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An ensemble approach to species distribution modelling reconciles systematic differences in estimates of habitat utilization and range area.

Published online: 21 May 2024

Authors: Harris, J. & Pirtle, J. L. & Laman, E. A. & Siple, M. C. & Thorson, J. T.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Species distribution models (SDMs) are an important tool for conservation and resource management. However, managers are often interested in derived q...

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Multi-scale analysis of species introductions: combining landscape and demographic models to improve management decisions about non-native species.

Published online: 10 Dec 2008

Authors: Brown, K. A. & Spector, S. & Wu, W.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Non-native, invasive species can affect biological patterns and processes at multiple ecological scales. The multi-scalar effects of invasions can inf...

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Network connectivity and dispersal barriers: using geographical information system (GIS) tools to predict landscape scale distribution of a key predator (Esox lucius) among lakes.

Published online: 19 Dec 2007

Authors: Spens, J. & Englund, G. & Lundqvist, H.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The keystone piscivore northern pike Esox lucius can structure fish communities, and models predicting pike-focused connectivity will be important for...

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An experiment to test key hypotheses of the drivers of reptile distribution in subalpine ski resorts.

Published online: 05 Feb 2014

Authors: Sato, C. F. & Wood, J. T. & Schroder, M. & Green, K. & Osborne, W. S. & Michael, D. R. & Lindenmayer, D. B.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Alpine and subalpine ecosystems support many endemic species. These ecosystems are increasingly under threat from human-induced disturbances such as h...

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Defining optimal sampling effort for large-scale monitoring of invasive alien plants: a Bayesian method for estimating abundance and distribution.

Published online: 15 Jun 2011

Authors: Hui Cang & Foxcroft, L. C. & Richardson, D. M. & MacFadyen, S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Monitoring the abundance and spatial structure of invasive alien plant populations is important for designing and measuring the efficacy of long-term ...

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Planning ahead: dynamic models forecast blue whale distribution with applications for spatial management.

Published online: 16 Dec 2021

Authors: Barlow, D. R. & Torres, L. G.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Resources in the ocean are ephemeral, and effective management must therefore account for the dynamic spatial and temporal patterns of ecosystems and ...

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Assessing the accuracy of species distribution models: prevalence, kappa and the true skill statistic (TSS).

Published online: 11 Apr 2007

Authors: Allouche, O. & Tsoar, A. & Kadmon, R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In recent years the use of species distribution models by ecologists and conservation managers has increased considerably, along with an awareness of ...

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Distribution of Urophora galls in flower heads of diffuse and spotted knapweed in British Columbia.

Published online: 01 Jan 1981

Authors: Myers, J. H. & Harris, P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The distribution of Urophora affinis (Frnf.) and U. quadrifasciata (Wied.) among the flower heads of diffuse (Centaurea diffusa) and spotted (C. macul...

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Estimates of mean population density and spatial distribution of Tetranychus urticae (Acarina: Tetranychidae) and Phytoseiulus persimilis (Acarina: Phytoseiidae) based upon the proportion of empty sampling units.

Published online: 22 Jul 1985

Authors: Nachman, G.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A simple but general model of density-dependent dispersal in an arthropod population is used to explain the relationship between the density and the s...

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Differences in invasibility of two contrasting habitats and invasiveness of two mugwort Artemisia vulgaris populations.

Published online: 23 Nov 2005

Authors: Barney, J. N. & Tommaso, A. di & Weston, L. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The establishment success of non-native invasive species is often attributable either to habitat invasibility or inherent species traits. In this stud...

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