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ATENA: dATabase of ornamEntal non-NAtive trees of seven Italian cities - Plant Biosystems Ornamental non-native trees play a key role in urban landscapes, enhancing the aesthetic appeal and providing many ecosystem services. This paper aims to present the database ATENA (dATabase of ornamE...

#ATENA, the first database on 🌳 ornamental non-native trees in public green spaces across 7 Italian cities 🏙️

ATENA supports sustainable urban planning, helping to reduce invasion risks and protect #UrbanBiodiversity

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Taxonomic and functional diversity of noctuoid moths in a Mediterranean coastal area: implications for dune conservation in a long‐term ecological research eLTER site This study investigates the taxonomic and functional diversity of noctuoid moths in a protected coastal dune system in Central Italy, revealing strong ecological associations between moth assemblages...

We investigated the #taxonomic and #FunctionalDiversity of #NoctuoidMoths in a dune system in #CentralItaly, revealing strong ecological associations between moth communities and dune zonation 🦋

#EnviXLab

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We analyzed forest habitats in the #FUA of #Campobasso (Italy) using #Landsat8 satellite data 🛰
#NDMI resulted the strongest driver of vegetation greenness, far outweighing temperature💧
#NativeOak forests exhibited the highest greenness than coniferous plantations
#EnviXLab

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This study analyzed how #competition and #climate affect #European #beech growth 🌲🌳
#Beech trees grow better in mixed stands, as mixing reduces competition and helps mitigate drought sensitivity 💧
Structurally diverse forests were found to boost climate resilience 🌡

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New paper out concerning #RemoteSensing and #CoastalDune landscape! 🛰️🌊
We introduce an integrated framework that combines traditional #landscape methodologies with #machinelearning algorithms to quantify coastal dune evolution 🖥️ inside and outside #LTER sites.

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We assessed the future distribution of the #invasivepest #BactroceraDorsalis in Italy using #EcologicalNicheModels.
Our findings project an expansion of suitable habitats under future climate scenarios, with increases of over 7000% by 2100.

#ENM #EnviXLab

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Frontiers | CAM-COAST: the database of bird and mammal fauna collected through camera traps in a Natura 2000 coastal site in Italy Coastal dunes are dynamic ecosystems influenced by both natural and anthropogenic processes that shape vegetation zonation and faunal assemblages within dune...

📣CAM-COAST: a new database, part of the #LIFEPLAN project, that captured 2,932 images of birds and mammals in an Italian coastal dune system🦆🐗
This research is a crucial step for long-term monitoring and #conservation of coastal ecosystems.

#Natura2000 #EnviXLab

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Linking taxonomic diversity and ecological traits of geometrid moths and plants in coastal dunes: Insights from a Mediterranean LTER site Geometrid moths are widely regarded as effective bioindicators due to their sensitivity to changes in local plant communities, their preference for wo…

Did you know moths can tell us about the health of our #coastlines ?🌊
Our latest study explored the fascinating world of #geometrid moths 🦋 and #plants on the Italian coast.
We discovered that different dune zones support unique communities of moths and plants.

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✨ Exciting update from the MIREN database!
The very first site in Italy, located in the Central Apennines, has now been included, managed by the UniMolise and UniRomaTre 🌍🌿
We keep monitoring #AlienPlants along mountain roads!

#MIREN #Biodiversity #Apennines #EnviXLab

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ITV-net: a dataset of intraspecific leaf traits data across major Italian habitats Over the last decades plant ecology has greatly benefited from open data on functional traits. Nowadays, several national and international trait databases are available, but trait data from Southe...

📢 ITV-net: the first Italian database on #PlantFunctionalTraits with #IntraspecificTraitVariability 🌱

ITV-net includes over 8,500 leaf trait records (LA/SLA) for 709 plant species across 8 Italian habitats, from coastal dunes to alpine grasslands.

#EnviXLab

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DALIA: a relational DAtabase of tree, shrub and LIAna taxa recorded in the Functional Urban Area of Campobasso (Italy) We developed the DALIA relational database (DAtabase of tree, shrub and LIAna taxa), which contains records of tree, shrub, and liana taxa recorded in the Functional Urban Area of Campobasso, a small ...

🌿 Now online #DALIA db, a detailed inventory of Campobasso’s urban woody flora. DALIA includes 170 taxa with ecological, functional, and biogeographic traits representing a strategic tool for a sustainable green planning in Mediterranean cities.

#NBFC #EnviXLab

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A new microendemic gecko from the small forest fragments of south-eastern Madagascar (Squamata, Gekkonidae, Paragehyra) Historically, herpetological research in Madagascar has largely overlooked small forest fragments outside the country protected area network. Despite substantial declines in species diversity compared...

