Central European temperate oak woodlands are highly valued for their rich biodiversity.
They are also of great economic importance and forest management aims to produce high …

Despite the prominent role of spiders in most ecosystems, these invertebrates are still
notably endangered as well as underrepresented in current conservation efforts. We sent a …

Identification of forest stands with priority for the conservation of biodiversity is of particular
importance in landscapes with a long cultural and agricultural history, such as Central …

Agricultural intensification and associated loss of high‐quality habitats are key drivers of
insect pollinator declines. With the aim of decreasing the environmental impact of …

The enrichment of deadwood is essential for the conservation of saproxylic biodiversity in
managed forests. However, existing strategies focus on a cost‐intensive increase of …

Rural forests, including the wooded areas primarily managed by farmers (eg farm forests,
hedgerows, isolated trees), are critical for the sustainability of agricultural landscapes. Yet …

Abstract The Red List of Habitats of the Czech Republic assesses the risk of collapse for 157
types of natural and semi-natural habitats defined in the second edition of the Habitat …

Retention forestry promotes certain forest structural elements to enhance biodiversity. It is
unclear however to what extent retention measures are suited to enhance the biodiversity of …

Most European temperate woodlands are managed as high forests by clear-cutting or
selective cutting. Such forests are shady environments, providing limited opportunities for …

Most forests in Europe are managed but differ in their management intensity. This has
different implications for structural-and environmental conditions and subsequently for the …