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Future Tibetan grasslands will decrease: A novel insight from constructive grass species. [PDF]

iScience
Tang G, Li Q, Wang S, Gu J, Li Q, Xiang S, Li W.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Using participatory scenario planning to explore the synergies and trade‐offs from upland treescape expansion

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract The future of land use in the UK uplands is highly debated, with growing interest in increasing tree cover and other land use changes, alongside a desire to maintain traditional land use patterns and practices. Treescape expansion is likely to result in synergies and trade‐offs between different outcomes, so integrating stakeholder preferences
Melissa Minter, Susan Baker, Euan Bowditch, Sheena Carlisle, Natasha Constant, Alix Syder, Tom Finch   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Functional differentiation and adaptive responses of absorptive and transport roots in alpine grassland plants under nitrogen and phosphorus addition. [PDF]

Front Plant Sci
Du J, Li X, Sun Q, Yang L, Li Y, Dong S.
europepmc   +1 more source

A review of high nature value farming systems in Europe: Biodiversity, ecosystem services, drivers, innovations and future prospects

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Farming systems of high natural and cultural value represent approximately 30% of farmlands in the European Union and are associated with a high species and habitat diversity and/or the presence of species of European conservation concern. This study aims to synthesize the existing knowledge on the assessment of biodiversity and ecosystem ...
Elsa Varela, Marion Jay, Lukas Flinzberger, Chaima Mobarak, Tobias Plieninger   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Response of erosive rainfall thresholds on Loess slopes to land cover and rainfall intensity. [PDF]

Sci Rep
He Z, Yuan G, Liu Z, Qin D, Hao S, Zhang L, Xiao P, Wei R, Tong H, Dou H, Guo Y.   +10 more
europepmc   +1 more source

‘Should’ and ‘can’ active restoration be used in biodiversity offsets? Stakeholder perspectives from New South Wales, Australia

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Despite their controversial nature, biodiversity offsets are often used as a regulatory tool to counterbalance the impacts of land clearing on biodiversity. Offsets usually aim to achieve no net loss (NNL) of biodiversity through protection and/or restoration of habitat.
Laure‐Elise Ruoso, Roel Plant, Stephanie Hernandez, Josh Dorrough   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Climate change refugia in Canadian prairies: assessing range shifts and identifying breeding habitats for grassland songbirds. [PDF]

Environ Monit Assess
Shrestha R, Arabian J, Martin C, Merrit W, Giles E, Snider J.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Justice in coexistence: Pastoralism and large carnivores on the Qinghai‐Tibet Plateau

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract The conflict between livestock husbandry and large carnivore conservation presents significant challenges in grassland ecosystems worldwide. Achieving sustainable coexistence among herders, livestock and large carnivores requires reconciling diverse perspectives and interests through equitable, inclusive and fair processes that address both ...
Yufang Gao, Yue Yu
wiley   +1 more source

Quantitative analysis of landscape patterns and ecosystem services at multiple scales in hilly areas of Southern China. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Zhu P, Qiu Y, Molla A, Su Y, Wu Z, Zuo S, Ren Y.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Carbon storage in Sichuan Province (Southwest China) from 1980 to 2050: Spatial-temporal variation, driving factors and future trends. [PDF]

PLoS One
Deng Q, Guan Y, Duan X, Chen B, Zeng K.
europepmc   +1 more source