Incredible news from #Madagascar! Say hello to Paragehyra tsaranoro, a new #species of gecko.
This little gem lives only in tiny, isolated forest fragments in the island's southeast. It's a true #microendemic, meaning you won't find it anywhere else on Earth! 🌍

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Are online courses a viable learning alternative for typically outdoor subjects? Evidence from bird recognition courses - Rendiconti Lincei. Scienze Fisiche e Naturali Abstract During and after the COVID-19 pandemic, online education gained prominence in environmental sciences, particularly for traditionally outdoor-focused subjects, highlighting the need for furthe...

🦅📚 Online bird identification courses do work!
Analyzing 300+ adult learners, we found significant skill gains. Online learning proves to be important for accessible, inclusive environmental education. 🌍🔍

#Ecology #Biodiversity #Birds #OnlineEducation #EnviXLab

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Assessing eco-physiological patterns of Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle and differences with native vegetation using Copernicus satellite data on a Mediterranean Island Biological invasions, one of the most pervasive components of global change, can cause irreversible alterations in the composition and functioning of …

We used Sentinel-2 and Sentinel-3 satellite data to analyze Ailanthus altissima impact on native vegetation in Sardinia. The results show that this #InvasiveSpecies has a competitive advantage, especially in the summer

#EnviXLab #RemoteSensing #Biodiversity

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Multi-Temporal Remote Sensing for Forest Conservation and Management: A Case Study of the Gran Chaco in Central Argentina Anthropogenic alteration of tropical and subtropical forests is a major driver of biodiversity loss; notably, the Chaco Forest, which is the largest dry forest in the Americas, is among the most impac...

🛰️🌿Anthropogenic alterations threaten the #ChacoForest. Using #Sentinel-2, spectral indices (BI, NDWIGao, MCARISent), and field data, we assessed #ForestConservation and structural changes under different management regimes 🌳🇦🇷

#RemoteSensing #SDG15 #EnviXLab

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ReSurveyDunes — a data resource of resurveyed coastal dune vegetation plots in Italy We present ReSurveyDunes — the first database of Italian coastal dune vegetation plots, developed through a collaborative network of Italian vegetation scientists. This paper describes the scope of th...

🌿📣 #ReSurveyDunes is online!! The first database of Italian #coastaldune vegetation, combining 50 years of historical resurveyed phytosociological plots across 11 regions. 🌊🌱

#Ecology #CoastalConservation #EnviXLab

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MARA Vegetation Database: Monitoring Alien species along mountain Roads in the central Apennines The MARA (Monitoring Alien species along mountain Roads in the central Apennines) database was developed to monitor the distribution of vascular plant species along mountain roads in the Central Apenn...

🚗🌿 Exploring the spread of #AlienPlants along #MountainRoads! The MARA database tracks vascular plant species in the #CentralApennines, focusing on neophytes and thermophilous plants across 118 plots (420–2125 m a.s.l.). 🌡️⬆️

#MIREN #EnviXLab

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EutherianCoP. An integrated biotic and climate database for conservation paleobiology based on eutherian mammals - Scientific Data Scientific Data - EutherianCoP. An integrated biotic and climate database for conservation paleobiology based on eutherian mammals

🌍🦣 Meet EutherianCoP! A groundbreaking database of #fossil mammals from the Late Pleistocene to today. 🦡📊 With nearly 14,000 fossil records, climate data, and species traits, it’s a goldmine for conservation paleobiology! 🔍

#Paleobiology #Conservation #EnviXLab

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Cortical areas associated to higher cognition drove primate brain evolution - Communications Biology By studying how rates of shape evolution unfold on the brain surface of more than 300 land mammal species, we found that Primates evolved cortical expansion in areas of the brain involved in producing...

🧠🔬 How did primate brains evolve? A new study shows that the prefrontal cortex expanded early, with later growth in regions linked to advanced cognition. In Homo, even memory-related areas evolved! 🧩

#Evolution #Neuroscience #Cognition #EnviXLab

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RRphylogeography: A new method to find the area of origin of species and the history of past contacts between species One of the main goals of historical biogeography is understanding where species originated, and how climate change and ecological interactions shaped their distribution. The task is complicated by...

