Social-Ecological Systems

Crying wolf: limitations of predator-prey studies need not preclude their salient messages
A rapidly growing body of the literature reveals the important roles apex predators play in shaping the composition and functioning of …
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Drivers of changes in agricultural intensity in Europe
The global demand for agricultural products will increase in the 21st century, unless major transformations in consumptive behaviour …
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Legacy effects of past land use on current biodiversity in a low-intensity farming landscape in Transylvania (Romania)
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Ecological impacts of past land use can persist for centuries. While present-day land use is relatively easy to quantify, …
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The dynamics of beef trade between Brazil and Russia and their environmental implications
Changes in the production or consumption of agricultural commodities in one place can drastically affect land use and the environment …
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The Emerging Soybean Production Frontier in Southern Africa: Conservation Challenges and the Role of South-South Telecouplings
Soybean expansion has been a strong driver of deforestation and biodiversity loss in South America (SAM). Here, we highlight strong …
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The impacts of warfare and armed conflict on land systems
Land-use decisions can change abruptly in response to shocks, and warfare and armed conflicts are among the most drastic and globally …
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Exploring ecosystem-change and society through a landscape lens: recent progress in European landscape research
Landscapes are closely linked to human well-being, but they are undergoing rapid and fundamental change. Understanding the societal …
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Harnessing the biodiversity value of Central and Eastern European farmland
A large proportion of European biodiversity today depends on habitat provided by low-intensity farming practices, yet this resource is …
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A holistic approach to studying social-ecological systems and its application to southern Transylvania
Global change presents risks and opportunities for social-ecological systems worldwide. Key challenges for sustainability science are …
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Finite land resources and competition
Today, global land use is affected by a variety of factors, including urbanization and the growing interconnectedness of economies and …
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