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A view from above: unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) provide a new tool for assessing liana infestation in tropical forest canopies.

Published online: 18 Dec 2019

Authors: Waite, C. E. & Heijden, G. M. F. van der & Field, R. & Boyd, D. S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Tropical forests store and sequester large quantities of carbon, mitigating climate change. Lianas (woody vines) are important tropical forest compone...

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Repurposing open-source data from weather radars to reduce the costs of aerial waterbird surveys.

Published online: 28 Aug 2022

Authors: Rogers, R. M. & Buler, J. & Clancy, T. & Campbell, H.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Aerial counts are the primary means of monitoring waterbird populations. A valid population assessment requires a significant proportion of the popula...

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Putting seed traits into pellets: using seed mass data to improve seed encapsulation technology for native plant revegetation.

Published online: 13 Jul 2024

Authors: Lieurance, P. E. & Mills, C. H. & Tetu, S. G. & Gallagher, R. V.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Poor seedling emergence often limits the success of direct seeding in ecological restoration. New techniques for maximising seed use efficiency and se...

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Using UAV-mounted thermal cameras to detect the presence of nesting nightjar in upland clear-fell: a case study in South Wales, UK.

Published online: 12 Apr 2021

Authors: Shewring, M. P. & Vafidis, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

1. Confirming the presence and location of European Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus nests is a significant fieldwork challenge in ecological monitoring...

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Evaluating stakeholder perceptions on drone use in forest restoration using a social-ecological systems framework.

Published online: 07 Nov 2024

Authors: Coldrey, J. J. & Thompson, B. S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Forest restoration is critical for meeting global objectives related to climate change mitigation, biodiversity conservation and sustainable livelihoo...

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Drone-induced flight initiation distances for shorebirds in mixed-species flocks.

Published online: 15 Jan 2024

Authors: Wilson, J. P. & Amano, T. & Fuller, R. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Drone use has increased in the last decade prompting management efforts to regulate flights near vulnerable wildlife; however, these efforts are hinde...

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Flying high for conservation: opportunities and challenges of operating drones within the oldest national park in the alps.

Published online: 04 Jul 2024

Authors: Rossi, C. & Wiesmann, S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Drones have emerged as an essential tool in various conservation applications. Despite the great potential, drone use by protected area managers is st...

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NatureScot Research Report 1325 - Review of high-resolution remote sensing methods to monitor peatland restoration efficacy on actively eroding blanket bogs.

Published online: 24 Nov 2024

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: Burnham, B. S. & Cousins, J. & Burley, B. & Campbell, D. & Cadman, D.

Content type: Reports

This report explores high-resolution remote sensing methods to monitor peatland restoration, particularly on actively eroding blanket bogs, as part of...

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Comparing cost-effectiveness of radio and drone telemetry with playback surveys for assessing translocation outcomes.

Published online: 07 Dec 2024

Authors: Stone, Z. L. & Macdermid, K. & Muller, C. G. & Armstrong, D. P. & Parker, K. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Post-release monitoring is critical for assessing translocation outcomes. Yet the quality of information gained from monitoring can vary greatly, and ...

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UAV-derived greenness and within-crown spatial patterning can detect ash dieback in individual trees.

Published online: 01 Jul 2024

Authors: Flynn, W. R. M. & Grieve, S. W. D. & Henshaw, A. J. & Owen, H. J. F. & Buggs, R. J. A. & Metheringham, C. L. & Plumb, W. J. & Stocks, J. J. & Lines, E. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Ash Dieback (ADB) has been present in the UK since 2012 and is expected to kill up to 80% of UK ash trees. Detecting and quantifying the extent of ADB...

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