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Background Spanish citizens are unaware that 80% of large trees and mature forests are being lost and the consequences that this has for biodiversity. They play an invaluable role in the preservation of numerous species of birds, plants, fungi and insects. These ‘survivors’ are also relevant genetic reservoirs that can contribute to the study of clima ...

Background Changes in land-use practices, in particular the abandonment of traditional farming methods in favour of more intensive, mechanised and industrial scale activities, is resulting in an accelerated loss of animal and plant genetic resources. In Spain, this is threatening food security for current and future generations, as well as putting at risk ...