Maintaining appropriate peatland hydrology, notably through the regulation of the depth to water table (DWT), is crucial for peatland conservation, restoration, and the mitigation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. We assess the long‐term ecological impact of hydrological changes, primarily induced by drainage, in ombrotrophic peatlands across Europe. Our analysis is based on novel palaeoecological data from seven peat cores c...

Nature conservation calls for the management of reed in large stands to support the rejuvenation of reed. Traditional reed management tools at Lake Neusiedl are becoming decreasingly suitable due to insufficient freezing in winter. Therefore, prescribed burning of old Phragmites australis stands is currently being considered as a regeneration measure to promote reed regrowth and maintain invaluable habitats for specialized spe...

Key message Developed species-specific allometric equations using terrestrial laser scanning (TLS). Found significant species-specific differences in branch biomass allocation. Introduced a non-destructive method for estimating urban tree biomass. Abstract Urban trees contribute to climate change adaptation by providing multiple ecosystem services, including carbon sequestration. Yet accurate information about above-ground bio...

Background Somatic symptoms significantly contribute to absenteeism and healthcare costs, particularly in physically demanding professions such as postal and delivery services. The FC-Fit Challenge, an app-based workplace health intervention, aims to promote healthier lifestyles through personalized feedback, social interaction, and professional guidance, targeting lifestyle changes and reducing somatic symptoms. Objectives Th...

Although thallium is a widespread and highly toxic element, it is rarely investigated in environmental chemistry due to its typically low concentrations in water. Consequently, little is known about the occurrence of thallium in groundwater and its origin. Here we show that high thallium concentrations of 5 up to 99 µg/l occur in Hesse exclusively in Na-Cl-waters and are locally clustered within the Taunus Border Zone. These v...

The Messel Pit is a Konservat-Lagerstätte in Germany, representing the deposits of a latest early to earliest middle Eocene maar lake, and one of the first palaeontological sites to be included on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. One aspect of Messel that makes it so extraordinary is that its sediments are rich in different fossilised organisms – microfossils, plants, fungi, invertebrate animals and vertebrates – that...