Hybrid machine learning models integrating snow model simulations and meteorological data enhance snow water equivalent predictions and could be used to extrapolate across the northern hemisphere.
Tracking ecotones on aerial images with computer vision in a mountain forest landscape
Using computer vision on aerial images, we tracked forest and ecotone changes in Berchtesgaden National Park. Our model, integrating multiple image types, outperformed individual sensor-type models.
“You Shall Not Pass!” – Hikers’ Acceptance of Access Restriction in Overcrowded Italian Mountains.
Outdoor recreation demand can lead to overcrowding. The study analyses potential acceptance for overcrowding management in mountains in Italy.
Bringing together European pastoral actors: lessons from the LIFE ShepForBio project
LIFE ShepForBio aims at setting a European-wide network of pastoral schools and stakeholders to promote pastoralism as a tool to cope with environmental issues such as climate change and biodiversity
On the importance of mapping empty glacier beds – and how to…
During the last two summers, a new challenge on the schedule of Eastern Alpine glaciologists appeared: mapping glacier casualties. Satellite remote sensing, airborne and drone monitoring are promising
Nature-based Solutions in mountain areas to meet EU Nature Restoration Targets: First insights from the project EVESNAT
The project EVESNAT evaluates the role of Nature-based Solutions in supporting biodiversity and human well-being under the new EU Nature Restoration Law.
Back to the communities: sustainable approach to forest fire management in High-Altitude Regions of Nepal
This study explores community perceptions, challenges, and opportunities for strengthening community-led forest fire management in Nepal’s Himalayan districts.
A framework for 3D dynamic modeling of mountain glaciers in the Community Ice Sheet Model
We present a framework for three-dimensional, high-resolution, regional-scale glacier simulations with the Community Ice Sheet Model, with applications to the European Alps and other mountain regions.
Assessment of Atmospheric Dispersion Processes in a Mountain Valley for Effective Implementation of Vehicle Emission Reduction Policies.
Mountain-top bird species face extreme conditions, shaping breeding site selection. We monitored alpine nests in temperate Andes. Rock cavities buffer temperatures, potentially enhancing breeding success and adaptation to harsh weather
Prato Valentino 2050: A Sustainable Model for the Future of Alpine Tourism
Prato Valentino 2050 project fosters a sustainable transition through stakeholder co-creation, adapting tourism to climate change challenges.