Cultural Ecosystem Services (CESs), as non-material benefits and well-being provided by
ecosystems to humans, possess the ability to bridge nature and human society and interpret …

Coastal systems are continuously reshaped by rapid anthropogenic disturbance globally.
However, the awareness of how coastal systems adapt to rapid anthropogenic disturbance …

Urban development along coastlines is accompanied by habitat fragmentation and loss of
habitat connectivity, particularly affecting the habitat and nursery function of estuarine areas …

The Mediterranean coasts are threatened by human activities that alter habitats structure
and functionality, modifying vegetation and causing the loss of typical species. The definition …

Even if the ecological role of trees outside forests (TOF) is acknowledged, few studies
provide an exhaustive census and define their principal characteristics, considering not only …

The long-term expansion and the evolution of town planning of a contemporary European
metropolis (Athens, Greece) has been analysed in this study in order to evaluate how …

Uncontrolled and unsustainable urban sprawl are altering the Earth's surface at
unprecedented rates. This research explores the potential of active remote sensors for …

Invasive alien species risk assessment and adaptive management are often hindered by a
lack of information for most species. This work aims at predicting the probability of successful …

Coastal dunes are among habitats with the worst conservation status on a global, European
and national scale. Monitoring and reporting are of strategic importance to determine the …

The loss of ecosystem services (ESs) is one of the main consequences of the inadequate
management of natural environments. However, the drivers that shape the provision of ESs …