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Using molecular and observational techniques to estimate the number and raiding patterns of crop-raiding elephants.

Published online: 15 Jun 2011

Authors: Chiyo, P. I. & Moss, C. J. & Archie, E. A. & Hollister-Smith, J. A. & Alberts, S. C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Conflict between humans and animals, generated by behaviours like crop raiding, can represent a major threat to the survival and conservation of prote...

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Landscape-level crop diversity benefits biological pest control.

Published online: 07 Nov 2018

Authors: Redlich, S. & Martin, E. A. & Steffan-Dewenter, I.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Landscape-level crop diversification is a promising tool for ecological intensification, whereby biodiversity and ecosystem services are enhanced, and...

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Assessment of compensatory measures for impacts of offshore windfarms on seabirds.

Published online: 23 Oct 2022

Published by: Natural England

Authors: McGregor, R. & Trinder, M. & Goodship, N.

Content type: Reports

This study reviewed the available literature for potential compensation measures for nine qualifying features of eight Special Protection Areas (SPAs)...

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NatureScot Research Report 1345 - Investigating the role of badgers (Meles meles) in lamb predation on Scottish farms 2022-23.

Published online: 15 Nov 2024

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: George, S. C. & Campbell, S. & Hale, C. & Kaden, J. & Webster, L. I. M.

Content type: Reports

This report provides an update on the investigation into suspected predation of lambs by badgers in Scotland. It summarizes the findings from a large-...

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Predation intensifies parasite exposure in a salmonid food chain.

Published online: 01 Dec 2010

Authors: Connors, B. M. & Hargreaves, N. B. & Jones, S. R. M. & Dill, L. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Parasites can influence ecosystem structure, function and dynamics by mediating predator-prey interactions. Recurrent infestations of the salmon louse...

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Local and landscape factors in differently managed arable fields affect the insect herbivore community of a non-crop plant species.

Published online: 07 Feb 2007

Authors: Clough, Y. & Kruess, A. & Tscharntke, T.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The expansion of simplified ecosystems such as intensively managed annual crops plays a big part in driving the global biodiversity crisis. Field-scal...

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Climate change threatens amphibians and species representation within protected areas in tropical wetlands.

Published online: 21 Feb 2025

Authors: Neves, M. O. & Broennimann, O. & Mod, H. K. & Bolochio, B. E. & Santana, D. J. & Guisan, A. & Moura, M. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Protected areas (PAs) are crucial for biodiversity conservation, yet climate change threatens their long-term effectiveness by displacing species dist...

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The ant mosaic in Ghana cocoa farms: further structural considerations.

Published online: 01 Jan 1976

Authors: Majer, J. D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The distribution of ants in a Ghana cacao plantation [cf. preceding abstract] was investigated in order to gain information for an integrated control ...

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A predictive model for improving placement of wind turbines to minimise collision risk potential for a large soaring raptor.

Published online: 14 Aug 2021

Authors: Murgatroyd, M. & Bouten, W. & Amar, A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

With the rapid growth of wind energy developments world-wide, it is critical that the negative impacts on wildlife are considered and mitigated. This ...

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Low summer river flows associated with low productivity of Chinook salmon in a watershed with shifting hydrology.

Published online: 14 Jun 2022

Authors: Warkentin, L. & Parken, C. K. & Bailey, R. & Moore, J. W.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Climate change and human activities are transforming river flows globally, with potentially large consequences for freshwater life. To help inform wat...

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