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Approaches for testing herbivore effects on plant population dynamics.

Published online: 11 Oct 2006

Authors: Halpern, S. L. & Underwood, N.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

As plant invasions pose one of the greatest threats to biodiversity, it is critical to improve both our understanding of invasiveness and strategies f...

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Plant traits predict the success of weed biocontrol.

Published online: 10 Oct 2012

Authors: Paynter, Q. & Overton, J. M. & Hill, R. L. & Bellgard, S. E. & Dawson, M. I.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Biological control (biocontrol) can provide permanent cost-effective control of plant pests, but has variable success. The ability to predict the succ...

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Tests of different methods for measuring and estimating utilization rate of heather (Calluna vulgaris) by vertebrate herbivores.

Published online: 07 Nov 1992

Authors: Armstrong, H. M. & Macdonald, A. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In a field study at a hill sheep farm in the Tweedsmuir hills of SE Scotland the precision of 4 methods for measuring utilization rate of C. vulgaris ...

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The use and utility of surrogates in biodiversity monitoring programmes.

Published online: 06 Apr 2021

Authors: Sato, C. F. & Westgate, M. J. & Barton, P. S. & Foster, C. N. & O'Loughlin, L. S. & Pierson, J. C. & Balmer, J. & Chapman, J. & Catt, G. & Detto, T. & Hawcroft, A. & Kavanagh, R. P. & Marshall, D. & McKay, M. & Moseby, K. & Perry, M. & Robinson, D. & Schroder, M. & Tuft, K. & Lindenmayer, D. B.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A workshop was held to explore the utility of surrogates in biodiversity conservation-focused monitoring programmes. This paper focus on reporting the...

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The list of vascular plants for the city of Toronto.

Published online: 16 May 2021

Authors: Cadotte, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Urban areas have become epicentres for applied ecological and conservation research and policy. Yet, most urban areas have surprisingly little consoli...

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Using stochastic dynamic programming to determine optimal fire management for Banksia ornata.

Published online: 10 Oct 2001

Authors: McCarthy, M. A. & Possingham, H. P. & Gill, A. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A model of the population dynamics of Banksia ornata was developed, using stochastic dynamic programming (a state-dependent decision-making tool), to ...

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Operation and organization of the institutional framework of climate change in Mali.

Published online: 13 Apr 2016

Authors: Traoré, K. & Totin, E. & Sogoba, B. & Traoré, P. S. & Zougmoré, R.

Content type: Bulletin

The Flagship Project 4 CCAFS implemented in Mali since 2014 considers a wide adoption of climate-friendly practices that can help improve the producer...

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Setting sustainable grazing levels for heather moorland: a multi-site analysis.

Published online: 15 Apr 2009

Authors: Pakeman, R. J. & Nolan, A. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Many habitats of high conservation value are managed by grazing but could be damaged by poor grazing management. Approaches and methods to set appropr...

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Redefining climate change maladaptation using a values-based approach in forests.

Published online: 01 Sep 2022

Authors: Findlater, K. & Hagerman, S. & Kozak, R. & Gukova, V.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Climate change adaptation can have unexpected and detrimental effects, typically conceptualized as maladaptation and narrowly defined in relation to c...

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Stable or shifting visions? In search of nature and social bonds during the pandemic.

Published online: 20 Jan 2022

Published by: British Ecological Society

Authors: Lo, V. B. & López-Rodríguez, M. D. & Metzger, M. J. & Oteros-Rozasd, E. & Piqueres, M. A. C. & Ruiz-Mallén, I. & Marchb, H. & Raymond, C. M.

Content type: Blog

This case study emphasizes the need for adaptive park management plans to cope with major system shocks. Inclusivity of stakeholder observations and k...

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