The Sound of Drystones: A Novel Hot-Spot of Ecoacoustics Research

Drystone terraces offer a series of ecosystem services including both biological and cultural benefits. The aesthetic contribution towards the landscape increase in biodiversity levels, constitute drystone other similar constructions, as important biocultural assets. low maintenance eventual abandonment cause drawbacks regarding sustainability agricultural environments. main goal this research was to assess effect terrace level on biodiversity. For that reason, two closely distant areas Lesbos Island (North Aegean, Greece) which olive grove dominate were compared. non-intrusive method ecoacoustics selected, levels acoustic complexity diversity statistically analyzed for included highly maintained poorly terraces. results indicated an area. At early stage, highlighted fact increased resources terraces, terms nesting feeding opportunities, levels. Nevertheless, spatiotemporal expansion is undeniably important.