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'A deep, empathetic, wondrous connection': autistic adults' definitions and experiences of nature connection.

Published online: 10 Feb 2025

Authors: Friedman, S. & McHaffie, S. & Noble, R. & Stenning, A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Connection to nature is an important concept for understanding human-nature relationships, interests in nature and pro-environmental behaviours. Howev...

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Maasai pastoralists kill lions in retaliation for depredation of livestock by lions.

Published online: 26 Nov 2020

Authors: Ontiri, E. M. & Odino, M. & Kasanga, A. & Kahumbu, P. & Robinson, W. & Currie, T. & Hodgson, D. J.

Content type: Blog

A survey ws conducted on 213 Maasai communities from three geographic regions in Kenya to determine whether lion-killing is an indiscriminate act of r...

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UKCEH, Lee Walker.

Published online: 08 Dec 2024

Published by: UK, UK Centre for Ecology a Hydrology

Content type: Conference slides

This presentation delves into the role of environmental monitoring in assessing and safeguarding the health of the UK countryside. It highlights the N...

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Amphibian species vary in their learned avoidance response to the deadly fungal pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis.

Published online: 01 Oct 2021

Authors: McMahon, T. A. & Hill, M. N. & Lentz, G. C. & Scott, E. F. & Tenouri, N. F. & Rohr, J. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Lethal and sublethal effects of pathogens should theoretically select for host avoidance of these pathogenic organisms. Some amphibians can learn to a...

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Sheep blowfly population control: development of a simulation model and analysis of management strategies.

Published online: 11 Aug 1995

Authors: Wall, R. & French, N. P. & Morgan, K. L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A simulation model of the dynamics of populations of Lucilia sericata was developed, based on a detailed knowledge of the effects of temperature on th...

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Influence of certain fungi on seed germination and seedling survival of four colonizing annuals.

Published online: 01 Jan 1980

Authors: Kirkpatrick, B. L. & Bazzaz, F. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The association between seeds of Abutilon theophrasti, Datura stramonium, Ipomoea hederacea and Polygonum pensylvanicum and their mycoflora was examin...

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Special Issue: Un decade on ecosystem restoration.

Published online: 10 Jan 2024

Content type: Journal issue

This special issue contains 20 articles related to various aspects of ecological restoration and conservation. It provides insights into different res...

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Rates of increase of barley mildew in mixed stands of barley and wheat.

Published online: 01 Jan 1980

Authors: Burdon, J. J. & Whitbread, R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The rate of increase of Erysiphe graminis f. sp. hordei, in the stands grown in small field plots, was directly related to the proportion of barley in...

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Connection to nature.

Published online: 09 Aug 2023

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Seers, H. & Mughal, R. & Chatterjee, H.

Content type: Reports

This summary focuses on people's connection to nature (CTN), distinct from mere contact with nature. CTN involves an emotional bond with the natural w...

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Links between natural environments and mental health.

Published online: 19 Aug 2023

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Seers, H. & Mughal, R. & Chatterjee, H.

Content type: Reports

This briefing summarises the evidence of the links between the natural environment and mental health in the UK. It is based on a rapid review of the l...

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