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Evaluation of closed areas for fish stock conservation.

Published online: 06 Apr 1999

Authors: Horwood, J. W. & Nichols, J. H. & Milligan, S.

Content type: Conference paper; Journal article

A quantitative approach to estimating the effects of potential closed areas on fish spawning biomass and yields is presented. The focus for evaluation...

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Using an ecological understanding of farmland to reconcile nature conservation requirements, EU agriculture policy and world trade agreements.

Published online: 06 Apr 1999

Authors: Bignal, E. M.

Content type: Conference paper; Journal article

The reasons behind the recent trend in the EU for environmental objectives to be incorporated into agriculture policy are reviewed. Environmental paym...

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Agri-environment schemes and their contribution to the conservation of biodiversity in England.

Published online: 06 Apr 1999

Authors: Ovenden, G. N. & Swash, A. R. H. & Smallshire, D.

Content type: Conference paper; Journal article

Agri-environment schemes were first launched in England, UK, in 1987. A number of schemes are now operated by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries a...

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Time matters: why ecological effects of microplastics might change over time.

Published online: 18 Apr 2024

Authors: Speißer, B.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Research Highlight: Lozano, Y. M., Gordillo, H., Waldmann, W., & Rillig, M. C. (2023). Photodegradation modifies microplastic effects on soil prop...

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Catch diversification provides multiple benefits in inland fisheries.

Published online: 18 Dec 2019

Authors: Matsuzaki, S. I. S. & Shinohara, R. & Uchida, K. & Sasaki, T.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Diversification of fisheries and agroecosystems can increase and stabilize production and revenue, despite unpredictable changes in ecosystems and mar...

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A global strategy for the conservation and use of coconut genetic resources 2018-2028.

Published online: 31 Oct 2018

Authors: Bourdeix, R. & Prades, A.

Content type: Miscellaneous

This compilation comprises 4 chapters, which introduces the background context and rationale for a new global strategy for the conservation and use of...

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Aerial activity of linyphiid spiders: modelling dispersal distances from meteorology and behaviour.

Published online: 05 Nov 2003

Authors: Thomas, C. F. G. & Brain, P. & Jepson, P. C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Dispersal parameters are critical for modelling spatially dynamic populations yet remain among the most difficult to quantify. Linyphiid spider aerial...

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Effects of earthworm inoculation upon the root growth of direct drilled cereals.

Published online: 01 Jan 1981

Authors: Edwards, C. A. & Lofty, J. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Normal field populations of deep-burrowing or shallow-working earthworms were inoculated into small plots that had been sterilized with dichloropropan...

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Ecosystem development on reclaimed china clay wastes. III. Leaching of nutrients.

Published online: 01 Jan 1981

Authors: Marrs, R. H. & Bradshaw, A. D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Losses of nutrients from young grass/clover swards in an establishing phase and older swards in a maintenance phase on china clay wastes were examined...

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The agronomic role of introduced dung beetles in grazing systems.

Published online: 01 Jan 1976

Authors: McKinney, G. T. & Morley, F. H. W.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The responses by pasture plants to the burial of dung by beetles may be large in the area of the dung pat due to a reduction of smothering and the dee...

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