Ecosystems
Beavers have a taste for forest management in Central Europe
When hungry Hungary beavers choose their meal, they’re shaping future forests too.
Ecosystems
Understanding the Complex Interplay of Multiple Stressors on Plant Populations
Zettlemoyer’s study casts a new light on plant conservation, illustrating the power of a holistic, multifactorial examination of stressors.
Ecosystems
An invasive plant thrives on the edge of fire
Botanists discover unexpected ways in which controlled fires can influence plant diversity, including the puzzling persistence of certain invasive species.
Ecosystems
A global fern species needs local solutions for conservation
Researchers explore how climate change and human activity impact the distribution and survival of a unique fern species.
Ecosystems
Rewilding the Argentine Puna is a Mixed Result for Biodiversity
Rewilding – the practice of reintroducing wild flora and fauna into their natural habitats – is a conservation strategy gaining traction worldwide. Carlos Navarro and colleagues have examined
Ecosystems
Big Brother keeps its eye on leaves to measure the health of ecosystems
Phenocams, cameras that monitor leaf function, offer a promising new method to track and detect the impact of climate change on ecosystems, helping conservation efforts and ensuring long-term resilience.
Ecosystems
Harnessing Nature’s Arsenal to Combat Invasive Gutenbergia cordifolia
Researchers have found a more eco-friendly way to tackle a plant that’s replacing forage for the wildlife of Tanzania.
Ecosystems
Gardeners Have a Role in Boosting Pollinator Diversity in Dense Cities
Study reveals effective strategies to promote pollinator diversity and function in dense urban environments like Paris.
Ecosystems
Waggle Dance Reveals How Managed Forests Can Better Support Honeybee Foraging
Researchers in Germany use unique waggle dance communication to reveal the foraging habits of honeybees in managed forests, offering insights for improving forest habitats.
Ecosystems
Farming Techniques Impact Biodiversity in Olive Groves
A study in southern Spain shows that using cover crops instead of tillage in olive groves can significantly increase biodiversity, suggesting organic farming with cover crops or abandonment of groves for natural vegetation may be beneficial for the environment.
Ecosystems
Unique Evolutionary Histories in Marginal Habitats of the Atlantic Forest Uncovered
Marginal habitats, previously thought to be subsets of the rain forest, have distinct evolutionary paths, challenging our understanding of the Atlantic Forest’s diversity.
Ecosystems
A Bounty of Wasted Pollen and Nectar Poses New Questions for Pollinator Conservation
A study finds that almost 60% of nectar produced by ivy in autumn goes uncollected by pollinators.