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Using hidden Markov models to inform conservation and management strategies in ecosystems exhibiting alternative stable states.

Published online: 03 Jun 2021

Authors: Vitense, K. & Hanson, M. A. & Herwig, B. R. & Zimmer, K. D. & Fieberg, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Successful conservation of ecosystems exhibiting alternative stable states requires tools to accurately classify states and quantify state transition ...

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Thresholds and gradients in a semi-arid grassland: long-term grazing treatments induce slow, continuous and reversible vegetation change.

Published online: 03 Aug 2016

Authors: Porensky, L. M. & Mueller, K. E. & Augustine, D. J. & Derner, J. D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Temporal changes in semi-arid ecosystems can include transitions between alternative stable states, involving thresholds and multiple domains of attra...

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Individual responses of seabirds to commercial fisheries revealed using GPS tracking, stable isotopes and vessel monitoring systems.

Published online: 07 Apr 2010

Authors: Votier, S. C. & Bearhop, S. & Witt, M. J. & Inger, R. & Thompson, D. & Newton, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The large amount of discards produced by commercial fisheries can have major impacts on marine predator populations: this abundant food may increase p...

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Barley and its environment. 5. Stability of grain weight.

Published online: 01 Jan 1975

Authors: Gallagher, J. N. & Biscoe, P. V. & Scott, R. K.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Barley cv. Proctor grown over a wide range of conditions had a relatively stable mean weight/grain of 34.9 ( plus or minus 2.84) mg (range 29.3-41 mg)...

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Stable or shifting visions? In search of nature and social bonds during the pandemic.

Published online: 20 Jan 2022

Published by: British Ecological Society

Authors: Lo, V. B. & López-Rodríguez, M. D. & Metzger, M. J. & Oteros-Rozasd, E. & Piqueres, M. A. C. & Ruiz-Mallén, I. & Marchb, H. & Raymond, C. M.

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This case study emphasizes the need for adaptive park management plans to cope with major system shocks. Inclusivity of stakeholder observations and k...

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The influence of rainfall and grazing on the demography of some African savanna grasses: a matrix modelling approach.

Published online: 20 Mar 1993

Authors: O'Connor, T. G.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Two savanna sites in Gazankulu, South Africa, were fenced in 1984 and subjected to heavy or light grazing for 4 growing seasons. Size-structured matri...

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Stable isotopes (δD) delineate the origins and migratory connectivity of harvested animals: the case of European woodpigeons.

Published online: 03 Jun 2009

Authors: Hobson, K. A. & Lormée, H. & Wilgenburg, S. L. van & Wassenaar, L. I. & Boutin, J. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Quantifying connectivity between breeding, stopover, and wintering locations is critical to the management and conservation of migratory animals. Mark...

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Diet reconstruction and historic population dynamics in a threatened seabird.

Published online: 29 Aug 2007

Authors: Norris, D. R. & Arcese, P. & Preikshot, D. & Bertram, D. F. & Kyser, T. K.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

For the overwhelming majority of species, we lack long-term information on the dynamics of populations. As a consequence, we face considerable uncerta...

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Behavioural responses of invasive American mink Neovison vison to an eradication campaign, revealed by stable isotope analysis.

Published online: 10 Mar 2010

Authors: Bodey, T. W. & Bearhop, S. & Roy, S. S. & Newton, J. & McDonald, R. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The detrimental impacts of invasive, non-native species on islands are widely acknowledged and it is often best to act rapidly against such species, e...

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Novel trophic subsidies from recreational angling transform the trophic ecology of freshwater fishes.

Published online: 08 Sep 2022

Authors: Britton, J. R. & Cucherousset, J. & Almela, V. D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Angling is a globally popular leisure activity. There are over 31 million anglers in Europe, many of which target species of the Cyprinidae family in ...

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