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Anthropogenic land-use change shapes bird diversity along the eastern Himalayan altitudinal gradient.

Published online: 14 Jun 2022

Authors: Penjor, U. & Jamtsho, R. & Sherub, S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Globally, the conversion of natural forest into agricultural land and human settlement has altered avian diversity and structure often leading to func...

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Grazers on the plains: challenges and prospects for large herbivores in Central Asia.

Published online: 03 Jun 2009

Authors: Mallon, D. P. & Jiang ZhiGang

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Twelve species of large herbivores dwell on the steppes of Central Asia and the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Three of these species once occurred in vast he...

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A multistate mark-recapture approach to estimating survival of PIT-tagged salamanders following timber harvest.

Published online: 23 Sep 2015

Authors: Connette, G. M. & Semlitsch, R. D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Survival is a critical component of individual fitness, population dynamics and the landscape ecology of organisms. Survival in animal populations is ...

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Lizard Point Special Area of Conservation: Condition Monitoring Survey 2017.

Published online: 12 Apr 2024

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Cesar, C. P.

Content type: Reports

This document explores environmental and ecological data acquired from a drop down camera survey of Lizard Point SAC in 2017. This report will inform ...

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People, nature and large herbivores in a shared landscape: a mixed-method study of the ecological and social outcomes from agriculture and conservation.

Published online: 28 Oct 2021

Authors: Balfour, N. J. & Durrant, R. & Ely, A. & Sandom, C. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

1. In this exploratory study, we employ an interdisciplinary approach to explore potential synergies and trade-offs between the needs of people and na...

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Riparian reserves help protect forest bird communities in oil palm dominated landscapes.

Published online: 29 May 2019

Authors: Mitchell, S. L. & Edwards, D. P. & Bernard, H. & Coomes, D. & Jucker, T. & Davies, Z. G. & Struebig, M. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Conversion of forest to oil palm agriculture is a significant and ongoing threat to tropical biodiversity. Despite this, little is known about the val...

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Hen harriers on a Scottish grouse moor: multiple factors predict breeding density and productivity.

Published online: 04 Dec 2013

Authors: Baines, D. & Richardson, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Predator density and productivity can be influenced by ecological and anthropogenic factors. Given the controversy over predators impacting on prey of...

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Improving attitudes towards adders (Vipera berus) and nature connectedness in primary-age group children.

Published online: 17 Mar 2024

Authors: Kelly, S. J. & Kelly, J. S. & Gardner, E. & Baker, J. & Monk, C. & Julian, A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Adder (Vipera berus) populations are experiencing declines in many countries, including the United Kingdom. Perceptions of adders and other venomous s...

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Low knowledge of national biodiversity symbols among urban South Africans limits their potential value as conservation flagship species.

Published online: 19 Mar 2024

Authors: Tshikombeni, O. & Shackleton, C. M. & Ntshudu, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Most countries have declared one or more animal or plant species to be among their national symbols, termed here national biodiversity symbols. Nation...

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The impact of uncertainty on cooperation intent in a conservation conflict.

Published online: 23 Jul 2020

Authors: Pollard, C. R. J. & Redpath, S. & Bussière, L. F. & Keane, A. & Thompson, des B. A. & Young, J. C. & Bunnefeld, N.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Stakeholder cooperation can be vital in managing conservation conflicts. Laboratory experiments show cooperation is less likely in the presence of unc...

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