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Effectiveness of fish screens in protecting lamprey (Entosphenus and Lampetra spp.) ammocoetes - pilot testing of variable screen angle.

Published online: 28 Aug 2019

Authors: Liedtke, T. L. & Didricksen, D. J. & Weiland, L. K. & Ragala, J. A. & Lampman, R.

Content type: Bulletin

Thousands of screened water diversions throughout the Columbia River Basin of the Pacific Northwest are sources of entrainment (unintended diversion i...

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Population reinforcement and demographic changes needed to stabilise the population of a migratory vulture.

Published online: 22 Dec 2021

Authors: Oppel, S. & Saravia, V. & Bounas, A. & Arkumarev, V. & Kret, E. & Dobrev, V. & Dobrev, D. & Kordopatis, P. & Skartsi, T. & Velevski, M. & Petrovski, N. & Bino, T. & Topi, M. & Klisurov, I. & Stoychev, S. & Nikolov, S. C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

One approach to stabilise small and declining populations is to breed individuals in captivity and release them into the wild to reinforce existing po...

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The role of propagule pressure in experimental bark beetle invasions.

Published online: 17 Sep 2023

Authors: Chase, K. D. & Kelly, D. & Liebhold, A. M. & Brockerhoff, E. G.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Although many non-native species arrive in novel environments, only a fraction successfully establish. A crucial factor affecting the colonization pro...

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Beavers in licensed enclosures: licensees' objectives, opinions and experiences.

Published online: 05 Sep 2023

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Wilson, C.

Content type: Reports

The key aims of this research were to provide evidence on (i) the objectives, opinions and experiences of licensees and (ii) to understand human and E...

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Microbial release of sulphur ions from atmospheric pollution deposits.

Published online: 01 Jan 1983

Authors: Killham, K. & Wainwright, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The surface of leaves of Acer pseudoplatanus growing in areas exposed to heavy atmospheric pollution are covered with atmospheric pollution deposits (...

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Nitrogen mineralization and nitrification in amended colliery spoils.

Published online: 01 Jan 1976

Authors: Williams, P. J. & Cooper, J. E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Mineral nitrogen concentrations were greater in acid spoils (pH<5) than in limed or neutral spoils. In acid spoils, the predominant form was NH4-N....

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Relocation of large grazers from the Oostvaardersplassen: a quick scan of potential release areas.

Published online: 04 Jul 2019

Authors: Grift, E. van der & Schotman, A. & Jansman, H. & Groot, A. de

Content type: Bulletin

This quick scan explores potential areas - inside and outside the Netherlands - for the relocation of large grazers from the Oostvaardersplassen. The ...

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The gas chromatograph as a respirometer.

Published online: 01 Jan 1976

Authors: Putman, R. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Gases released from two decay systems (leaf litter, animal carrion) were analysed with a simple gas chromatograph. The apparatus provides a convenient...

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The introduction of Neodusmetia sangwani (Rao) (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) into Israel for the control of the rhodesgrass scale, Antonina graminis (Maskell) (Homoptera: Pseudococcidae).

Published online: 01 Jan 1976

Authors: Gerson, U. & Mescheloff, E. & Dubitzki, E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Since indigenous natural enemies of Antonina graminis (Mask.) do not appear to control the pest in Israel. The hymenopterous parasite Neodusmetia sang...

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Comparing post-release cover and burrow use by differentially head-started Mojave desert tortoises in southern California.

Published online: 14 May 2022

Authors: McGovern, P. A. & Peaden, J. M. & Buhlmann, K. A. & Todd, B. D. & Tuberville, T. D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Conservation Evidence

The effects of indoor rearing versus the conventional method of solely outdoor head-starting on post-release cover and burrow use of juvenile Mojave d...

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