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Effects of aerial applications of fenitrothion on bird populations of a Scottish pine plantation.

Published online: 17 May 1988

Authors: Spray, C. J. & Crick, H. Q. P. & Hart, A. D. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A study was carried out in the UK in 1982-84 of 5 passerine bird species in four plots (70 ha), two of which were sprayed at 300 g/ha with fenitrothio...

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Managing water levels on wet grasslands to improve foraging conditions for breeding northern lapwing Vanellus vanellus.

Published online: 07 Apr 2010

Authors: Eglington, S. M. & Bolton, M. & Smart, M. A. & Sutherland, W. J. & Watkinson, A. R. & Gill, J. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The widespread drainage of wetlands and grazing marshes has been one of the main drivers of severe reductions in the number and range of breeding wade...

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Putting seed traits into pellets: using seed mass data to improve seed encapsulation technology for native plant revegetation.

Published online: 13 Jul 2024

Authors: Lieurance, P. E. & Mills, C. H. & Tetu, S. G. & Gallagher, R. V.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Poor seedling emergence often limits the success of direct seeding in ecological restoration. New techniques for maximising seed use efficiency and se...

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The reproductive benefits of livestock farming in barn swallows Hirundo rustica: quality of nest site or foraging habitat?

Published online: 01 Dec 2010

Authors: Grüebler, M. U. & Korner-Nievergelt, F. & Hirschheydt, J. von

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In many parts of the world, changes in agricultural land-use have led to significant declines of bird species, including aerial insectivores such as b...

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Long-term effects of seeding after wildfire on vegetation in Great Basin shrubland ecosystems.

Published online: 08 Oct 2014

Authors: Knutson, K. C. & Pyke, D. A. & Wirth, T. A. & Arkle, R. S. & Pilliod, D. S. & Brooks, M. L. & Chambers, J. C. & Grace, J. B.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Invasive annual grasses alter fire regimes in shrubland ecosystems of the western USA, threatening ecosystem function and fragmenting habitats necessa...

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Benign effects of logging on aerial insectivorous bats in Southeast Asia revealed by remote sensing technologies.

Published online: 22 Dec 2023

Authors: Yoh, N. & Seaman, D. J. I. & Deere, N. J. & Bernard, H. & Bicknell, J. E. & Struebig, M. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Logging is the most widespread disturbance in tropical forests, altering ecological communities and functions. However, many species can persist in lo...

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Spatial patterns of kangaroo density across the South Australian pastoral zone over 26 years: aggregation during drought and suggestions of long distance movement.

Published online: 21 Nov 2007

Authors: Pople, A. R. & Phinn, S. R. & Menke, N. & Grigg, G. C. & Possingham, H. P. & McAlpine, C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Wildlife surveys usually focus on estimating population size, and management actions such as commercial harvesting, culling and poison baiting are ref...

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Comparing cost-effectiveness of radio and drone telemetry with playback surveys for assessing translocation outcomes.

Published online: 07 Dec 2024

Authors: Stone, Z. L. & Macdermid, K. & Muller, C. G. & Armstrong, D. P. & Parker, K. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Post-release monitoring is critical for assessing translocation outcomes. Yet the quality of information gained from monitoring can vary greatly, and ...

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Enhancing gardens as habitats for flower-visiting aerial insects (pollinators): should we plant native or exotic species?

Published online: 23 Sep 2015

Authors: Salisbury, A. & Armitage, J. & Bostock, H. & Perry, J. & Tatchell, M. & Thompson, K.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Domestic gardens typically consist of a mixture of native and non-native plants which support biodiversity and provide valuable ecosystem services, pa...

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Using UAV-mounted thermal cameras to detect the presence of nesting nightjar in upland clear-fell: a case study in South Wales, UK.

Published online: 12 Apr 2021

Authors: Shewring, M. P. & Vafidis, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

1. Confirming the presence and location of European Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus nests is a significant fieldwork challenge in ecological monitoring...

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