Conservation planning

Where are Europe’s last primary forests?
Primary forests have high conservation value but are rare in Europe due to historic land use. Yet many primary forest patches remain …
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Analyzing dynamics and values of cultural landscapes

What are cultural landscapes?

Does the term ‘cultural landscapes’ refer to just the few emblematic global hotspots of landscape beauty, …
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Assessing land-use effects on European plant diversity using a biome-specific countryside species-area model
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Biodiversity at risk under future cropland expansion and intensification
Agriculture is the leading driver of biodiversity loss. However, its future impact on biodiversity remains unclear, especially because …
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Long-term land-cover/use change in a traditional farming landscape in Romania inferred from pollen data, historical maps and satellite images
Traditional farming landscapes in the temperate zone that have persisted for millennia can be exceptionally species-rich and are …
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Assessing differences in connectivity based on habitat versus movement models for brown bears in the Carpathians
Context
Connectivity assessments typically rely on resistance surfaces derived from habitat models, assuming that higher-quality habitat …
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Crying wolf: limitations of predator-prey studies need not preclude their salient messages
A rapidly growing body of the literature reveals the important roles apex predators play in shaping the composition and functioning of …
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Current European policies are unlikely to jointly foster carbon sequestration and protect biodiversity
The extension of forest area is a globally accepted tool to offset CO2 emissions from deforestation and the combustion of fossil fuels. …
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Understanding unexpected reintroduction outcomes: Why aren't European bison colonizing suitable habitat in the Carpathians?
Reintroductions are an important tool for re-establishing or reinforcing populations of threatened species, and thus to restore …
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Global patterns of agricultural land-use intensity and vertebrate diversity
Aim Land-use change is the single biggest cause of biodiversity loss. With a rising demand for resources, understanding how and where …
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