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The use of fractals to assess the ecological impact of increased cattle population: case study from the Runde Communal Land, Zimbabwe.

Published online: 16 Jan 1993

Authors: Meltzer, M. I. & Hastings, H. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A methodology that mathematically measures the stability of patches of vegetation identified from remotely sensed data is presented. The methodology w...

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Biological control and the reproductive mode of weeds.

Published online: 01 Jan 1981

Authors: Burdon, J. J. & Marshall, D. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The genetic structure of agricultural plant populations has long been recognized as an important factor in their vulnerability or resistance to diseas...

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The ecology of Aphis craccivora Koch and Subterranean Clover Stunt Virus in south-east Australia. II. A model of cowpea aphid populations in temperate pastures.

Published online: 01 Jan 1974

Authors: Gutierrez, A. P. & Havenstein, D. E. & Nix, H. A. & Moore, P. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In the work reported in this part of a series [cf. RAE/A 60, 2210], various components of the biology of Aphis craccivora Koch, the subterranean clove...

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Natural control of arthropods, with special reference to ants (Formicidae), by fungi in the tropical high forest of Ghana.

Published online: 01 Jan 1974

Authors: Evans, H. C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Monthly totals of arthropods found killed by pathogenic fungi in collections from 5 X 4 quadrats in three forest types in Ghana were shown to be inver...

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Incriminating bluetongue virus vectors with climate envelope models.

Published online: 19 Dec 2007

Authors: Purse, B. V. & McCormick, B. J. J. & Mellor, P. S. & Baylis, M. & Boorman, J. P. T. & Borras, D. & Burgu, I. & Capela, R. & Caracappa, S. & Collantes, F. & Liberato, C. de & Delgado, J. A. & Denison, E. & Georgiev, G. & El-Harak, M. & Rocque, S. de la & Lhor, Y. & Lucientes, J. & Mangana, O. & Miranda, M. A. & Nedelchev, N. & Nomikou, K. & Ozkul, A. & Patakakis, M. & Pena, I. & Scaramozzino, P. (et al)

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The spread of vector-borne diseases into new areas, commonly attributed to environmental change or increased trade and travel, could be exacerbated if...

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Parasites and pesticides act antagonistically on honey bee health.

Published online: 20 May 2021

Authors: Bird, G. & Wilson, A. E. & Williams, G. R. & Hardy, N. B.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Pesticides and parasites have each been linked to increased mortality in western honey bees (Apis mellifera). Currently, it is uncertain if one makes ...

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Wolves recolonize novel ecosystems leading to novel interactions.

Published online: 20 Aug 2024

Authors: Kuijper, D. P. J. & Diserens, T. A. & Say-Sallaz, E. & Kasper, K. & Szafrańska, P. A. & Szewczyk, M. & Stępniak, K. M. & Churski, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The wolf (Canis lupus) is arguably the most successful species at recolonizing its now human-dominated former ranges in Europe and North America. Over...

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The population structure, density and prevalence of tuberculosis (Mycobacterium bovis) in badgers (Meles meles) from four areas in south-west England.

Published online: 01 Jan 1982

Authors: Cheeseman, C. L. & Jones, G. W. & Gallagher, J. & Mallinson, P. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

After outbreaks of TB in cattle, 136 badgers, representing 24 social groups, were removed for PM examination. Mean group size varied little (4.8-7.6 i...

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The effect of hooded crows on hill sheep farming in Argyll, Scotland. Hooded crow damage to hill sheep.

Published online: 01 Jan 1978

Authors: Houston, D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Crow damage to 'couped' or trapped ewes in Argyll, Scotland caused only slight economic damage. Crow predation on lambs and other causes of lamb morta...

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Links between natural environments, learning and health: evidence briefing.

Published online: 23 Oct 2022

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Dillon, J. & Lovell, B.

Content type: Reports

This briefing note is one of a series that summarises evidence of the relationships between the natural environment and a range of outcomes. This brie...

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