Includes bibliographical references (p. [264]-269) index. The Earth's ecosystems are in the midst of an unprecedented period of change as a result of human action. Many habitats have been completely ...

The Ecology and Ecosystems area of study focuses on the structure, function, dynamics, and resilience of terrestrial ecosystems, at a range of scales, from tree genetics and plant physiology to ...

My research aims to tackle ecology and global change biology questions. I work at the interface of biogeography, functional ecology, global change biology, and ecological restoration. My research ...

Aim: The increased incidence of large fires around much of the world in recent decades raises questions about human and non-human drivers of fire and the likelihood of increased fire activity in the ...

Ants are one of the most successful and dominant groups of organisms. Their high degree of social organisation enables them to colonise nearly all ecosystems and regions around the globe. Over ...