Using an experimental approach, we sought to understand the effect of human selection and lowland cultivation on plants’ ecological strategies and their ability to respond to a new environment.
Plant’s Contributions to People and the Future of Post-Glacial Ecosystems
Understanding Plant’s Contributions to People (PCP) is essential for guiding conservation strategies and ensuring the sustainable transformation of emerging post-glacial ecosystems.
Jack Ives and Bruno Messerli in the line of Andean Montologists
Ives and Messerli overtook the universal concept of mountain science realized by Alexander von Humboldt, transforming it to “Montology” with respect to the challenges of the contempory world.
Sport Tourism AND Mountain Activities in Cambodia
This paper examines tourists’ satisfaction level visiting the Cardamom mountains in Cambodia based on their feedback published on tourism providers’ websites.
Conservation Practices of Indigenous pulse crop: Horsegram (Macrotyloma uniflorum) through community participation in the mountainous regions of Uttarakhand, India
Horsegram is a high-value pulse used by the mountain community during winter as a nutritious food item having multiple medicinal properties. Its conservation practices have been implemented through co
Conservation Practices of Indigenous pulse crop: Horsegram (Macrotyloma uniflorum) through community participation in the mountainous regions of Uttarakhand, India
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
From cold to warm: Insights into snow avalanche flow regimes in the Southern Alps of New Zealand
Snow avalanche observations from New Zealand detail rapid transitions to warm, wet flows. Flow regimes offer insights for hazard mitigation and protection amid increasingly dense, dynamic conditions.
Glacier Retreat and the Restructuring of Ecological Networks
Glacier retreat reshapes biodiversity, ecological networks, and ecosystem functions. Understanding these shifts is crucial for conserving biodiversity and sustaining ecosystems in mountain regions
Low-Altitude Micro-Ski Resorts and Climate Change: Evidence from Two Case Studies in the Northwestern of the Italian Alps
Climate Change and low-altitude ski resorts
The SkiAbility Project: A First Proposal for Accessibility Guidelines for Ski Resorts
In 2022, the Arge Alp Community funded the SkiAbility project to improve accessibility in ski resorts in the Alpine area, promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities through good practices.