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Research article2010Peer reviewed

Establishment of a cross-European field site network in the ALARM project for assessing large-scale changes in biodiversity

Hammen, V. C.; Biesmeijer, J. C.; Bommarco, R.; Budrys, E.; Christensen, T. R.; Fronzek, S.; Grabaum, R.; Jaksic, P.; Klotz, S.; Kramarz, P.; Kroel-Dulay, G.; Kuehn, I.; Mirtl, M.; Moora, M.; Petanidou, T.; Pino, J.; Potts, S. G.; Rortais, A.; Schulze, C. H.; Steffan-Dewenter, I.;
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Abstract

The field site network (FSN) plays a central role in conducting joint research within all Assessing Large-scale Risks for biodiversity with tested Methods (ALARM) modules and provides a mechanism for integrating research on different topics in ALARM on the same site for measuring multiple impacts on biodiversity. The network covers most European climates and biogeographic regions, from Mediterranean through central European and boreal to subarctic. The project links databases with the European-wide field site network FSN, including geographic information system (GIS)-based information to characterise the test location for ALARM researchers for joint on-site research. Maps are provided in a standardised way and merged with other site-specific information. The application of GIS for these field sites and the information management promotes the use of the FSN for research and to disseminate the results. We conclude that ALARM FSN sites together with other research sites in Europe jointly could be used as a future backbone for research proposals.

Keywords

ALARM; Multiple pressures; Risk assessment; Biodiversity; Field site network; Global change

Published in

Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
2010, Volume: 164, number: 1-4, pages: 337-348

    Sustainable Development Goals

    SDG15 Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

    UKÄ Subject classification

    Environmental Sciences related to Agriculture and Land-use

    Publication identifier

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-009-0896-7

    Permanent link to this page (URI)

    https://res.slu.se/id/publ/30654