Utilisation du bois dans les pêcheries côtières du Cameroun by Hyacinthe Angoni, Alphonse Pouokam Tatchim, Bernard Aloys Nkonmeneck, Elie Nguekam

“…This technique consumes enormous quantities of wood causing severe threats on biodiversity.This study which extends from Kribi to Campo has as objective, to study the uses of wood and to identify the impacts of its exploitation in the environment.Inquiries with the fishermen communities, the actors of the fish drying activities in which the dryers and the salesmen of wood, the biometric measures were collected on harvested wood.It comes out of this study that there are two types of wood supply. …”
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Nature-based solutions (Nbs) for flood mitigation: Recent UK case studies by Rameshwaran Ponnambalam, Blake James, Trill Emily, Robotham John, Bishop James, Old Gareth, O’Brien Alex, Scarlett Pete

“…Implementing Nature-based solutions (Nbs) can potentially reduce the flood risk in catchments and improve water and soil quality and biodiversity. Understanding the hydrological functioning of the Nbs interventions is important in determining their effectiveness in reducing flood risks. …”
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Applying Fuzzy Logic to Comparative Distribution Modelling: A Case Study with Two Sympatric Amphibians by A. Márcia Barbosa, Raimundo Real

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Use of Biomonitoring Tools to Detect Water Quality-Dependent Ecosystem (Macroinvertebrate) Responses in Lentic Systems: The Examples of Lakes İznik and Manyas, Türkiye by Mercan Deniz, Arslan Naime

“…Lakes İznik and Manyas located in Türkiye are important biodiversity resources in the Palearctic region. No studies to date have explored the ecological statuses of these lakes together with their water quality based on biotic indices utilizing benthic macroinvertebrates. …”
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Climate Change Shrinks and Fragments Salmon Habitats in a Snow‐Dependent Region by Daniele Tonina, James A. McKean, Daniel Isaak, Rohan M. Benjankar, Chunling Tang, Qiuwen Chen

“…Abstract Climate change threatens biodiversity through global alteration of habitats, but efficient conservation responses are often hindered by imprecise downscaling of impacts. …”
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MycoNews 2023: Editorial, news, reports, awards, personalia, and book news by David L. Hawksworth

“…The Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute Awards for 2023 were made to Andrey Yurkov and Cathie Aime and the citations to those awards are provided. …”
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Kemiskinan Nelayan Tradisional Bermula Dari Wilayah Penangkapan Ikan by Zulkifli Zulkifli, Agustrisno Agustrisno, Henry Sitorus

“…Traditional fishermen have “sacred” zones for fishing activities which are protected by law due to their highest biodiversity and cultural importance to local fishing communities. …”
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Resolving issues in the genus Dioxys (Hymenoptera, Megachilidae, Dioxyini) in the West Palaearctic with a new identification key by T. J. Wood

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Numerical simulation of waste landfill biodegradation: Fitting experimental data by Vladimir Buelvas-Hernandez, Juliana Lucía Moreno-Medina, Marcela Mercado-Montoya

“…Landfill remains economically viable for the disposal of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), however, experiences of failure in several Colombian and global locations, lead to soil, water, and air pollution, harming ecosystems, and biodiversity. Numerical models can help improve the design by considering biodegradation, hydraulic, thermal, and mechanical phenomena involved in landfills. …”
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Identifikasi Morfologi Tumbuhan Kantong Semar (Nepenthes Sp.) Sebagai Bahan Ajar Tumbuhan Tingkat Tinggi Di Kawasan Wisata Gunung Galunggung Kabupaten Tasikmalaya by Rinaldi Rizal Putra, Rita Fitriani

“…Mount Galunggung is one of the tourism icons in Tasikmalaya Regency which has highly potential of biodiversity, especially in various of plants. In addition to showing the natural tourism, Mount Galunggung is also a media for learning high-level plants for developing science in the university. …”
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Study of endophytic fungi of Ipomoea pes-caprae reveals the superiority of in situ plant conservation over ex situ conservation from a mycological view by Yu-Hung Yeh, Roland Kirschner

