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Simulated field trials to evaluate the effect of Sargochromis codringtoni and Tilapia rendalli on snails in the presence and absence of aquatic plants.

Published online: 31 Oct 1997

Authors: Chimbari, M. J. & Madsen, H. & Ndamba, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Two cichlid fish were studied under semi-natural conditions to evaluate their potential as agents for the biological control of schistosome intermedia...

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The impact of phosphorus inputs from small discharges on designated freshwater sites.

Published online: 21 Jan 2021

Published by: Natural England

Authors: May, L. & Place, C. & O'Malley, M. & Spears, B.

Content type: Reports

This report aims to provide an indication of the potential scale and nature of the problem of small discharges ofphosphorus (P) for designated sites a...

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Pathway-level models to predict non-indigenous species establishment using propagule pressure, environmental tolerance and trait data.

Published online: 25 Feb 2015

Authors: Bradie, J. & Leung, B.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Non-indigenous species (NIS) establishments are a growing concern. Current quantitative methods for NIS risk assessment generally focus on only one sp...

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Multiple stressors and stream ecosystem functioning: climate warming and agricultural stressors interact to affect processing of organic matter.

Published online: 23 Sep 2015

Authors: Piggott, J. J. & Niyogi, D. K. & Townsend, C. R. & Matthaei, C. D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Measures of organic matter processing have been proposed as indices of stream ecosystem function to complement structural measures (water quality, tax...

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Working together: how science partnerships can help prioritize rare species for conservation.

Published online: 06 Jun 2020

Authors: Kantor, S. & Olson, D.

Content type: Bulletin

Resource managers are under increasing pressure to prioritize conservation efforts by assessing climate risk for numerous species. Amphibians, fish, a...

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The importance of indirect effects of climate change adaptations on alpine and pre-alpine freshwater systems.

Published online: 02 Jul 2022

Authors: Brosse, M. & Benateau, S. & Gaudard, A. & Stamm, C. & Altermatt, F.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

1. Freshwater is vital to much life on Earth and is an essential resource for humans. Climate change,however, dramatically changes freshwater systems ...

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Introduction to Freshwater Wetlands for Improving Water Quality.

Published online: 03 Nov 2022

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Wake, H. & Norton, D. & Naismith, D. & Taylor, M. & Nicholson, A. & Shore, R.

Content type: Reports

The aim of this report is to provide an overview and summarize the science, experience and case studies relating to the use of freshwater wetlands for...

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The use of environmental DNA for biodiversity monitoring in lentic and lotic ecosystems.

Published online: 24 Aug 2024

Authors: James, J. & Moore, E. M. & Naden, R. & Aston, B. & Bradbeer, S. J. & Stebbing, P. D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Global biodiversity is facing an extinction crisis leading to increasing pressure on industries to monitor their potential environmental impact. Relat...

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Finding the best management policy to eradicate invasive species from spatial ecological networks with simultaneous actions.

Published online: 10 Jan 2018

Authors: Nicol, S. & Sabbadin, R. & Peyrard, N. & Chadès, I.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Spatial management of invasive species is more likely to be successful when multiple locations are treated simultaneously. However, selecting the best...

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Mosquitofish dominate amphibian and invertebrate community development in experimental wetlands.

Published online: 16 Oct 2013

Authors: Shulse, C. D. & Semlitsch, R. D. & Trauth, K. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Restored and constructed habitats can play important conservation roles. Predators help shape communities in these habitats through complex interactio...

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