To Conserve or to Control? Endangered Saproxylic Beetles Considered as Forest Pests
Saproxylic beetles are common in all types of forests, but they are more abundant in natural forests. They are mostly recognized as beneficial insects, as they are involved in decomposition and the recycling of nutrients. On the other hand, traditional forestry practices consider them as pests, as t...
Main Authors: | Angelos Tsikas, Paraskevi Karanikola |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-11-01
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Series: | Forests |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/13/11/1929 |
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