This study investigates the ethnobotanical practices of indigenous communities in J & K, emphasizing their medicinal plant reliance and the urgent need for conservation amidst modernization.
Ecohydrological Characteristics of Wetlands of the Pastoruri and Qorikalis Catchments in thein the Peruvian Andes
Through this work we plan to reveal new understanding of the factors driving differences in soil properties, water quality, vegetation and wetland hydrology.
Whose mountains? Landscape as adopted heritage in the borderland mountain regions of Czechia
The presentation discusses the role of the Czech borderland mountain landscapes in the formation of regional heritage and identity in the context of its past transformations during the 20th century.
From communal lands to Ecosystem Services: A critical approach to silvopastoral governance through the case of Aterno Valley Model Forest
Situated, radical ecosystem services—rooted in local knowledge—offer sustainable recovery, balancing ecological restoration with socio-economic equity in depopulated areas.
Representation of snow dynamics in a forested area of the Southern Andes using the FSM and CHM models
This study models snowpack dynamics in a Southern Andes forest using FSM and CHM, analyzing snow variability, wind transport effects, and validating results with satellite images and field measurement
Influence of natural disturbances on the protective effect of mountain forests against natural hazards and thereof derived risks
Assessing disturbance susceptibility and protective function in Alpine forests supports risk-based management strategies, enhancing decision-making for sustainable natural hazard mitigation
The conditions for structuring the wool industry in southern France: the key role of stakeholders’ perception of the co-product.
To restore the value of wool, the stakeholders in the industry need to coordinate and work together to build a sustainable industry.
Identification of forest areas at risk of erosion in small watersheds in Slovenia
Slovenia’s forestry sector faces challenges in restoring degraded forests and adapting management. Study presents a methodology to identify erosion-prone forest areas, tested in five municipalities.
Flora Raetica – Citizen Science project capturing changes in plant distributions in Graubünden
Distribution and occurrence of plant species have changed due to changes in land-use and climate. We present a citizen science project for a new “Flora Raetica” capturing such distribution shifts.