BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION BIOLOGY focuses on research addressing the diversity of living organisms, from genes to species, and their conservation in the face of increasing threats. This section welcomes contributions on species inventories, population monitoring, genetic diversity studies, conservation strategies, ecosystem restoration, and species-specific management. Emphasis is placed on integrative and interdisciplinary approaches that support evidence-based conservation planning and practical measures to ensure the long-term survival of species and the preservation of biological diversity.