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The population structure, density and prevalence of tuberculosis (Mycobacterium bovis) in badgers (Meles meles) from four areas in south-west England.

Published online: 01 Jan 1982

Authors: Cheeseman, C. L. & Jones, G. W. & Gallagher, J. & Mallinson, P. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

After outbreaks of TB in cattle, 136 badgers, representing 24 social groups, were removed for PM examination. Mean group size varied little (4.8-7.6 i...

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Effects of intensive harvesting on moose reproduction.

Published online: 03 Nov 2000

Authors: Laurian, C. & Ouellet, J. P. & Courtois, R. & Breton, L. & St-Onge, S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

It has been hypothesized that a balanced adult sex ratio is necessary for the full participation of ungulate females in reproduction and therefore hig...

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Best practices for LGBTQ+ inclusion during ecological fieldwork: considering safety, cis/heteronormativity and structural barriers.

Published online: 19 Sep 2023

Authors: Coon, J. J. & Alexander, N. B. & Smith, E. M. & Spellman, M. & Klimasmith, I. M. & Allen-Custodio, L. T. & Clarkberg, T. E. & Lynch, L. & Knutson, D. & Fountain, K. & Rivera, M. & Scherz, M. & Morrow, L. K.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

LGBTQ+ individuals face unique barriers to participation in ecology. Such barriers are particularly relevant during fieldwork, including physical and ...

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Guild-specific responses of bats to landscape composition and configuration in fragmented Amazonian rainforest.

Published online: 04 Mar 2009

Authors: Klingbeil, B. T. & Willig, M. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Habitat loss and fragmentation are serious threats to biodiversity, especially in the Amazon Basin, where biodiversity is greatest and deforestation i...

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From nature reserve to mosaic management: improving matrix survival, not permeability, benefits regional populations under habitat loss and fragmentation.

Published online: 03 Aug 2022

Authors: Yamaura, Y. & Fletcher, R. J., Jr. & Lade, S. J. & Higa, M. & Lindenmayer, D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Although matrix improvement in fragmented landscapes is a promising conservation measure, matrix permeability (willingness of an organism to enter the...

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Use of burrows and movements by wild rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) on an area of sand dunes.

Published online: 11 Apr 1992

Authors: Kolb, H. H.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Radio-collared rabbits were located during the day throughout the year on an area of sand dunes in the east of Scotland, UK, in 1986-89 to study their...

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An introduction to evidence-based conservation (content tailored for decision-makers).

Published online: 27 Nov 2020

Published by: Evidence in Conservation Teaching Initiative

Authors: Walsh, J. & Downey, H.

Content type: Educational material

This paper highlights the importance of integrating scientific evidence into environmental policy and practice, such as evidence-based decision-making...

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High-intensity fires may have limited medium-term effectiveness for reversing woody plant encroachment in an African savanna.

Published online: 23 Aug 2023

Authors: Strydom, T. & Smit, I. P. J. & Govender, N. & Coetsee, C. & Jenia Singh & Davies, A. B. & Wilgen, B. W. van

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Woody thickening or 'bush encroachment' is a growing concern in savannas worldwide, and can reportedly be reversed by applying high-intensity fires. P...

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Laboratory studies on dispersion behaviour of adult beetles in grain. X. Reaction of saw-toothed grain beetle, Oryzaephilus surinamensis (L.), to isolated pockets of damp and mouldy wheat.

Published online: 04 Jul 1965

Authors: Surtees, G.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The following is almost entirely the author's summary of this part of a series [cf. R.A.E., A 53 580, etc.]. The effect of pockets of damp wheat on th...

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Interactive effects of grazing and global change factors on soil and ecosystem respiration in grassland ecosystems: a global synthesis.

Published online: 21 Jul 2020

Authors: Zhou GuiYao & Luo Qin & Chen YaJie & Hu JiaQi & He Miao & Gao Jing & Zhou LingYan & Liu HuiYing & Zhou XuHui

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

As the key carbon (C) fluxes between biosphere and atmosphere, soil respiration (Rs) and ecosystem respiration (Re) play vital roles in regulating glo...

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