Agricultural landscapes are mosaics of different land uses. Their vast extent throughout the
world means that they have a key role in the conservation of biodiversity. To provide a sound …

Revegetation is one practical application of science that should ideally aim to combine
ecology with evolution to maximise biodiversity and ecosystem outcomes. The strict use of …

Reforestation is an important tool for reducing or reversing biodiversity loss and mitigating
climate change. However, there are many potential compromises between the structural …

Large trees are considered keystone structures in agricultural and forestry production
landscapes, but research demonstrating this in urban landscapes is urgently needed. If …

Artificial refuges are human‐made structures that aim to create safe places for animals to
breed, hibernate, or take shelter in lieu of natural refuges. Artificial refuges are used across …

Ecological restoration of modified and degraded landscapes is an important challenge for
the 21st century, with potential for major gains in the recovery of biodiversity. However, there …

Mature trees scattered throughout agricultural landscapes are critical habitat for some biota
and provide a range of ecosystem services. These trees are declining in intensively …

Broadscale land use changes are occurring rapidly in rural landscapes worldwide, within
which revegetation with native plant species to increase the area of suitable habitat is a key …

Large trees with cavities provide critical ecological functions in forests worldwide, including
vital nesting and denning resources for many species. However, many ecosystems are …

Much effort is expended toward planning for conservation, natural resource management
and sustainable land use in agricultural landscapes. Although often not explicitly stated, the …