This volume explores the challenges of sustaining long-term ecological research through a historical analysis of the Long Term Ecological Research Program creat

The authors in this volume make a case for LTSER’s potential in providing insights, knowledge and experience necessary for a sustainability transition. This e

Ecosystems change on a multitude of spatial and temporal scales. While analyses of ecosystem dynamics in short timespans have received much attention, the impac

Scientists have long sought to unravel the fundamental mysteries of the land, life, water, and air that surround us. But as the consequences of humanity's impac

An examination of long-term ecological studies. The contributors describe existing international long-term research efforts, evaluate facilitating mechanisms, p