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An evaluation of three quick methods commonly used to assess sward height in ecology.

Published online: 03 Jan 2002

Authors: Stewart, K. E. J. & Bourn, N. A. D. & Thomas, J. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Many ecological studies and applications involve measuring the height of grassland swards. An evaluation was made of the practicality, accuracy and co...

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Should sacred groves become part of protected area networks in the Middle East?

Published online: 13 Nov 2020

Authors: Plieninger, T. & Quintas-Soriano, C. & Torralba, M. & Samani, K. M. & Shakeri, Z.

Content type: Blog

As a complement to ongoing vegetation studies in the Kurdistan province of Iran, a study was conducted on local people's views on sacred groves and th...

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The effect of crop and climate factors on the radiation balance of an irrigated maize crop.

Published online: 03 Jan 1969

Authors: Stanhill, G. & Cox, J. T. H. & Moreshet, S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Loss of short-wave radiation by reflection from an irrigated maize crop grown for forage averaged 0.18 of the incident total short-wave radiation rece...

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Identifying trends in land degradation in non-equilibrium rangelands.

Published online: 08 Oct 1998

Authors: Pickup, G. & Bastin, G. N. & Chewings, V. H.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The use of changes over time in the pattern of vegetation growth across gradients of differing grazing intensity to identify trends in range condition...

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NatureScot Research Report 1309 - Understanding the Indirect Drivers of Biodiversity Loss in Scotland.

Published online: 21 Nov 2024

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: Pakeman, R. J. & Eastwood, A. & Duckett, D. & Waylen, K. A. & Hopkins, J. & Bailey, D. M.

Content type: Reports

This report explores the indirect drivers of biodiversity loss in Scotland, emphasizing the societal values and behaviors that underpin the direct dri...

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The water footprint in Morocco: the added value of water footprint assessment for national water policy.

Published online: 05 Oct 2016

Authors: Schyns, J. F. & Hoekstra, A. Y.

Content type: Bulletin

Morocco is a semiarid country in the Mediterranean facing water scarcity and deteriorating water quality. Its limited water resources constrain the ac...

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Ecology matters: the value of ecology for society, economy and the environment.

Published online: 25 Jul 2020

Published by: British Ecological Society

Content type: Educational material

The British Ecological Society (BES) is the world's oldest ecological society, founded in 1913, with over 5,000 members. As an independent, authoritat...

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NatureScot Research Report 1338 - Valuing the health and well-being benefits of the NHS outdoor estate in Scotland.

Published online: 14 Nov 2024

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: Holt, A. & Johnson, N. & Cowap, C. & Edwards, R. T.

Content type: Reports

This report provides an update on a project to quantify and value the health and well-being benefits of the NHS Scotland outdoor greenspace estate. Ke...

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Motivational crowding effects in payments for ecosystem services: exploring the role of instrumental and relational values.

Published online: 08 Aug 2022

Authors: Lliso, B. & Arias-Arévalo, P. & Maca-Millán, S. & Engel, S. & Pascual, U.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Nature is perceived and valued in many different ways. Often, the types of values that are the most important to people depend on how they cognitively...

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Messaging with appeal to intrinsic or relational values shows potential to shift demand for wildlife as pets.

Published online: 30 Jan 2025

Authors: Marshall, H. & Collar, N. J. & Lees, A. C. & Moss, A. & Yuda, P. & Marsden, S. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Overharvesting of wildlife for trade is a key driver of biodiversity loss. Messaging that is aligned with people's values could play a significant rol...

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