Rising illegal wildlife trade across Himalayan countries is threatening the mountain ecosystem, a Mongabay-India (MI) report ...

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 15. Mountain ecosystems are among the most dynamic and diverse environments. They span different latitudes and altitudes, creating a ...

Forests are among the most complex yet vital ecosystems on Earth. They regulate climate, support biodiversity, and sustain human communities. With the growing realities of climate change and ...

GREEN ALDER DEFENDERS: Justin Tapia, left, and Giacomo Borso, right, document species on Roan Mountain. Photo by Borso If you’re hiking the Appalachian Trail on Roan Mountain near Carver’s Gap, you ...

Mountain ecosystems may be more resilient to climate change than previously believed, according to a new study, which reports little empirical support for the widely recognized “escalator to ...

Reduced snow cover and shifting vegetation patterns in the Alps, both driven by climate change, are having major combined impacts on biodiversity and functioning of ecosystems in the high mountains, ...

Mountainous and high-altitude regions are considered to be among the most fragile ecosystems on Earth. From melting glaciers to land erosion, these environments face mounting threats from climate ...

Wildland fires have been a part of the Rocky Mountain ecosystems for millions of years, resulting from lightning strikes, volcanic eruptions, and spontaneous combustion. The plants and animals evolved ...

In Kentucky's Appalachian Mountains, this protected old-growth forest features towering ancient trees, sandstone overlooks, ...