In the last decade, probably in response to global changes and the environmental crisis, the
use of the term “social-ecological system”(SES) in scientific literature has grown. This is …

Context Counter-urbanization, or the reverse migration from the city to the countryside, is a
well-known demographic trend associated with rural restructuring since the 1980s. Counter …

Invasive alien species (IASs) on islands have broad impacts across biodiversity, agriculture,
economy, health and culture, which tend to be stronger than on continents. Across small …

Socio-ecological systems maintain reciprocal interactions between biophysical and
socioeconomic structures. As a result of these interactions key essential services for society …

Traditional rural landscapes host a biocultural heritage acquired by rural societies,
developed in a secular adaptation with nature. Hedgerows play a key role in preserving …

This paper describes the relationship between the landscape and the socio-economic and
political characteristics of a highly biodiverse Andean region of Colombia, which is now …

Abstract Small Island Develo** States are under significant threat from global change and
unsustainable local practices. These issues are generally exacerbated by an inherent …

Rural cultural landscapes are social–ecological systems that have been shaped by
traditional human land uses in a co-evolution process between nature and culture. Protected …

Through a systematic review of scientific literature, we investigate the nature and the
contents of vulnerability research in rural Spain. The studies reviewed (n= 137) are unevenly …

Lead ammunition stands out as one of the most pervasive pollutants affecting wildlife. Its
impact on bird populations have spurred efforts for the phase-out of leaded gunshot in …