Wetland Biodiversity and Ecosystem Conservation
A special issue of Diversity (ISSN 1424-2818). This special issue belongs to the section "Biodiversity Conservation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 571
Special Issue Editors
Interests: soil microbial community; soil chemical environment and microbial community; plant ecology; community ecology; common reed; coastal wetland; molecular ecology
Interests: coastal ecology; plant ecology; biological invasions; biogeography; evolutionary ecology
Interests: wetland biodiversity; biological invasions; global change biology; biogeography
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This issue is dedicated to investigating the complex and vital relationships that define the ecological integrity of freshwater, marsh, coastal, and artificial wetlands. In an era marked by rapid environmental change, the preservation and understanding of these ecosystems have become increasingly critical.
The background for this research is rooted in the profound alterations our planet is undergoing. Global change, encompassing climate shifts, pollution, and habitat degradation, coupled with direct human interventions, is reshaping the very fabric of wetland ecosystems. Issues such as eutrophication, salt stress, the proliferation of antibiotic resistance genes, and the pervasive presence of microplastics are posing unprecedented challenges to wetland biodiversity.
The significance of this research lies in its potential to elucidate the consequences of these environmental pressures on the structure and function of wetland ecosystems. By focusing on the responses and ecological roles of key species or groups—whether they are native dominants, invasive species, or those facing the threat of extinction—we aim to uncover the mechanisms driving changes in biodiversity patterns. This knowledge is essential for developing effective conservation strategies and management practices that can sustain wetland ecosystems in the face of ongoing global and anthropogenic disturbances.
This Special Issue seeks to contribute to the growing body of knowledge on wetland ecosystems by addressing the following themes:
- The impact of global change and anthropogenic disturbances on wetland biodiversity and ecosystem services.
- The ecological and evolutionary responses of key species or groups to environmental stressors.
- The role of invasive species and biological invasions in altering wetland community dynamics.
- The conservation challenges and opportunities in the context of changing wetland landscapes.
We invite you to join us in this important endeavor by submitting your research findings and insights to this Special Issue. Together, we can advance our understanding of wetland ecosystems and their conservation in the face of a rapidly changing world.
Warm regards,
Dr. Lele Liu
Dr. Yaolin Guo
Dr. Youzheng Zhang
Prof. Dr. Weihua Guo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- wetland biodiversity
- ecosystem conservation
- global change biology
- anthropogenic disturbance
- biological invasion
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