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Climate change refugia for the flora and fauna of England.

Published online: 20 Mar 2021

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Suggitt, A. J. & Wilson, R. J. & August, T. A. & Beale, C. M. & Bennie, J. J. & Dordolo, A. & Fox, R. & Hopkins, J. J. & Isaac, N. J. B. & Jorieux, P. & Macgregor, N. A. & Marcetteau, J. & Massimino, D. & Morecroft, M. D. & Pearce-Higgins, J. W. & Walker, K. & Maclean, I. M. D.

Content type: Reports

A variety of evidence suggests that species may be able to withstand the effects of climate change in localised environments known as refugia, where s...

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Recent grazing reduces reptile richness but historic grazing filters reptiles based on their functional traits.

Published online: 18 Dec 2019

Authors: Val, J. & Travers, S. K. & Oliver, I. & Koen, T. B. & Eldridge, D. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Grazing by mammalian herbivores can alter vegetation structure and composition. It can therefore affect critical habitat features used by native wildl...

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Frost hardiness vs. growth performance in trembling aspen: an experimental test of assisted migration.

Published online: 31 Jul 2013

Authors: Schreiber, S. G. & Ding Chen & Hamann, A. & Hacke, U. G. & Thomas, B. R. & Brouard, J. S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

According to the range limit hypothesis, the distribution of many temperate species is restricted by a trade-off between their capacity to survive win...

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Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ): Subtidal Seagrass Monitoring Survey 2021.

Published online: 26 Apr 2023

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Doggett, M. & Northen, K.

Content type: Reports

In July 2021 a new cycle of monitoring the subtidal seagrass (Zostera marina) beds in Studland Bay MCZ, in Dorset, commenced. The site was previously ...

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Climate change will render size-selective harvest of cold-water fish species unsustainable in Mediterranean freshwaters.

Published online: 09 Mar 2021

Authors: Ayllón, D. & Nicola, G. G. & Elvira, B. & Almodóvar, A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Climate change is impacting the composition and functioning of virtually every ecosystem on Earth, and disrupting the productivity of exploited ones. ...

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Identifying optimal barriers to halt the invasion of cane toads Rhinella marina in arid Australia.

Published online: 13 Feb 2013

Authors: Tingley, R. & Phillips, B. L. & Letnic, M. & Brown, G. P. & Shine, R. & Baird, S. J. E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Spatial heterogeneity in environmental conditions may restrict the spread of invasive species to narrow corridors between extensive patches of suitabl...

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The relative success of Africanized and European honey-bees over a range of life-zones in Costa Rica.

Published online: 27 Feb 1993

Authors: Spivak, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The reproductive success and biology of Africanized (A) and European (E) honeybees (Apis mellifera) were compared for a year (1984-86) over 3 life-zon...

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Preliminary estimates of fallen dead wood and standing dead trees in managed and unmanaged forests in Britain.

Published online: 01 May 1998

Authors: Kirby, K. J. & Reid, C. M. & Thomas, R. C. & Goldsmith, F. B.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The amount of dead wood, particularly as fallen dead wood and standing dead trees, in British forests is attracting attention from forest managers as ...

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Rate of spread of fires in Calluna vulgaris-dominated moorlands.

Published online: 04 Nov 2009

Authors: Davies, G. M. & Legg, C. J. & Smith, A. A. & MacDonald, A. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Calluna-dominated heaths occur throughout Europe but are in decline across their range. There is growing interest in using prescribed burning for thei...

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Assessment of natural enemies for Carpobrotus edulis biocontrol.

Published online: 07 Oct 2024

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Pratt, C. & Maczey, N. & Seier, M.

Content type: Reports

This report details a biological control feasibility assessment for Carpobrotus edulis (Aizoaceae), an invasive plant threatening sensitive UK coastal...

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