To mitigate climate change, several European countries have launched policies to promote
the development of a renewable resource-based bioeconomy. These bioeconomy strategies …

Implementing a scheduled and reliable estimation of forest characteristics is important for
the sustainable management of forests. This study aimed at evaluating the capability of …

In Europe, some non-native tree species (NNT) are classified as invasive because they have
spread into semi-natural habitats. Yet, available risk assessment protocols are often based …

We developed an application model based on the System of Environmental Economic
Accounting-Ecosystem Accounting (SEEA-EA) framework, endorsed by the United Nations …

Currently the paradigm of sustainable forest management is extended to a broad range of
ecological, economic, and social forest functions and services. In particular, biodiversity …

Forests provide a range of vital services to society and are critical habitats for biodiversity,
holding inherent multifunctionality. While traditionally viewed as a byproduct of production …

China's arid regions are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change and
human activities, which pose threats to habitat quality. Consequently, evaluations of these …

Abstract The European Union Habitats Directive requires the identification of typical species
that reflect the structure and functions of habitat types, as well as early changes in the habitat …

In this study, taking as an example the species-rich Nardus stricta grasslands (habitat 6230*)
within the Natura 2000 network of the Lombardy region (northern Italy, central southern …

Aerial surveys have always significantly contributed to the accurate mapping of certain
geographical phenomena. Remote sensing opened up new perspectives in nature …