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Modelling topoclimatic patterns of egg mortality of Epirrita autumnata (Lepidoptera: Geometridae) with a geographical information system: predictions for current climate and warmer climate scenarios.

Published online: 19 Aug 1998

Authors: Virtanen, T. & Neuvonen, S. & Nikula, A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A study was carried out to quantify the effects of a warmer winter climate on the egg mortality (and, consequently, the risk of an outbreak) of Epirri...

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The potential contribution of terrestrial nature-based solutions to a national 'net zero' climate target.

Published online: 24 Dec 2021

Authors: Bradfer-Lawrence, T. & Finch, T. & Bradbury, R. B. & Buchanan, G. M. & Midgley, A. & Field, R. H.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Many national governments have incorporated nature-based solutions (NbS) in their plans to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions. However, uncertainties...

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Assessing the accuracy of species distribution models: prevalence, kappa and the true skill statistic (TSS).

Published online: 11 Apr 2007

Authors: Allouche, O. & Tsoar, A. & Kadmon, R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In recent years the use of species distribution models by ecologists and conservation managers has increased considerably, along with an awareness of ...

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FAO workshop launching the Blue Growth Initiative and implementing an ecosystem approach to aquaculture in Kenya, Mombasa, Kenya, 27-31 July 2015.

Published online: 21 Sep 2016

Published by: Food and Agriculture Organization

Content type: Bulletin; Conference proceedings

The Blue Growth Initiative (BGI) is an FAO flagship initiative that aims at supporting more productive, responsible and sustainable fisheries and aqua...

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Using butterfly survey data to model habitat associations in urban developments.

Published online: 14 Jul 2024

Authors: Cooper, J. E. J. & Plummer, K. E. & Middlebrook, I. & Siriwardena, G. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

One approach for measuring the potential biodiversity in new urban construction projects is through ecological models that predict how wildlife will r...

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Bird strikes at commercial airports explained by citizen science and weather radar data.

Published online: 15 Nov 2021

Authors: Nilsson, C. & Sorte, F. A. la & Dokter, A. & Horton, K. & Doren, B. M. van & Kolodzinski, J. J. & Shamoun-Baranes, J. & Farnsworth, A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Aircraft collisions with birds span the entire history of human aviation, including fatal collisions during some of the first powered human flights. M...

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Nature networks: a summary for practitioners.

Published online: 19 Jan 2021

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Crick, H. & Crosher, I. & Mainstone, C. & Taylor, S. & Wharton, A. & Langford, P. & Larwood, J. & Lusardi, J. & Appleton, D. & Brotherton, P. & Duffield, S. & Macgregor, N.

Content type: Reports

This summary for practitioners aims to provide a quick reference guide to support the development of Nature Networks. It is based on the extensive rev...

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Too young to die: mapping nursery areas for early juveniles of the endangered sandbar shark (Carcharhinus plumbeus) to inform conservation in the Mediterranean Sea.

Published online: 15 Feb 2024

Authors: Barbato, M. & Zampieri, C. & D'Acunto, S. & Pennino, M. G. & Barausse, A. & Mazzoldi, C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Globally, elasmobranch species have been declining in abundance due to fishery activities. This conservation issue calls for effective management stra...

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Predicting spatio-temporal population patterns of Borrelia burgdorferi, the Lyme disease pathogen.

Published online: 28 Feb 2023

Authors: Tran, T. & Prusinski, M. A. & White, J. L. & Falco, R. C. & Kokas, J. & Vinci, V. & Gall, W. K. & Tober, K. J. & Haight, J. & Oliver, J. & Sporn, L. A. & Meehan, L. & Banker, E. & Backenson, P. B. & Jensen, S. T. & Brisson, D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The causative bacterium of Lyme disease, Borrelia burgdorferi, expanded from an undetected human pathogen into the etiologic agent of the most common ...

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NABat ML: utilizing deep learning to enable crowdsourced development of automated, scalable solutions for documenting North American bat populations.

Published online: 11 Mar 2023

Authors: Khalighifar, A. & Gotthold, B. S. & Adams, E. & Barnett, J. & Beard, L. O. & Britzke, E. R. & Burger, P. A. & Chase, K. & Cordes, Z. & Cryan, P. M. & Ferrall, E. & Fill, C. T. & Gibson, S. E. & Haulton, G. S. & Irvine, K. M. & Katz, L. S. & Kendall, W. L. & Long, C. A. & Aodha, O. M. & McBurney, T. & McCarthy, S. & McKown, M. W. & O'Keefe, J. & Patterson, L. D. & Pitcher, K. A. & Rustand, M. & Segers, J. L. & Seppanen, K. & Siemers, J. L. & Stratton, C. & Straw, B. R. & Weller, T. J. & Reichert, B. E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Bats play crucial ecological roles and provide valuable ecosystem services, yet many populations face serious threats from various ecological disturba...

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