We introduce a framework–based on experiences from oceanic islands–for conserving
biodiversity in the Anthropocene. In an increasingly human‐dominated world, the context for …

The harvest of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) for both subsistence and trade is ancient,
and remains common and widespread today (Shackleton, Chapter 2). NTFPs are collected …

Studies about relationships between people and landscapes have shown that local
communities can affect the abundance of plant species useful to humans, which raises the …

Societal Impact Statement Long‐lived, iconic plant species like the baobab, welwitschia, the
saguaro cactus or the dragon's blood tree are perceived to be everlasting landscape …

Abstract Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP's) are biologically originated non-wood
products derived from forests and constitute a vital source of livelihood. In India …

Fruits of several palm species are of high importance to local communities of tropical regions
as a source of subsistence and income. Local people consume unprocessed fruits, or use …

Much has been written about bridging the implementation gap, also known as the'great
divide'or the'knowledgeaction boundary'(eg Gibbons et al. 2008; Arlettaz et al. 2010; Cook et …

Aims Develo** plant conservation strategies requires knowledge of ecological and
genetic processes underlying population dynamics. We aimed to quantify morphological …

Invasive rodent eradications are frequently undertaken to curb island biodiversity loss.
However, the breadth of rodents' ecological impact, even after eradication, is not always fully …

We present a range of observations on the reproductive morphology, pollination biology and
cultivation of Lodoicea maldivica (coco de mer), an endangered species with great …