Abandoning grassland management negatively influences plant but not bird or insect biodiversity in Europe
Grasslands are globally distributed and naturally occurring; however, in Europe, most
grasslands are anthropogenically created or altered by livestock grazing or mowing. Low …
grasslands are anthropogenically created or altered by livestock grazing or mowing. Low …
Ecological Indicator Values for Europe (EIVE) 1.0
Aims: To develop a consistent ecological indicator value system for Europe for five of the
main plant niche dimensions: soil moisture (M), soil nitrogen (N), soil reaction (R), light (L) …
main plant niche dimensions: soil moisture (M), soil nitrogen (N), soil reaction (R), light (L) …
[HTML][HTML] Vegetation Dynamics Studies Based on Ellenberg and Landolt Indicator Values: A Review
N Ivanova, E Zolotova - Land, 2024 - mdpi.com
Understanding the dynamics and system of interrelationships between habitats and plant
communities is key to making reliable predictions about sustainable land use, biodiversity …
communities is key to making reliable predictions about sustainable land use, biodiversity …
FloraVeg. EU—An online database of European vegetation, habitats and flora
This article describes FloraVeg. EU, a new online database with open‐access information
on European vegetation units (phytosociological syntaxa), vegetated habitats, and plant …
on European vegetation units (phytosociological syntaxa), vegetated habitats, and plant …
[HTML][HTML] Higher levels of protection do not consistently improve habitat quality: Insights from Mediterranean and Alpine shrublands
Protected areas are recognized as a crucial tool to mitigate ongoing trends of biodiversity
loss. The effect of different levels of protection and their subsequent conservation efficiency …
loss. The effect of different levels of protection and their subsequent conservation efficiency …
Ellenberg‐type indicator values for European vascular plant species
Aims Ellenberg‐type indicator values are expert‐based rankings of plant species according
to their ecological optima on main environmental gradients. Here we extend the indicator …
to their ecological optima on main environmental gradients. Here we extend the indicator …
[HTML][HTML] Changes of vegetation in coniferous monocultures in the context of conversion to mixed forests in 30 years–Implications for biodiversity restoration
The understorey vegetation of temperate forests harbours a major proportion of terrestrial
biodiversity and fulfills an important role in ecosystem functioning. Over the past decades …
biodiversity and fulfills an important role in ecosystem functioning. Over the past decades …
Higher abundance of disturbance‐favoured trees and shrubs in European temperate woodlands prior to the late‐quaternary extinction of megafauna
Large herbivorous mammals strongly influence vegetation structure by creating and
maintaining open areas and causing disturbance within closed woody habitats. The …
maintaining open areas and causing disturbance within closed woody habitats. The …
Diversity and distribution of Raunkiær's life forms in European vegetation
Abstract Aims The Raunkiær's system classifies vascular plants into life forms based on the
position of renewal buds during periods unfavourable for plant growth. Despite the …
position of renewal buds during periods unfavourable for plant growth. Despite the …
Mapping and assessment of ecological vulnerability to wildfires in Europe
F Arrogante-Funes, F Mouillot, B Moreira, I Aguado… - Fire Ecology, 2024 - Springer
Background Wildfires play a significant and complex role in ecosystems, influencing various
aspects of their functioning and structure. These natural disturbances can positively and …
aspects of their functioning and structure. These natural disturbances can positively and …