“…In our study, we chose the endophytic fungi of the pantropical creeping plant Ipomoea pes-caprae as representative coastal plant in two natural coastal populations and two botanical gardens in Taiwan as collection sites in order to investigate the potential effect of ex situ plantation on the biodiversity of microbes intimately associated with this plant. …”
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A Multicriteria Analysis to Integrate Stakeholder Perceptions of Ecosystem-Based Flood Adaptations in Coastal Urban Areas by Mar Riera-Spiegelhalder, Luís Campos Rodrigues, Adrián Ferrandis Martínez

“…Stabilisation of the riverbed and riverbanks and the planting of riparian vegetation were considered suitable adaptation options to reduce the risk of flooding, particularly in the context of intermittent and perennial rivers, while contributing to significant co-benefits such as biodiversity conservation and improvement, and landscape aesthetic value. …”
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Deep Transfer Learning for Biology Cross-Domain Image Classification by Chunfeng Guo, Bin Wei, Kun Yu

“…Automatic biology image classification is essential for biodiversity conservation and ecological study. Recently, due to the record-shattering performance, deep convolutional neural networks (DCNNs) have been used more often in biology image classification. …”
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Effects of Forest Resource Use Conflicts on Conservation Efforts; a Case Study of Enderit Forest Block in Mau Forest Complex by Shamrock Mulei KITHIIA, Robert Kipkemoi KOECH

“…This will reduce forest dependency and consequently enhance biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of the forest resources. …”
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Cheong Wa Dae: The Sustainability and Place-Making of a Cultural Landmark, Reflecting Its Role in History and Architecture by Ja-young Eunice Kim, Yong-hwan Shim

“…The findings reveal that targeted strategies—such as utilizing the physical environment for global events, promoting biodiversity, and enhancing engagement through cultural and culinary experiences—are essential for sustainable transformation. …”
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Observed Baseline and Future Projection of Royal Belum State Park by Zin Zafirah Husna Mohd, Ju Neng Liew, Kumaran Jayaraj Vijaya, Leong Marieanne Christie

“…RBSP is notably rich in biodiversity and is home to endemic species for various flora and fauna that are susceptible to climate change. …”
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Changes in lichen cover composition on plateau palsas in Western Siberia under the impact of fires by Vera V. Koneva, Uliana Yu. Shavrina, Arisya A. Byzaakay, Yuri Ya. Kolesnichenko, Sergey N. Vorobyev, Larisa G. Kolesnichenko

“…Analysis of field research materials and aerial images from unmanned aerial vehicles revealed significant changes in lichen biodiversity and the structure of the lichen cover. The greatest number of species was observed in the 36-year-old plateau palsas, yet the lichen cover has not fully recovered over the long post-fire period, and most of the area is covered by a dense crust of burned lichen.…”
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Species-level classification of urban trees from WorldView-2 imagery in Debrecen, Hungary: An effective tool for planning a comprehensive green network to reduce dust pollution by Vanda Eva MOLNAR, Edina SIMON, Szilárd SZABÓ

“… Urban green spaces of cities are crucial elements of city structure that ensure habitat for species and ecological functionality of habitat patches, maintain biodiversity, and provide environmental services. However, detailed maps intended for planning and improving the existing network require a quick and effective technique for assessing the possibilities. …”
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Possibilities for inclusion of Bulgarian protected areas on the IUCN Green List by Hristina Bancheva-Preslavska

“…The most successful approach to conserving biodiversity is the development of a worldwide network of protected areas that are effectively managed through various tools and criteria. …”
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Expansion of Impervious Surface Area in Pekanbaru (1990–2018) and Predictions for 2038 Using Big Data by Wirawan Bayu Andrianto, Siregar Yusni Ikhwan, Sukendi Sukendi, Mulyadi Mulyadi

“…Climate change and biodiversity loss are two major ecological issues facing the world today, 25% of which are caused by land use change. …”
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