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Federica Pontieri
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PhD candidate in ecology and territory |environmental monitoring using remote sensing 🛰️ | and so much more.
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We assessed the future distribution of the #invasivepest #BactroceraDorsalis in Italy using #EcologicalNicheModels.
Our findings project an expansion of suitable habitats under future climate scenarios, with increases of over 7000% by 2100.

#ENM #EnviXLab

doi.org/10.1038/s415...
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October 14, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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Just in! 📸 The first images from yesterday’s #HeraMission flyby of Mars and its moon Deimos. 👇 www.esa.int/Space_Safety...
March 13, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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We used Sentinel-2 and Sentinel-3 satellite data to analyze Ailanthus altissima impact on native vegetation in Sardinia. The results show that this #InvasiveSpecies has a competitive advantage, especially in the summer

#EnviXLab #RemoteSensing #Biodiversity

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Assessing eco-physiological patterns of Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle and differences with native vegetation using Copernicus satellite data on a Mediterranean Island
Biological invasions, one of the most pervasive components of global change, can cause irreversible alterations in the composition and functioning of …
www.sciencedirect.com
March 14, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Reposted by Federica Pontieri
🦅📚 Online bird identification courses do work!
Analyzing 300+ adult learners, we found significant skill gains. Online learning proves to be important for accessible, inclusive environmental education. 🌍🔍

#Ecology #Biodiversity #Birds #OnlineEducation #EnviXLab

link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Are online courses a viable learning alternative for typically outdoor subjects? Evidence from bird recognition courses - Rendiconti Lincei. Scienze Fisiche e Naturali
Abstract During and after the COVID-19 pandemic, online education gained prominence in environmental sciences, particularly for traditionally outdoor-focused subjects, highlighting the need for furthe...
link.springer.com
March 14, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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Our new research explores the remote sensing tools most commonly used to investigate urban biodiversity over the past 15 years.

#UrbanBiodiversity #RemoteSensing #UrbanEcology #EarthObservation #NBFC #EnviXLab

❗Full article here:
www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/16...
Remote Sensing for Urban Biodiversity: A Review and Meta-Analysis
Urban settlements can support significant biodiversity and provide a wide range of ecosystem services. Remote sensing (RS) offers valuable tools for monitoring and conserving urban biodiversity. Our r...
www.mdpi.com
January 27, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Reposted by Federica Pontieri
22 June 2024
Great experience at #ECCB_2024 in Bologna with all my #EnviXLab group, sharing my research results about the #urban vegetation of Campobasso carried out for #nbfc_italy

#ECCB2024 #UrbanBiodiversity
January 25, 2025 at 1:57 PM