Climate change has already increased the occurrence of wildfires, convective storms, and bark beetle outbreaks, all of which are major drivers of tree mortality in forests. However, the future
Abstract: Understanding public perceptions of ecosystem services and disservices of forests and greenspaces is essential for developing targeted forest policy and management strategies. However
Abstract: As cities continue to densify, opportunities to introduce green areas decrease. Small urban green spaces, such as pocket parks, often represent the only remaining non-built-up areas within
Abstract: Urban forests are increasingly recognized for their potential to improve public health. However, the specific relationships between green views, canopy cover, physical activity, and high
Abstract: Access to (urban) nature is vital for people's wellbeing, but this accessibility is not evenly spread across socio-demographic groups, nor across the European continent. This paper fills a
Abstract: Climate change is expected to increase the frequency and size of large uncontrollable fires. The impact of this trend on forest vegetation is still poorly understood, especially in areas not
Abstract The condition of natural habitats is central to EU conservation policy and legislation. The Habitats Directive of 1992 established measures to protect, maintain, improve, monitor, and report
Abstract: Warming of the climate system is increasing the dominance of warm-adapted species, a process referred to as thermophilisation. In forests, adult trees in the forest canopy experience warmer
Abstract The EU's Green Deal, a comprehensive policy package for sustainability transition in Europe, was launched in 2019 with the ambition to demonstrate global environmental leadership. It has been
