Comprehensive overview of Germany’s biodiversity: Faktencheck Artenvielfalt

Abstract

The recently published Faktencheck Artenvielfalt. Bestandsaufnahme und Perspektiven für den Erhalt der biologischen Vielfalt in Deutschland (translated Biodiversity fact check. Inventory and perspectives for the conservation of biodiversity in Germany) [1] is an exceptional compendium on the current state and future of biodiversity conservation in Germany. Edited by Christian Wirth, Helge Bruelheide, Nina Farwig, Jori Maylin Marx, and Josef Settele, this monumental work spans 1,256 pages and synthesizes contributions from over 150 authors across 75 institutions. An additional 200 experts reviewed the manuscripts, ensuring high scientific rigor. The volume also includes digital supplementary materials and builds upon an extensive literature review of over 6,000 publications and 15,000 time-series data sets on biodiversity.