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The abundance of meadow pipits (Anthus pratensis) appears to be a good indicator of the breeding density of hen harriers (Circus cyaneus) on moorland ...
Read moreCarabid beetles are important functional components of many terrestrial ecosystems. Here, we describe the first long-term, wide-scale and quantitative...
Read moreThirgood & Redpath (2008) propose ways in which red grouse:hen harrier conflicts could be resolved. It has also been suggested that grouse managem...
Read moreCalluna-dominated heaths occur throughout Europe but are in decline across their range. There is growing interest in using prescribed burning for thei...
Read moreA characteristic of some heath and moorland areas in maritime north-west Europe is the widespread dominance of Molinia caerulea (purple moor grass). T...
Read moreGrazing preferences of mountain hares in relation to the area available of each of 7 main classes of moorland and vegetation in NE Scotland were studi...
Read moreA study site comprising six 2.5 ha plots of heather (Calluna vulgaris) moorland which could be viewed from afar was created in NE Scotland. Each plot ...
Read moreThe role of prescribed burning of vegetation to manage fire risk is controversial in a variety of situations worldwide. It is becoming more topical (i...
Read moreHeather [Calluna vulgaris] moorland is an internationally important resource; it is valued as food and habitat for a range of herbivores as well as fo...
Read moreAn outline balance sheet for water, Na, K, Ca, P and N was constructed for a stream catchment of 83 ha. The catchment surface comprised 11-20% eroding...
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