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Efficacy of a probiotic bacterium to treat bats affected by the disease white-nose syndrome.

Published online: 23 Aug 2017

Authors: Cheng, T. L. & Mayberry, H. & McGuire, L. P. & Hoyt, J. R. & Langwig, K. E. & Hung Nguyen & Parise, K. L. & Foster, J. T. & Willis, C. K. R. & Kilpatrick, A. M. & Frick, W. F.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The management of infectious diseases is an important conservation concern for a growing number of wildlife species. However, effective disease contro...

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Investigating the use of artificial nest boxes positioned at different heights on trees and in isolated positions by dormice (Muscardinus avellanarius): implications for current survey guidelines.

Published online: 15 Aug 2024

Authors: Bartlett, D. & Bower, S. & Dear, P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

This research, carried out in two phases, is a response to questions raised regarding the validity of surveys based on artificial nest boxes, position...

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The potential contribution of terrestrial nature-based solutions to a national 'net zero' climate target.

Published online: 24 Dec 2021

Authors: Bradfer-Lawrence, T. & Finch, T. & Bradbury, R. B. & Buchanan, G. M. & Midgley, A. & Field, R. H.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Many national governments have incorporated nature-based solutions (NbS) in their plans to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions. However, uncertainties...

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Dendritic prioritization through spatial stream network modeling informs targeted management of Himalayan riverscapes under brown trout invasion.

Published online: 19 Dec 2021

Authors: Aashna Sharma & Dubey, V. K. & Johnson, J. A. & Rawal, Y. K. & Kuppusamy Sivakumar

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

With the concept of 'riverscapes' long pending to be acknowledged in the 'landscape-centric' legislative framework of Himalayan nations, conservation ...

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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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Higher forest cover and less contrasting matrices improve carrion removal service by scavenger insects in tropical landscapes.

Published online: 27 Dec 2021

Authors: Alvarado-Montero, S. & Boesing, A. L. & Metzger, J. P. & Jaffé, R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Understanding the links between biological communities and ecosystem service provision through the mechanisms driven by landscape structure is crucial...

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Historical maps confirm the accuracy of zero-inflated model predictions of ancient tree abundance in English wood-pastures.

Published online: 23 Dec 2021

Authors: Nolan, V. & Reader, T. & Gilbert, F. & Atkinson, N.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Ancient trees have important ecological, historical and social connections, and are a key source of dead and decaying wood, a globally declining resou...

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Special Feature: Nature based solutions for a changing world.

Published online: 22 Dec 2021

Content type: Journal issue

Understanding the role of different species in the transmission of multi-host pathogens, such as rabies virus, is vital for effective control strategi...

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Spatial relationships between intensive land cover and residual plant species diversity in temperate farmed landscapes.

Published online: 11 Apr 2007

Authors: Smart, S. M. & Marrs, R. H. & Duc, M. G. le & Thompson, K. & Bunce, R. G. H. & Firbank, L. G. & Rossall, M. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In temperate farmed landscapes conservation policies increasingly emphasize large-scale reductions in land-use intensity. Yet despite a managed revers...

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Proximity to rainforest enhances pollination and fruit set in orchards.

Published online: 11 Apr 2007

Authors: Blanche, K. R. & Ludwig, J. A. & Cunningham, S. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Tropical rainforests are potential reservoirs of insects that could enhance crop pollination, but only a few instances of the provision of such servic...

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