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Factors affecting moorland plant communities and component species in relation to prescribed burning.

Published online: 30 Nov 2011

Authors: Harris, M. P. K. & Allen, K. A. & McAllister, H. A. & Eyre, G. & Duc, M. G. le & Marrs, R. H.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The role of prescribed burning of vegetation to manage fire risk is controversial in a variety of situations worldwide. It is becoming more topical (i...

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Controlled grazing studies on Nardus grassland: effects of between-tussock sward height and species of grazer on Nardus utilization and floristic composition in two fields in Scotland.

Published online: 25 Jan 1997

Authors: Grant, S. A. & Torvell, L. & Sim, E. M. & Small, J. L. & Armstrong, R. H.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The utilization of the tussock-forming grass Nardus stricta was investigated in controlled grazing experiments in which various sward heights of betwe...

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Elevation and transpiration: some theoretical considerations with special reference to Mediterranean-type climate.

Published online: 01 Jan 1973

Authors: Gale, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Under isothermal conditions the decrease in air pressure with elevation enhanced potential transpiration by increasing the leaf to air water vapour gr...

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Experimental verification of suction sampler capture efficiency in grasslands of differing vegetation height and structure.

Published online: 29 Oct 2008

Authors: Brook, A. J. & Woodcock, B. A. & Sinka, M. & Vanbergen, A. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Suction sampling is a popular method for the collection of quantitative data on grassland invertebrate populations, although there have been no detail...

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Interception of light by model hedgerow orchards in relation to latitude, time of year and hedgerow configuration and orientation.

Published online: 01 Jan 1973

Authors: Jackson, J. E. & Palmer, J. W.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Light interception by model hedgerow orchards and light distribution over their surfaces were investigated using a computer for the direct light calcu...

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An evaluation of three quick methods commonly used to assess sward height in ecology.

Published online: 03 Jan 2002

Authors: Stewart, K. E. J. & Bourn, N. A. D. & Thomas, J. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Many ecological studies and applications involve measuring the height of grassland swards. An evaluation was made of the practicality, accuracy and co...

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Regulation of shrub dynamics by native browsing ungulates on East African rangeland.

Published online: 24 Mar 2004

Authors: Augustine, D. J. & McNaughton, S. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Herbivores, edaphic features and fire are primary factors regulating the balance between woody and herbaceous vegetation in savannas. Many observation...

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Can grazing response of herbaceous plants be predicted from simple vegetative traits?

Published online: 10 Oct 2001

Authors: Díaz, S. & Noy-Meir, I. & Cabido, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Range management is based on the response of plant species and communities to grazing intensity. The identification of easily measured plant functiona...

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The natural 'exclosure effect' and tree regeneration following post-windstorm salvage logging.

Published online: 21 May 2024

Authors: Bosley-Smith, C. & Fraver, S. & D'Amato, A. W. & Rogers, N. S. & Tabak, N. & Wason, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Understanding the influence of post-disturbance forest management on tree regeneration is critical for assessing ecosystem recovery and guiding future...

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Stubble height affects the use of stubble fields by farmland birds.

Published online: 23 Nov 2005

Authors: Butler, S. J. & Bradbury, R. B. & Whittingham, M. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In the UK, overwintered stubbles are important foraging habitats for farmland birds, many of which are of current conservation concern. Maximizing the...

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