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Lessons learned from invasive plant control experiments: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Published online: 03 Aug 2011

Authors: Kettenring, K. M. & Adams, C. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Invasive plants can reduce biodiversity, alter ecosystem functions and have considerable economic impacts. Invasive plant control is therefore the foc...

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Alternative strategies for enhancement of fish stocks.

Published online: 25 May 2016

Authors: Welcomme, R. & Funge-Smith, S. & Halls, A. & Cowx, I.

Content type: Bulletin article; Conference paper

The factors to be considered on whether there is a need to stock a fishery resource, the environmental impacts of stocking and habitat restoration to ...

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Strategic framework: a new decade of impact and innovation.

Published online: 03 Feb 2016

Content type: Miscellaneous

This strategic framework brings the next 5 to 10 years of the Pacific Northwest (PNW) Research station in focus. The PNW Research Station oversess for...

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NatureScot Research Report 1304 - Scottish marine biodiversity data review - stakeholder analysis to inform the marine species and habitats data infrastructure and management requirements for improved availability, accessibility and use in Scotland.

Published online: 28 Nov 2022

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: Sinclair, R. & Dargie, J.

Content type: Reports

The aim of this marine review was to explore and determine limitations to the existing infrastructure, through engagement with key stakeholders, and p...

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Assessing bottom trawling impacts based on the longevity of benthic invertebrates.

Published online: 20 Jul 2020

Authors: Hiddink, J. G. & Jennings, S. & Sciberras, M. & Bolam, S. G. & Cambiè, G. & McConnaughey, R. A. & Mazor, T. & Hilborn, R. & Collie, J. S. & Pitcher, C. R. & Parma, A. M. & Suuronen, P. & Kaiser, M. J. & Rijnsdorp, A. D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Bottom trawling is the most widespread human activity directly affecting seabed habitats. Assessment and effective management of the effects of bottom...

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Auditory impairment from acoustic seal deterrents predicted for harbour porpoises in a marine protected area.

Published online: 01 Oct 2021

Authors: Findlay, C. R. & Aleynik, D. & Farcas, A. & Merchant, N. D. & Risch, D. & Wilson, B.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Management interventions to reduce human-wildlife conflict can have unintended consequences for non-target species. Acoustic deterrent devices (ADDs) ...

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Rare soil microbial taxa regulate the negative effects of land degradation drivers on soil organic matter decomposition.

Published online: 13 Oct 2021

Authors: Wu Ying & Chen DiMa & Saleem, M. & Wang Bing & Hu ShuiJin & Delgado-Baquerizo, M. & Bai YongFei

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Land degradation drivers, including loss in vegetation and eutrophication, are expected to impact soil biodiversity and functions in drylands world-wi...

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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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Impact of moorland grazing and stocking rates.

Published online: 18 May 2021

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Martin, D. & Fraser, M. D. & Pakeman, R. J. & Moffat, A. M.

Content type: Reports

Management of the English uplands is complex and achieving good environmental outcomes, while taking into account the needs of owners, stakeholders an...

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The impacts of tracks on the integrity and hydrological function of blanket peat.

Published online: 18 May 2021

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Grace, M. & Dykes, A. & Thorp, S. & Crowle, A.

Content type: Reports

Management of the English uplands is complex and achieving good environmental outcomes, while taking into account the needs of owners, stakeholders an...

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