Both agricultural intensification and abandonment have led to the loss of European semi-
natural grasslands. Nature conservation management measures like mowing are essential …

Sustainable chemicals and materials management deals with both the risks and the
opportunities of chemicals and products. It is not only focused on hazards and risks of …

The monitoring of soil moisture content (SMC) at very high spatial resolution (< 10 m) using
unmanned aerial systems (UAS) is of high interest for precision agriculture and the …

Phenological shifts due to changing climate are often highly species and context specific.
Land‐use practices such as mowing or grazing directly affect the phenology of grassland …

Complex socio-economic, political and demographic factors have driven the increased
conversion of Europe's semi-natural grasslands to intensive pastures. This trend is …

Most European grasslands are semi-natural and require proper management to preserve
their high natural value. They are habitats for many rare and endangered species of plants …

Plant traits are informative for ecosystem functions and processes and help to derive general
rules and predictions about responses to environmental gradients, global change and …

Understanding drivers and monitoring changes of biodiversity forms the basis for evidence-
based management and policy recommendations that aim to reduce biodiversity loss and to …

Mineral surfaces in soil are an important interface for organic matter (OM) and nutrient
cycling, with associated microorganisms contributing to the formation and turnover of …

Background Traditionally managed semi-natural pastures are recognised for their high
biodiversity. One drawback is that these pastures are often low in fodder production and …