Aug 30, 2024 · This Research Topic highlights new tools and approaches showing that long-term monitoring remains a useful approach in contemporary ecology and, if properly designed and …

Oct 12, 2025 · Long-term studies of mammals, including long-term monitoring programs, are relatively rare in ecology but vitally important because they provide critical insights that are difficult or …

Oct 12, 2022 · In this paper, we briefly outline some of the key reasons why it is critical to invest in long-term, large-scale monitoring in both landscape ecology and conservation biology and provide brief …

Apr 15, 2023 · We measure changes in vegetation and erosion, forest demography and mortality, weekly tree growth, seed production, and detailed ecohydrological information. Many of these unique …

Sep 1, 2009 · Here we propose the paradigm of adaptive monitoring, which aims to resolve many of the problems that have undermined previous attempts to establish long-term research and monitoring.

Long-term monitoring helps researchers and decision-makers make informed decisions, develop strategies, and implement interventions to address ongoing issues and challenges.

When a clinical trial concludes, the story doesn’t end — it continues through long-term follow-up. While short-term results show whether a treatment works initially, only long-term monitoring can reveal how …

Long-term ecological research and monitoring is a critical activity that has multiple important values for research, policy and management. Yet long-term studies are not particularly common.

Aug 6, 2025 · In summary, defining clear goals and objectives, involving team members, aligning with broader research initiatives, and establishing realistic timelines are fundamental practices for …

Long-Term Monitoring, in contrast, seeks to capture these gradual shifts, providing a more accurate picture of the health of our ecosystems and the impact of human activities. This shift requires a …