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The relative importance of green infrastructure as refuge habitat for pollinators increases with local land-use intensity.

Published online: 06 Dec 2020

Authors: Li PengYao & Kleijn, D. & Badenhausser, I. & Zaragoza-Trello, C. & Gross, N. & Raemakers, I. & Scheper, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Agricultural expansion and intensification have resulted in strong declines in farmland biodiversity across Europe. In many intensively farmed landsca...

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Conservation planning for people and nature in a Chilean biodiversity hotspot.

Published online: 28 Apr 2021

Published by: British Ecological Society

Authors: Martinez Harms, M. J. & Wilson, K. A. & Costa, M. D. P. & Possingham, H. P. & Gelcich, S. & Chauvenet, A. & Pliscoff, P. & Marquet, P. A. & Bryan, B. A.

Content type: Blog

This paper explores the scenarios to expand the protected area system in Chile towards sectors rich in biodiversity to improve conservation while simu...

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The Extinction Solutions Index (ESI): a framework to measure solution efficiency to address biodiversity loss.

Published online: 24 Aug 2024

Authors: Martin, R. N. & Bunje, P. M. E. & Dehgan, A. O.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

The field of conservation science has been described as a crisis- and solutions-oriented discipline, with roots as a problem-solving field. Despite th...

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Biodiversity footprinting and business: journey to sustainable success.

Published online: 25 Nov 2024

Published by: UK, Tunley Environmental

Authors: Garraty, T.

Content type: White paper

Biodiversity footprinting serves as a strategic mechanism for businesses to understand and quantify their impact on the delicate ecosystems that susta...

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Encouraging biodiversity at multiple scales in support of resilient woodlands.

Published online: 27 May 2020

Authors: Barsoum, N. & Cottrell, J. & Watts, K. & Bellamy, C.

Content type: Bulletin

Woodland ecosystems are integral to our health, well-being, security and economy, but they face a number of pressures including climate change, land-u...

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The use and utility of surrogates in biodiversity monitoring programmes.

Published online: 06 Apr 2021

Authors: Sato, C. F. & Westgate, M. J. & Barton, P. S. & Foster, C. N. & O'Loughlin, L. S. & Pierson, J. C. & Balmer, J. & Chapman, J. & Catt, G. & Detto, T. & Hawcroft, A. & Kavanagh, R. P. & Marshall, D. & McKay, M. & Moseby, K. & Perry, M. & Robinson, D. & Schroder, M. & Tuft, K. & Lindenmayer, D. B.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A workshop was held to explore the utility of surrogates in biodiversity conservation-focused monitoring programmes. This paper focus on reporting the...

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FSC Biodiversity Training Project Evaluation Report. Evaluation report for the FSC Biodiversity Training Project 2006-2011.

Published online: 07 Jul 2020

Published by: UK, Field Studies Council

Authors: Boardman, P.

Content type: Reports

The Biodiversity Training Project was a 5-year project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund (89.9%) and the Field Studies Council (FSC) (10.1%). It was...

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Will agri-environment schemes deliver substantial biodiversity gain, and if not why not?

Published online: 07 Feb 2007

Authors: Whittingham, M. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

One of the main aims of agri-environment schemes (AES) is to increase biodiversity on farmland. Common conservation practice is to identify areas cont...

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Do green roofs help urban biodiversity conservation?

Published online: 14 Jan 2015

Authors: Williams, N. S. G. & Lundholm, J. & MacIvor, J. S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Green roofs are novel ecosystems that are increasingly common in cities. While their hydrologic and energy saving benefits are well-established, green...

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A Review of the Role of Agricultural Ponds in England: Climate change and biodiversity risks and opportunities.

Published online: 18 Oct 2023

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Bailey, K. & Young, T. & Evans, A. & Elias, J.

Content type: Reports

This report examines the evidence base concerning agricultural ponds and the opportunities they offer for enhancing biodiversity and potential carbon ...

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