A5016607050- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Plant and animal studies
- Plant Taxonomy and Phylogenetics
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology
- Peatlands and Wetlands Ecology
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation
- Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution
- Freshwater macroinvertebrate diversity and ecology
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Climate change and permafrost
- Indigenous Studies and Ecology
- Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics
- Biological Control of Invasive Species
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Forest Management and Policy
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
- Collembola Taxonomy and Ecology Studies
- Educational Research and Science Teaching
- Insect and Pesticide Research
University of Helsinki
2014-2023
University of Łódź
2021-2023
University of Bayreuth
2022
Metsähallitus (Finland)
2021
ORCID
2021
Helsinki Art Museum
2021
Aalto University
2017-2019
Agrárközgazdasági Intézet
2018
M.G. Kholodny Institute of Botany
2018
University of Göttingen
2018
‘Carabidologists do it all’ (Niemelä 1996a) is a phrase with which most European carabidologists are familiar. Indeed, during the last half century, professional and amateur entomologists have contributed enormously to our understanding of basic biology carabid beetles. The success field in no small part due regular Carabidologists’ Meetings, started 1969 Wijster, Netherlands, 14th meeting again held Netherlands 2009, celebrating 40th anniversary first 50 years...
Abstract Disturbance by biomass removal is a crucial mechanism maintaining the diversity of Palaearctic grasslands, which are unique biodiversity hotspots. The century-long traditional land use mowing, grazing and burning, has been fundamentally changed in many parts Palaearctic. Due to socio-economic changes, large areas former pastures meadows have abandoned, leading succession towards secondary scrublands or forest encroachment competitor grass species, all decrease biodiversity. Here we...
Abstract Palaearctic grasslands encompass a diverse variety of habitats, many high nature value and vulnerability. The main challenges are climate-change, land-use change, agricultural intensification abandonment. Many measures in place to address these challenges, through restoration appropriate management, though more work is necessary. We present eight studies from China/Germany, Greece, Kazakhstan, Russia Ukraine. papers cover wide range grassland steppe habitats vegetation ecology,...
Abstract This article provides a perspective on nature-based solutions. First, the argument is developed that solutions integrate social and ecological systems. Then, theoretical considerations relating to relational values, multifunctionality, transdisciplinarity, polycentric governance are briefly outlined. Finally, conceptual model of social–ecological system synthesised presented. comprehensively defines external internal systems make up solutions, identifies need be addressed at...
Abstract Most semi-natural open habitats in Europe have been traditionally maintained by anthropogenic activities, such as grazing or mowing, preventing the establishment of woody vegetation. These harbour a remarkably rich biodiversity terms both plant and animal species, but are also highly threatened, mainly agricultural intensification land abandonment. With this Editorial we introduce Special Issue initiated European Dry Grassland Group (EDGG) at Open Landscapes Conference (Hildesheim,...
ity, with the aim of facilitating accurate consideration role fl ight in ecological studies particular.The phenomenon wing-dimorphism or polymorphism insects was described already by Sahlberg 1868 (fi de Lindroth, 1992), and prior to this, Wollaston (1854) had observed that more than a third indigenous beetle species island Madeira possessed reduced wings.Darwin (1872) considered question why faunas generally contain much higher proportions wings.As an explanation, he suggested capable "are...
Abstract Blue infrastructure is an important component of urban green infrastructure, due to its capacity for water cycle regulation and soil formation, as well supporting unique biodiversity. Urban ponds, part blue, can harbour a diverse assemblage aquatic macroinvertebrates. As yet, it not clear how urbanisation affects macroinvertebrate diversity. In this study, we focus on diving beetles (Dytiscidae) in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area, Finland, investigate their diversity, effects margin...
Carabid abundance, species richness and diversity were compared along an urban-rural gradient in Helsinki, Finland.Increased urbanization was found to result significant reductions richness, though the abundance not statistically significant.Forest habitat-specialist scarce rural sites virtually absent from urban suburban sites.There no evidence of higher at intermediate disturbance levels (suburban sites), as predicted by hypothesis.Species with flight ability utilize open habitat more...
In this study, we investigate the changes in both vascular plant and carabid beetle assemblages response to reducing intensity of management park lawns city Helsinki.Three levels mowing were applied patches previously managed lawns: (1) intensively mown, (2) mown until previous season unmanaged since, (3) for ten years (benign neglect).The dominated by plants that disperse vegetatively.This treatment gradient had little or no effect on flight capability, feeding type body-size...
Bees constitute a key taxon of grassland ecosystems and are the main providers essential Ecosystem Service pollination. We studied bee assemblages 17 sites in Helsinki, Finland. were sampled using coloured pan traps. The total catch comprised 353 individuals 35 species. most abundant species Lasioglossum leucopus, lucidulum Bombus lucorum complex. used NMDS ordination to depict habitat associations, GLMM model responses trophic groups type level urbanization. Polylectic ground-nesting trait...
Aquatic plants are important prey refuges for aquatic organisms, and their species richness is positively related with invertebrate richness. Yet, it unclear how the quantity of refuges, i.e. vegetation cover, affect assemblages habitat use under different levels predation risk (e.g. in presence or absence fish), nor at scales (i.e. microhabitat pond scales). Here, we investigated provision affects diving beetle (Dytiscidae) abundance fish predators. We sampled beetles 1-L activity traps...
Golf is a popular sport, with increasingly large areas of urban and peri-urban land being designated for golf course development.Yet, more than half the area typical considered rough out-of-play that can, if managed appropriately, provide habitats wildlife.Using pitfall traps, 6944 carabid beetles belonging to 72 species were collected from five courses three development around city Helsinki, Finland in 2007.The rich distinct their assemblages.Golf dominated by habitat generalists, capable...
Abstract This report summarises the activities and achievements of Eurasian Dry Grassland Group (EDGG) from January 2018 through July 2019. During reported period, two Conference (EGCs) took place: 15th EGC in Sulmona, Italy, 16th Graz, Austria. The 11 th 12 EDGG Field Workshops studied vegetation diversity patterns inner alpine valleys Austria Switzerland, while 13 Workshop was organised Armenia. formerly electronic newsletter ( Bulletin ) transformed into a peer-reviewed international...