Sustainable diets within sustainable food systems
Sustainable diets and sustainable food systems are increasingly explored by diverse
scientific disciplines. They are also recognised by the international community and called …
scientific disciplines. They are also recognised by the international community and called …
Effects of habitat-patch size and patch isolation on the diversity of forest birds in the urban-forest mosaic of Durban, South Africa
Loss of habitat area and structural heterogeneity through anthropogenic fragmentation
poses a threat to the survival of wildlife, which may be exacerbated by urban pressures …
poses a threat to the survival of wildlife, which may be exacerbated by urban pressures …
[HTML][HTML] Agricultural intensification affects birds' trait diversity across Europe
Agricultural intensification reduces the taxonomic diversity of bird communities, but its
influence on functional diversity has been less studied. Here, we analyze the response of …
influence on functional diversity has been less studied. Here, we analyze the response of …
[HTML][HTML] Microhabitat requirements and occupancy of understorey bird forest specialists in Southern Mistbelt Forests of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Monitoring species' habitat selection and microhabitat requirements is vital for conservation
and management, though studies on bird species' habitat selection at relatively fine scales …
and management, though studies on bird species' habitat selection at relatively fine scales …
On bird functional diversity: species richness and functional differentiation show contrasting responses to rainfall and vegetation structure in an arid landscape
Biodiversity affects ecosystem function through species' functional traits. Although it is
possible to predict species richness (SR) patterns along environmental gradients, whether …
possible to predict species richness (SR) patterns along environmental gradients, whether …
Spatiotemporal changes in flying insect abundance and their functional diversity as a function of distance to natural habitats in a mass flowering crop
To meet the dietary requirements of a burgeoning human population, the demand for animal-
dependent crops continues to grow. To meet the demand, intensive farming practices are …
dependent crops continues to grow. To meet the demand, intensive farming practices are …
Response of bird functional diversity to forest product harvesting in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
The ecological impact of forest product harvesting is poorly understood despite the reliance
of millions of impoverished households on forest resources. As birds are indicators of …
of millions of impoverished households on forest resources. As birds are indicators of …
Factors affecting the occupancy of forest mammals in an urban-forest mosaic in EThekwini Municipality, Durban, South Africa
Urbanisation is one of the most rapidly expanding forms of landscape modification by
humans and leads to large-scale loss and fragmentation of native habitat. This can alter the …
humans and leads to large-scale loss and fragmentation of native habitat. This can alter the …
Forest habitats in a mixed urban-agriculture mosaic landscape: patterns of mammal occupancy
YC Ehlers Smith, DA Ehlers Smith, T Ramesh… - Landscape …, 2018 - Springer
Context Conservation planning for biodiversity within anthropogenic landscapes is crucial
given the rate of habitat conversion and human population growth. Investigating …
given the rate of habitat conversion and human population growth. Investigating …
[HTML][HTML] Effects of landscape context on mammal richness in the urban forest mosaic of EThekwini Municipality, Durban, South Africa
The loss and fragmentation of natural habitats is a major threat to biodiversity globally. In
fragmented landscapes, species are not only affected by patch-level attributes but also by …
fragmented landscapes, species are not only affected by patch-level attributes but also by …