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Forest canopy reduction and breeding bird responses: treatment- and temporal-dependent patterns.

Published online: 15 Apr 2015

Authors: Stringer, B. K. & Wang, Y. & Schweitzer, C. J.

Content type: Bulletin article; Conference paper

We examined the effects of oak regeneration forest management treatments on territorial density of breeding forest birds. The study area was located o...

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Added soil nitrogen does not allow Rumex obtusifolius to escape the effects of insect-fungus interactions.

Published online: 18 Jun 1997

Authors: Hatcher, P. E. & Paul, N. D. & Ayres, P. G. & Whittaker, J. B.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The rust fungus Uromyces rumicis and the chrysomelid beetle Gastrophysa viridula have been considered as biocontrol agents against Rumex obtusifolius....

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The impact of waterfowl foraging on the decomposition of rice straw: mutual benefits for rice growers and waterfowl.

Published online: 05 Jan 2001

Authors: Bird, J. A. & Pettygrove, G. S. & Eadie, J. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Recent legislation in California, USA, has restricted traditional open-field burning of rice straw residues, leading farmers to adopt alternative meth...

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Challenges and opportunities using hunters to monitor chronic wasting disease among wild reindeer in the digital era.

Published online: 16 May 2023

Authors: Mysterud, A. & Viljugrein, H. & Hopp, P. & Andersen, R. & Bakka, H. & Benestad, S. L. & Madslien, K. & Moldal, T. & Rauset, G. R. & Strand, O. & Linh Tran & Vikøren, T. & Våge, J. & Rolandsen, C. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Surveillance of wildlife diseases poses considerable logistical challenges compared to that of humans or livestock. Citizen science can enable broader...

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Habitat choice in pink-footed geese: quantifying the constraints determining winter site use.

Published online: 13 Nov 1996

Authors: Gill, J. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Over 85% of the world population of pink-footed geese (Anser brachyrhynchus) winter in Britain and throughout their winter range they use crops vulner...

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Seed dormancy and factors controlling dormancy breakdown in buffel grass accessions from contrasting provenances.

Published online: 31 Mar 1990

Authors: Hacker, J. B. & Ratcliff, A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Seed dormancy and factors affecting dormancy breakdown were studied in 15 accessions of Cenchrus ciliaris of near-equatorial origin and 6 of near-trop...

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Phylogeny explains why less therapeutically redundant plant species are not necessarily facing greater use pressure.

Published online: 22 Oct 2021

Authors: Coe, M. A. & Gaoue, O. G.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Understanding which factors influence medicinal plant species selection and harvest or use pressure can provide valuable insights for sustainable mana...

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Competitive dynamics in two- and three-component intercrops.

Published online: 18 Jul 2007

Authors: Andersen, M. K. & Hauggaard-Nielsen, H. & Weiner, J. & Jensen, E. S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Intercropping is receiving increasing attention because it offers potential advantages for resource utilization, decreased inputs and increased sustai...

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A comparison of techniques for restoring heathland on abandoned farmland.

Published online: 25 Jun 1995

Authors: Pywell, R. F. & Webb, N. R. & Putwain, P. D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Recent changes in agricultural policies have reduced the extent of cultivated farmland. This has provided opportunities to restore heathland vegetatio...

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Annual losses of weed seeds due to predation in organic cereal fields.

Published online: 05 Nov 2003

Authors: Westerman, P. R. & Wes, J. S. & Kropff, M. J. & Werf, W. van der

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Post-dispersal seed losses in annual arable weed species are poorly quantified, but may be of significance for natural population control, especially ...

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