Land systems governance and tick-borne disease: a long-term perspective on the shape of landscapes as habitat for tick-borne pathogens

Key Points

• Landscape shape impacts the prevalence of tick-borne pathogens, influencing disease spread.
• Analysis across various ecosystems shows significant correlations between landscape governance and disease instances.
• The study uses a longitudinal observational approach to assess habitat effects on tick-borne pathogens over time.
• Findings highlight the need for improved land governance to mitigate tick-borne disease impact.