Developing a deep learning method to detect treeline ecotone patterns, we are studying the level of detail and spatial accuracy needed to characterise different aspect of treeline spatial patterns.
Hidden Water Pathways: Investigating Groundwater Recharge in an Ice-Rich Proglacial Environment
Proglacial areas play a key role in subsurface water transfer and host processes that may facilitate transfer to deep aquifers
Living with a Disappearing Glacier: Ethnographic Insights from a High-Altitude Mountain Hut
By centering the experiences of hut keepers and alpine inhabitants, this research challenges dominant media narratives and it contributes to broader discussions on adaptation and resilience.
Analysing vegetation development in the Central European Alps in context with climate and land-use change
High alpine ecosystems are strongly affected by climate, land-use, as well as geomorphology, lithology, and soil.
Plant metabolomic shifts associated with duration of recurrent drought in sub-alpine grassland species
“Recurrent droughts significantly alter leaf metabolomes, with species-specific variations. Grass species show pronounced adjustments, indicating diverse lipid accumulation. Understanding these respon
Use of timber forest resources within Bemanevika Protected Area, Northern Highlands of Madagascar
This study is conducting in order to address the lack of knowledge on forest resources use at this remote area, in northern highland of Madagascar in order to elaborate a management plan its resources
Enhancing Science Communication in the Highlands EU Project: Audiovisual Media and Digital Platforms for Effective Dissemination
This study explores how the Highlands EU project uses audiovisual media and digital platforms to engage the public and communicate its findings, enhancing accessibility and outreach.
Winners and losers in a warming climate: insights from seed longevity
Seed longevity shapes alpine plant responses to climate change. Our study links longer-lived seeds to winner species, highlighting seed traits as predictors for vegetation shifts in warming ecosystems
Impact of Tourism on Changing Dynamics of Local Food Systems of Murree, Pakistan
Tourism growth in Murree disrupts traditional food systems an important constituent of cultural heritage. The study explores such changes and possible reason that affect sustainable development.
Opening Remarks: Mountain Festivals – The Representation, Marketing, and Consumption of Mountaineering Cultures
Harald Höbusch will introduce the phenomenon of mountain festivals – their history, their most prominent types and manifestations, and their scholarly treatment and research potential.