Acorns, the seeds of oak trees, are pivotal in the Mediterranean region, historically serving
as vital sustenance for wildlife and humans. Although traditionally used for livestock, in times …

The use of biomass for energy production is becoming increasingly common. An energy
source with good prospects for the future is the gasification process of biomass waste. This …

In flammable ecosystems, forest dynamics are affected by fire suppression, climate change
and changes in land use that cause the frequency and intensity of fires to diverge from …

Amphibians, the most threatened vertebrates globally, face risks due to climate change,
habitat loss, and fragmentation. Their sensitivity to environmental changes highlights their …

Abstract The Garrotxa Volcanic Field is situated in the northeast region of the Iberian
Peninsula. It represents the most recent volcanic area within the Catalan Volcanic Zone …

Marginal populations usually have low densities and are considered to be particularly
vulnerable to environmental stochasticity. Using data collected in nest boxes, we analyzed …

Plant–animal interactions play a crucial role in ecosystem functioning, especially through
seed dispersal mechanisms. Understanding how small mammal populations respond to …

Biologists have long debated why some plant species produce many seeds synchronously
during some years and few during others. One hypothesis is that selection on phenological …