coverage of effectively conserved and managed systems of PAs and other effective area-based conservation measures worldwide is expected to increase to 30% by 2030, emphasizing that PAs should be comprehensive, ecologically representative, well-connected, and... | ||
| A review of structural and functional connectivity studies in European forests | ||
| Dienstag, 31. Dezember 2024 | ||
| Abstract Context Ecological connectivity is key to mitigating global change impacts such as isolation and climate change effects on populations, especially in historically modified biomes such as European forests. The term connectivity is widely used in conservation, but the multiple methods for measuring it, as well as the scales and objects of study to which it can be applied, make it difficult to understand and compare... | ||
| First-year post-fire alterations of Scots pine forest: composition, relationships, ecological consequences | ||
| Montag, 30. Dezember 2024 | ||
| Abstract Context Forest fires are key ecological factors affecting pine forests globally. Understanding impacts of varying fire intensities on forest ecosystem components is crucial for predicting recovery and informing management. Objectives This study aimed to assess effects of different surface fire intensities on structural components of... | ||
| Simulating small woody feature restoration to enhance habitat connectivity in intensively farmed areas of the European Union | ||
| Montag, 30. Dezember 2024 | ||
| Abstract Context Widespread conversion of land to intensive agriculture across Europe has led to a significant decrease in the availability of natural habitat. Besides direct local effects, this process also disrupts connectivity between shrinking habitat patches. This pattern has ignited various, self-reinforcing ecological mechanisms that are threatening the resilience of natural communities and the ecosystem services they... | ||
| Identifying gaps in nature reserves by integrating future ecosystem service priority areas | ||
| Sonntag, 29. Dezember 2024 | ||
| Abstract Context Incorporating ecosystem services (ES) into nature reserves (NR) planning has significant impacts on the environment and human wellbeing. However, the effects of uncertain future socio-environmental dynamics on ES conservation and the gaps in existing NR are unclear. Objective The present study aims to integrate multiple ES... | ||