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Changes in species diversity following habitat disturbance are dependent on spatial scale: theoretical and empirical evidence.

Published online: 29 Oct 2008

Authors: Dumbrell, A. J. & Clark, E. J. & Frost, G. A. & Randell, T. E. & Pitchford, J. W. & Hill, J. K.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Many studies have examined the impacts of tropical habitat disturbance. However, the effects of moderate habitat disturbance on species diversity show...

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Prescribed burning impacts on ecosystem services in the British uplands: a methodological critique of the EMBER project.

Published online: 22 Nov 2020

Authors: Ashby, M. A. & Heinemeyer, A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Due to its novelty and scale, the EMBER project is a key study within the prescribed burning evidence base. However, it has several significant but ov...

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Do green roofs help urban biodiversity conservation?

Published online: 14 Jan 2015

Authors: Williams, N. S. G. & Lundholm, J. & MacIvor, J. S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Green roofs are novel ecosystems that are increasingly common in cities. While their hydrologic and energy saving benefits are well-established, green...

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Low-intensity farming systems in the conservation of the countryside.

Published online: 18 Sep 1996

Authors: Bignal, E. M. & McCracken, D. I.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The role of low-intensity farming in sustainable management of European landscapes and biotypes of high nature conservation value is discussed. More t...

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UK Barcode of Life: 2024 project.

Published online: 05 Dec 2024

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Price, B. & Cristovao, J. & Sivell, O. & Hall, D. W. & Beasley, J. & Paul, A. & Powell, O. & White, O. W. & Askew, W.

Content type: Reports

DNA-based methods provide promising opportunities for species and assemblage monitoring, especially for difficult-to-observe taxa. Despite advancement...

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Farmers' perceptions of the scale of the bracken problem on farms in less favoured areas in England and Wales.

Published online: 16 May 1992

Authors: Varvarigos, P. & Lawton, J. H.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Farmers' perceptions of the extent of bracken (Pteridium aquilinum) encroachment on upland farms was summarized from a postal questionnaire done in 19...

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Promoting more effective wildlife monitoring by understanding the perceptions and occupational culture of wildlife rangers.

Published online: 26 Nov 2020

Authors: Kuiper, T. & Massé, F. & Ngwenya, N. A. & Kavhu, B. & Mandisodza-Chikerema, R. L. & Milner-Gulland, E. J.

Content type: Blog

This study was conducted by interviewing 26 wildlife rangers in the Zambezi Valley, Zimbabwe, to understand their attitudes towards patrol-based data ...

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Creating desirable futures for nature: the Nature Futures Framework.

Published online: 27 Nov 2020

Authors: Pereira, L. & Davies, K. K. & Belder, E. den & Ferrier, S. & Karlsson-Vinkhuysen, S. & Kim, H. & Kuiper, J. J. & Okayasu, S. & Palomo, M. G. & Pereira, H. M. & Peterson, G. & Sathyapalan, J. & Schoolenberg, M. & Alkemade, R. & Ribeiro, S. C. & Greenaway, A. & Hauck, J. & King, N. & Lazarova, T. & Ravera, F. & Chettri, N. & Cheung, W. W. L. & Hendriks, R. J. J. & Kolomytsev, G. & Leadley, P. & Metzger, J. P. & Ninan, K. N. & Pichs, R. & Popp, A. & Rondinini, C. & Rosa, I. & Vuuren, D. van & Lundquist, C. J.

Content type: Blog

The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services expert group on scenarios and models undertook work to co- create...

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An APFIC/FAO regional consultation entitled "Improving the contribution of culture-based fisheries and fishery enhancements in inland waters to blue growth", Jetwing Blue Hotel, Negombo, Sri Lanka, 25-27 May 2015.

Published online: 25 May 2016

Content type: Bulletin; Conference proceedings

This work contains topics on guidelines for fish stocking practices in tropical freshwater fisheries, alternative strategies for the enhancement of fi...

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Green-winged Orchid Survey, Propagation and Reintroduction Methods.

Published online: 07 Feb 2024

Published by: UK, Back On Our Map

Content type: Reports

This document outlines the Back On Our Map (BOOM) project's mission to reconnect South Cumbria (England) communities with their environment by restori...

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