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Plant trait characteristics vary with size and eutrophication in European lowland streams.

Published online: 23 Dec 2015

Authors: Baattrup-Pedersen, A. & Göthe, E. & Larsen, S. E. & O'Hare, M. & Birk, S. & Riis, T. & Friberg, N.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Previous studies investigating community-level relationships between plant functional trait characteristics and stream environmental characteristics r...

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Loss of spatial structure after temporary herbivore absence in a high-productivity reed marsh.

Published online: 21 Jul 2020

Authors: Reijers, V. C. & Cruijsen, P. M. J. M. & Hoetjes, S. C. S. & Akker, M. van den & Heusinkveld, J. H. T. & Koppel, J. van de & Lamers, L. P. M. & Olff, H. & Heide, T. van der

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Grazing can significantly impact spatial heterogeneity and conservation value of ecosystems. Earlier work revealed that overgrazing may stimulate pers...

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If you build it, they will come: coastal amenities facilitate human engagement in marine protected areas.

Published online: 14 Dec 2023

Authors: Free, C. M. & Smith, J. G. & Lopazanski, C. J. & Brun, J. & Francis, T. B. & Eurich, J. G. & Claudet, J. & Dugan, J. E. & Gill, D. A. & Hamilton, S. L. & Kaschner, K. & Mouillot, D. & Ziegler, S. L. & Caselle, J. E. & Nickols, K. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Calls for using marine protected areas (MPAs) to achieve goals for nature and people are increasing globally. While the conservation and fisheries imp...

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Artificial flood reduces fine sediment clogging enhancing hyporheic zone physicochemistry and accessibility for macroinvertebrates.

Published online: 19 Dec 2021

Authors: Mathers, K. L. & Robinson, C. T. & Weber, C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

River regulation globally has reduced the riverine connectivity (longitudinal, lateral and vertically) with significant consequences for their abiotic...

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Rethinking the interface between ecology and society. The case of the cockle controversy in the Dutch Wadden Sea.

Published online: 26 Mar 2008

Authors: Swart, J. A. A. & Andel, J. van

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Applied ecology, like conservation research, may deal with societal issues if its scientifically based interventions have societal consequences. Human...

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Impacts of water level fluctuation on mesotrophic rich fens: acidification vs. eutrophication.

Published online: 31 Jul 2013

Authors: Cusell, C. & Lamers, L. P. M. & Wirdum, G. van & Kooijman, A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Water levels in areas with intensive agriculture have often been strictly controlled for decades. Recently, more natural fluctuating water levels have...

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Combining seascape connectivity with cumulative impact assessment in support of ecosystem-based marine spatial planning.

Published online: 06 Mar 2021

Authors: Jonsson, P. R. & Hammar, L. & Wåhlström, I. & Pålsson, J. & Hume, D. & Almroth-Rosell, E. & Mattsson, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Cumulative impact assessment (CIA) is a promising approach to guide marine spatial planning (MSP) and management. One limitation of CIA is the neglect...

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Identification of two-phase recovery for interpretation of coral reef monitoring data.

Published online: 20 Apr 2022

Authors: Warne, D. J. & Crossman, K. A. & Jin Wang & Mengersen, K. & Osborne, K. & Simpson, M. J. & Thompson, A. A. & Wu, P. & Ortiz, J. C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The world's coral reefs are under threat as climate change causes increases in frequency and severity of acute thermal stress. This is compounded by c...

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Physical and biogenic complexity mediates ecosystem functions in urban sessile marine communities.

Published online: 18 Sep 2023

Authors: Mayer-Pinto, M. & Bugnot, A. B. & Johnston, E. L. & Potts, J. & Airoldi, L. & Glasby, T. M. & Strain, E. M. A. & Scanes, P. & Ushiama, S. & Dafforn, K. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The influence of habitat complexity on biodiversity is a central theme in ecology, with many studies reporting positive relationships. Reconciliation ...

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A review of riverine ecosystem service quantification: research gaps and recommendations.

Published online: 21 Nov 2018

Authors: Hanna, D. E. L. & Tomscha, S. A. & Dallaire, C. O. & Bennett, E. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Increasing demand for benefits provided by riverine ecosystems threatens their sustainable provision. The ecosystem service concept is a promising ave...

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