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Species data for understanding biodiversity dynamics: the what, where and when of species occurrence data collection.

Published online: 08 Apr 2021

Authors: Petersen, T. K. & Speed, J. D. M. & Grøtan, V. & Austrheim, G.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

1. The availability and quantity of observational species occurrence records have greatly increased due to technological advancements and the rise of ...

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Simulation of lethal control and fertility control in a demographic model for Brandt's vole Microtus brandtii.

Published online: 12 Aug 2002

Authors: Shi DaZhao & Wan XinRong & Davis, S. A. & Pech, R. P. & Zhang ZhiBin

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Brandt's vole Microtus brandtii is considered a pest in China and is actively managed through the use of toxic baits. A time-dependent density-depende...

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Changes in the abundance of farmland birds in relation to the timing of agricultural intensification in England and Wales.

Published online: 03 Jan 2001

Authors: Chamberlain, D. E. & Fuller, R. J. & Bunce, R. G. H. & Duckworth, J. C. & Shrubb, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Over the past three decades changes in agricultural management have resulted in increased crop and grass production. This intensification has been acc...

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Great tits can reduce caterpillar damage in apple orchards.

Published online: 19 Feb 2003

Authors: Mols, C. M. M. & Visser, M. E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The potential contribution of vertebrate predators to biological control in orchards has been largely overlooked to date. A few studies have shown tha...

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Testing the use of interviews as a tool for monitoring trends in the harvesting of wild species.

Published online: 29 Oct 2008

Authors: Jones, J. P. G. & Andriamarovololona, M. M. & Hockley, N. & Gibbons, J. M. & Milner-Gulland, E. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Many aspects of human behaviour impact on ecological systems. Ecologists therefore need information on changes in these behaviours and are increasingl...

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Seasonal and circadian patterns of herring gull (Larus smithsoniansus) movements reveal temporal shifts in industry and coastal island interaction.

Published online: 26 Sep 2023

Authors: Gutowsky, S. E. & Baak, J. E. & Craik, S. R. & Mallory, M. L. & Knutson, N. & D'Entremont, A. A. & Allard, K. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Anthropogenic food subsidies attract opportunistic generalists like gulls in high densities, which may lead to negative impacts on human communities a...

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Using UAV-mounted thermal cameras to detect the presence of nesting nightjar in upland clear-fell: a case study in South Wales, UK.

Published online: 12 Apr 2021

Authors: Shewring, M. P. & Vafidis, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

1. Confirming the presence and location of European Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus nests is a significant fieldwork challenge in ecological monitoring...

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Semi-natural habitat, but not aphid amount or continuity, predicts lady beetle abundance across agricultural landscapes.

Published online: 01 Nov 2024

Authors: Iuliano, B. & Gratton, C. & Kim, T. N. & Spiesman, B. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The amount of semi-natural habitat surrounding farm fields is a common but inconsistent predictor of natural enemy populations and predation services....

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Agriculture modifies the seasonal decline of breeding success in a tropical wild bird population.

Published online: 08 Oct 2014

Authors: Cartwright, S. J. & Nicoll, M. A. C. & Jones, C. G. & Tatayah, V. & Norris, K.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Habitat conversion for agriculture is a major driver of biodiversity loss, but our understanding of the demographic processes involved remains poor. W...

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Optimal application strategies for entomopathogenic nematodes: integrating theoretical and empirical approaches.

Published online: 11 Sep 2002

Authors: Fenton, A. & Gwynn, R. L. & Gupta, A. & Norman, R. & Fairbairn, J. P. & Hudson, P. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

1. The nematode Steinernema feltiae has been developed commercially as a biocontrol agent and is successful in controlling sciarid flies in mushroom h...

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