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Spring-fed wetlands are nested within California's oak savanna-annual grassland, which is considered a non-equilibrium-type system because it shows li...

Pathogens can cause host extinction, affect population dynamics and influence natural selection. Host susceptibility to pathogens can vary by species,...

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

Species interactions have been largely ignored in extinction risk assessment. However, the black-footed ferret Mustela nigripes exemplifies a class of...

Resource availability and natural enemies are among the most commonly cited mechanisms affecting competitive ability of invasive plants, but their sim...

Biological invasions are a major threat to biodiversity and human well-being. Scientists and environmental managers typically seek ecological solution...

Beavers create habitat diversity across catchment landscapes by impounding small streams. This increased habitat diversity leads to increased species ...

The seed-to-seedling transition may be a critical stage in determining the dynamics of plant populations. Insects which kill seeds either before or af...

Large-scale conservation planning requires the identification of priority areas in which species have a high likelihood of long-term persistence. This...

Managing fire to achieve hazard reduction while providing for biodiversity conservation is complex in fire-prone regions. This challenge is exacerbate...