Aims Eurasian forest‐steppes are among the most complex non‐tropical terrestrial
ecosystems. Despite their considerable scientific, ecological and economic importance …

Forest edges, or boundaries between adjacent ecosystems, play important ecological roles.
Both anthropogenic and natural forest edges affect vegetation while contributing to …

Topography is an important determinant of soil moisture (SM) distribution and thus drives the
functioning of terrestrial ecosystems, including vegetation composition and structure. To …

Forest-grassland mosaics are widespread features at the interface between tree-and grass-
dominated ecosystems. However, the importance of habitat heterogeneity in these mosaics …

Risk of spillover and spillback of mosquito-borne viruses in the neotropics, including yellow
fever, dengue, Zika (Flaviviridae: Flavivirus), chikungunya, and Mayaro (Togaviridae …

While near-natural forest stands are dramatically diminishing, monoculture tree plantations
are rapidly spreading globally, including the eastern part of Central Europe. Tree plantations …

Ellenberg's indicator values (EIVs), as bioindicators of primary environmental traits, are
commonly applied in Europe; however, a problem exists with the appropriate interpretation …

As key components of landscapes, edges have received considerable scientific attention in
anthropogenic ecosystems. However, edges in natural and semi-natural forest–grassland …

The Palearctic forest-steppe biome is a narrow vegetation zone between the temperate
forest and steppe biomes, which provides important habitats for many endangered species …

Human-driven fragmentation of landscapes leads to the formation of transition zones
between ecosystems that are characterised by fluxes of matter, energy and information …