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Comparisons of understorey vegetation and soil fertility in plantations and adjacent natural forests in the Ethiopian highlands.

Published online: 21 Oct 1996

Authors: Michelsen, A. & Lisanework, N. & Friis, I. & Holst, N.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Herbaceous plant cover and biomass, species richness, and soil physical and chemical characteristics were analysed in 83 plantations and adjacent natu...

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Routes to achieving sustainable intensification in simulated dairy farms: the importance of production efficiency and complimentary land uses.

Published online: 21 Jul 2020

Authors: White, P. J. C. & Lee, M. A. & Roberts, D. J. & Cole, L. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Sustainable intensification (SI) is a global challenge, aiming to increase food production whilst conserving biodiversity and ecosystem services. This...

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A multi-dimensional assessment of ecosystems and ecosystem services at Udayapur, Nepal.

Published online: 31 Jan 2018

Published by: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development

Content type: Bulletin

'Ecosystem Services', defined as 'the benefits people obtain from ecosystems' is an evolving concept that connects ecosystem with human wellbeing thro...

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Safeguarding the genetic integrity of native pollinators requires stronger regulations on commercial lines.

Published online: 15 Sep 2020

Authors: Bartomeus, I. & Molina, F. P. & Hidalgo-Galiana, A. & Ortego, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Every year more than 1 million commercial bumblebee colonies are deployed in greenhouses worldwide for their pollination services. While commercial po...

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Towards environmentally friendly finfish farming: a potential for mussel farms to compensate fish farm effluents.

Published online: 23 Dec 2023

Authors: Kotta, J. & Stechele, B. & Barboza, F. R. & Kaasik, A. & Lavaud, R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Aquaculture is seen as a possible solution to meet the rising demand for fish but only if the sector reduces its use of wild fish in feed as well as i...

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A history of change: causes of miombo woodland decline in a protected area in Malawi.

Published online: 23 Sep 1999

Authors: Abbot, J. I. O. & Homewood, K.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Analysis of aerial photographs showed measurable conversion of closed canopy miombo woodland to sparse woodland (<50% canopy cover) during 1982-90 ...

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Visitor demographics, site-type and activities determine the occurrence and severity of environmental impacts at nature-based tourist destinations.

Published online: 13 Apr 2023

Authors: Torsney, A. & Buckley, Y. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

(1). Increasing demand for access to nature has the potential to increase environmental impacts. Identifying links between increased visitor intensity...

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The effects of bioturbation and herbivory by the polychaete Nereis diversicolor on loss of saltmarsh in south-east England.

Published online: 14 Jul 2004

Authors: Paramor, O. A. L. & Hughes, R. G.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The saltmarshes of south-east England are eroding rapidly. Field and laboratory experiments were used to test the hypotheses that: (i) at the mudflat-...

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Not all maps are equal: evaluating approaches for mapping vessel collision risk to large baleen whales.

Published online: 03 Jan 2025

Authors: Hague, E. L. & Halliday, W. D. & Dawson, J. & Ferguson, S. H. & Heide-Jørgensen, M. P. & Sogas, N. S. & Gormley, K. & Young, B. G. & McWhinnie, L. H.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A growing and increasingly globalised human population, requiring the movement of goods and commodities, is placing increasing demands on the maritime...

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Mixing of tree species is especially beneficial for biodiversity in fragmented landscapes, without compromising forest functioning.

Published online: 20 Dec 2021

Authors: Hertzog, L. R. & Vandegehuchte, M. L. & Dekeukeleire, D. & Dekoninck, W. & Smedt, P. de & Schrojenstein Lantman, I. van & Proesmans, W. & Baeten, L. & Bonte, D. & Martel, A. & Verheyen, K. & Lens, L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Contemporary forest management strives to satisfy contrasting demands on forest ecosystems by promoting multiple ecosystem services. These services ar...

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