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Conservation research, policy and practice.

Published online: 20 May 2021

Published by: British Ecological Society

Authors: Sutherland, W. J. & Brotherton, P. N. M. & Davies, Z. G. & Ockendon, N. & Pettorelli, N. & Vickery, J. A.

Content type: Book

Conservation research is essential for advancing knowledge but to make an impact scientific evidence must influence conservation policies, decision ma...

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Quantifying crop pollinator dependence and its heterogeneity using multi-level meta-analysis.

Published online: 15 May 2021

Authors: Bishop, J. & Nakagawa, S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Biotic pollination can benefit crop production, but its effects are highly variable. To maximise benefits from this ecosystem service, we need a great...

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National natural capital atlas: mapping indicators.

Published online: 29 Apr 2021

Published by: Natural England

Content type: Reports

This atlas takes an in-depth look at the distribution and condition of valuable natural assets in England. Using a range of indicators it illustrates,...

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Wildflower strips enhance wild bee reproductive success.

Published online: 08 Apr 2021

Authors: Ganser, D. & Albrecht, M. & Knop, E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Intensification of agriculture has resulted in a simplification and fragmentation of agroecosystems. Yet, its impact on the reproductive success and p...

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Crop pollination services: complementary resource use by social vs solitary bees facing crops with contrasting flower supply.

Published online: 07 Apr 2021

Authors: Bänsch, S. & Tscharntke, T. & Gabriel, D. & Westphal, C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Many farmers are facing high economic risks if pollinator declines continue or temporal and spatial variation in wild bee communities cause reduced po...

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Insufficient native pollinators during artificially induced early flowering decrease yield and long-term economic viability of a tropical fruit crop.

Published online: 07 Apr 2021

Authors: Sritongchuay, T. & Wayo, K. & Orr, M. C. & Hughes, A. C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The management of crops outside the regular cropping calendar can improve profits when supply is low and prices are high, but we do not know how induc...

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Enhancing ecosystem services in apple orchards: nest boxes increase pest control by insectivorous birds.

Published online: 05 Apr 2021

Authors: García, D. & Miñarro, M. & Martínez-Sastre, R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Ecological intensification in croplands aims to enhance biodiversity-based ecosystem services, helping to increase yield while reducing agricultural e...

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An introduction to evidence-based conservation (content tailored for research scientists).

Published online: 30 Mar 2021

Published by: Evidence in Conservation Teaching Initiative

Authors: Downey, H. & Amano, T. & Walsh, J.

Content type: Educational material

This paper describes scientific based evidence in conservation. Topics covered include the importance of scientific evidence, its use in nature conser...

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Sustainable landscape, soil and crop management practices enhance biodiversity and yield in conventional cereal systems.

Published online: 27 Mar 2021

Authors: Redlich, S. & Martin, E. A. & Steffan-Dewenter, I.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Input-driven, modern agriculture is commonly associated with large-scale threats to biodiversity, the disruption of ecosystem services and long-term r...

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How India recovered its wild tigers.

Published online: 24 Mar 2021

Published by: British Ecological Society

Authors: Yadvendradev Jhala & Rajesh Gopal & Vaibhav Mathur & Prodipto Ghosh & Negi, H. S. & Sunita Narain & Yadav, S. P. & Amit Malik & Rajendra Garawad & Qamar Qureshi

Content type: Blog

In this paper the reforms in policy, management, and resource allocation that helped India in increasing (with a goal of doubling) the population of i...

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