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Introduction.

Published online: 13 Dec 2017

Authors: Kollert, W. & Kleine, M.

Content type: Bulletin article

This chapter provides the introduction on the global teak study presented, which provides an analysis and evaluation of the current situation of the c...

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Comparison of the effect of time and preservative on the quality of DNA from pitfall traps.

Published online: 28 Dec 2022

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Rees, H. C.

Content type: Reports

The aim of this project was to generate evidence to inform best practise guidance for Natural England staff wishing to use DNA metabarcoding to identi...

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Protecting wild bird nests against predators: a systematic review and meta-analysis of non-lethal methods.

Published online: 12 Sep 2024

Authors: Gautschi, D. & Čulina, A. & Heinsohn, R. & Stojanovic, D. & Crates, R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

1. Implementing effective, affordable and ethical conservation management will be crucial for minimising future biodiversity losses. Such management r...

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Habitat heterogeneity influences connectivity in a spatially structured pest population.

Published online: 17 May 2006

Authors: Hamilton, G. S. & Mather, P. B. & Wilson, J. C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Patterns of connectivity influence pest population system dynamics, and it is essential to consider connectivity when planning effective management st...

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Natural tags identify nursery origin of a coastal elasmobranch Carcharhinus leucas.

Published online: 23 Nov 2020

Authors: Tinhan, T. C. & O'Leary, S. J. & Portnoy, D. S. & Rooker, J. R. & Gelpi, C. G. & Wells, R. J. D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Traditional methods for evaluating the importance of elasmobranch nursery habitats have focused on estimating densities or abundances of juveniles wit...

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NatureScot Research Report 1291 - Review of chough management between populations - a comparison of the biotic and abiotic factors influencing chough populations across the UK and Irish range.

Published online: 13 Nov 2024

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: Norfolk, D. & Siriwardena, G.

Content type: Reports

This report provides an update on the status, drivers of change, and management effects concerning the Scottish chough population and other relevant p...

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Bayesian clustering techniques and progressive partitioning to identify population structuring within a recovering otter population in the UK.

Published online: 12 Oct 2011

Authors: Hobbs, G. I. & Chadwick, E. A. & Bruford, M. W. & Slater, F. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

After a major decline, the UK otter Lutra lutra population is now recovering in its known strongholds (northern England, Wales and Borders and southwe...

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Genomic data suggest environmental drivers of fish population structure in the deep sea: a case study for the orange roughy (Hoplostethus atlanticus).

Published online: 24 Jul 2020

Authors: Silva, A. G. da & Barendse, W. & Kijas, J. & England, P. R. & Hoelzel, A. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The accurate identification of conservation units is central to effective management strategies. However, marine environment populations often have la...

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Estimating population size by genotyping remotely plucked hair: the Eurasian badger.

Published online: 17 Nov 2004

Authors: Frantz, A. C. & Schaul, M. & Pope, L. C. & Fack, F. & Schley, L. & Muller, C. P. & Roper, T. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Size is a basic attribute of any population but it is often difficult to estimate, especially if the species under investigation is rare or cryptic. F...

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The efficacy of DNA sequencing on samples of terrestrial invertebrates 2018/2019.

Published online: 09 Aug 2022

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Rees, H. C. & Maddison, B. M. & Owen, J. P. & Baker, C. A. & Bishop, K. & Gough, K. C. & Webb, J. R.

Content type: Reports

This publication reports on the accuracy of DNA species identification for invertebrates, and investigates also on the reliability of the BOLD databas...

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