In this paper we aim to investigate the problems and potentialities of species distribution
modeling (SDM) as a tool for conservation planning and policy development and …

The concentration of materials and energy within cities is an inevitable consequence of
dense populations and their per capita requirements for food, fiber, and fuel. As the world …

Protected area zoning is a decision-making issue that inherently requires the evaluation of
multiple land attributes according to multiple objectives. To promote transparency and …

The Iberian Peninsula harbors about 50% of European plant and terrestrial vertebrate
species and more than 30% of European endemic species. Despite the global recognition of …

Systematic conservation planning provides a structured, target‐driven approach to ensuring
the long‐term maintenance of biodiversity. However, reviews of how well the steps of such a …

Greece responded to the Habitats Directive aims, maintaining biodiversity through
sustainable natural resource use, by establishing a network of protected areas. In …

Abstract Aim We evaluated Odonata distribution data and predicted the compositional
resemblance based on niche‐based species distribution models to analyse the following …

This paper provides an overview of bioclimatic models applied to lichen species, supporting
their potential use in this context as indicators of climate change risk. First, it provides a brief …

Three hundred and twelve Important Plant Areas (IPAs) have been identified in Italy using a
grid-based ranking system to pinpoint areas of high richness and conservation value …

Question: What are the responses of epiphytic lichens to the intensity of management along
a large environmental gradient in Mediterranean Quercus forests? Location: Central Spain …