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A review of the ecology, hydrology and nutrient dynamics of floodplain meadows in England.

Published online: 20 Oct 2021

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Gowing, D. J. G. & Tallowin, J. R. B. & Dise, N. B. & Goodyear, J. & Dodd, M. E. & Lodge, R. J.

Content type: Reports

This report aims to summarize existing knowledge, identify practical management guidelines and highlight deficiencies in understanding the ecology of ...

Grazing heathland: a guide to impact assessment for insects and reptiles.

Published online: 21 Oct 2021

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Offer, D. & Edwards MiKe & Edgar, P.

Content type: Reports

This report sets out a process, called Grazing Impact Assessment (GIA), that helps identify and assess potentially adverse impacts of grazing on sensi...

A literature review of urban effects on lowland heaths and their wildlife.

Published online: 20 Oct 2021

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Syldata, R. S. P. B.

Content type: Reports

This paper reviews the urban effects on Dorset lowland heathlands and their wildlife. This urban public access places considerable pressures on the he...

Distribution of aphids in spring cereals.

Published online: 01 Jan 1974

Authors: Dean, G. J. W.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Observations were made in southern England in 1970-71 on aphid populations infesting the aerial shoots of spring cereals. Aphids mainly Acyrthosiphon ...

Phenology and productivity of Pistia stratiotes L. on the Volta Lake, Ghana.

Published online: 01 Jan 1975

Authors: Hall, J. B. & Okali, D. U. U.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Growth of P. stratiotes at the southern-most tip of the man-made Volta Lake in Ghana was measured over 1 year. Biomass and relative growth rate remain...

Old growth and dead wood as key factors for nature conservation in managed forests. Basics and practice.

Published online: 28 Mar 2019

Authors: Schaich, H. & Kaphegyi, T. A. M. & Lühl, R. & Schmalfuss, N. & Rupp, M. & Waldenspuhl, T. & Konold, W.

Content type: Bulletin article

This chapter aims to enhance knowledge on basic interactions between old growth features, dead wood, forest management, and forest biodiversity as wel...

Newquay and The Gannel Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) monitoring report 2017.

Published online: 22 Jul 2022

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Newton, T. & Cesar, C. & Green, B.

Content type: Reports

This report is one of a series of Marine Protected Area (MPA) monitoring reports delivered to Defra by the Marine Protected Areas Group (MPAG), which ...

Initiation of UK Barcode of Life and filling priority gaps.

Published online: 17 Jul 2022

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Price, B. & Misra, R. & Broad, G. & Clark, K.

Content type: Reports

This report describes the progress in the formation of the UK Barcode of Life (UKBOL) steering group and progress in barcoding priority eukaryote spec...

Mapping Invasive Alien Species in intertidal habitats within Natura 2000 sites in the Solent.

Published online: 18 Jul 2022

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Taylor, J. G. & Wood, C. A. & Bishop, J. D. D.

Content type: Reports

This report is the final report detailing the results of surveys of 14 marinas and 28 shore sites within the Solent conducted by Natural England and M...

Natural England's climate change risk assessment and adaptation plan (2021).

Published online: 19 Jul 2022

Published by: Natural England

Content type: Reports

This report is the third adaptation report Natural England has produced under the Climate Change Act. It outlines how key work areas of the organizati...

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