🔬🌍 Where did species originate? Meet RRphylogeography! A groundbreaking R tool that traces species’ origins and past contacts by modeling bioclimatic data. It even confirmed polar bear hybridization zones! 🐻❄️

#Biogeography #Evolution #EnviXLab

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Wild Coast Adriatic Il Molise è una delle regioni italiane con meno antropizzazione nell'eterogeneità del territorio; è ricco di zone marine mediterranee che s'innalza fino alle alte quote appenniniche dal clima continen...

💥 We’re excited to announce the launch of the official website about our #CitizenScience project #WildCoastAdriatic 💥
🔎 Curious to learn more? Explore our website for detailed insights about the project and #StayTuned for all the future activities 📣

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A novel high-resolution eco-functional vegetation mapping of coastal dunes Coastal dune landscapes are dynamic systems shaped by complex biotic-abiotic interactions and impacted by human disturbances. This study focuses on Me…

Our study investigates vegetation dynamics in Mediterranean coastal dunes by integrating #PlantFunctionalTrait analysis with UAV-based #RemoteSensing. This approach offers a valuable tool for ecosystem monitoring.

#LTERItaly #EnviXLab

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Implications of nurse species in mixed forest plantations management on soil fungal community diversity Mixed plantations provide numerous benefits in terms of ecosystem and socioeconomic services, as well as on soil chemical and biological parameters; t…

#EnviXLab collaborated to show how Alnus cordata acts as a key nurse species, enhancing soil quality and fostering microbial diversity in mixed forest plantations on marginal lands.

#Intercropping #FungalGuilds #Metabarcoding #SoilEcology

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Exploring the Contribution of a Generalist Citizen Science Project for Alien Species Detection and Monitoring in Coastal Areas. A Case Study on the Adriatic of Central Italy Coastal areas are biodiversity hotspots, providing essential ecosystem services, yet they are among the most threatened systems, particularly by alien species invasion. The European regulation on inva...

In our new study, we investigated the #CitizenScience role in monitoring #Alienspecies along the #CentralAdriatic coast, through the dedicated #WildCoastAdriatic project on #iNaturalist platform.

#LTERItaly #EnviXLab #Italy

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Remote Sensing for Urban Biodiversity: A Review and Meta-Analysis Urban settlements can support significant biodiversity and provide a wide range of ecosystem services. Remote sensing (RS) offers valuable tools for monitoring and conserving urban biodiversity. Our r...

Our new research explores the remote sensing tools most commonly used to investigate urban biodiversity over the past 15 years.

#UrbanBiodiversity #RemoteSensing #UrbanEcology #EarthObservation #NBFC #EnviXLab

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Exploring the distribution pattern of native and alien forests and their woody species diversity in a small Mediterranean city Recent studies have explored the ecological relationship between native urban forests and self-sown non-native forests in large cities and metropolises but further research efforts dedicated to ana...

Our new study revealed that both native oaks and alien #Robiniapseudoacacia forests enhance species diversity in urban green spaces, but Robinia thrives riverbanks, endangering native riparian ecosystems.

#UrbanBiodiversity #NBFC #EnviXLab

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Anthropogenic and climate change-driven coastline dynamics will erode future nesting habitats of the kentish plover on the central adriatic coast - Scientific Reports Scientific Reports - Anthropogenic and climate change-driven coastline dynamics will erode future nesting habitats of the kentish plover on the central adriatic coast

By 2040, Kentish Plover habitats could decline by 22%. Protecting these nesting grounds means safeguarding coastal ecosystems and their future.

#climatechange #KentishPlover #Italy #ecology #coast #EnviXLab

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Reticula n.35/2024

This new study shows a high level of naturalness despite urbanisation in #Campobasso. This work demonstrates the value of the #CartadellaNatura project in assessing biodiversity and urban planning.

#habitat #mapping #Molise #EnviXLab

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Cross-taxon analysis in the highly threatened Mediterranean dunes reveals consistent diversity patterns in butterfly and plant communities - Biodiversity and Conservation Butterflies and plant species are widely used as model systems in biodiversity and conservation research. However, little is known about spatial patterns of butterfly diversity linked to plant communi...

In this study, we investigated the relationship between butterfly and vegetation diversity in a Mediterranean protected dune system in #CentralItaly.

#Biodiversity #monitoring #Lepidoptera #VascularPlants #EnviXLab

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Modelling reveals the effect of climate and land use change on Madagascar’s chameleons fauna - Communications Biology The extraordinary biodiversity of Madagascar is seriously threatened by the combined effects of climate change and human economic activities. We found that Madagascar chameleons will face intense spec...

#EnviXLab contributed to this research by developing a new ecological modelling technique to predict the future distribution patterns of Madagascar's chameleons.

#ecology #conservationbiology #climatechange #chameleons #madagascar

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