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Spatial targeting of habitat creation has the potential to improve agri-environment scheme outcomes for macro-moths.

Published online: 22 Feb 2017

Authors: Alison, J. & Duffield, S. J. & Noordwijk, C. G. E. van & Morecroft, M. D. & Marrs, R. H. & Saccheri, I. J. & Hodgson, J. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Agri-environment scheme (AES) interventions are a major avenue for habitat creation and restoration across Europe. To maximize benefits for biodiversi...

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The resilience of calcareous and mesotrophic grasslands following disturbance.

Published online: 23 Nov 2005

Authors: Hirst, R. A. & Pywell, R. F. & Marrs, R. H. & Putwain, P. D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Understanding habitat disturbance and recovery is vital for successful conservation management and restoration, particularly of subseral communities w...

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The effect of trampling on a chalk grassland ecosystem.

Published online: 08 Jan 1972

Authors: Chappell, H. G. & Ainsworth, J. F. & Came-ron, R. A. D. & Redfern, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Human trampling drastically reduced the amounts of Poterium sanguisorba, Leontodon hispidus, Trifolium repens and Rhytidiadelphus sguarrosus in chalk ...

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Succession of disturbed and undisturbed chalk grassland at Aston Rowant National Nature Reserve: details of changes in species.

Published online: 15 Dec 1990

Authors: Ward, L. K. & Jennings, R. D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A randomized block design experiment on succession at Aston Rowant, UK was recorded from 1969 to 1982. The treatments were annual grazing, and no graz...

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The effect of trampling on a chalk grassland ecosystem.

Published online: 07 Jul 1972

Authors: Chappell, H. G. & Ainsworth, J. F. & Cameron, R. A. D. & Et Al.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The area, subjected to pressure by pedestrians and vehicles, was divided into 3 zones according to the intensity of wear. Significant differences in t...

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A review of the use of organic manures on lowland grassland pastures in the UK.

Published online: 20 Oct 2021

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Chalmers, A. & Kirkham, F. & McLaren, R. & Smith, K. & Downie, L. & Goodlass, G.

Content type: Reports

This review discusses the use of organic manures on lowland grassland pastures in the UK. This review covers a range of topics, including: (1) current...

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The effects of grassland management on plant performance and demography in the perennial herb Primula veris.

Published online: 19 Jan 2005

Authors: Brys, R. & Jacquemyn, H. & Endels, P. & Blust, G. de & Hermy, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Because of changing land-use practices and abandonment, many European calcareous grasslands are under increasing threat. In order to protect those gra...

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Nitrogen: the essential public enemy.

Published online: 05 Nov 2003

Authors: Dalton, H. & Brand-Hardy, R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In this paper, we discuss the impacts in the UK and give examples of the steps that are being taken by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural ...

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The Hemiptera of two sown calcareous grasslands. I. Colonization and early succession.

Published online: 21 Sep 1990

Authors: Morris, M. G.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In field studies in the UK in 1973-75, Hemiptera were sampled from 2 contrasting grasslands sown in April 1973 on a chalk soil which had previously gr...

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Effects of nutrient enrichment in Dutch chalk grassland.

Published online: 31 Aug 1991

Authors: Bobbink, R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In field trials at Gerendal and Wrakelberg in 1984-86, swards containing 30-40% Brachypodium pinnatum (measured in 1983) were given no fertilizer or 1...

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