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Control of evaporation and surface-accumulation of nutrients in sand-culture experiments with oak seedlings.

Published online: 01 Jan 1980

Authors: Brookes, P. C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A layer of polystyrene beads on the surface of sand in sand-culture experiments greatly reduced evaporation, prevented surface salt-accumulation, inhi...

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Potential of a root bioassay for determining P-deficiency in high altitude grassland.

Published online: 31 Aug 1991

Authors: Harrison, A. F. & Taylor, K. & Hatton, J. C. & Dighton, J. & Howard, D. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The significance of P deficiency in limiting sward production was assessed in an altitudinal sequence of Agrosto-Festucetum grasslands at the Moor Hou...

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Chemical aspects of heather burning.

Published online: 18 Jan 1965

Authors: Allen, S. E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

See also Abs. 976 (2).

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Modification of a concrete mixer for the sieving of soils.

Published online: 01 Jan 1981

Authors: Benham, D. G. & Harrison, A. F.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A soil sieving machine developed from a commercial concrete mixer is described. The machine is suitable for use with a wide range of fresh soils.

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A tipping bucket recorder for use in stem flow studies.

Published online: 22 May 1971

Authors: White, E. J. & Rhodes, P. S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A tipping-bucket water recorder with a capacity of 100 ml is described.

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Strategic planting and nutrient amendments to accelerate the revegetation of rapidly retreating coastal dunes.

Published online: 14 May 2025

Authors: Morton, J. P. & Fischman, H. S. & Cordero, O. & Crabill, J. T. & Anthony, M. R. & Schneider, M. A. & Adams, P. N. & Angelini, C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The increasing frequency and severity of disturbances to coastal dune ecosystems requires developing and implementing restoration strategies that rapi...

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Creating fen initiation conditions: a new approach for peatland reclamation in the oil sands region of Alberta.

Published online: 09 Mar 2016

Authors: Borkenhagen, A. & Cooper, D. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Reclaiming peatland ecosystems is challenging our understanding of how to rebuild functioning landscapes. Assisted succession may provide a practical ...

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Making sense of wildlife habitat use on active oil sands mines: quasi-experiments, occupancy models, trends assessments and upland habitat reclamation.

Published online: 19 Aug 2024

Authors: Hawkes, V. C. & Gibeau, P. & Challenger, W.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Intensive resource extraction activity in the oil sands of Canada alters the quantity, structure and distribution of native ecosystems, which in turn ...

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A historical investigation of Solent saltmarsh as key coastal nursery habitat areas.

Published online: 17 Aug 2022

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Parry, D. & Hendy, R. I.

Content type: Reports

The aim of this report is to assess historical changes of Solent saltmarsh habitats in different areas covering the Hampshire coast, from Hurst Spit t...

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A survey of tracks and paths in a sand dune ocosystem. I. Soils. II Vegetation.

Published online: 01 Jan 1976

Authors: Liddle, M. J. & Greig-Smith, P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Bulk density and soil penetration resistance was linearly related to the log of the number of passages of a car, up to 256 passages, and of walkers, u...

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