Freshwater Biodiversity Conservation and Ecological Restoration in Human-Dominated Landscapes
A special issue of Diversity (ISSN 1424-2818). This special issue belongs to the section "Freshwater Biodiversity".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 104
Special Issue Editors
Interests: ecology; environmental genomics; aquatic ecology
Interests: mitochondrial genomes (mtDNAs); P. globosa genetic diversity; offshore qingdao; molecular marker
Interests: freshwater ecology; biodiversity; macroinvertebrates; eutrophicatoin; multiple stressors; connectivity; barriers; ecosystem services; indicators
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Freshwater ecosystems, including rivers, lakes, wetlands, and even the small streams around us, are crucial cornerstones of biodiversity, harboring numerous unique aquatic organisms. However, in human-dominated landscapes, these precious ecosystems are experiencing rapid degradation due to multiple stressors, such as habitat destruction, environmental pollution, climate change and species invasion. To address this global challenge, this Special Issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research from basic studies to practical applications, exploring diverse approaches to effectively protect and restore freshwater biodiversity, including ecological restoration, sustainable water resource management, cross-sectoral policy coordination and the application of emerging technologies (e.g., environmental DNA monitoring and ecohydrological modeling). We sincerely welcome submissions covering a wide range of topics, such as integrated watershed management, habitat restoration technologies, biodiversity responses to climate change, social-ecological system resilience and community engagement. The goal is to collectively find practical, inclusive and sustainable solutions for freshwater conservation and restoration in the Anthropocene.
Dr. Yuxin Hu
Dr. Huiyin Song
Prof. Dr. Mary Kelly-Quinn
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- freshwater ecosystems
- biodiversity
- ecological restoration
- human-dominated landscapes
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