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Precision farming - consideration of reduced exposure in the pollinator risk assessment.

Published online: 17 Aug 2020

Authors: Lückmann, J. & Kaiser, S. & Blankenhagen, F. von

Content type: Bulletin article; Conference paper

Observed declines in the distribution and abundance of various insect species have moved the topic of biodiversity and the protection of honey bees, a...

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Site-specific nutrient management: implementation guidance for policymakers and investors.

Published online: 13 Dec 2018

Authors: Richards, M. B. & Butterbach-Bahl, K. & Jat, M. L. & Lipinski, B. & Ortiz-Monasterio, I. & Sapkota, T.

Content type: Miscellaneous

This brief discusses site-specific nutrient management (SSNM), which provides guidance relevant to the context of farmers' fields. SSNM maintains or e...

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The control of Echinochloa stagnina (Retz.) P. Beauv. by harvesting for dry season livestock fodder in Lake Kainji, Nigeria - a modelling approach.

Published online: 20 Dec 1984

Authors: Morton, A. J. & Obot, E. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The use of E. stagnina, the major component of the emergent vegetation of Lake Kainji, is described. A simple model of the colonization potential of E...

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Targeted conservation grazing using molasses to increase preferential consumption of old growth pasture grasses.

Published online: 08 Nov 2017

Authors: Grange, I. D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Conservation Evidence

High conservation value grasslands, which are usually marginal and agriculturally poor, are often difficult to manage appropriately for biodiversity e...

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Studies in sheep population and environment in the mountains of north-west Wales. I. The status of the sheep in the mountains of North Wales since mediaeval times.

Published online: 01 Jan 1974

Authors: Hughes, R. E. & Dale, J. & Williams, I. E. & Rees, D. I.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

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Precision agricultural data and ecosystem services: can we put the pieces together?

Published online: 02 Nov 2023

Authors: Robinson, S. V. J. & Schwinghamer, T. & Cárcamo, H. & Galpern, P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Ecosystem services can maintain or increase crop yield in agricultural systems, but data to support management decisions are expensive and time-consum...

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Effects of herbivory on twig dynamics of a Sonoran desert shrub Simmondsia chinensis (Link) Schn.

Published online: 12 Jan 1990

Authors: Roundy, B. A. & Ruyle, G. B.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Density of jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) was similar but plant size and cover were greater inside than outside a 48-yr-old livestock (cattle) exclosur...

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Exploring a natural baseline for large-herbivore biomass in ecological restoration.

Published online: 22 Feb 2022

Authors: Fløjgaard, C. & Pedersen, P. B. M. & Sandom, C. J. & Svenning, J. C. & Ejrnæs, R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Large herbivores provide key ecosystem processes, but have experienced massive historical losses and are under intense pressure, leaving current ecosy...

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Microbial C, N and P in dry tropical savanna: effects of burning and grazing.

Published online: 25 Apr 1992

Authors: Singh, R. S. & Srivastava, S. C. & Raghubanshi, A. S. & Singh, J. S. & Singh, S. P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The effects of burning and grazing of dry tropical Indian savanna on the level of available nutrient pools and microbial C, N and P were assessed. The...

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Wealth and risk heterogeneity effects in community-based wildlife management: experimental evidence.

Published online: 11 Aug 2023

Authors: Carpenter, S. & Kreitmair, U.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Community-based conservation is a widely adopted wildlife governance approach, but questions remain about the conditions under which this form of wild...

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