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Retrospective analysis of a classical biological control programme.

Published online: 07 Nov 2018

Authors: Naranjo, S. E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Classical biological control has been a key technology in the management of invasive arthropod pests globally for over 120 years, yet rigorous quantit...

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Testing the effectiveness of climate change adaptation principles for biodiversity conservation.

Published online: 18 Jan 2021

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Oliver, T. & Girardello, M. & Redhead, J. & Roy, D. & Gillings, S. & Newson, S. & Pearce-Higgins, J. & Siriwardena, G. & Harley, M. & Hodgson, N. & Morecroft, M. D. & Duffield, S. J. & Crick, H. Q. P.

Content type: Reports

Within the UK conservation community, the most widely quoted sets of adaptation principles are those produced for the UK Biodiversity Partnership and ...

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Cereal invertebrates, extreme events and long-term trends in climate.

Published online: 21 Jan 2021

Published by: UK, Natural England & UK, Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust

Authors: Duffield, S. & Morecroft, M. & Crick, H. P. Q. & Ewald, J. & Wheatley, C. J. & Aebischer, N. J.

Content type: Reports

The effects of climate change on the natural environment have been the subject of many studies in recent decades. However, there has been little resea...

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Nature networks: a summary for practitioners.

Published online: 19 Jan 2021

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Crick, H. & Crosher, I. & Mainstone, C. & Taylor, S. & Wharton, A. & Langford, P. & Larwood, J. & Lusardi, J. & Appleton, D. & Brotherton, P. & Duffield, S. & Macgregor, N.

Content type: Reports

This summary for practitioners aims to provide a quick reference guide to support the development of Nature Networks. It is based on the extensive rev...

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Synthesis of highbush blueberry pollination research reveals region-specific differences in the contributions of honeybees and wild bees.

Published online: 25 Jun 2024

Authors: Eeraerts, M. & Devetter, L. W. & Batáry, P. & Ternest, J. J. & Mallinger, R. & Arrington, M. & Benjamin, F. E. & Blaauw, B. R. & Campbell, J. W. & Cavigliasso, P. & Daniels, J. C. & Groot, G. A. de & Ellis, J. D. & Gibbs, J. & Goldstein, L. & Hoffman, G. D. & Kleijn, D. & Melathopoulos, A. & Miller, S. Z. & Montero-Castaño, A. & Naranjo, S. M. & Nicholson, C. C. & Perkins, J. A. & Rao, S. & Raine, N. E. & Reilly, J. R. & Ricketts, T. H. & Rogers, E. & Isaacs, R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Highbush blueberry production has expanded worldwide in recent decades. To safeguard future yields, it is essential to understand if insect pollinatio...

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Using long-term data series to design adequate protected areas that ensure the conservation of inconspicuous small petrel species.

Published online: 28 Jun 2024

Authors: Cruz, A. de la & Pereira, J. M. & Paiva, V. H. & Ramos, J. A. & Oliveira, N. & Alonso, H. & Saavedra, C. & Vázquez, J. A. & García-Barón, I. & Arcos, J. M. & Arroyo, G. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Marine protected areas (MPAs) are widely used tools for conservation and management. Their correct delimitation is challenging, especially when the ta...

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Synergism between production and soil health through crop diversification, organic amendments and crop protection in wheat-based systems.

Published online: 19 Feb 2024

Authors: Walder, F. & Büchi, L. & Wagg, C. & Colombi, T. & Banerjee, S. & Hirte, J. & Mayer, J. & Six, J. & Keller, T. & Charles, R. & Heijden, M. G. A. van der

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

One of the critical challenges in agriculture is enhancing yield without compromising its foundation, a healthy environment and, particularly, soils. ...

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Direct and indirect effects of urbanization, pesticides and wild insect pollinators on mango yield.

Published online: 15 Feb 2024

Authors: Marcacci, G. & Soubadra Devy & Wenzel, A. & Rao, V. S. & Kumar, S. S. & Nölke, N. & Belavadi, V. V. & Tscharntke, T. & Grass, I. & Westphal, C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Expanding cities increasingly encroach fertile farmlands, questioning the viability of maintaining agriculture within and around them. Yet, our knowle...

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Rotational grazing with cattle-free zones supports the coexistence of cattle and wild herbivores in African rangelands.

Published online: 19 Feb 2024

Authors: Herrik, A. L. & Mogensen, N. & Svenning, J. C. & Buitenwerf, R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

African wildlife populations are declining at an alarming rate. To stop further population declines and restore ecosystems, more areas for wildlife ar...

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A monogenean parasite reveals the widespread translocation of the African clawed frog in its native range.

Published online: 28 Feb 2023

Authors: Schoeman, A. L. & Preez, L. H. du & Kmentová, N. & Vanhove, M. P. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The management of bio-invasions relies upon the development of methods to trace their origin and expansion. Cointroduced parasites, especially monogen...

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