How biodiversity loss affects society

Ebel, Roland; Menalled, Fabián D.; Ahmed, Selena; Gingrich, Simone; Baldinelli, Giulia Maria; Félix, Georges F.

doi:10.4337/9781839101748.00030

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“…Therefore, the development of various small gardening practices [23,24] requires advances in research and understanding of the biological diversity in these areas [14,[25][26][27].…”

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Diversity and Diet Differences of Small Mammals in Commensal Habitats

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The stability of diversity of syntopic (inhabiting the same habitat in the same time) small mammals in commensal habitats, such as farmsteads and kitchen gardens, and, as a proxy of their diet, their isotopic niches, was investigated in Lithuania in 2019–2020. We tested whether the separation of species corresponds to the trophic guilds, whether their diets are related to possibilities of getting additional food from humans, and whether their diets are subject to seasonal trends. We analyzed diversity, dominance and distribution of hair δ13C and δ15N values. Diversity and dominance was not stable and differed according to human influence. The highest small mammal species richness occurred in commensal habitats that provided additional food. The degree of separation of species was higher in homestead habitats than in kitchen gardens, where a 1.27 to 35.97% overlap of isotopic niches was observed between pairs of species. Temporal changes in δ13C and δ15N values in the hair of the mammals were not equally expressed in different species. The isotopic overlap may depend on dietary plasticity, minimizing interspecific competition and allowing co-existence of syntopic species. Thus, small mammal trophic ecology is likely related to intensity of agricultural activities in the limited space of commensal habitats.

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“…Therefore, the development of various small gardening practices [23,24] requires advances in research and understanding of the biological diversity in these areas [14,[25][26][27].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Diversity and Diet Differences of Small Mammals in Commensal Habitats

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“…This vulnerability can lead to decreased agricultural yields, decreased food diversity, and increased food insecurity, affecting residents' nutrition and livelihoods. Reduced Biodiversity undermines social links to nature and deepens social gaps, thereby affecting the quality of life and well-being (Roland Ebel, 2021). Biodiversity loss in KPK, Pakistan, can contribute to the degradation of traditional knowledge, customs, and cultural values related to nature and Biodiversity.…”

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Fragile Balance: Interplay of Deforestation and Climate Change on Honeybee Population in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Noman,

Zafar

2023

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The study investigates the connection between climate change, deforestation, and diminishing honeybee populations in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The study emphasizes how deforestation contributes to climate change by releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, causing global warming. This affects honeybees and their capacity to pollinate crops by disrupting weather patterns and habitats. The study focuses on the socio-economic impact on communities that rely on honey production and agricultural pollination. To solve these issues, the article suggests sustainable forest management, afforestation, and advanced beekeeping practices. It also emphasizes the significance of creating knowledge about the function of honeybees and maintaining forests for Biodiversity and sustainable lifestyles.

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Perceptions and Responses of Diversified Farm Producers in the Northern Great Plains to the Early Stage of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Ebel

Ahmed

Warne

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Front. Sustain. Food Syst.

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The initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic revealed unique vulnerabilities of the global food system with notable societal consequences, calling for the need to implement resilience strategies to support food security for all. The objective of this study was to elicit perceptions, experiences, and responses of producers of diversified farms in the Northern Great Plains of the United States to the early stage of the COVID-19 pandemic toward identifying factors for strengthening the resilience of agricultural production for supporting livelihoods and food security. Between May and August 2020, a cross-sectional online survey was administered to the emerging community of diversified farm managers in two rural U.S. states, Montana and South Dakota (n = 53), where monocropping and extensive livestock production are prevalent. About two-thirds of surveyed producers (68%) reported that they did not change their farming practices in response to the pandemic up until the survey period in Summer 2020. Almost three-quarters of producers (73%) indicated that access to commodities, farm inputs, and farm labor was not a concern for them during the early stage of the pandemic. Most surveyed producers (88%) were not concerned about their household food security and expressed confidence regarding a long-term increase in the demand for local food. However, almost half of surveyed producers (47%) reported that their anxiety increased because of the pandemic. Findings further highlight that small farms implemented a greater number of practices for enhancing ecological self-regulation while depending strongly on off-farm income compared to larger farms that were economically more autonomous. This study points to the promise of farm system diversification in strengthening the resilience of agricultural systems. We conclude by outlining pathways for increasing diversity on farms toward supporting food security during extreme food system shocks.

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How biodiversity loss affects society

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Diversity and Diet Differences of Small Mammals in Commensal Habitats

Diversity and Diet Differences of Small Mammals in Commensal Habitats

Fragile Balance: Interplay of Deforestation and Climate Change on Honeybee Population in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Perceptions and Responses of Diversified Farm Producers in the Northern Great Plains to the Early Stage of the COVID-19 Pandemic

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