Treeline elevation is highly predictable based on climate, but we detected and discuss global geographic patterns in this apparent predictability, encouraging further research.
Plant strategies in a warming world: unveiling the dynamics of six novel proglacial ecosystems
As glaciers retreat, novel proglacial ecosystems emerge. We analyzed plant functional traits and strategies across six Alpine chronosequences to understand the dynamics of these emerging ecosystems.
Long-term ecological insights for managing mountain landscapes in a changing world
Mountain ecosystems face threats from climate and land-use changes. Integrating long-term data with stakeholder knowledge supports resilience, conservation, and sustainable management.
The sky IS the limit: The present state and future stake of alpine plants
The IUCN Alpine Plants Specialist Group communicates and advocates for plant conservation in the earth’s most threatened ecosystem.
Tracing integrative taxonomy and historical biogeography of Geometridae moths (Lepidoptera: Heterocera) for unravelling evolutionary patterns in the North Western Himalaya, India: a roadmap for investigation
Integrating field-based diversity study with molecular phylogenetics and historical biogeography framework to gain insights into evolutionary patterns and conservation prioritizations in Himalaya.
In the sunshine and the shadow: how local topography affects temperatures and life in mountain lakes?
Local topography has a profound effect on temperatures and benthic invertebrate communities of mountain lakes and may alter the response of these ecosystems to climate change.
Exploring the Role of Nature-Based Solutions in European Alpine Tourism: A Bibliometric Analysis of Trends, Practices, and Opportunities
Despite growing interest in NbS and their benefits in various societal domains, there is still a lack of precise understanding of their role in tourism and climate change.
Water quality assessment of springs originating from rock glaciers: results from a multi-year survey in the Western Alps, Italy
Springs originating from rock glaciers are important water resources. Their water quality needs to be addressed through both chemical and biological indicators
Tracking ecotones on aerial images with computer vision in a mountain forest landscape
Using computer vision on aerial images, we tracked forest and ecotone changes in Berchtesgaden National Park. Our model, integrating multiple image types, outperformed individual sensor-type models.
Nature-based Solutions in mountain areas to meet EU Nature Restoration Targets: First insights from the project EVESNAT
The project EVESNAT evaluates the role of Nature-based Solutions in supporting biodiversity and human well-being under the new EU Nature Restoration Law.