Human activities are rapidly changing ecosystems, landscapes and ecosystem service
provision, yet there remain significant gaps in our understanding of the spatial ecology of …

The number and extent of roads will expand dramatically this century. Globally, at least 25
million kilometres of new roads are anticipated by 2050; a 60% increase in the total length of …

Scholars from many different intellectual disciplines have attempted to measure, estimate, or
quantify resilience. However, there is growing concern that lack of clarity on the …

Industry 4.0 technologies have a high potential to improve the planning and execution of
linear projects such as roads, bridges and railroads. These technologies can help reduce …

Political and economic factors have combined with social and cultural changes to
encourage cattle raising in Acre. Does being a rubber tapper—a “forest guardian”—have …

Mangroves play an essential ecological role in the maintenance of the coastal zone and are
extremely important for the socioeconomics of coastal communities. However, mangrove …

Forest landscape restoration is gaining ground, not least because of the role of forests in
mitigating climate change. At present, pilot projects are initiated to generate “good practice” …

Economic globalization manifests in landscapes through regional integration initiatives
involving trans-boundary infrastructure. While the relationships of roads, accessibility and …

Fires are among the main drivers of forest degradation in Amazonia, causing multiple
socioeconomic and environmental damages. Although human-ignited sources account for …

Few studies have focused on the mountain ranges scale effects of roads on wildlife. This
lack of data could lead to an underestimation of the negative impact of roads on animal …