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Dispersal as a limiting factor in the colonization of restored mountain streams by plants and macroinvertebrates.

Published online: 12 Oct 2011

Authors: Brederveld, R. J. & Jähnig, S. C. & Lorenz, A. W. & Brunzel, S. & Soons, M. B.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Over the past centuries, European streams have been heavily influenced by humans through pollution and regulation. As a result, the quality and divers...

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Modelling ecological half-lives for radiocaesium in Norwegian brown trout populations.

Published online: 28 Jun 2000

Authors: Hessen, D. O. & Skurdal, J. & Hegge, O. & Andersen, T.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Models of ecological half-life may be valuable and cost-effective predictive tools for authorities setting restrictions on human consumption of freshw...

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Biological legacies buffer local species extinction after logging.

Published online: 05 Feb 2014

Authors: Rudolphi, J. & Jönsson, M. T. & Gustafsson, L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Clearcutting has been identified as a main threat to forest biodiversity. In the last few decades, alternatives to clearcutting have gained much inter...

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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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Evaluating staging habitat quality to advance the conservation of a declining migratory shorebird, red knot Calidris canutus.

Published online: 07 Oct 2022

Authors: Mu Tong & Cai ShangXiao & Peng HeBo & Hassell, C. J. & Boyle, A. & Zhang ZhengWang & Piersma, T. & Wilcove, D. S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Identifying where and when population 'bottlenecks' occur is critical to the conservation of migratory species, many of which are declining precipitou...

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The influence of management regime and altitude on the population structure of Succisa pratensis: implications for vegetation monitoring.

Published online: 17 Oct 2001

Authors: Bühler, C. & Schmid, B.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Environmental change and land use may alter the vegetation typical of wetland habitats. However, commonly used techniques for vegetation monitoring th...

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Dispersal propensity and settling preferences of European corn borers in maize field borders.

Published online: 02 May 2007

Authors: Bailey, R. I. & Bourguet, D. & Pallec, A. H. le & Ponsard, S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) crops kill pest larvae but have led to resistance evolution in several target pests. The high dose-refuge (HDR) strategy a...

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Local dispersion of the Eucalyptus leaf-beetle Chrysophtharta bimaculata (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), and implications for forest protection.

Published online: 13 Nov 1997

Authors: Clarke, A. R. & Zalucki, M. P. & Madden, J. L. & Patel, V. S. & Paterson, S. C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Chrysophtharta bimaculata is a native chrysomelid species that can cause chronic defoliation of plantation and regrowth Eucalyptus forests in Tasmania...

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The widespread trade in stingless beehives may introduce them into novel places and could threaten species.

Published online: 28 Apr 2022

Authors: Santos, C. F. dos & Acosta, A. L. & Halinski, R. & Souza-Santos, P. D. & Borges, R. C. & Gianinni, T. C. & Blochtein, B.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Animal trade, such as birds, mammals and reptiles, is a common human activity. Among insects, few are as charismatic as bees. Their hives are commonly...

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Long-term impact of protected colonial birds on a jeopardized cork oak population: conservation bias leads to restoration failure.

Published online: 26 Jul 2017

Authors: Fedriani, J. M. & García, L. V. & Sánchez, M. E. & Calderón, J. & Ramo, C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Conservation bias towards flagship species sometimes threatens other species of chief concern. Long-term studies of potential harm by favoured species...

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