How does the intersection of linear habitats affect plant species diversity, composition and ecological attributes? Borges et al. provide an answer in their new paper, check it out! #ResearchPaper onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11…

🌱Check out a new paper by Bonari et al.-Grassland changes in the Eastern Alps over four decades: unveiling patterns along an elevation 📈gradient. #ResearchPaper onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11…

🦫 Capybaras shape grassland vegetation in Iberá through grazing, influencing plant diversity and structure. 🐆Jaguar reintroduction could alter these dynamics, changing grazing pressure and enhancing landscape heterogeneity. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/av…

New paper by Hedwall et al. : Modeling the abundance of boreal foundation species: The impact of forest structure, soils, and legacy effects on Ericaceous shrubs. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/av…

🌿🌿Patch-burn grazing increases structural heterogeneity in southwestern North Dakota rangelands – a new paper by Spiess et al. #ResearchPaper onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/av…

Capybaras 🦫generate grazing lawns and maintain plant diversity 🌿🌱☘️in neotropical savanna - a new paper by Mata et al. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/av…

Research by Colado et al. shows that mixing manure with native seeds 🫘enhances species establishment in restoration areas of the Brazilian Cerrado. Check out their new paper! #ResearchPaper onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/av…

Long-term deer🦌 exclusion releases dwarf bamboo, reducing vascular plant diversity - a new paper by Petersson et al. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jv…

We are excited about our new Virtual Issue: "Vegetation of Europe: Diversity, Dynamics, Conservation, and Restoration". Read the collection of articles here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.111…

A new study by Dombro et al. provides an improved understanding of how indaziflam affects nontarget plant community composition and biomass within northern mixed grasslands under risk of annual bromegrasses invasion. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11…

Loss of woody species diversity in a protected African savanna in Gonarezhou National Park, Zimbabwe, driven by high elephant density and intense fires. A new paper by Mandinyenya et al. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/av…

In the Colombian tropical dry forest region, dams and mining impact river flow & water quality, which affects seed dispersal by water and ultimately reduces sustainability, resilience & ecosystem services. Elisabet Wehncke onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/av…

Land use modulates herbivory on woody species at the juvenile stage in a Chaco dry forest in central Argentina. Check out the new paper by Sandos et al: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/av…

Large boulders provide refuge for browse-sensitive species and reveal a legacy of overbrowsing and shifting baselines. A new paper by Revenis et al. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/av…

Seasonal flooding and soil stratification shape soil seed bank composition in macrophyte vegetation. A new paper by Sun et al. on the Dongting Lake wetlands, in China onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/av…

The invasive shrub Buddleja davidii can be outcompeted by local native species during the early stages of its invasion, especially when local seedlings benefit from a time advantage, regardless of their density. A new study by Dommanget et al. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/av…

Minervini Silva et al. evaluated how grazing with different intensities affects seed rain in subtropical Campos grasslands of southern Brazil. Their findings can guide grazing management strategies to enhance the dispersal of target species. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/av…

Nitrogen deposition increases spontaneous forest 🌳🌳🌳establishment and loss of lichen vegetation in inland dune areas across the Netherlands🇳🇱. A new paper by Sparrius et al. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/av…

Nurse tree species like Prosopis affinis, Prosopis nigra and Aspiodesperma quebracho-blanco play a crucial role in the assembly of the plant community. Fockink et al. suggest they have potential for application in restoration conservation. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/av…

𖥂🎮Drones can effectively complement and enhance the traditional Braun-Blanquet method with an overall accuracy of more than 9️⃣0️⃣％. Quattrini et al. propose standardized drone procedures for best results. Check them out! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/av…