After 15 years, the number of native plants species in the lower part of an elevational gradient in the Andes of central Chile decreased whilst the number of exotics increased
Non-native species follow people not only along roads but also on trails: results from a multiregional comparison
Our study on trail plant invasions found that abiotic and biotic factors influenced non-native success. Anthropogenic factors played a minor role, but off trail use may have influenced their spread.
Tackling biological invasions in mountains under the Kunming-Montreal GBF: Gaps in data, policies and management tools.
We present an initial assessment of how mountain regions are addressing Target 6 and identify key gaps in data, policies, and management tools to combat the threat of biological invasions.
Thermophilization of Andean and Amazonian forests due to rising temperatures
Using long-term data for >2,500 tree species across a 3,500m elevation gradient, we document patterns of compositional change in the hyperdiverse Andean and Amazonian forests of Peru and Bolivia.
Sustainable Hiking Trail Management an assessment approach
This study presents an integrated based approach to evaluate hiking trails in protected areas, integrating GPS tracking and risk assessment to optimise management, sustainability, and visitor safety.
Effects of Climate Change on Himalayan Vegetation
Permanent alpine plots in the eastern Himalayan region show a marked increase in plant species richness over the last decade, but this increase may mask threats to vulnerable endemic species.
Scaling species redistributions in mountain ecosystems: insights from global and local long-term monitoring networks
Mountains exhibit high biodiversity turnover at fine scales. Capturing these dynamics is crucial for understanding species redistributions and informing conservation efforts.
A standardized, globally applicable method for detecting spatial patterns at alpine treeline ecotones
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.
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