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Modelling the choice between and the costs of multiple-use vs. specialized forest management.

Published online: 10 May 2017

Authors: Garcia, S. & Petucco, C. & Thorsen, B. J. & Vedel, S. E.

Content type: Bulletin

Forests provide ecosystem services jointly with timber production. In some cases, private forest owners implement management actions in order to enhan...

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From biodiversity to health: quantifying the impact of diverse ecosystems on human well-being.

Published online: 29 Mar 2023

Authors: Ulrich, W. & Batáry, P. & Baudry, J. & Beaumelle, L. & Bucher, R. & Čerevková, A. & Riva, E. G. de la & Felipe-Lucia, M. R. & Gallé, R. & Kesse-Guyot, E. & Rembiałkowska, E. & Rusch, A. & Stanley, D. & Birkhofer, K.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Ample evidence suggests positive effects of species diversity on ecosystem functioning and services in natural and agricultural landscapes. Less obvio...

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Analysis of biological control of cassava pests in Africa. I. Simulation of carbon, nitrogen and water dynamics in cassava.

Published online: 11 Jul 1989

Authors: Gutierrez, A. P. & Wermelinger, B. & Schulthess, F. & Baumgaertner, J. U. & Herren, H. R. & Ellis, C. K. & Yaninek, J. S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A model for the growth and development of cassava under pest-free conditions, as modified by weather, soil nitrogen and water, is described. The model...

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A population model for the effect of parasitic fungi on numbers of the cereal cyst-nematode, Heterodera avenae.

Published online: 01 Jan 1980

Authors: Perry, J. N.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Population densities of Heterodera avenae in a sandy soil in Nottinghamshire, UK, decreased to very low levels between 1957 and 1968, despite intensiv...

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Special Profile: Integrating ecology and the social sciences.

Published online: 15 Apr 2009

Authors: Philipson, J. & Lowe, P. & Bullock, J. M.

Content type: Journal issue

This special issue contains 10 papers providing information on the integration between ecology and social sciences. Topics covered include: contrastin...

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Stating mechanisms and refining criteria for ecologically successful river restoration: a comment on Palmer et al. (2005).

Published online: 25 May 2005

Authors: Jansson, R. & Backx, H. & Boulton, A. J. & Dixon, M. & Dudgeon, D. & Hughes, F. M. R. & Nakamura, K. & Stanley, E. H. & Tockner, K.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

To encourage more project assessment and reporting of restoration outcomes, Palmer et al. (2005) propose five criteria for assessing the ecological su...

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UKCEH, Soil Health, Laura Bentley.

Published online: 07 Dec 2024

Published by: UK, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology

Content type: Conference slides

This presentation focuses on the UKCEH National Soil Monitoring program, which provides long-term, nationally representative data on soil condition an...

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Models for pest control using predator release, habitat management and pesticide release in combination.

Published online: 01 Jan 1983

Authors: Barclay, H. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A model of a 2 life-stage pest species is presented for determining the feasibility of control by means of predator release, habitat management and pe...

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A simulation model of the role of parasitoids in the population development of Sitobion avenae (Hemiptera: Aphididae) on cereals.

Published online: 04 Jun 1986

Authors: Vorley, W. T. & Wratten, S. D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A simulation model is described which demonstrates the role of parasitic Hymenoptera in influencing the numbers of the aphid Sitobion avenae on cereal...

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Optimal release strategies for biological control agents: an application of stochastic dynamic programming to population management.

Published online: 12 Apr 2000

Authors: Shea, K. & Possingham, H. P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Establishing biological control agents in the field is a major step in any classical biocontrol programme, yet there are few general guidelines to hel...

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