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Spatial pattern of abundance of the black bean aphid, Aphis fabae, in Britain.

Published online: 08 Aug 1992

Authors: Cammell, M. E. & Tatchell, G. M. & Woiwod, I. P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Populations of Aphis fabae were monitored in the UK in 1969-86 on its primary winter host (Euonymus europaeus), on the 2 principal secondary summer cr...

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Effects of timing of prescribed fire on the demography of an invasive plant, spotted knapweed Centaurea maculosa.

Published online: 30 Mar 2005

Authors: Emery, S. M. & Gross, K. L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Prescribed burning is a key tool used in prairie and savanna restoration projects. The timing and frequency of prescribed fires are important variable...

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Automated acoustic monitoring captures timing and intensity of bird migration.

Published online: 18 Sep 2023

Authors: Doren, B. M. van & Lostanlen, V. & Cramer, A. & Salamon, J. & Dokter, A. & Kelling, S. & Bello, J. P. & Farnsworth, A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Monitoring small, mobile organisms is crucial for science and conservation, but is technically challenging. Migratory birds are prime examples, often ...

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Turnover in floral composition explains species diversity and temporal stability in the nectar supply of urban residential gardens.

Published online: 14 Jun 2022

Authors: Tew, N. E. & Baldock, K. C. R. & Vaughan, I. P. & Bird, S. & Memmott, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Residential gardens are a valuable habitat for insect pollinators worldwide, but differences in individual gardening practices substantially affect th...

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Studded leather collars are very effective in protecting cattle from leopard (Panthera pardus) attacks.

Published online: 15 Sep 2020

Authors: Khorozyan, I. & Ghoddousi, S. & Soufi, M. & Soofi, M. & Waltert, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Human-wildlife conflicts are widespread, particularly with big cats which can kill domestic livestock and create a counteraction between conservation ...

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Relative influence of human harvest, carnivores, and weather on adult female elk survival across western North America.

Published online: 10 Apr 2013

Authors: Brodie, J. & Johnson, H. & Mitchell, M. & Zager, P. & Proffitt, K. & Hebblewhite, M. & Kauffman, M. & Johnson, B. & Bissonette, J. & Bishop, C. & Gude, J. & Herbert, J. & Hersey, K. & Hurley, M. & Lukacs, P. M. & McCorquodale, S. & McIntire, E. & Nowak, J. & Sawyer, H. & Smith, D. & White, P. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Well-informed management of harvested species requires understanding how changing ecological conditions affect demography and population dynamics, inf...

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The Hemiptera of two sown calcareous grasslands. II. Differences between treatments.

Published online: 21 Sep 1990

Authors: Morris, M. G.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In field studies in the UK, Hemiptera were sampled using vacuum nets from replicated sown swards of 2 contrasting types, a fine-leaved grass mixture a...

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Stakeholders engagement as an important step for the long-term monitoring of wild ungulate populations.

Published online: 06 Oct 2021

Authors: Carvalho, J. & Leite, P. & Valente, A. M. & Fonseca, C. & Torres, R. T.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Monitoring trends in animal populations is essential for the development of appropriate wildlife management strategies. However, long-term studies are...

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How moles contribute to colonization success of water voles in grassland: implications for control.

Published online: 17 May 2006

Authors: Delattre, P. & Clarac, R. & Melis, J. P. & Pleydell, D. R. J. & Giraudoux, P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Outbreaks of the water vole Arvicola terrestris cause severe damage in grasslands of upland regions of Europe. The sheer speed of this phenomenon is a...

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Decline of arable weed seeds during 20 years in soil under grass and the periodicity of seedling emergence after cultivation.

Published online: 16 Dec 1986

Authors: Chancellor, R. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The decline of seeds of a natural population of arable weeds under a grass sward was monitored by germination in the field. Plots of 0.9 m2 were dug o...

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