Ecology has joined a world of big data. Two complementary frameworks define big data:
data that exceed the analytical capacities of individuals or disciplines or the “Four Vs” axes …

The common reed (Phragmites australis) is a frequent dominant species in European
wetlands. Yet, its performance can vary in response to different combinations of …

Peatlands have been drained for land use for a long time and on a large scale, turning them
from carbon and nutrient sinks into respective sources, diminishing water regulation …

Aims Vegetation classification consistent with the Braun‐Blanquet approach is widely used
in Europe for applied vegetation science, conservation planning and land management …

The reliable map** of species richness is a crucial step for the identification of areas of
high conservation priority, alongside other value and threat considerations. This is …

Aims: To develop a consistent ecological indicator value system for Europe for five of the
main plant niche dimensions: soil moisture (M), soil nitrogen (N), soil reaction (R), light (L) …

Abstract Aim The EUNIS Habitat Classification is a widely used reference framework for
European habitat types (habitats), but it lacks formal definitions of individual habitats that …

Robinia pseudoacacia is one of the most frequent non‐native species in Europe. It is a fast‐
growing tree of high economic and cultural importance. On the other hand, it is an invasive …

Motivation Although dispersal ability is one of the key features determining the spatial
dynamics of plant populations and the structure of plant communities, it is also one of the …

Aims Vegetation‐plot records provide information on the presence and cover or abundance
of plants co‐occurring in the same community. Vegetation‐plot data are spread across …