Abstract Prioritization is crucial in nature conservation, as land and financial resources are limited. Selection procedures must follow objective criteria, not primarily subjective aspects, such charisma. In this study, we assessed the level of charisma for all European butterflies. Based on these data, analysed values species listed annexes EU Habitats Directive being conservation priority ac...

The current biodiversity crisis, extinction of experience nature and rising concern about people's well-being mental health require us to understand the benefits activities supporting engagement with nature. We ran a 1-week randomised controlled experiment test impact nature-focussed on connectedness well-being. This project, called ‘Nature Up Close Personal: A Wellbeing Experiment’ recruited 5...

In Western Europe, recreational amenity is presented as an important cultural ecosystem service that, along with other values, helps justify policies to conserve biodiversity. However, whether recreational use by the public is enhanced at protected areas designated for nature conservation is unknown. This is the first study to model outdoor recreation at a national scale, examining habitat pref...