Once pioneer species establish themselves within an ecosystem, they gradually improve its carrying capacity, paving the way for a wider variety of other species to enter. As biodiversity within the system increases, the pioneer species themselves are gradually marginalised. — Pioneer species, an ecological concept I. I. Around ten years…
In early November, Odesa had not yet succumbed to large-scale missile strikes and power outages, and the shops along the streets remained open as usual. Aleksey, a farmer, arranged to meet me at a café in the city centre. Aleksey’s farm is located near Odesa. He told me it covers…


