Aims Eurasian forest‐steppes are among the most complex non‐tropical terrestrial
ecosystems. Despite their considerable scientific, ecological and economic importance …

During the past centuries human-induced land use changes resulted in a considerable loss
of natural habitats worldwide. In transformed landscapes historical burial places such as …

The Palaearctic steppes range from the Mediterranean basin towards China, forming one of
the largest continuous terrestrial biomes. The literature on steppe ecology and conservation …

Small natural features (SNFs), such as road verges, midfield islets, rocky outcrops and
ancient burial mounds, provide safe havens for species of natural habitats in human …

Map** and assessing landscape aesthetic quality (LAQ) at the national level can provide
valuable insights to scientists and policymakers about the general condition of targeted …

In transformed landscapes, many populations of grassland specialist plant and animal
species live outside the few protected areas and are often preserved on'small natural …

Disturbance by biomass removal is a crucial mechanism maintaining the diversity of
Palaearctic grasslands, which are unique biodiversity hotspots. The century-long traditional …

This book begins with a brief account of the extraordinary sequence of events that led to
emergence of grasslands as major vegetation formations that now occupy some of the driest …

Urbanisation is a leading process on the Globe causing a massive loss of natural habitats. In
parallel variety of habitats were created in urban environments, which may also support …

Land use changes have resulted in the loss and isolation of semi-natural habitats
worldwide. In intensively used agricultural landscapes the remnants of natural flora only …