Deforestation rates in the Amazon have markedly increased in the last few years, affecting
non-protected and protected areas (PAs). Brazil is a hotspot of Protected Area Downgrading …

Alpine natural heritage sites hold significant value due to their unique global resources.
Studying land cover changes in these areas is crucial for maintaining and preserving …

This paper presents a novel study examining the effect of a property rights law reform that
legalized land transfers on land quality. Using unique Chinese county‐level land erosion …

The world has pledged to protect 30 percent of its land and waters by 2030 to halt the rapid
deterioration of critical ecosystems. We summarize the state of knowledge about the impacts …

ABSTRACT The European Union designates 26% of its landmass as a protected area,
limiting economic development to favor biodiversity. This paper uses the staggered …

Despite global calls to raise protection for nature, efforts proliferate to reduce the extent of,
and restrictions in, protected areas (PAs) via legal changes to downgrade, downsize, or …

The additionality of forest conservation interventions is frequently questioned. In particular,
they are often considered to be located in places where forests are not threatened, which …

Forests provide many benefits to the planet. However, the conversion of forested land for
economic activities is a growing concern worldwide, especially in tropical regions, where …