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Finding floral and faunal species richness optima among active fire regimes. [PDF]
Conserv BiolAbstract Changing fire regimes have important implications for biodiversity and challenge traditional conservation approaches that rely on historical conditions as proxies for ecological integrity. This historical‐centric approach becomes increasingly tenuous under climate change, necessitating direct tests of environmental impacts on biodiversity.
Steel ZL +8 more
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Toward a functional understanding of novel fire regimes in tropical forests. [PDF]
Am J BotAbstract Climate change and land‐use alterations are driving forest fires to unprecedented frequencies and intensities worldwide. Even wet tropical forests—historically rarely subjected to fire—are increasingly experiencing fire disturbances. The impact of wildfires on these forests is likely large, since many of their tree species are not adapted to ...
Pacuk D +3 more
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Unravelling the spatial and temporal variability of natural disturbances in European forests
Journal of Applied Ecology, Volume 63, Issue 4, April 2026.The heterogeneity of natural disturbance patterns and high temporal variability across European Forest suggest the need of adopting context‐dependent management strategies tailored to both the dominant disturbance agent and local environmental conditions, particularly in the most vulnerable regions, such as the Iberian Peninsula—with large and frequent
Sofia Miguel +5 more
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European Policy Analysis, Volume 12, Issue 2, Spring 2026.ABSTRACT This article explains why the European Union Wildfire Risk Management instruments have evolved since the 1980s, even though the underlying patterns of wildfire events have remained largely unchanged. It argues that these changes stem from competing institutional actors promoting distinct policy frames within the European Union's (EU ...
Damien Ballereau, Sabine Saurugger
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Wildland–urban interface expansion: Towards comprehensive planning processes
People and Nature, Volume 8, Issue 3, Page 754-766, March 2026.Abstract Wildland–urban interface (WUI) expansion is accelerating in numerous regions around the world due to increasing amenity‐led migration processes, defined as the movement of people seeking higher environmental quality. While WUI areas are complex social–ecological systems requiring holistic planning and management, they are usually approached ...
Clara Mosso +2 more
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Disaster Cross‐Sector Collaboration Networks: Evidence from Four Historical Disasters
Risk, Hazards &Crisis in Public Policy, Volume 17, Issue 1, March 2026.ABSTRACT By conducting content analysis and social network analysis of media coverage of four historical disasters (i.e., the 2011 Joplin Tornado, 2013 Moore Tornado, 2017 Hurricane Harvey, and the 2023 Maui wildfire), this study uncovered characteristics of cross‐sector disaster collaboration networks.
Xiaochen Angela Zhang, Jonathan Borden
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Journal of Applied Ecology, Volume 63, Issue 2, February 2026.Lower forest harvesting in Natura 2000 sites may align with socio‐economic barriers often claimed by local communities, but protection does not influence vulnerability to other disturbances. In a general scenario of reduced forest harvesting in the region, we argue that differences in harvesting due to protection are statistically significant but ...
Josep Maria Espelta +10 more
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Media trends and public interest in wildfires in Tuscany, Italy
Geographical Research, Volume 64, Issue 1, February 2026.Wildfires have increased in intensity and frequency due to climatic and socio‐economic changes. This study analyses media habits about wildfires in Italy, particularly Tuscany. Findings show gaps and correlations between local news and wildfire events, allowing identification of critical areas where deeper risk perception analysis should be conducted ...
Silvia Calvani +5 more
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Journal of Applied Ecology, Volume 63, Issue 1, January 2026.Our results can be used by stakeholders to select the species best suited for active restoration projects in bracken‐dominated areas throughout the tropical region. Furthermore, our trait‐based approach, which considers seedling performance in disturbed areas, can serve as a guide for species selection in restoration programmes in other disturbed ...
Silvia C. Gallegos +8 more
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Journal of Ecology, Volume 113, Issue 12, Page 3605-3621, December 2025.We analysed whether forest productivity responses to disturbances were modulated by structural and functional diversity, as well as by functional dominance, and whether these responses vary among functional groups. Forest diversity can mitigate the negative effects of disturbances on productivity.
Pedro Rebollo +7 more
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