Abstract Iron Age Celtic fields and medieval common woodlands: some considerations on their topological relationship chronological transition Until recently, could only be distinguished aerial photographs, especially in open landscapes like arable heathlands. With the emergence of lidar data, however, a new set these late prehistoric have been discovered afforested areas. A closer examination a...

In recent decades, argan oil has become one of the most expensive cosmetic oils on world markets. This review outlines the social and environmental context of the argan boom, highlighting its consequences on local livelihoods and conservation. It examines the claims that the argan oil boom has benefited the local population and that it encourages the conservation of argan woodlands.

Higher biodiversity leads to more productive ecosystems which, in turn, supports more biodiversity. Ongoing global changes affect ecosystem productivity and, therefore, are expected to affect productivity-biodiversity relationships. However, the magnitude of these relationships may be affected by baseline biodiversity and its lifeforms. Cork oak (Quercus suber) woodlands are a highly biodiverse...

Hysterangium colossum sp. nov., with extraordinarily large basidiomata for the genus, is described from dry Eucalyptus woodlands in the Australian Capital Territory and southeastern New South Wales. It typically grows in confluent clusters and has a thick peridium often invaginated into the gleba.

Forest ecosystems in Tanzania vary from mountain to riverine forests along the eastern arc mountain range, to miombo and acacia woodlands found across the country, to mangroves on the coast. Forests are important to Tanzanian economy and society due to the diverse goods and services they provide, including wood, water, fodder, medicine, fuel, food, shelter, employment, recreation, various habit...

Woodlands can reduce the risk of rainfall-generated flooding through increased interception, soil infiltration and available storage. Despite growing evidence, there is still low confidence in using woodlands as a flood mitigation method due to limited empirical data, particularly for broadleaf woodlands. We measured properties streamflow nine small (<0.2 km2) upland catchments compared mature ...