Recent studies identifying underlying and proximate drivers of tropical deforestation and
forest degradation have applied a multitude of methodologies, with varying and sometimes …

Agricultural intensification, an increase in per-area productivity, may spare forests otherwise
lost to agricultural expansion. Yet which conditions enable such sparing or whether …

The rapidly expanding network of roads into the Amazon is permanently altering the world's
largest tropical forest. Most proposed road projects lack rigorous impact assessments or …

There have been five major mass extinctions and some minor mass extinctions of animals
since early animal diversification 540–520 Myr ago. It is said that a sixth mass extinction is …

An environmental–animal crisis is currently ongoing and is becoming increasingly severe
due to human activity. However, the magnitude, timing, and processes related to this crisis …

Environmental policies and regulations have been instrumental in influencing deforestation
rates around the world. Understanding how these policies change stakeholder behaviours is …

The conversion of forest to agriculture continues to contribute to the loss and fragmentation
of remaining orang‐utan habitat. There are still few published estimates of orang‐utan …

Global land resources are over-exploited and natural habitats are declining, often driven by
expanding livestock production. In Ireland, pastureland for grazing cattle and sheep account …

Deforestation, rising temperatures, drought, fire and other ecological disturbances are
reducing forest cover on much of the earth, and compromising the ability of forests to supply …

Deforestation is one of many aspects of habitat loss and fragmentation that is negatively
affecting raptor populations globally. This Conservation Letter provides a scientific review of …