Grassland extensification boosts biodiversity and connectivity, transforming rural landscapes.
The article explores how changes in land use affect biodiversity at the county level. The researchers used economic scenarios to predict land-use changes and created maps to evaluate biodiversity in semi-natural ecosystems. They found that changes in land use had a significant impact on the composition and connectivity of ecosystems, especially for grasslands in the Havelland county. The study highlights the importance of considering different scenarios and the spatial aspects of land use changes when assessing biodiversity.