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The impacts of management interventions on the sociality of African lions (Panthera leo): implications for lion conservation.

Published online: 15 Jun 2022

Authors: McEvoy, O. K. & Ferreira, S. M. & Parker, D. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

African lion (Panthera leo) populations normally consist of several neighbouring prides and multiple adult males or groups of males that interact comp...

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The influence of environmental factors and management on stands of Phragmites australis. I. Effects of burning, frost and insect damage on shoot density and shoot size.

Published online: 01 Jan 1983

Authors: Toorn, J. van der & Mook, J. H.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The viability of a common reed, Phragmites australis, was determined in an experimental field in the Netherlands over a period of 5 years, the aim bei...

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People-nature interactions through the Lens of local ecological knowledge: an illustration on agroforests in Madagascar.

Published online: 28 Sep 2021

Published by: British Ecological Society

Authors: Mariel, J. & Carrière, S. M. & Penot, E. & Danthu, P. & Rafidison, V. & Labeyrie, V.

Content type: Blog

This research deals with farmers' knowledge on plant diversity management in agroforests through the case study of the Betsimisaraka farmers on the No...

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The cultural heritage of woods and forests.

Published online: 28 Mar 2019

Authors: Rotherham, I. D.

Content type: Bulletin article

Contrary to popular belief, our ancient woodlands in Britain and across much of Europe, are not 'wildwoods', nor even are they remnants of a 'wildwood...

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Can offsets really compensate for habitat removal? The case of the endangered red-tailed black-cockatoo.

Published online: 07 Apr 2010

Authors: Maron, M. & Dunn, P. K. & McAlpine, C. A. & Apan, A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Habitat offsets are increasingly used in attempts to avoid the impacts of permitted habitat removal on biodiversity, but their ability to achieve a ge...

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Fire intensity, fire severity and ecosystem response in heathlands: factors affecting the regeneration of Calluna vulgaris.

Published online: 07 Apr 2010

Authors: Davies, G. M. & Smith, A. A. & MacDonald, A. J. & Bakker, J. D. & Legg, C. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Upland heaths in the UK are of significant conservation importance. Large areas are managed through prescribed burning to improve habitat and grazing ...

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Hierarchical spatial models for predicting pygmy rabbit distribution and relative abundance.

Published online: 07 Apr 2010

Authors: Wilson, T. L. & Odei, J. B. & Hooten, M. B. & Edwards, T. C., Jr.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Conservationists routinely use species distribution models to plan conservation, restoration and development actions, while ecologists use them to inf...

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Managing plant symbiosis: fungal endophyte genotype alters plant community composition.

Published online: 07 Apr 2010

Authors: Rudgers, J. A. & Fischer, S. & Clay, K.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Understanding the extent to which plant genotype influences community composition has important conservation and management value. Here, we add a new ...

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Individual responses of seabirds to commercial fisheries revealed using GPS tracking, stable isotopes and vessel monitoring systems.

Published online: 07 Apr 2010

Authors: Votier, S. C. & Bearhop, S. & Witt, M. J. & Inger, R. & Thompson, D. & Newton, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The large amount of discards produced by commercial fisheries can have major impacts on marine predator populations: this abundant food may increase p...

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What makes urban parks good for California quail? Evaluating park suitability, species persistence, and the potential for reintroduction into a large urban national park.

Published online: 29 Mar 2022

Authors: Iknayan, K. J. & Wheeler, M. M. & Safran, S. M. & Young, J. S. & Spotswood, E. N.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Preserving and restoring wildlife in urban areas benefits both urban ecosystems and the well-being of urban residents. While urban wildlife conservati...

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