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24/09/2025

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🎊Welcome Our New Editorial Board Member🎊Prof. Dr. Maria BuglioneProf. Buglione specializes in zoology, conservation biol...
18/09/2025

🎊Welcome Our New Editorial Board Member🎊

Prof. Dr. Maria Buglione

Prof. Buglione specializes in zoology, conservation biology, and evolutionary biology. Her work combines field and laboratory research focusing on a wide range of taxa, including mammals, birds, reptiles, and invertebrates.

We are delighted to have her join our editorial team❤️.

👉 We are currently recruiting Editorial Board Members:
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🌿Community-Based Conservation Strategies for Wild Edible Plants in Turkana County, Kenya👉https://reurl.cc/Rkgdvz👈Keyword...
15/09/2025

🌿Community-Based Conservation Strategies for Wild Edible Plants in Turkana County, Kenya

👉https://reurl.cc/Rkgdvz👈

Keywords:
food security; traditional ecological knowledge; ecosystem resilience; climate adaptation; livelihood diversification; participatory approach; agrobiodiversity

🧐Abstract:
In arid Turkana County, over 90% of the population is food insecure, and wild edible plants (WEPs) provide 12–30% of dietary intake. However, climate change and overexploitation threaten these crucial resources. This study employed sequential qualitative methods to investigate community perceptions, conservation priorities for WEPs, barriers, and necessary actions in Turkana. It combined participatory community workshops and expert validation interviews. The research revealed critical threats to WEP availability, including climate change, shifting cultural practices, and a lack of natural regeneration. Key conservation barriers included intergenerational knowledge gaps, inadequate policy implementation, and conflicts between immediate needs and long-term conservation goals. In developing conservation plans, the stakeholders identified and prioritized WEP species based on food value, medicinal properties, cultural significance, utility, and drought resistance. The co-developed conservation strategy emphasized both in situ protection measures, such as community awareness programs and local policy enforcement mechanisms, and restoration actions that include planting prioritized WEPs in home gardens and community spaces. Collaborative roles for communities, non-governmental organizations, researchers, and government actors were identified to provide training, resources, and technical support. This strategy also emphasizes the need for incentivization through food/cash-for-work programs and small business grants to promote alternative livelihoods. The strategies align with some of the most-utilized conservation frameworks and principles, and present new ideas such as integrating indigenous knowledge. Expert validation confirmed the feasibility of proposed actions, highlighting the importance of multi-stakeholder approaches. This study contributes to expanding our knowledge base on community-based conservation and provides insights for policymakers, emphasizing WEPs’ critical role in food security, cultural preservation, and ecological resilience. The findings could serve as a model for similar initiatives in other arid regions facing comparable challenges.

In arid Turkana County, over 90% of the population is food insecure, and wild edible plants (WEPs) provide 12–30% of dietary intake. However, climate change and overexploitation threaten these crucial resources. This study employed sequential qualitative methods to investigate community perception...

🌎Collection of Articles on Urban Ecology🌏These two studies in urban ecology highlight the profound impacts of urbanizati...
12/09/2025

🌎Collection of Articles on Urban Ecology🌏

These two studies in urban ecology highlight the profound impacts of urbanization on natural ecosystems and human well-being. The research in Lomé, Togo, reveals drastic declines in wetlands and vegetation due to urban expansion, identifying 91 plant species under threat and underscoring increased environmental risks such as flooding. Complementing this, the study in Harku, Estonia, explores how cultural ecosystem services shape residents’ well-being in peri-urban landscapes, demonstrating satisfaction in green and coastal areas but decline near industrial zones. Both emphasize the urgency of integrating ecological perspectives into urban planning to conserve biodiversity and enhance community resilience.

Leveraging Ecosystem Services and Well-Being in Urban Landscape Planning for Nature Conservation: A Case Study of Peri-Urban Dynamics
https://reurl.cc/kog7rd

Urbanization Impacts on Wetland Ecosystems in Northern Municipalities of Lomé (Togo): A Study of Flora, Urban Landscape Dynamics and Environmental Risks
https://reurl.cc/gY104R

Climate change and anthropogenic activities, which are central to landscape-related concerns, affect both the well-being of populations and the structure of semi-urban and urban landscapes worldwide. This article aims to assess the environmental impact of landscape modifications across Togo as perce...

🌏Collection of Articles on Heritage Conservation🌍Heritage conservation employs advanced scientific methods to monitor an...
09/09/2025

🌏Collection of Articles on Heritage Conservation🌍

Heritage conservation employs advanced scientific methods to monitor and mitigate deterioration processes. At Altamira Cave, microphotogrammetric techniques track physical-chemical and biodeterioration changes on prehistoric paintings, providing data to understand degradation dynamics and inform conservation strategies. Similarly, in Kathmandu, scientific assessment of pigeon excreta corrosion on metal monuments revealed significant damage to copper, suggesting the use of copper-alloys in restorations. Both studies demonstrate how targeted, non-invasive research can contribute to the long-term preservation of vulnerable cultural heritage sites.

