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Tree diversity enhances tree transpiration in a Panamanian forest plantation.

Published online: 15 Feb 2012

Authors: Kunert, N. & Schwendenmann, L. & Potvin, C. & Hölscher, D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Tree plantations play an important role in meeting the growing demand for wood, but there is concern about their high rates of water use. Recent appro...

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Mapping the future: U.S. exposure to multiple landscape stressors.

Published online: 19 Jul 2017

Authors: Kerns, B. & Kim, J. & Kline, J.

Content type: Bulletin

Landscape exposure to multiple stressors can pose risks to human health, biodiversity, and ecosystem services. Attempts to study, control, or mitigate...

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Population dynamics in wild boar Sus scrofa: ecology, elasticity of growth rate and implications for the management of pulsed resource consumers.

Published online: 04 Jan 2006

Authors: Bieber, C. & Ruf, T.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In terrestrial ecosystems many species show large population fluctuations caused by pulsed resources, such as mast seeding. A prime example of a mamma...

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Unraveling local preferences and willingness to pay for different management scenarios: a choice experiment to Biosphere Reserve management.

Published online: 26 Jun 2019

Authors: Castillo-Eguskitza, N. & Hoyos, D. & Onaindia, M. & Czajkowski, M.

Content type: Bulletin

Economic valuation of ecosystem services has emerged as a valuable tool to promote conservation and sustainable land management. Our study adds to thi...

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The harvest of wildlife for bushmeat and traditional medicine in East, South and Southeast Asia: current knowledge base, challenges, opportunities and areas for future research.

Published online: 13 Jan 2016

Authors: Lee TienMing & Sigouin, A. & Pinedo-Vasquez, M. & Nasi, R.

Content type: Bulletin

Bushmeat has always provided a source of nutrition and traditional medicine for local people throughout Asia; this important resource is becoming incr...

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Wildflower strips enhance wild bee reproductive success.

Published online: 08 Apr 2021

Authors: Ganser, D. & Albrecht, M. & Knop, E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Intensification of agriculture has resulted in a simplification and fragmentation of agroecosystems. Yet, its impact on the reproductive success and p...

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Focus on improving how nature is conserved and by whom instead of how much to protect.

Published online: 20 Jan 2022

Published by: British Ecological Society

Authors: Dawson, N. & Carvalho, W. D. & Bezerra, J. S. S. & Todeschini, F. & Tabarelli, M. & Mustina, K.

Content type: Blog

This study focused on Catimbau National Park in the Caatinga dry forest of northeast Brazil. The study explored how the park was set up, and discussed...

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Influence of weather and climate variables on the basal area growth of individual shortleaf pine trees.

Published online: 15 Apr 2015

Authors: Saud, P. & Lynch, T. B. & Wilson, D. S. & Stewart, J. & Guldin, J. M. & Heinemann, B. & Holeman, R. & Wilson, D. & Anderson, K.

Content type: Bulletin article; Conference paper

This paper presents the results of a study on the influence of weather and climate variables on the basal area growth of individual shortleaf pine (Pi...

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How to ensure justice in conservation action, beyond participation? Insights from Mexico.

Published online: 25 Aug 2021

Published by: British Ecological Society

Authors: Guibrunet, L. & Gerritsen, P. R. W. & Sierra-Huelsz, J. A. & Flores-Díaz, A. C. & García-Frapolli, E. & García-Serrano, E. & Pascual, U. & Balvanera, P.

Content type: Blog

This article argues that the efforts to enhance participation of local communities in conservation have not always enabled local communities to shape ...

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Predicting the ecological consequences of environmental change: a review of the methods.

Published online: 11 Oct 2006

Authors: Sutherland, W. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

There is a clear need to increase our ability to predict the consequences of environmental change. The seven main approaches that are currently used a...

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