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How are the impacts of multiple anthropogenic drivers considered in marine ecosystem service research? A systematic literature review.

Published online: 09 Sep 2024

Authors: Figueras, L. S. & Zandt, E. I. & Buschbaum, C. & Meunier, C. L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In recent decades, great research efforts have been made to understand how specific anthropogenic drivers impact coastal marine ecosystems and their s...

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History matters: village distances, grazing and grassland species diversity.

Published online: 01 Dec 2010

Authors: Reitalu, T. & Johansson, L. J. & Sykes, M. T. & Hall, K. & Prentice, H. C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Temperate semi-natural grasslands are characterized by high levels of species diversity and have a high conservation value. Plant species diversity in...

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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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Spatial distribution of biodiversity citizen science in a natural area depends on area accessibility and differs from other recreational area use.

Published online: 25 Oct 2022

Authors: Mandeville, C. P. & Nilsen, E. B. & Finstad, A. G.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Opportunistic citizen science produces large amounts of primary biodiversity data but is underutilized in the conservation and management of protected...

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A field test of mechanisms underpinning animal diversity in recently burned landscapes.

Published online: 06 Jul 2023

Authors: Senior, K. L. & Giljohann, K. M. & McCarthy, M. A. & Kelly, L. T.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Planned burning generates different types of pyrodiversity, however, experimental tests of how alternative spatial patterns of burning influence anima...

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Changes in arthropod communities mediate the effects of landscape composition and farm management on pest control ecosystem services in organically managed strawberry crops.

Published online: 16 Feb 2022

Authors: Lu, A. & Gonthier, D. J. & Sciligo, A. R. & Garcia, K. & Chiba, T. & Juárez, G. & Kremen, C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Landscape composition and local diversification practices such as polyculture, cover cropping and hedgerows may promote natural pest control by benefi...

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Determinants of parasitoid abundance and diversity in woodland habitats.

Published online: 02 May 2007

Authors: Fraser, S. E. M. & Dytham, C. & Mayhew, P. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Insect parasitoids comprise a large fraction of terrestrial biodiversity. Because of this diversity, species-level conservation of most parasitoid spe...

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Taxonomic and functional diversity in Mediterranean pastures: insights on the biodiversity-productivity trade-off.

Published online: 28 Sep 2016

Authors: Rolo, V. & Rivest, D. & Lorente, M. & Kattge, J. & Moreno, G.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Agricultural intensification is one of the main causes of biodiversity loss world-wide. The inclusion of semi-natural features in agricultural landsca...

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Ecosystem-scale impacts of non-timber forest product harvesting: effects on soil nutrients.

Published online: 22 Nov 2017

Authors: Ruwanza, S. & Shackleton, C. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The harvesting of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) is a global phenomenon, the sustainability of which has been studied for many species at the indi...

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Habitat selection by yellowhammers Emberiza citrinella on lowland farmland at two spatial scales: implications for conservation management.

Published online: 25 May 2005

Authors: Whittingham, M. J. & Swetnam, R. D. & Wilson, J. D. & Chamberlain, D. E. & Freckleton, R. P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Yellowhammer Emberiza citrinella populations have declined rapidly in the UK over recent decades, and a clear understanding of their habitat requireme...

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