International Union for Conservation of Nature (United Kingdom)

The global geography of threats to freshwater biodiversity

Human activities are eroding biodiversity, especially in freshwater systems. Despite major advances in quantifying species vulnerability and threats, we still lack a crucial understanding of where threats are affecting freshwater species globally. Here, we produced a species-cent...

Arthropods communities in organic orchards and adjacent hedgerows on Terceira Island (Azores, Portugal): a dataset supporting biological control research

Organic orchards and their associated hedgerows can function as important ecological infrastructures in agricultural landscapes by providing shelter, alternative prey, floral resources and overwintering sites for arthropods involved in natural pest regulation. This role is partic...

Transitioning from Degraded Peat to Paludiculture: Evidence-Based Roadmap for Research and Practice

Paludiculture, the sustainable productive use of wet and rewetted peat soils, offers a dual solution for preserving soil carbon and reducing greenhouse gas emissions whilst offering a form of income for landowners/farmers. However, establishing best practices for the transition t...