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Modelling edge effects of mature forest plantations on peatland waders informs landscape-scale conservation.

Published online: 05 Feb 2014

Authors: Wilson, J. D. & Anderson, R. & Bailey, S. & Chetcuti, J. & Cowie, N. R. & Hancock, M. H. & Quine, C. P. & Russell, N. & Stephen, L. & Thompson, D. B. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Edge effects of native forest fragmentation have been well studied, but there are few studies of open-ground habitats fragmented by plantation forests...

Impediments in adoption of organic farming - a few lessons from the farmers who reverted to conventional farming practices.

Published online: 17 Oct 2018

Authors: Birajdar, G. & Kate, T.

Content type: Bulletin article; Conference paper

The stated goal of 'Organic 3.0' is to "bring organic out of its current niche into the mainstream (Arbenz, Gould & Stopes, 2015)". This means to ...

From wooded heather to heathlands. Research of the restauration of the Northern Mander heathlands (Natura 2000 area Springendal - Dal van de Mosbeek).

Published online: 20 Sep 2017

Authors: Bijlsma, R. J. & Bevaart, K. & Geraedts, W. H. J. M. & Waal, R. W. de

Content type: Bulletin

Management measures to restore dry heathland in this area in NE Twente, province of Overijssel, Netherlands, are described. It is based on landscape-b...

Furnishing the Netherlands with the principle of natural climate buffers: the learning experiences.

Published online: 14 Jul 2020

Authors: Veraart, J. A. & Klostermann, J. & Sterk, M. & Janmaat, R. & Oosterwegel, E. & Buuren, M. van & Hattum, T. van

Content type: Bulletin

The Netherlands is increasingly confronted with periods of drought, heat and extreme rainfall due to climate change. Nature based solutions are areas ...

Refuges for fauna in fire-prone landscapes: their ecological function and importance.

Published online: 04 Dec 2013

Authors: Robinson, N. M. & Leonard, S. W. J. & Ritchie, E. G. & Bassett, M. & Chia, E. K. & Buckingham, S. & Gibb, H. & Bennett, A. F. & Clarke, M. F.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Rapid environmental change is placing increasing pressure on the survival of many species globally. Ecological refuges can mitigate the impacts of cha...

Simulation of the long-term impact of atmospheric deposition on dune ecosystems in the Netherlands.

Published online: 30 Mar 1995

Authors: Vries, W. de & Klijn, J. A. & Kros, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The long-term impact of present levels of acid deposition on sandy soils in dune areas was simulated for calcareous and non-calcareous (coastal) dune ...

NatureScot Research Report 1283 - Disturbance Distances Review: An updated literature review of disturbance distances of selected bird species.

Published online: 23 Oct 2022

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: Goodship, N. M. & Furness, R. W.

Content type: Reports

This report provides an account for the distances at which disturbance could be caused by human related activities to a number of protected UK bird sp...

The impact of a road upon adjacent heathland vegetation: effects on plant species composition.

Published online: 30 Jun 1997

Authors: Angold, P. G.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The effect of a road upon heathland vegetation was investigated at five sites adjacent to the main trunk road through the New Forest, Hampshire, UK, w...

Monitoring salt stress in grapevines: are measures of plant trait variability useful?

Published online: 05 Nov 2003

Authors: Sinclair, C. & Hoffmann, A. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Measures of trait variability, in particular fluctuating asymmetry (FA), have been proposed as biological tools for monitoring environmental quality, ...

Spatial distribution and dynamics of populations of the introduced annual Emex australis in south-eastern Australia.

Published online: 01 Jan 1982

Authors: Weiss, P. W.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The population dynamics of the annual weed Emex australis are described for 3 sites in south-eastern Australia. A graphical test showed a random spati...

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