Methodology for the Monitoring and Control of the Alterations Related to Biodeterioration and Physical-Chemical Processes Produced on the Paintings on the Ceiling of the Polychrome Hall at Altamira
https://reurl.cc/5REz6v

Conservation of Heritage Sites in Kathmandu, Nepal: Assessing the Corrosion Threat from Pigeon Excreta on Metal Monuments
https://reurl.cc/gYE1ON

On the surface of the Cave of Altamira’s prehistoric paintings, a series of active deterioration processes are evident, leading to significant alterations of this invaluable heritage. This study proposes a comprehensive methodology for the systematic recording and management of these alterations. ...

🌏Collection of Articles on Forest Conservation🌍Forest conservation efforts must extend beyond policies and economics to ...
05/09/2025

🌏Collection of Articles on Forest Conservation🌍

Forest conservation efforts must extend beyond policies and economics to incorporate deeper human dimensions. Research from the Brazilian Amazon reveals that relational and eudaimonic values—such as meaningful connections to nature, personal growth, and contributing to the world—are crucial motivations for preserving forests, even in agricultural frontiers. Meanwhile, studies in Togo’s Affem Boussou community forest highlight the importance of scientific management and zoning to combat deforestation and biodiversity loss. Together, these approaches show that effective forest conservation requires both understanding the values that inspire action and implementing strategic, science-based land-use planning.

Eudaimonia in the Amazon: Relational Values as a Deep Leverage Point to Curb Tropical Deforestation
https://reurl.cc/DODOD6

Land Use Change and the Structural Diversity of Affem Boussou Community Forest in the Tchamba 1 Commune (Tchamba Prefecture, Togo)
https://reurl.cc/GNDNDG

Affem Boussou community forest (AFC) abounds in important biological resources. This study, which contributes to its better management, examines the spatiotemporal dynamics of the vegetation and its ecological and structural characteristics to propose a zoning plan for said forest. The analysis of t...

🌏Collection of Articles on Plants Conservation🌍Plant conservation is vital in addressing biodiversity loss and climate c...
03/09/2025

🌏Collection of Articles on Plants Conservation🌍

Plant conservation is vital in addressing biodiversity loss and climate change. Research on dry rainforests in Central Queensland reveals significant conservation gaps, particularly for threatened communities, underscoring the need for revised protection strategies. In Hawai’i, studies show that vegetation type greatly influences runoff risk, with woody vegetation reducing runoff compared to bare soil or grasslands—highlighting the role of ecosystem-based management. Meanwhile, an assessment of wildflower seed mixes in Ireland found high proportions of non-native species, indicating potential ecological risks and emphasizing the importance of using locally sourced native seeds in restoration efforts.

Estimating the Impact of Climate and Vegetation Changes on Runoff Risk across the Hawaiian Landscape
https://reurl.cc/LnVndX

You Reap What You Sow: A Botanical and Economic Assessment of Wildflower Seed Mixes Available in Ireland
https://reurl.cc/qYoY83

The Conservation of Biodiverse and Threatened Dry Rainforest Plant Communities Is Vital in a Changing Climate
https://reurl.cc/Rk8k1Z

Dry rainforest communities are globally threatened by anthropogenic pressures and climatic change but are less well researched and more poorly conserved than mesic rainforests. In response to the increasing loss of biodiversity, the Australian Government joined other international signatory parties....

🌏Collection of Articles on Agroecosystem🌍An agroecosystem encompasses the complex ecological and social interactions wit...
29/08/2025

🌏Collection of Articles on Agroecosystem🌍

An agroecosystem encompasses the complex ecological and social interactions within agricultural landscapes. The first paper presents the FEAST network, a transdisciplinary initiative active across the Americas since 2015, which strengthens agroecology through knowledge exchange and participatory action, enhancing agrobiodiversity conservation and farmers' connection to a global movement. The second study examines drivers of native vegetation management on farms, revealing that landholders’ decisions—which greatly impact local ecosystems—are shaped by their personal goals and perceptions of opportunities or threats posed by this vegetation. Together, these studies highlight multi-scale social and ecological determinants crucial for sustainable agroecosystem management.

