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Exploring the mesofilter as a novel operational scale in conservation planning.

Published online: 13 Feb 2013

Authors: Crous, C. J. & Samways, M. J. & Pryke, J. S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Increased emphasis is being placed on developing effective biodiversity conservation tools for practical conservation planning. The mesofilter is such...

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Intraguild predation in winter wheat: prey choice by a common epigeal carabid consuming spiders.

Published online: 13 Feb 2013

Authors: Davey, J. S. & Vaughan, I. P. & King, R. A. & Bell, J. R. & Bohan, D. A. & Bruford, M. W. & Holland, J. M. & Symondson, W. O. C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Predators can provide a valuable ecosystem service by suppressing crop pests. However, intraguild predation, where predators compete for the same prey...

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Biological control of Scotch broom: modelling the determinants of abundance and the potential impact of introduced insect herbivores.

Published online: 08 Jan 1998

Authors: Rees, M. & Paynter, Q.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Simulation and analytical models were developed for the European shrub, Scotch broom Cytisus scoparius. The simulation model is spatially explicit and...

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Management of field margins to maximize multiple ecological services.

Published online: 07 Feb 2007

Authors: Olson, D. M. & Wäckers, F. L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Vegetative buffers in agricultural landscapes can provide a range of important ecological services, including conservation of native flora and fauna, ...

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Assessing impacts of large herbivores on shrubs: tests of scaling factors for utilization rates from shoot-level measurements.

Published online: 07 Feb 2007

Authors: Bilyeu, D. M. & Cooper, D. J. & Hobbs, N. T.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Accurate methods for estimating the intensity of browsing by herbivores are fundamental to understanding the ecology of shrub communities. Quantifying...

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Long-term enhancement of agricultural production by restoration of biodiversity.

Published online: 07 Feb 2007

Authors: Bullock, J. M. & Pywell, R. F. & Walker, K. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Experimental manipulations have shown positive impacts of increased species richness on ecosystem productivity, but there remain some questions about ...

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A better understanding of traditional Chinese medicine can enable conservationists to improve wildlife outcomes.

Published online: 14 Nov 2020

Authors: Cheung, H. & Doughty, H. & Hinsley, A. & Hsu, E. & Lee TienMing & Milner-Gulland, E. J. & Possingham, H. P. & Biggs, D.

Content type: Blog

The diversity of human cultures and traditions means that people in different parts of the world use wildlife products in unique ways. People use wild...

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Accounting for food web dynamics when assessing the impact of mesopredator control on declining prey populations.

Published online: 08 Mar 2021

Authors: Henden, J. A. & Ehrich, D. & Soininen, E. M. & Ims, R. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Increasing populations of mesopredators are suspected to cause declines in vulnerable wildlife to the extent that mesopredator decimation actions (cul...

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No more silent (and uncoloured) springs in vineyards? Experimental evidence for positive impact of alternate inter-row management on birds and butterflies.

Published online: 07 Oct 2022

Authors: Brambilla, M. & Gatti, F.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Agricultural intensification is a main threat to biodiversity, and vineyards are particularly concerning because of their increasing extent and intens...

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Response of vegetation in open and partially wooded fens to prescribed burning at Seney National Wildlife Refuge.

Published online: 18 Sep 2019

Authors: Austin, J. E. & Newton, W. E.

Content type: Bulletin

The health and function of northern peatlands, particularly for fens, are strongly affected by fire and hydrology. Fens are important to several avian...

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