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The condition of lowland BAP priority grasslands: results from a sample survey of non-statutory stands in England.

Published online: 20 Oct 2021

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Hewins, E. J. & Pinches, C. & Arnold, J. & Lush, M. & Robertson, H. & Escott, S.

Content type: Reports

This paper provides baseline data on the current extent and condition of a sample of nonstatutory UK Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) grasslands in the ...

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Ground validation of presence-only modelling with rare species: a case study on barbastelles Barbastella barbastellus (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae).

Published online: 07 Apr 2010

Authors: Rebelo, H. & Jones, G.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

We evaluated the accuracy of presence-only modelling for predicting the distribution of rare species, when data are scarce and usually collected with ...

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A non-native earthworm shifts seed predation dynamics of a native weed.

Published online: 14 Feb 2022

Authors: Regnier, E. E. & Hovick, S. M. & Liu Jianyang & Harrison, S. K. & Diekmann, F.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Introduced seed dispersers can shift seed predation dynamics in native species, impacting native plant establishment and spread. We studied the effect...

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Conservation of biodiversity and research needs in the UK Dependent Territories.

Published online: 16 Jan 1998

Authors: Oldfield, S. & Sheppard, C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The distant Dependent Territories of the UK (13 are covered in this review - Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Montserrat, Tu...

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The benefits of citizen science and nature-noticing activities for well-being, nature connectedness and pro-nature conservation behaviours.

Published online: 11 Aug 2023

Authors: Pocock, M. J. O. & Hamlin, I. & Christelow, J. & Passmore, H. A. & Richardson, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

The current biodiversity crisis, extinction of experience of nature and rising concern about people's well-being and mental health require us to under...

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Gardening for wildlife: a mixed-methods exploration of the factors underlying engagement in wildlife-friendly gardening.

Published online: 04 Sep 2023

Authors: García-Antúnez, O. & Lindgaard, J. & Lampinen, J. & Olafsson, A. S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Private domestic gardens have immense potential to contribute to urban biodiversity conservation. However, they are divided into small private plots a...

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Consequences of pastoral abandonment for the structure and diversity of the alpine avifauna.

Published online: 16 Jun 2004

Authors: Laiolo, P. & Dondero, F. & Ciliento, E. & Rolando, A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

There is a long-term trend of depopulation of rural areas and pasture abandonment throughout the Alps. This trend peaked after the Second World War an...

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Conservation genetics of two co-dominant grass species in an endangered grassland ecosystem.

Published online: 16 Jun 2004

Authors: Gustafson, D. J. & Gibson, D. J. & Nickrent, D. L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Global habitat fragmentation and loss of undisturbed grasslands has led to the use of non-local seed and cultivars in restoration. There is concern th...

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Ecosystem approach to fisheries management works-how switching from mobile to static fishing gear improves populations of fished and non-fished species inside a marine-protected area.

Published online: 28 Dec 2021

Authors: Davies, B. F. R. & Holmes, L. & Rees, A. & Attrill, M. J. & Cartwright, A. Y. & Sheehan, E. V.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

1. Designated using a Statutory Instrument in 2008, Lyme Bay marine-protected area (MPA) is the UK's first and largest example of an ambitious, whole-...

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Facilitation by isolated trees triggers woody encroachment and a biome shift at the savanna-forest transition.

Published online: 19 Dec 2021

Authors: Abreu, R. C. R. & Durigan, G. & Melo, A. C. G. & Pilon, N. A. L. & Hoffmann, W. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Woody encroachment into grassy biomes is a global phenomenon, often resulting in a nearly complete turnover of species, with savanna specialists being...

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