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Exclusion of barn owls Tyto alba from a greater horseshoe bat Rhinolophus ferrumequinum roost in Devon, UK.

Published online: 29 May 2024

Authors: Bollo, P. M. & Kitching, T. & Wright, P. G. R. & Schofield, H. & Glover, A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Conservation Evidence

The greater horseshoe bat Rhinolophus ferrumequinum is a rare species in the UK that relies heavily on undisturbed stone buildings in which to breed. ...

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Seedling recruitment and age-specific survivorship and reproduction in populations of Avena sterilis L. ssp. ludoviciana (Durieu) Nyman.

Published online: 01 Apr 1987

Authors: Fernández-Quintanilla, C. & Navarrete, L. & Andujar, J. L. G. & Fernandez, A. & Sanchez, M. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The demography of the annual grass weed A. sterilis subsp. ludoviciana was studied during 3 consecutive years on populations growing in winter wheat c...

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Water use by irrigated cotton in Sudan. 2. Net radiation and soil heat flux.

Published online: 03 Jan 1969

Authors: Rijks, D. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Radiation balance was measured from Oct.-Dec. 1965 in an irrigated cotton crop grown on ridges. During this time crop cover increased from about 10% t...

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The influence of recreational activity on upland ecosystems in the UK: a review of evidence.

Published online: 13 Feb 2024

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Gilchrist, A. & Glentworth, J. & Radzuan, H. S. M. & Clay, G.

Content type: Reports

The purpose of this systematic review was to assess the available evidence on the types of recreation occurring in the English uplands, the receptors ...

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LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES advanced mooring systems worldwide: project summary report.

Published online: 13 Feb 2024

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Stainthorp, R.

Content type: Reports

This work, commissioned by Natural England through the Life Recreation ReMEDIES (Reducing and Mitigating Erosion and Disturbance Impacts affEcting the...

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A framework for assessing the biodiversity and fishery aspects of marine reserves.

Published online: 05 Aug 2009

Authors: Levin, P. S. & Kaplan, I. & Grober-Dunsmore, R. & Chittaro, P. M. & Oyamada, S. & Andrews, K. & Mangel, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Resource management agencies are often charged with managing natural resources for economic and social goals, while also protecting and conserving bio...

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Fishing for aphids: the exploitation of a natural population.

Published online: 01 Jan 1977

Authors: Charnov, E. & Frazer, B. D. & Gilbert, N. & Raworth, D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A field experiment on lucerne in British Columbia in which populations of Acyrthosiphon pisum (Harris) were harvested at various rates is described an...

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Using, and generating, evidence to improve conservation translocations.

Published online: 24 Feb 2021

Published by: Evidence in Conservation Teaching Initiative

Authors: Dalrymple, S. E. & McNeill, M. & Branwoo, H. & Bellis, J.

Content type: Educational material

This paper provides information on using and generating evidence to improve conservation translocations. The definition, current use, and key principl...

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Connection to nature.

Published online: 09 Aug 2023

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Seers, H. & Mughal, R. & Chatterjee, H.

Content type: Reports

This summary focuses on people's connection to nature (CTN), distinct from mere contact with nature. CTN involves an emotional bond with the natural w...

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Some species play a key cultural role in our lives - could that be used to protect nature and benefit local people?

Published online: 04 Nov 2020

Authors: Freitas, C. T. & Lopes, P. F. M. & Campos-Silva, J. V. & Noble, M. M. & Dyball, R. & Peres, C. A.

Content type: Blog

This paper focuses on the importance of some culturally important species (CIS), which should be regarded as a highly relevant aspect of conservation ...

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