Building an Agroecology Knowledge Network for Agrobiodiversity Conservation
https://reurl.cc/2Qaenr

Determinants of the Management of Native Vegetation on Farms
https://reurl.cc/bmdgv3

🌏Collection of Articles on Aquatic Ecosystem🌍Aquatic ecosystems face multifaceted threats from human activities and envi...
27/08/2025

🌏Collection of Articles on Aquatic Ecosystem🌍

Aquatic ecosystems face multifaceted threats from human activities and environmental contaminants. Research on the Amazon River dolphin reveals significant spatiotemporal overlap with fishing and tourism, especially during high-water seasons, increasing conflict risks. Simultaneously, anticoagulant rodenticides used in island restoration may inadvertently affect marine predators and scavengers, though causal links remain difficult to establish. These cases highlight the urgent need for integrated spatial management and improved monitoring methodologies to assess and mitigate anthropogenic impacts across diverse aquatic environments.

Habitat Mapping and Spatiotemporal Overlap of the Amazon River Dolphin, Fishers, and Tourism in the Central Region of the Brazilian Amazon
https://reurl.cc/Y3krOo

Challenges and Perspectives in Proving Harm of Anticoagulants to Marine Predators and Scavengers
https://brnw.ch/21wVeeN

Anticoagulant rodenticides (ARs) have been used for eradication of mammals such as rats and mice on islands for more than three decades. Baits containing 25 to 50 parts per million of an AR (usually the second-generation anticoagulant brodifacoum) were aerially applied to 70% or more of the area on....

🌏Collection of Articles on Pest Management🌍Modern pest management embraces innovative approaches. Studies on predicting ...
22/08/2025

🌏Collection of Articles on Pest Management🌍

Modern pest management embraces innovative approaches. Studies on predicting community participation in passive pest surveillance enhance monitoring networks through citizen engagement. Meanwhile, utilizing barn owls as a nature-based solution offers sustainable rodent control, supporting biodiversity and reducing chemical use in regions and beyond.

Predicting Community Participation in Passive Pest Surveillance
https://reurl.cc/5RRpXv

Barn Owls as a Nature-Based Solution for Pest Control: A Multinational Initiative Around the Mediterranean and Other Regions
https://brnw.ch/21wV6RF

Pest rodents cause extensive damage to crops worldwide. Up to 40% of global crop production is lost annually to pests and diseases, with rodents accounting for 15–30% of this loss amounting to billions of dollars each year. The current method of controlling rodent populations involves the extensiv...

🌏Collection of Articles on Wildlife Trade🌎The global wildlife trade manifests in both overt and subtle forms, as evidenc...
20/08/2025

🌏Collection of Articles on Wildlife Trade🌎

The global wildlife trade manifests in both overt and subtle forms, as evidenced by recent research into the primate pet trade on TikTok and the role of corruption in South African trophy hunting. These studies reveal how modern digital platforms can normalize the exotic pet market, while systemic corruption in certain regions facilitates unethical hunting practices. Together, they underscore the complex economic, social, and regulatory drivers behind wildlife exploitation, highlighting an urgent need for strengthened digital governance and anti-corruption measures to protect vulnerable species.

Investigating the Extent and Nature of the Primate Pet Trade on TikTok
https://reurl.cc/ekM3Ex

Examining the Influence of Corruption on the Practice of Trophy Hunting in South Africa
https://reurl.cc/9nDGrV

This study examines the perceived influence of corruption on the practice of trophy hunting in South Africa, the largest trophy exporter in Africa. Corruption is a major problem in South Africa, where it takes the form of bribery and embezzlement. To investigate its perceived effects on the practice...

🌏Collection of Articles on Conservation Knowledge🌎These studies examine diverse conservation approaches: comparing engag...
14/08/2025

🌏Collection of Articles on Conservation Knowledge🌎

These studies examine diverse conservation approaches: comparing engagement messaging (e.g., citizen science on campuses), analyzing Tanzania's livelihood-driven illegal activities, designing Arizona's innovative strategies, and dissecting nature portrayals in Australian children's TV. They collectively highlight multidimensional solutions spanning socioeconomics, public involvement, and cultural communication.

Illegal Activities for Survival: Understanding the Influence of Household Livelihood Security on Biodiversity Conservation in Tanzania
https://reurl.cc/pYvy9Q

Charting the Future of Conservation in Arizona: Innovative Strategies for Preserving Its Natural Resources
https://reurl.cc/DOl6qj

Using Citizen Science to Document Biodiversity on a University Campus: A Year-Long Case Study
https://reurl.cc/WONL0y

Environmental Representation on Australian Children’s Television: An Analysis of Conservation Messages and Nature Portrayals
https://reurl.cc/EQ6zV0

Does Active or Informative Messaging Result in Greater Conservation Engagement?
https://reurl.cc/9n3XDd

Strategic communication can motivate target audiences to take conservation action. Yet, whether audiences are motivated by more information or more influential visuals is unclear. Using online surveys, we compared different visual communication strategies using text, graphics, and photographs for en...

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