Among species, coexistence is driven partly by the partitioning of available resources. The
mechanisms of coexistence and competition among species have been a central topic …

Hedge density, structure, and function vary with primary production and slope gradient and
are subject to other diverse factors. Hedgerows are emerging ecosystems with both above …

In this paper we summarize for the first time the effects of agriculture expansion and
intensification on animal diversity in the Pampas of Argentina and discuss research needs …

The fragmentation of landscapes, induced by the growing urbanisation, is a major cause of
biodiversity loss. Ecological corridors are landscape elements that make up for the negative …

Organic farming often counteracts the decline of various taxa owing to agricultural
intensification, but little is known about the relative importance of local management and …

Increased predation pressure along habitat edges is often associated with increased
predator activity. However, factors affecting predator affinity for habitat edges remain largely …

Background The consequences of land use changes are among the most cited causes of
emerging infectious diseases because they can modify the ecology and transmission of …

In intensively managed farmland, both arable and grassland, adult and larval resources for
Lepidoptera can be limiting. Butterflies and moths are significantly impacted by the …

In agriculture, both valuable ecosystem services and unwanted ecosystem disservices can
be produced by the same organism group. For example, small rodents can provide …

The effects of habitat restoration measures designated to promote farmland biodiversity
have been documented at the field scale, but little is known about their role in restoring the …