Metacommunity ecology addresses the situation where sets of local communities are
connected by the dispersal of a number of potentially interacting species. Aquatic systems …

Many cities around the world are expanding and this trend in urbanization is expected to
sharply increase over coming decades. At the same time, the integration of green and blue …

Ponds are often identified by their small size and shallow depths, but the lack of a universal
evidence-based definition hampers science and weakens legal protection. Here, we …

The fifth conference of the European Pond Conservation Network (Luxembourg, June 2012)
brought together researchers, environmental managers, and other stakeholders with the aim …

There is growing awareness in Europe of the importance of ponds, and increasing
understanding of the contribution they make to aquatic biodiversity and catchment functions …

Lakes are classified by thermal mixing regimes, with shallow waterbodies historically
categorized as continuously mixing systems. Yet, recent studies demonstrate extended …

Abstract Small, 1st and 2nd-order, headwater streams and ponds play essential roles in
providing natural flood control, trap** sediments and contaminants, retaining nutrients …

Mountain catchments provide for the livelihood of more than half of humankind, and have
become a key destination for tourist and recreation activities globally. Mountain ecosystems …

Temporary aquatic habitats often are inhabited by a unique fauna and flora and contribute
significantly to regional diversity. Temporary wetlands around the world are disappearing …

Ponds and “pondscapes”(networks of ponds) are crucial habitats for biodiversity and for
delivering multiple benefits to humans, so-called “Nature's Contribution to People”, such as …