Context Maintaining connectivity in landscapes where natural ecosystems are quickly
replaced by human land-uses is a challenge. To reduce the effects of habitat loss, ecological …

Humans have negatively impacted most ecosystems on Earth, altering how species use
habitats and resources available to them, but also their circadian rhythms. Among many …

The global network of protected areas has rapidly expanded in the past decade and is
expected to cover at least 30% of land and sea by 2030 to halt biodiversity erosion. Yet, the …

Aim The world's forested area has been declining, especially in develo** countries. In
contrast, forest plantations are increasing, particularly exotic Eucalyptus plantations, which …

The replacement of natural areas with forestry plantations is a worldwide expanding process
with direct consequences for biodiversity and ecosystem functionality. In the Mediterranean …

Landscape conversion becomes a continuous process in a natural landscape for any
strategic development. In a forest landscape mosaic, the conversion from non-forest land to …

Striped skunks (Mephitis mephitis) are widespread generalist mesocarnivores that occur in a
variety of habitats and are often associated with anthropogenic environments. They are also …

Across the globe, millions of hectares of native vegetation have been replaced by
commercial plantations, with negative consequences for biodiversity. The effects of the …

Understanding the effects of long-term habitat fragmentation on functional diversity and trait
distributions is fundamental for effective conservation plans. In this study, we investigated …

Many islands are biodiversity hotspots but also extinction epicenters. In addition to strong
cultural connections to nature, islanders derive a significant part of their economy and …