Extinction debt refers to delayed species extinctions expected as a consequence of
ecosystem perturbation. Quantifying such extinctions and investigating long‐term …

Landscape heterogeneity is a major driver of biodiversity in agricultural areas and
represents an important parameter in conservation strategies. However, most landscape …

Landscape composition and configuration are considered important factors influencing
biodiversity in agricultural landscapes. Evaluating the relative importance of each …

European grasslands are among the most species-rich ecosystems on small spatial scales.
However, human-induced activities like land use and climate change pose significant …

Traditional rural landscapes host a biocultural heritage acquired by rural societies,
developed in a secular adaptation with nature. Hedgerows play a key role in preserving …

Pollination has received attention recently due to reported sharp declines of Apis mellifera in
several locations, and it has been proposed that diverse native bee communities may be key …

A wide body of research in recent years has studied either green infrastructures as providers
of multiple ecosystem services, especially at the urban level, or ecological corridors and the …

Hedgerows are among the most stable refugia for biodiversity in agricultural landscapes,
providing food and shelter to many living organisms. However, the destruction and alteration …

Hedgerows provide key habitat and refuges for wildlife in otherwise intensively-managed
landscapes, and may play a role in connecting increasingly fragmented habitats. However …

Traditional farming landscapes have evolved as tightly coupled socioecological systems that
support high biodiversity. However, land‐use change severely threatens the high …