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Formulating a general statistical model for Betula spp. invasion of lowland heath ecosystems.

Published online: 04 Jan 2006

Authors: Manning, P. & Putwain, P. D. & Webb, N. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Numerous studies describe thresholds at which transitions between alternate ecosystem states occur but few quantitatively delimit these conditions and...

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Fewer pests and more ecosystem service-providing arthropods in shady African cocoa farms: insights from a data integration study.

Published online: 21 May 2024

Authors: Jarrett, C. & Cyril, K. & Haydon, D. T. & Wandji, C. A. & Ferreira, D. F. & Welch, A. J. & Powell, L. L. & Matthiopoulos, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

enThis link goes to a English sectionfrThis link goes to a French section Agricultural intensification is leading to conversion of cocoa agroforestry ...

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Stream ecosystem health outcomes of providing information to farmers and adoption of best management practices.

Published online: 19 Dec 2007

Authors: Rhodes, H. M. & Closs, G. P. & Townsend, C. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Little is known of farmer responses to environmental education, and where practices aimed at improving stream health are adopted, comparisons are gene...

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Organic farming supports lower pest infestation, but fewer natural enemies than flower strips.

Published online: 01 Nov 2021

Authors: Török, E. & Zieger, S. & Rosenthal, J. & Földesi, R. & Gallé, R. & Tscharntke, T. & Batáry, P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Agricultural intensification has led to dramatic losses of species and associated ecosystem services. In the European Union, agri-environment schemes ...

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Land sparing outperforms land sharing for Amazonian bird communities regardless of surrounding landscape context.

Published online: 20 Aug 2024

Authors: Birch, B. D. J. & Mills, S. C. & Socolar, J. B. & Martínez-Revelo, D. E. & Haugaasen, T. & Edwards, D. P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Two strategies are central to the debate regarding agricultural development: one integrates farming and conservation (land sharing), and the other sep...

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Impacts of organic farming on soil organic matter.

Published online: 17 Oct 2018

Authors: Ghabbour, E. A. & Davies, G. & Alami, R. A. & Askounis, E. M. & Cuozzo, N. P. & Filice, A. J. & Haskell, J. M. & Moy, A. K. & Roach, A. C. & Misiewicz, T. M. & Shade, J.

Content type: Bulletin article; Conference paper

Soil health is a critical component for developing Organic 3.0, which strives to place organic as a model sustainable food systems. However, the exten...

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Agricultural specialisation increases the vulnerability of pollination services for smallholder farmers.

Published online: 27 Nov 2024

Authors: Timberlake, T. P. & Cirtwill, A. R. & Sapkota, S. & Bhusal, D. R. & Devkota, K. & Karki, R. & Joshi, D. & Saville, N. M. & Kortsch, S. & Baral, S. & Roslin, T. & Memmott, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Smallholder farms make up 84% of all farms worldwide and feed 2 billion people. These farms are heavily reliant on ecosystem services and vulnerable t...

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Co-designing the environmental land management scheme in England: the why, who and how of engaging 'harder to reach' stakeholders.

Published online: 08 Aug 2022

Authors: Hurley, P. & Lyon, J. & Hall, J. & Little, R. & Tsouvalis, J. & White, V. & Rose, D. C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Agriculture around the world needs to become more environmentally sustainable to limit further environmental degradation and impacts of climate change...

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The relationship between bird distribution and the botanical and structural characteristics of hedges.

Published online: 02 Nov 1995

Authors: MacDonald, D. W. & Johnson, P. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The relationship was examined between the botanical and structural characteristics of the hedgerows of five Oxfordshire farms, and the bird population...

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Ecological aspects of water management in Britain.

Published online: 01 Sep 1990

Authors: Eaton, J. W.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In Britain, man's alteration to river habitats began with forest clearances and continued with developments for water power and navigation. Industrial...

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