The study of macrophyte communities in Pyrenean high-mountain lakes reveals shifts related to environmental changes, especially pronounced when a critical threshold has been exceeded.
Flower washing and environmental DNA analysis for monitoring arthropod diversity at Austrian LTER sites
Flower-visiting arthropod diversity was monitored at Austrian LTER sites by analysing environmental DNA collected from flowers with a dedicated washing technique.
Resilience and Regeneration: Forest recovery after fire in the Almora district of the Indian Himalaya
The study assesses forest fire impacts on Almora’s Himalayan forests, analyzing vegetation recovery, species dynamics, and management strategies.
Functional Components of Plant-Pollinator Relationships under Climate Change
This study focuses on examining plant-pollinator relationships along an elevational gradient aiming at revealing the functional aspects of such interactions.
Asexual reproduction by the fungus-breeding ant Lasius fuliginosus in the eastern Alps
The asexual reproduction of Lasius fuliginosus provides new insights into the mode of reproduction and the social structure of ants living in mountain ecosystems.
Stem wood density variability and compression wood proportions in European treeline seedlings of Picea abies.
This study quantifies stem WD variations in Norway spruce treeline seedlings, revealing potential compression wood’s role in stem structure and ecological performance
Review of acoustic recording units deployment techniques for acoustic monitoring in mountains: Proposing the APRISM-D guideline
Mountains are challenging to study, especially when you unstandardized approaches
Mapping alpine ecosystems: the Dolomites Habitat Map
Mapping habitats in the Dolomites area aims to provide a detailed knowledge of alpine ecosystems, contributing to the planning and conservation of this peculiar area, included in the UNESCO heritage.
Citizen Biotopes – Participation Fosters Local Biodiversity
We present methodology and results of an approach combining civil engagement, scientific knowhow and policymaking capacities to strenghten endangered plant species in the mountain regions of the Tyrol
Evidence Mapping in Support of a Global Assessment of Mountain Biodiversity
We present a novel approach for compiling and annotating a structured database of scientific literature to support systematic mapping and a global assessment of mountain biodiversity.