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The pitfalls of pastoralism and grazing's hidden threat: Exacerbation of rainfall erosion in semi‐arid areas of China

open access: yesPLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, Volume 8, Issue 1, Page 198-211, January 2026.
The steppe is facing an increase in soil erosion, which is threatening the ecosystem and agricultural production. Our study reveals how grazing intensity and rainfall exacerbate soil erosion that is leading to a gradual loss of soil nutrients. This study raises a warning to both herders and policymakers that focusing on grazing without considering the ...
Liyuan Shi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Small grassland patches are hotspots for medicinal plants and associated phytochemical diversity in European agricultural landscapes

open access: yesPLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, Volume 8, Issue 1, Page 231-244, January 2026.
Besides being important components of landscape‐level biodiversity, medicinal plants are essential resources for traditional and modern healthcare. However, human‐driven biodiversity loss has resulted in the decline of medicinal plant populations. By maintaining connections between nature, culture, and people, sacred natural sites can help counteract ...
Rita Engel   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ancient genomes from eastern Kazakhstan reveal dynamic genetic legacy of Inner Eurasian hunter-gatherers. [PDF]

open access: yesSci Adv
Gill H   +19 more
europepmc   +1 more source

IRKUTSKOE SETTLEMENT IN THE KRASNOYARSK FOREST-STEPPE

open access: yesAncient cultures of Mongolia, Southern Siberia and Northern China: Transactions of the XIth International Conference (September 8–11, 2021, Abakan), 2021
openaire   +1 more source

Fear and belief predict perceived carnivore abundance in Golestan National Park, Iran

open access: yesWildlife Biology, Volume 2026, Issue 1, January 2026.
Understanding local communities' perceptions of large carnivore abundance is essential for effective conservation. These perceptions are formed not only by external factors, such as the risks and costs associated with livestock loss, but also by socio‐psychological dimensions, including beliefs (e.g.
Zahra Ebrahimi Monfared   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Beyond urban introduction hubs: Accounting for rural legacies in plant invasions

open access: yesJournal of Applied Ecology, Volume 63, Issue 1, January 2026.
Addressing both urban and rural planting legacies in invasion models advances understanding of spread dynamics across landscapes. A transdisciplinary approach that links ecological methods with cultural‐historical perspectives is essential for accessing, interpreting and incorporating historical data into predictive tools.
Ingo Kowarik
wiley   +1 more source

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