Major rise in forest disturbances over the past 70 years
A comprehensive study of European forests has revealed a sharp rise in forest disturbance across 34 countries between 1950 and 2019. Damage caused by bark beetles, fire, and other causes of disturbance are undermining climate and biodiversity policy targets, warn the authors of a recent study.
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Biodiversity and production of wine can be optimised simultaneously, where organic management is enhanced with other regenerative practices
New study indicates that vineyard biodiversity and production can be optimised simultaneously, combining organic management practices with other regenerative practices, such as lower pesticide use, tillage and mowing – which enhance organic management.
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Power pylons offer pockets of habitat for mammals in intensively farmed landscapes
Hares, deer and foxes regularly visit and forage in unfarmed patches of land under power pylons. A new study offers guidance for conservation managers to enhance the nature value of these habitats further. Around 10 million kilometres of power lines are spread across the EU, and research has shown that the lines and their pylons can both benefit and harm wildlife.
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