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Grassland nature reserves safeguard a high species richness and biomass of grasshoppers.

Published online: 01 Dec 2024

Authors: Poniatowski, D. & Weißgräber, V. & Drung, M. & Freienstein, F. M. & Kettermann, M. & Scherer, G. & Fartmann, T.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In the course of land-use change, especially since the mid-20th century, the area of semi-natural (unimproved) grasslands has dramatically decreased. ...

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Selsey Bill and the Hounds MCZ DropDown Camera and Grab Surveys 2023.

Published online: 29 Nov 2024

Published by: Natural England

Authors: O'Dell, J. & Dewey, S. & MacMillan, A.

Content type: Reports

This report presents the survey of Selsey Bill and the Hounds Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ), with Seastar Survey Ltd. undertaking a drop-down camera ...

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State of Natural Capital Report for England 2024.

Published online: 29 Nov 2024

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Lusardi, J. & Rice, P. & Jenny, C. & Hinson, C. & Bell, F. & Morgan, A. & Martin, K. & Dobson, M. & Sunderland, T. & Waters, R.

Content type: Reports

The report brings together the best available evidence on the state of England's natural capital. It introduces a new method for a Risk Register, show...

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NatureScot Research Report 1307 - Investigate the issue of herbicide usage in nature conservation and the potential impacts on biodiversity including adverse effects on non-target species - Phase 1 - Review and evidence screening.

Published online: 29 Nov 2024

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: Cook, S. K.

Content type: Reports

Invasive non-native species (INNS) and overabundant native plants can threaten conservation objectives, necessitating control measures, including herb...

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Mapping of seafloor debris in intertidal seagrass, Solent Maritime SAC.

Published online: 28 Nov 2024

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Burnham, B. & Newton, D. & Holroyd, S.

Content type: Reports

This report identifies and maps the marine debris in the intertidal areas of the Solent Maritime Special Area of Conservation (SAC). This has been ach...

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Noise Disturbance - Baseline Level Monitoring in the Solent.

Published online: 28 Nov 2024

Published by: Naturall England

Authors: Adnan-Smith, N. & Abraham, D.

Content type: Reports

This report provides an update on noise monitoring results from the Solent coastline, an area with thriving harbours, ports, and coastal industries th...

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Logistical research into generating ecosystem benefits from at-sea fish offal.

Published online: 28 Nov 2024

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Archer, M. & Cappell, R. & Perry, L. & Huntington, T.

Content type: Reports

This report provides an overview of offal production at sea to understand current practices, quantities, and composition. It includes considerations f...

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Testing the validity of using eDNA for carbon origin analysis from sediment cores.

Published online: 28 Nov 2024

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Pagaling, E. & Buswell, V. G. & Cooper, A. & Hedley, P. & Cock, P. J. A. & Robinson, L. & Morris, J.

Content type: Reports

The present pilot study tested the validity of metabarcoding to characterise blue carbon stocks in the UK using sediments from the Solway Firth. This ...

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Breeding Bird Survey of Trowbridge Woods, Wiltshire.

Published online: 28 Nov 2024

Published by: Naturall England

Authors: Mitchell, B.

Content type: Reports

This report provides an update on the breeding bird survey conducted in Trowbridge Woods, a proposed Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in the...

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Reduced count size can provide a robust and more efficient diatom assessment of environmental conditions.

Published online: 27 Nov 2024

Authors: Riato, L. & Stoddard, J. L. & Herlihy, A. T. & Blocksom, K. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Bioassessment indices routinely used in freshwater assessments are calculated using enumeration methods that are often time-intensive. For diatom asse...

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