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The stress-gradient hypothesis (SGH) provides a conceptual framework for explaining how environmental context determines the nature of biotic interact...

The decline of farmland birds across Europe is a well-documented case of biodiversity loss, and despite land stewardship supported by funding from agr...

The abundance of meadow pipits (Anthus pratensis) appears to be a good indicator of the breeding density of hen harriers (Circus cyaneus) on moorland ...

Despite a strong uptake of evidence-based approaches, conservation often proceeds from a grossly incomplete understanding of species priorities. To op...

The capercaillie Tetrao urogallus is widely valued as a game bird and an indicator of forest ecosystem quality. In Scotland, its numbers have declined...

Managers considering restoration of landscapes often face a fundamental challenge - what should be the habitat composition of the restored landscape? ...

Shrubland ecosystems are often inherently flammable due to a canopy structure favourable for fire propagation. At the same time, the fuel bed is not s...

Lowland Calluna-dominated heathlands are a high priority for conservation in Europe. As an anthropogenic subclimax community they require regular mana...

Tree plantations occur globally and are often promoted as a strategy to supply wood products for an expanding human population while reducing pressure...

Population abundance estimation is a critical yet challenging task for wildlife management decision-making. For aerial surveys of terrestrial mammals ...