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NatureScot Research Report 1269 - Using peatland surface motion (bog breathing) to monitor Peatland Action sites.

Published online: 09 Sep 2022

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: Marshall, C. & Bradley, A. V. & Andersen, R. & Large, D. J.

Content type: Reports

This project seeks to evaluate the applications of Interferometric satellite radar (InSAR) in measuring peat condition over selected peatland sites in...

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Facilitating local natural capital investment: literature review.

Published online: 07 Sep 2022

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: Christie, M.

Content type: Reports

The objective of this literature review is to develop a detailed understanding of natural capital investment initiatives in the UK and overseas and id...

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NatureScot Research Report 1256 - Aerial surveys of seals in Scotland during the harbour seal moult, 2016-2019.

Published online: 09 Sep 2022

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: Morris, C. D. & Duck, C. D. & Thompson, D.

Content type: Reports

This report presents the latest results of the survey on the population size and distribution harbour seals (Phoca vitulina)around Scotland in context...

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Experimental comparison of fish mortality and injuries at innovative and conventional small hydropower plants.

Published online: 08 Sep 2022

Authors: Mueller, M. & Knott, J. & Pander, J. & Geist, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Resolving the controversy about hydropower is only possible based on reliable data on its ecological effects, particularly fish welfare. Herein, we pr...

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Biodiversity conservation in dynamic landscapes: trade-offs between number, connectivity and turnover of habitat patches.

Published online: 12 Oct 2011

Authors: Johst, K. & Drechsler, M. & Teeffelen, A. J. A. van & Hartig, F. & Vos, C. C. & Wissel, S. & Wätzold, F. & Opdam, P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Many species are adapted to landscapes with characteristic dynamics generated by ongoing habitat destruction and creation. Climate change and human la...

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Multifunctional benefits of organic farming and hedgerow density.

Published online: 08 Apr 2025

Authors: Vandendriessche, J. & Frenne, P. de & Eeraerts, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Agricultural expansion and intensification are key drivers of biodiversity loss. In search of more sustainable ways to produce food and conserve biodi...

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Individual and combined responses of stream ecosystems to multiple stressors.

Published online: 10 Dec 2008

Authors: Townsend, C. R. & Uhlmann, S. S. & Matthaei, C. D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Managers must understand the effects of stressors on ecosystems in order to identify thresholds of harm but, to be meaningful, thresholds will usually...

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Predicting transient amplification in perturbed ecological systems.

Published online: 19 Dec 2007

Authors: Townley, S. & Carslake, D. & Kellie-Smith, O. & McCarthy, D. & Hodgson, D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Ecological systems are prone to disturbances and perturbations. For stage-structured populations, communities and ecosystems, measurements of system m...

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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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Determinants of stemwood production in Pinus contorta var. latifolia forests: the influence of site quality and stand structure.

Published online: 21 Mar 1992

Authors: Long, J. N. & Smith, F. W.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Results are reported from a study of leaf area dynamics in 100 plots in stands of lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta var. latifolia, age range 67-134 yr) ...

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