Comment on “Solar parks can enhance bird diversity in agricultural landscape” by Jarčuška et al

This commentary critiques the methodology, interpretation of results, and broader implications of a study by Jarčuška et al. (2024). We argue that the study's design and analysis fail to conclusively demonstrate any causal link between solar parks and bird diversity or community composition. Fu...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of environmental management 2024-08, Vol.366, p.121781, Article 121781
Hauptverfasser: Valera, Francisco, Šálek, Martin, Bolonio, Luis, Václav, Radovan
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:This commentary critiques the methodology, interpretation of results, and broader implications of a study by Jarčuška et al. (2024). We argue that the study's design and analysis fail to conclusively demonstrate any causal link between solar parks and bird diversity or community composition. Furthermore, focusing solely on species diversity and community composition, the study overlooks the importance of functional diversity and functional structure of communities in assessing the ecological impacts of solar parks on agricultural ecosystems. By exposing these shortcomings and recommending well-established methods for future research, we aim to ensure robust and informative studies that guide balanced decision-making for conservation and all stakeholders. •Critical comment: This article critiques a study on solar parks and bird diversity.•Limited causality: Study methods hinder establishing a causal link.•Limited spatial scope: Findings not applicable to broader spatial scales.•Misses ecological impact: Ignores the impact on functional diversity of communities.•Future research: Aims to improve studies on the impact of environmental changes.
ISSN:0301-4797
1095-8630
1095-8630
DOI:10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121781