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The ecology of the immature stages of Aedes detritus (Diptera: Culicidae).

Published online: 22 May 1970

Authors: Service, M. W.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The following is substantially the author's summary. The ecology of the larval habitats of the salt-marsh mosquito Aedes detritus (Hal.) was studied o...

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A new double observer-based census framework to improve abundance estimations in mountain ungulates and other gregarious species with a reduced effort.

Published online: 07 Apr 2025

Authors: Panaccio, M. & Brambilla, A. & Bassano, B. & Smith, T. & Hardenberg, A. von

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Estimating animal abundance has a key role to play in ecology and conservation, but survey methods are always challenged by imperfect detection. Among...

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The effects of irrigation, cultivation and some insecticides on the soil arthropods of an East African dry grassland.

Published online: 02 Jul 1969

Authors: Burnett, G. F.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The following is based on the authors summary of this account of investigations on the changes in the soil arthropod fauna of an area of dry grassland...

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A study of the restoration of heathland on successional sites: changes in vegetation and soil chemical properties.

Published online: 19 Nov 1999

Authors: Mitchell, R. J. & Marrs, R. H. & Duc, M. G. le & Auld, M. H. D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Lowland heaths are high-profile ecosystems for conservation action in the UK, but many areas have been invaded by Betula spp., Pinus sylvestris, Pteri...

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Non-target effects of broadleaf herbicide on a native perennial forb: a demographic framework for assessing and minimizing impacts.

Published online: 03 Jun 2009

Authors: Crone, E. E. & Marler, M. & Pearson, D. E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Invasive species are one of the leading threats to biodiversity worldwide. Therefore, chemical herbicides are increasingly used to control invasive pl...

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Confirmation that eagle fatalities can be reduced by automated curtailment of wind turbines.

Published online: 25 Oct 2022

Authors: McClure, C. J. W. & Rolek, B. & Dunn, L. & McCabe, J. D. & Martinson, L. & Katzner, T. E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

1. Automated curtailment is potentially a powerful technique to reduce collision mortality of wildlife with wind turbines. Previously, we used a befor...

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Patch size effects on avian foraging behaviour: implications for tropical forest restoration design.

Published online: 10 Mar 2010

Authors: Morrison, E. B. & Lindell, C. A. & Holl, K. D. & Zahawi, R. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Active restoration to rehabilitate degraded tropical lands often involves planting tree seedlings, an effective but expensive approach if large areas ...

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Replicable tools and frameworks for biocarbon development in West Africa.

Published online: 17 May 2017

Authors: Sehmi, R. & Mbow, C. & Pitkanen, S. & Cross, H. & Berry, N. & Riddell, M. & Heiskanen, J. & Aynekulu, E.

Content type: Bulletin

This working paper is intended to help countries in West Africa, and local communities and farmers to adopt climate-smart land management practices th...

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New methods of crop production and farmland birds: effects of plastic mulches on species richness and abundance.

Published online: 04 Dec 2013

Authors: Skórka, P. & Lenda, M. & Moroń, D. & Tryjanowski, P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Modern methods of crop production are regarded as one of the major factors moderating ecosystem processes in agricultural landscapes and may negativel...

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The effects of food availability and winter weather on the dynamics of a grey squirrel population in southern England.

Published online: 28 Aug 1996

Authors: Gurnell, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The population ecology of grey squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) in a 9-ha oak (Quercus robur) woodland in Alice Holt Forest (Hampshire/Surrey) was stu...

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