Forest structure and species diversity influence bark beetle infestation risk. Managing gap arrangement and tree diversity can limit outbreaks and maintain the protective function of mountain forests
Transdisciplinary Mountain Research for Resilient Mountain Communities against Natural Hazards
A transdisciplinary approach bridges the gap between natural and social sciences and strengthens partnerships between stakeholders to ensure effective disaster and climate risk management.
Mixed forest stand and site conditions buffer effects of recurring drought on ectomycorrhizal and soil bacterial and fungal communities in a subalpine spruce and larch forest
Drought caused no declines in richness and diversity for ECM, bacterial and fungal communities. However, community structure of bacteria and fungi, and certain soil parameters showed changes induced b
Exploring resilience components in Mediterranean mountain forests
Quantifying radial growth responses to climatic stressors improves climate-smart forestry, contributing to the European observatory for monitoring climate change impacts
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.
ISCAR and its role in the Alpine governance system
The aim of the paper is to critically review ISCAR’s role at the Alpine level and to provide insights for strengthening the position of science in the Alpine governance structure.
Recreational Activities in the Mountains, Encounters with Wildlife, and Connection to Nature
This survey focuse on the impact of childhood nature experiences, the relationships that outdoors recreationnists have with wild animals, the role of encounters in their connection to nature
Social restructuring and Living Well in mid-mountain resorts in transition: the case of Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse
Studying Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse’s resort, we explore relationships to the area of different profiles of residents, the social changes underway and their implications on Living Well and transition.
Shrub encroachment reshapes soil fungal communities in subalpine grasslands
Shrub encroachment in subalpine grasslands impacts soil fungal functional communities and diversity as a result of altered soil properties mediated by changes in plant community traits.