Almost all world's forest areas are predicted to be near edges by 2100, making the detection
and prediction of biodiversity responses to edges an urgent need. Yet, idiosyncratic …

A continually increasing demand for energy and concerns about climate change,
greenhouse gas emissions and peak oil have prompted countries to develop policies that …

Habitat fragmentation is a major driver of species loss. Here we test the hypotheses that high
tree diversity in a large deciduous forest enhances bird diversity and nest survival. We …

Outdoor recreational activities are increasing worldwide and occur at high frequency
especially close to cities. Forests are a natural environment often used for such activities as …

Roadsides can harbour remarkable biodiversity; thus, they are increasingly considered as
habitats with potential for conservation value. To improve construction and management of …

Negative impacts of forestry on biodiversity have been addressed through environmental
considerations held within legislation and various forest certification protocols. We used …

While spatial heterogeneity is one the most studied ecological concepts, few or no studies
have dealt with the subject of ambient sound heterogeneity from an ecological perspective …

Remediation of lands devastated by industry includes various forms of restoration, such as
technical reclamation and spontaneous succession. These management approaches are …

Ecologists and land managers are becoming increasingly aware that the landscape context
within which a habitat fragment exists could be as important as the habitat fragment itself …

Using remotely-sensed metrics to identify regions containing high animal diversity and/or
specific animal species or guilds can help prioritize forest management and conservation …