Mountain social–ecological systems (SES) are often rich in biological and cultural diversity
with sustained human–nature interactions. Many mountain SES are experiencing rapid …

As part of an international project, national parks and nature parks established in karst
regions are examined, with a primary focus on how local residents, visitors and influential …

In recent years, mountain tourism has gradually increased its position among tourists
preferences at international level. The main reason is the strong relationship that man …

In European countries, many territories have experienced and are still experiencing a
depopulation, caused by a deficit of births relative to deaths, a negative net migration, or …

Out-migration and the resulting depopulation are currently one of the distinct problems
worldwide. The aim of this research was to evaluate the influence of environmental factors …

Mountain depopulation is a worldwide phenomenon observed in all continents. It has varied
socio-economic reasons; among others, the low profitability of traditional agriculture, the …

In contrast to the overpopulation predicted by the population explosion theory in the 1960s,
the issue of depopulation has attracted increasing attention from governments and scholars …

In developing countries, the phenomena of rural depopulation have been an intense
continuing, which have become a major bottleneck for the sustainable revitalization of …

Mountain areas provide essential resources for a significant proportion of the Earth's
population. This study presents the development of mountain research between 1900 and …

ABSTRACT The Alvão Natural Park (PNAL) is the smallest natural park in Portugal. The
PNAL is currently in the process of implementing its co-management model, abandoning the …