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Structural dynamics of silver birch II. A matrix model of the bud population.

Published online: 01 Jan 1983

Authors: Maillette, L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A computerized matrix model of bud production by Betula pendula was developed and applied to data from 3 mature trees. Limitations of the model are di...

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Agri-environment evidence annual report 2021: a summary of findings from recently published projects.

Published online: 16 Aug 2022

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Sykes, R.

Content type: Reports

This annual report highlights recent work of the Agri-environment Evidence Programme. The nine projects featured in this report provide evidence relev...

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Core areas for wetland birds in Zuid-Holland. Importance of these [areas] for international obligations regarding other bird species.

Published online: 13 May 2015

Authors: Melman, T. C. P. & Sierdsema, H. & Hammers, M. & Oosterveld, E. & Schotman, A. G. M.

Content type: Bulletin

Wet grasslands (21 190 ha) in the province of Zuid-Holland, Netherlands, are internationally important as a core area for black-tailed godwits (Limosa...

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Ecological aspects of water management in Britain.

Published online: 01 Sep 1990

Authors: Eaton, J. W.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In Britain, man's alteration to river habitats began with forest clearances and continued with developments for water power and navigation. Industrial...

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How can social-ecological system models simulate the emergence of social-ecological crises?

Published online: 27 Oct 2021

Authors: Brown, C. & Rounsevell, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

The idea that human impacts on natural systems might trigger large-scale, social-ecological 'crises' or 'breakdowns' is attracting increasing scientif...

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Optimizing dispersal study design by Monte Carlo simulation.

Published online: 21 Sep 2005

Authors: Skarpaas, O. & Shea, K. & Bullock, J. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The distribution of dispersal distances (the dispersal kernel) is a major determinant of spatial population dynamics, yet little is known about the sh...

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Informed multi-objective decision-making in environmental management using Pareto optimality.

Published online: 26 Mar 2008

Authors: Kennedy, M. C. & Ford, E. D. & Singleton, P. & Finney, M. & Agee, J. K.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Effective decision-making in environmental management requires the consideration of multiple objectives that may conflict. Common optimization methods...

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Can we predict cultural ecosystem services, and are we measuring the right things?

Published online: 20 Jan 2022

Published by: British Ecological Society

Authors: Jones, L. & Boeri, M. & Christie, M. & Durance, I. & Evans, K. L. & Fletcher, D. & Harrison, L. & Jorgensen, A. & Masante, D. & McGinlay, J. & Paterson, D. & Schmucki, R. & Short, C. & Small, N. & Southon, G. & Stojanovic, T. & Waters, R.

Content type: Blog

This paper describes a framework that allows to create a model for predicting and mapping cultural services. The cultural ecosystem service model for ...

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Annual report - CGIAR research program on roots, tubers and bananas (RTB), 2017.

Published online: 19 Dec 2018

Published by: CGIAR Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas

Content type: Annual report

Evaluative and impact assessment studies document how the results obtained by RTB, its implementing centers and partners, contribute to the achievemen...

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The effect of open drainage ditches on the plant and invertebrate communities of moorland and on the decomposition of peat.

Published online: 10 Nov 1990

Authors: Coulson, J. C. & Butterfield, J. E. L. & Henderson, E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A model of the function of open drainage ditches (grips) on peat moorland in northern England is described. The model makes the following predictions:...

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