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Using network connectivity to prioritise sites for the control of invasive species.

Published online: 11 Oct 2017

Authors: Perry, G. L. W. & Moloney, K. A. & Etherington, T. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Habitat connectivity is a crucial determinant of population dynamics in fragmented landscapes. The corollary of the emphasis on maintaining connectivi...

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Use of road verges by butterfly and burnet populations, and the effect of roads on adult dispersal and mortality.

Published online: 03 Apr 1993

Authors: Munguira, M. L. & Thomas, J. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In a survey of areas beside 12 main roads (with the road number prefix 'A') in the UK in June-September 1989, it was found that verges and central res...

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Transport of water in the soil-plant-atmosphere system.

Published online: 22 May 1965

Authors: Cowan, I. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

An approximate solution is presented of the differential equation describing soil-moisture flow towards a root absorbing water at a periodically varyi...

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Age structure and density of red-capped robin populations vary with habitat size and shape.

Published online: 26 Jan 2000

Authors: Major, R. E. & Christie, F. J. & Gowing, G. & Ivison, T. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In order to determine the influence of habitat shape on aspects of the population dynamics of birds, 196 male red-capped robins (Petroica goodenovii) ...

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Land use type, forest cover and forest edges modulate avian cross-habitat spillover.

Published online: 21 Nov 2018

Authors: Boesing, A. L. & Nichols, E. & Metzger, J. P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Natural habitats adjacent to agricultural areas are often considered sources of species that provide beneficial regulating ecosystem services through ...

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Potential for multiple lag phases during biotic invasions: reconstructing an invasion of the exotic tree Acer platanoides.

Published online: 17 May 2006

Authors: Wangen, S. R. & Webster, C. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Perennial woody invaders often form persistent patches that significantly alter the structure and composition of native plant communities. Given their...

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The demography of free-roaming dog populations and applications to disease and population control.

Published online: 06 Aug 2014

Authors: Morters, M. K. & McKinley, T. J. & Restif, O. & Conlan, A. J. K. & Cleaveland, S. & Hampson, K. & Whay, H. R. & Damriyasa, I. M. & Wood, J. L. N.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Understanding the demography of domestic dog populations is essential for effective disease control, particularly of canine-mediated rabies. Demograph...

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Simulating effects of fitness and dispersal on the use of Trojan sex chromosomes for the management of invasive species.

Published online: 26 Dec 2020

Authors: Day, C. C. & Landguth, E. L. & Simmons, R. K. & Baker, W. P. & Whiteley, A. R. & Lukacs, P. M. & Bearlin, A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The use of Trojan Y chromosomes (TYC) for controlling invasive species involves manipulating the sex chromosomes of captive-raised individuals. Follow...

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Seedling establishment in a dynamic sedimentary environment: a conceptual framework using mangroves.

Published online: 12 Jun 2013

Authors: Balke, T. & Webb, E. L. & Elzen, E. van den & Galli, D. & Herman, P. M. J. & Bouma, T. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Vegetated biogeomorphic systems (e.g. mangroves, salt marshes, dunes, riparian vegetation) have been intensively studied for the impact of the biota o...

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Informing nature recovery in England by analysing "bottlenecks" in broad habitats.

Published online: 26 May 2024

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Gutierrez-Arellano, C. & Crick, H. & Cowling, D. & Drake, L. & Hawkins, V. & Newland, L. & Taylor, S. & Travers, T. & Hodgson, J.

Content type: Reports

This study aimed to identify key areas where connectivity bottlenecks occur (where connectivity is restricted) at the national scale in England, UK, a...

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