In this overview (introductory article to a special issue including 14 papers), we consider all
main types of natural and artificial inland freshwater habitas (fwh). For each type, we identify …

As a key component of mountain ecosystems, high-mountain lakes are recognized
indicators of global change. In the analysis of the effects induced by local or global human …

Mountain lakes are increasingly affected by global change pressures. While there is growing
evidence of impacts on ecosystem functioning, few studies considered changes in …

In view of the increasing demand for ecosystem services (ESs) and rising pressures from
global change on mountain lakes, sustainable management strategies are increasingly …

We investigated modern-littoral and subfossil sediment-core diatoms in the shallow (max
depth 6.4 m) high-mountain Lake Balma in the Orsiera Rocciavrè Nature Park (Italian …

Amphibians of high mountain lakes face many threats related to global change, including
novel pathogens, development, climate change and overexploitation. However, the foremost …

High altitude lakes (HALs) of Kashmir Himalaya are the important ecosystems in the
mountain ecology of the broader Hindukush Himalayan region. This article provides a …

Mountain lakes provide a variety of ecosystem services (ES) such as water, habitat,
recreation and aesthetic values. However, global change pressures increasingly affect lake …

Though mountain lakes are generally much less influenced by human activities than other
habitats, global and local anthropogenic threats can alter their natural condition. The most …

Despite being naturally fishless, the widespread introduction of trout and minnows is
threatening the conservation of high mountain lakes all over the world. Previous studies …