Dylan Davis
@ddavis-arch.bsky.social
Co-Editor in Chief of Archaeological Prospection; Associate Research Scientist Columbia University, Environmental Archaeologist, Remote Sensing Scientist
New paper in Scientific Reports: "Traditional land use is integral to ecological function in SW Madagascar." Using machine learning and remote sensing data, we show how land use practices from hundreds of years ago have a continual impact on ecological systems today. doi.org/10.1038/s415...
Traditional land use is integral to ecological function in SW Madagascar - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Traditional land use is integral to ecological function in SW Madagascar
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August 25, 2025 at 9:22 AM
New paper in Scientific Reports: "Traditional land use is integral to ecological function in SW Madagascar." Using machine learning and remote sensing data, we show how land use practices from hundreds of years ago have a continual impact on ecological systems today. doi.org/10.1038/s415...
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What do archaeology, palaeoecology, genetics and many more have in common?
They can all be used to understand and protect our grassy landscapes! 🌾💚
Read our paper to find out how 👇
esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
They can all be used to understand and protect our grassy landscapes! 🌾💚
Read our paper to find out how 👇
esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
July 16, 2025 at 2:33 PM
What do archaeology, palaeoecology, genetics and many more have in common?
They can all be used to understand and protect our grassy landscapes! 🌾💚
Read our paper to find out how 👇
esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
They can all be used to understand and protect our grassy landscapes! 🌾💚
Read our paper to find out how 👇
esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
New in Ecological Monographs, we present an overview of current research trends and gaps in understanding grassy biomes on Madagascar. Bringing together over 50 researchers, from multiple disciplines, the paper presents a framework to guide future transdisciplinary research.
doi.org/10.1002/ecm....
doi.org/10.1002/ecm....
Advancing transdisciplinary research on Madagascar's grassy biomes to support resilience in ecosystems and livelihoods
Grassy biomes (savanna and grasslands) are globally extensive and host a unique biodiversity that is of central importance to human livelihoods. We focus here on the island of Madagascar—a microcosm ....
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July 15, 2025 at 3:26 PM
New in Ecological Monographs, we present an overview of current research trends and gaps in understanding grassy biomes on Madagascar. Bringing together over 50 researchers, from multiple disciplines, the paper presents a framework to guide future transdisciplinary research.
doi.org/10.1002/ecm....
doi.org/10.1002/ecm....
Our special issue on Madagascar’s grassland ecosystems is finally complete. You can read our editorial in Plants, People, Planet, now published open access:
doi.org/10.1002/ppp3...
doi.org/10.1002/ppp3...
Madagascar's grassy biomes, from Holocene to Anthropocene
Madagascar's grassy biomes cover 80% of the island and are central to Malagasy history, culture and ecology. The research community continues to debate the extent to which these biomes are ancient ec...
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July 1, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Our special issue on Madagascar’s grassland ecosystems is finally complete. You can read our editorial in Plants, People, Planet, now published open access:
doi.org/10.1002/ppp3...
doi.org/10.1002/ppp3...
Reposted by Dylan Davis
🧵 1/2: New study reveals that diverse livelihoods enabled ancient societies across Africa to adapt to major climate shifts, suggesting that long-term resilience to climate change is grounded in ecological fit, flexibility, and local knowledge: lamont.columbia.edu/news/african...
June 30, 2025 at 2:44 PM
🧵 1/2: New study reveals that diverse livelihoods enabled ancient societies across Africa to adapt to major climate shifts, suggesting that long-term resilience to climate change is grounded in ecological fit, flexibility, and local knowledge: lamont.columbia.edu/news/african...
New publication in One Earth (led by Leanne Phelps): We analyze archaeological isotope data from across Africa to explore how people adapted their subsistence practices to increase resilience to environmental changes. This holds important lessons for sustainability today doi.org/10.1016/j.on...
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June 20, 2025 at 3:17 PM
New publication in One Earth (led by Leanne Phelps): We analyze archaeological isotope data from across Africa to explore how people adapted their subsistence practices to increase resilience to environmental changes. This holds important lessons for sustainability today doi.org/10.1016/j.on...
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The latest issue of ARP has now been published, containing 14 original research articles and one book review! Topics range from underwater archaeological survey to deep learning assisted aerial lidar surveys and more! Check out the articles here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/10990763...
Archaeological Prospection: Vol 32, No 2
Archaeological Prospection is an interdisciplinary archaeological journal covering all urban, rural and marine environments, and promoting international collaboration.
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June 4, 2025 at 10:35 AM
The latest issue of ARP has now been published, containing 14 original research articles and one book review! Topics range from underwater archaeological survey to deep learning assisted aerial lidar surveys and more! Check out the articles here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/10990763...
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#WaybackWednesday Nobody is certain when the first people settled on Madagascar, but it has been occupied for at least the last 1500 years.
The island's climate has changed a lot over this time. How did Madagascar's occupants contend with this? 🏺 ArchaeologyThreads
🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
The island's climate has changed a lot over this time. How did Madagascar's occupants contend with this? 🏺 ArchaeologyThreads
🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
April 23, 2025 at 12:45 PM
#WaybackWednesday Nobody is certain when the first people settled on Madagascar, but it has been occupied for at least the last 1500 years.
The island's climate has changed a lot over this time. How did Madagascar's occupants contend with this? 🏺 ArchaeologyThreads
🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
The island's climate has changed a lot over this time. How did Madagascar's occupants contend with this? 🏺 ArchaeologyThreads
🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...