Environmental screening tools for assessment of infrastructure plans based on biodiversity preservation and global warming (PEIT, Spain) [PDF]
Most Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) research has been concerned with SEA as a procedure, and there have been relatively few developments and tests of analytical methodologies.
Luis G. García‐Montero+3 more
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Integrated Sampling Approaches Enhance Assessment of Saproxylic Beetle Biodiversity in a Mediterranean Forest Ecosystem (Sila National Park, Italy) [PDF]
Saproxylic beetles are key bioindicators of forest ecosystem quality and play essential roles in deadwood decomposition and nutrient cycling. However, their populations are increasingly threatened by habitat fragmentation, deadwood removal, and climate ...
Federica Mendicino+5 more
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Floristic composition and community structure along the elevational gradient of Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park in Negros Oriental, Philippines [PDF]
Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park (BTLNP) is one of the protected areas on the Island of Negros Oriental which is enormously rich in biodiversity due to different Lowland types formed along its elevation gradient.
Wilbert Aureo+4 more
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Mangrove forests are a valuable resource for biological and species diversity, and play a critical role in maintaining biodiversity. However, traditional plant biodiversity survey methods, which rely on labor-intensive field surveys, are not suitable for
Yichao Tian+8 more
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Analyses of environmental DNA (eDNA) from macroorganisms in aquatic environments have greatly advanced in recent years. In particular, eDNA metabarcoding of fish using universal PCR primers has been reported in various waters.
Masaru Kawato+8 more
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Diversity and composition of plant species in the forest over limestone of Rajah Sikatuna Protected Landscape, Bohol, Philippines [PDF]
Rajah Sikatuna Protected Landscape (RSPL), considered the last frontier within the Central Visayas region, is an ideal location for flora and fauna research due to its rich biodiversity.
Wilbert Aureo+4 more
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Plant biodiversity assessment through soil eDNA reflects temporal and local diversity
Several studies have shown the potential of eDNA‐based proxies for plant identification, but little is known about their spatial and temporal resolution.
María Ariza+5 more
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Metabarcoding has proven to be a powerful tool to assess ecological patterns and diversity from different habitats. Terrestrial invertebrate diversity is frequently based on bulk samples, which require comparatively high sampling effort.
A. Kirse+3 more
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A practical guide to DNA-based methods for biodiversity assessment
DNA-based methods for biodiversity assessment This book represents a synthesis of knowledge and best practice in the field of DNA-based biomonitoring at the time of writing.
K. Bruce+27 more
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Using Red List Indices to monitor extinction risk at national scales
The Red List Index (RLI) measures change in the aggregate extinction risk of species. It is a key indicator for tracking progress toward nine of the Aichi and many proposed post‐2020 Global Biodiversity Framework Targets.
Domitilla Raimondo+12 more
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