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zopemaster
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published
Aug 19, 2010
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last modified
Jul 07, 2021 01:16 AM
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filed under:
ecosystems, biogeochemical cycles,
ecology,
biodiversity,
threats to nature and landscape,
nature
In its study 10 Messages for 2010 - Mountain Ecosystems the European Environmental Agency takes a closer look at Europe's mountain regions. Compared with the lowlands, regions above the tree line are home to a richer variety of plant and animal species. The biggest threats include land abandonment, intensification of agriculture, infrastructure development, unsustainable exploitation and climate change.
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