The study explores the role of fortified sites in Grevena, highighting their spatial distribution and function within historical dynamics and their impact on the region’s identity and development.
Slowing Glacial Melt with Cellulose Textiles – On the Quest for Sustainable Materials
Glacial skiing areas are covered with geotextiles to slow the melt. Conventional fleeces of polypropylene are emitting microplastics. Cellulose-based textiles provide an eco-friendly solution.
Can plant functional traits explain recent change in mountain summits?
Plant morphological traits and carbon content have a moderate ability to explain changes in plant abundance in response to climate change on mountain summits.
Enhancing mountain precipitation insights via crowdsourcing and regional models
Validating precipitation in high-resolution climate models is challenged by insufficient spatial and temporal observations.
Treeline dynamics and seedling survival in the Italian Alps: Insights from the OLYMPUS Project
This study investigates forest regeneration dynamics at the treeline in the Italian Alps, focusing on environmental manipulation at Genevris Mt. and Croda da Lago, and integrating LiDAR data for micro
Vulnerable Alpine Infrastructure in Climate Change: AV.GEO.CLIM – Enhancing Risk Awareness and Trail Safety in Mountain Environments
The AV.GEO.CLIM project analyzes climate change-induced natural hazards in alpine regions, focusing on risk mapping, communication, and adaptation strategies to enhance both trail safety and managemen
Ecological Diversity and Conservation Challenges in the Barun Valley, Makalu Barun National Park
The Barun Valley, a Himalayan biodiversity hotspot, faces threats from habitat loss, poaching, hydropower, and infrastructure expansion, highlighting the urgent need for conservation and awareness.
Exploring the ecological role of high-elevation lakes for Alpine bat populations
This study highlights the dual role of high-altitude alpine lakes as both water sources and insect-rich feeding areas for bats, with findings showing increased bat activity and feeding near lakes.
At the top of the mountain: Bat activity across elevations using acoustic monitoring in the Western Alps
Bat activity in Western Alps peaks at 1,600m, probably due to prey abundance, but is primarily driven by nighttime temperature and elevation. Bat passages also occur at 3,100m
Adaptation as a process in mountain huts ecosystems
Adaptation is a dynamic process within the hut ecosystem, shaped by stakeholder interactions. This study examines adaptation forms, barriers, and best practices, drawing on HutObsTour research to supp