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Selection of upland swards by red deer (Cervus elaphus) on Rhum.

Published online: 01 Jan 1977

Authors: Charles, W. N. & McCowan, D. & East, K.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In 1965-67 the use of sward types by red deer on Rhum was assessed from faeces counts within a 750-ha study area and by observations of deer dispersio...

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Habitat preferences and survival in wildlife reintroductions: an ecological trap in reintroduced grey partridges.

Published online: 01 Dec 2010

Authors: Rantanen, E. M. & Buner, F. & Riordan, P. & Sotherton, N. & Macdonald, D. W.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Wildlife reintroductions can help to restore populations and save species from extinction. However, success rates of reintroductions are low due to in...

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Influence of variable retention harvests on forest ecosystems. II. Diversity and population dynamics of small mammals.

Published online: 10 Jul 2002

Authors: Sullivan, T. P. & Sullivan, D. S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Variable retention harvests in temperate coniferous forests provide various intensities and sizes of disturbance across a gradient, from clear felling...

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Conservation planning for people and nature in a Chilean biodiversity hotspot.

Published online: 28 Apr 2021

Published by: British Ecological Society

Authors: Martinez Harms, M. J. & Wilson, K. A. & Costa, M. D. P. & Possingham, H. P. & Gelcich, S. & Chauvenet, A. & Pliscoff, P. & Marquet, P. A. & Bryan, B. A.

Content type: Blog

This paper explores the scenarios to expand the protected area system in Chile towards sectors rich in biodiversity to improve conservation while simu...

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The implications of grazing and predator management on the habitats and breeding success of black grouse Tetrao tetrix.

Published online: 16 May 1996

Authors: Baines, D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Data on black grouse densities and breeding success were collected from five blocks of moorland in N. England and S. Scotland, each consisting of four...

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Effects of stream restoration on dispersal of plant propagules.

Published online: 15 Apr 2009

Authors: Engström, J. & Nilsson, C. & Jansson, R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Species immigration is vital for the success of restoring degraded ecosystems, but the effectiveness of enhancing dispersal following restoration is s...

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Forecasting rodent outbreaks in Africa: an ecological basis for Mastomys control in Tanzania.

Published online: 25 Jan 1997

Authors: Leirs, H. & Verhagen, R. & Verheyen, W. & Mwanjabe, P. & Mbise, T.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Rainfall data were collated for years preceding historical outbreaks of Mastomys [Praomys] rats in East Africa in order to test the hypothesis that su...

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Nature-reliant, low-income households face the highest rates of woody-plant encroachment in South Africa.

Published online: 09 Aug 2022

Authors: White, J. D. M. & Stevens, N. & Fisher, J. T. & Archibald, S. & Reynolds, C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Woody-plant encroachment is an under-recognized consequence of land degradation. This phenomenon is common in rangeland ecosystems, where woody plants...

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The effects of habitat fragmentation and livestock-grazing on animal communities in remnants of gimlet Eucalyptus salubris woodland in the Western Australian wheatbelt. I. Arthropods.

Published online: 19 May 1997

Authors: Abensperg-Traun, M. & Smith, G. T. & Arnold, G. W. & Steven, D. E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The effects of habitat fragmentation and livestock activity on arthropod communities were examined within 26 remnants of gimlet Eucalyptus salubris wo...

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Climate change refugia for the flora and fauna of England.

Published online: 20 Mar 2021

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Suggitt, A. J. & Wilson, R. J. & August, T. A. & Beale, C. M. & Bennie, J. J. & Dordolo, A. & Fox, R. & Hopkins, J. J. & Isaac, N. J. B. & Jorieux, P. & Macgregor, N. A. & Marcetteau, J. & Massimino, D. & Morecroft, M. D. & Pearce-Higgins, J. W. & Walker, K. & Maclean, I. M. D.

Content type: Reports

A variety of evidence suggests that species may be able to withstand the effects of climate change in localised environments known as refugia, where s...

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