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Cracking the climate-water-energy challenge in the drylands of Kenya.

Published online: 03 May 2017

Authors: Jillo, B. & Adaka, V. & Jarso, I. & Shandey, A. & Kinyanjui, J. & Lekalkuli, L. & Tari, D. & King-Okumu, C.

Content type: Bulletin

This policy briefing summarises priorities for devolved strategic planning for water, energy and climate change in arid environments, identified throu...

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The context of deforestation and degradation of forests in Bolivia: Drivers, agents and institutions.

Published online: 13 Jan 2016

Authors: Müller, R. & Pacheco, P. & Montero, J. C.

Content type: Bulletin

This document provides a thorough analysis of the drivers of deforestation and proposes a number of specific policy recommendations for forests of Bol...

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Special Feature: Informing decision-making with indigenous and local knowledge and science.

Published online: 21 Oct 2021

Content type: Journal issue

This special section, which contains 5 papers, highlights some of the many benefits which can occur when research and decision-making are informed by ...

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Controlling invasive plant species in ecological restoration: a global review.

Published online: 13 Dec 2020

Authors: Weidlich, E. W. A. & Flórido, F. G. & Sorrini, T. B. & Brancalion, P. H. S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Invasive plant species can hinder the establishment and growth of native plants and impact several ecosystem properties, such as soil cover, nutrient ...

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Giant anteaters as bad omens: determinants and implications of wildlife superstitions.

Published online: 10 Sep 2024

Authors: Catapani, M. L. & Desbiez, A. L. J. & Morsello, C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Superstitious beliefs threaten wildlife species, yet they have received limited attention in the scientific literature. Through a mixed-method approac...

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Action research on ecosystems and ecosystem services management in Udayapur, Nepal: a documentation of process and learning.

Published online: 11 Jul 2018

Authors: Khanal, R. C. & Nakul Chettri & Kamal Aryal & Sushmita Poudel & Pratikshya Kandel & Shah, G. M. & Farid Ahmad

Content type: Bulletin

Healthy ecosystems are intrinsically linked to our well-being and our quality of life. But native ecosystems are being impacted every day by both our ...

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Using anonymized mobility data to reduce inequality in the availability and use of urban parks.

Published online: 10 Sep 2024

Authors: Filazzola, A. & Xie, G. & Birchard, K. & Shrestha, N. & Brown, D. & MacIvor, J. S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Parks are an integral component of cities. Ensuring city residents have equitable and easy access to parks is crucial for human well-being. In tempera...

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Gardens as drivers of native plant species dispersal and conservation.

Published online: 09 Sep 2024

Authors: Staude, I. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Gardens hold untapped potential for participatory biodiversity conservation. Conservation gardening has recently emerged as a way to foster declining ...

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Using satellite imagery to assess impacts of soil and water conservation measures: evidence from Ethiopia's Tana-Beles watershed.

Published online: 04 Jul 2018

Authors: Ali, D. A. & Deininger, K. & Monchuk, D.

Content type: Bulletin

Although efforts at soil and water conservation are routinely viewed as instrumental in reducing vulnerability to climate change, their impact has rar...

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The precision and repeatability of a leaf biomass sampling technique for mixed hardwood stands.

Published online: 01 Jan 1975

Authors: Lloyd, F. T. & Olson, D. F.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Reports a study in which four unmanaged, even-aged stands of second-growth mixed hardwoods 67-97 years old, dominated by Quercus spp., near Asheville,...

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