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Importance of regional species pools and functional traits in colonization processes: predicting re-colonization after large-scale destruction of ecosystems.

Published online: 29 Oct 2008

Authors: Kirmer, A. & Tischew, S. & Ozinga, W. A. & Lampe, M. von & Baasch, A. & Groenendael, J. M. van

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Large-scale destruction of ecosystems caused by surface mining provides an opportunity for the study of colonization processes starting with primary s...

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Changes in species diversity following habitat disturbance are dependent on spatial scale: theoretical and empirical evidence.

Published online: 29 Oct 2008

Authors: Dumbrell, A. J. & Clark, E. J. & Frost, G. A. & Randell, T. E. & Pitchford, J. W. & Hill, J. K.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Many studies have examined the impacts of tropical habitat disturbance. However, the effects of moderate habitat disturbance on species diversity show...

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A comparison of Eurasian red squirrel distribution in different fragmented landscapes.

Published online: 28 Jan 2000

Authors: Rodríguez, A. & Andrén, H.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Simple logistic regression models empirically derived in other fragmented landscapes (in the Netherlands and Italy) were explored for their ability to...

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Prescribed burning impacts on ecosystem services in the British uplands: a methodological critique of the EMBER project.

Published online: 22 Nov 2020

Authors: Ashby, M. A. & Heinemeyer, A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Due to its novelty and scale, the EMBER project is a key study within the prescribed burning evidence base. However, it has several significant but ov...

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An ecosystem ecology perspective on artificial reef production.

Published online: 28 Nov 2020

Authors: Layman, C. A. & Allgeier, J. E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Artificial reefs are used around the world for many purposes, including widespread deployment to increase fishery yields. These reefs are well-studied...

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A model for chemosterilization experiments with special reference to the cabbage root fly (Erioischia brassicae (Bouche)).

Published online: 01 Jan 1977

Authors: Hawkes, C. & Coaker, T. H.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A mathematical model is described that was developed to relate observed egg sterility in insects to other parameters of mating and reproduction, for u...

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The effects of age and weather on egg-laying in Pieris rapae L.

Published online: 01 Jan 1977

Authors: Gossard, T. W. & Jones, R. E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The adult life-span and the factors affecting egg production in Pieris rapae (L.) (especially age, temperature and solar radiation) were investigated ...

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Microclimate in an apple orchard.

Published online: 01 Jan 1974

Authors: Landsberg, J. J. & Powell, D. B. B. & Butler, D. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

During 1971 micro-meteorological measurements were made in March, May, July, August and October in a 7-year-old hedgerow-type apple orchard. The albed...

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Climate change, connectivity and conservation decision making: back to basics.

Published online: 04 Nov 2009

Authors: Hodgson, J. A. & Thomas, C. D. & Wintle, B. A. & Moilanen, A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The challenge of climate change forces us to re-examine the assumptions underlying conservation planning. Increasing 'connectivity' has emerged as the...

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Integral projection models perform better for small demographic data sets than matrix population models: a case study of two perennial herbs.

Published online: 04 Nov 2009

Authors: Ramula, S. & Rees, M. & Buckley, Y. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Matrix population models are widely used to describe population dynamics, conduct population viability analyses and derive management recommendations ...

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