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Modelling global insect pest species assemblages to determine risk of invasion.

Published online: 11 Oct 2006

Authors: Worner, S. P. & Gevrey, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The many thousands of potential invasive species pose one of the greatest threats to global biodiversity world-wide. In this study we propose that ass...

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Using the stable isotope marker 44Ca to study dispersal and host-foraging activity in parasitoids.

Published online: 11 Oct 2006

Authors: Wanner, H. & Gu HaiNan & Hattendorf, B. & Günther, D. & Dorn, S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Dispersal and host-foraging activity are important behavioural characteristics for parasitoid species used as biological control agents. Appropriate m...

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Collapse of Asian vulture populations: risk of mortality from residues of the veterinary drug diclofenac in carcasses of treated cattle.

Published online: 11 Oct 2006

Authors: Green, R. E. & Taggart, M. A. & Devojit Das & Pain, D. J. & Kumar, C. S. & Cunningham, A. A. & Cuthbert, R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The populations of three species of South Asian vultures (Gyps bengalensis, Gyps indicus and Gyps tenuirostris) have declined rapidly within the last ...

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Long-term dynamics of standing crop and species composition after the cessation of fertilizer application to mown grassland.

Published online: 21 Mar 1992

Authors: Olff, H. & Bakker, J. P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In field studies in the Drentse A nature reserve, Netherlands, standing crop and species composition of three different fields cut for hay were studie...

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Valuing the cultural services from urban blue-space ecosystems in Japanese megacities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published online: 23 Nov 2022

Authors: Jo, T. & Sato, M. & Minamoto, T. & Ushimaru, A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

The COVID-19 pandemic is an outstanding global threat for both human health and well-being. Under the pandemic, green spaces are known to mitigate the...

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Understanding farmers' reasons behind mitigation decisions is key in supporting their coexistence with wildlife.

Published online: 23 Nov 2022

Authors: Vogel, S. M. & Songhurst, A. C. & McCulloch, G. & Stronza, A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Coexistence between wildlife and farmers can be challenging and can endanger the lives of both, prompting the provisioning of mitigation methods by go...

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Protecting great apes from disease: compliance with measures to reduce anthroponotic disease transmission.

Published online: 24 Nov 2022

Authors: Nuno, A. & Chesney, C. & Wellbelove, M. & Bersacola, E. & Kalema-Zikusoka, G. & Leendertz, F. & Webber, A. D. & Hockings, K. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

The emergence of infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, impacts livelihood strategies and conservation tools reliant on human-wildlife interactions, s...

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The biodiversity audit approach challenges regional priorities and identifies a mismatch in conservation.

Published online: 10 Oct 2012

Authors: Dolman, P. M. & Panter, C. J. & Mossman, H. L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Despite a strong uptake of evidence-based approaches, conservation often proceeds from a grossly incomplete understanding of species priorities. To op...

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Enhancing ecosystem services in apple orchards: nest boxes increase pest control by insectivorous birds.

Published online: 05 Apr 2021

Authors: García, D. & Miñarro, M. & Martínez-Sastre, R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Ecological intensification in croplands aims to enhance biodiversity-based ecosystem services, helping to increase yield while reducing agricultural e...

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Disease transmission between and within species, and the implications for disease control.

Published online: 24 Mar 2004

Authors: Caley, P. & Hone, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Disease transmission can occur between and within species for diseases with multiple hosts. If these diseases are undesirable, for economic or health ...

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