For generations, our ancestors relied on fire to sustain ecosystems ... also to the survival of endangered plant species. Grasslands require consistent maintenance. Over centuries, humans have been ...

A broad definition of wetlands includes both freshwater and marine and coastal ecosystems, such as all lakes and rivers, underground aquifers, swamps and marshes, wet grasslands, peatlands ...

The microbial community plays an important role in the functional stability of alpine grassland ecosystems. Therefore, it is important to understand how the microbial community structure of grassland ...

Non-rainfall moisture (fog, dew, and water vapor; NRM) is an important driver of plant litter decomposition in grasslands, where it can contribute significantly to ... at an NRM-dominated site and a ...

It boasts over 200 species of birds, 150+ species of butterflies, and a wide variety of flora. It's a home to the endangered Indian Giant Squirrel. It offers panoramic views of the Sahyadri mountain ...

If the planet warms by more than 2°C, most ecosystems will struggle. Many of the world’s threatened species live ... It’s not only a tragedy for wildlife: around half a billion people rely on fish ...